Node-React Full Stack Web Application Developer - DHA

Social Security Administration; Woodlawn (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A U.S. government organization is seeking an IT Specialist (APPSW) to develop and maintain web applications. Candidates must have at least 52 weeks of specialized IT experience, including skills in React.js and Node.js. Duties involve troubleshooting, debugging, and ensuring effective communication with clients. Applicants should demonstrate attention to detail and problem-solving abilities, supported by a robust resume to avoid disqualification. The position entails a one-year probationary period for new hires.

Qualifications

• Must have specialized experience documented or risk disqualification.
• Experience must include maintaining web applications.
• Familiarity with writing unit and integration tests required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain web applications using React.js or Node.js.
• Troubleshoot and debug web applications.
• Collaborate with clients to assess needs and resolve problems.

Skills

Attention to detail

Customer service

Oral communication

Problem solving

Education

Specialized experience in IT

Tools

React.js

Node.js

SQL

NoSQL databases

Git

Bitbucket

Job description

Summary

IT Specialist (APPSW), Node-React Full Stack Web Application Developer positions are being filled through the Office of Personnel Management's delegated Direct Hire Authority, open to all U.S. citizens. Selections made will be processed as new appointments to the civil service. Current civil service employees would therefore be given new appointments to the civil service. Under the provisions of the Direct Hire Authority, Veterans Preference and the "Rule of Many" do not apply.

Duties

This announcement serves as public notice that applications will be placed into a pool and will remain on file for selection as positions become available. Vacancies may be filled for up to 6 months after the closing date of this announcement. Positions filled with applications from this pool will be placed in roles where AI duties occupy the majority of the work performed.

Qualifications

Resumes exceeding two pages in length will not be considered. Applicants must qualify for the series and grade of the posted position. Experience must be IT related; the experience may be demonstrated by paid or unpaid experience, completion of specific training, or relevant certifications.

To qualify for the 2210 IT Specialist series, applicants must demonstrate the following competencies:

• Attention to detail—thorough and conscientious.
• Customer service—works with clients and customers to assess needs, provide information, resolve problems, and meet expectations.
• Oral communication—expresses information effectively, listens and responds appropriately.
• Problem solving—identifies problems, evaluates alternatives, and makes recommendations.

Minimum qualifications:

• Grade 12
• GS‑12 level: at least 52 weeks of specialized experience at the GS‑11 level, or equivalent.
• IT‑related experience should include
  • Assisting in developing and maintaining web applications using React.js or Node.js RESTful APIs.
  • Knowledge of SQL or NoSQL databases.
  • Writing clean, maintainable code using version control tools like Git or Bitbucket.
  • Writing and maintaining unit and integration tests.
  • Troubleshooting and debugging web applications.

PLEASE NOTE: This specialized experience is REQUIRED and must be explicitly documented/described in your resume, or you will be disqualified from further consideration.

Additional Information

Selective Service: If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. See www.sss.gov. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, a 1‑year probationary period may be required during which fitness will be evaluated based on performance, conduct, agency needs, and advancement of organizational and governmental goals.

Additional selections may be made for this vacancy up to six months from the closing date of this announcement.