TRAVEL REQUIRED:

Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.

RELOCATION AUTHORIZED:
Relocation expenses reimbursed No

KEY REQUIREMENTS:
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Must be a U.S. Citizen or National

Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service

Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation

May be required to successfully complete a probationary period

Complete the initial online assessment and USAHire Assessment, if required

To qualify for the grade GS-11, you must have one of the following:

1. One full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-9 level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors). Such experience includes: 1) conducting design discovery research and contextual inquiry to understand the problems users are facing, prioritizing insights from that research, and presenting those insights to stakeholders; 2) exploring and iterating on design wireframes, mock-ups, and high fidelity prototypes using industry standard tools (e.g. Adobe Illustrator, Sketch, InVision, etc.) to improve the quality of proposed solutions; 3) constructing usability test scripts, conducts usability tests, analyzing test results, to present findings to stakeholders; 4) participating in design critique to incorporate feedback and critique from leads and colleagues; (Note: your resume must fully support this response otherwise you will not be rated qualified.)

OR

1. Completed a Doctorate of Philosophy (Ph.D.) or equivalent doctoral degree, or three (3) full years of progressively higher level graduate education (54 semester units or equivalent) leading to a Ph.D. in a field that provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform this work.

OR

1. Have a combination of graduate education and specialized experience as described in "A" and "B" above. If your education is currently described in quarter hours, convert the quarter hours into semester hours by multiplying the quarter hours by the fraction 2/3rds. To combine education and experience, first take the number of semester hours or equivalent earned towards a graduate degree, in excess of 36 semester hours, and divide by 18 semester hours or equivalent. To calculate your percentage of experience, divide your months of qualifying specialized experience by 12. Add the percentages together. The total must equal at least 100 percent to qualify. NOTE: Only graduate education in excess of the first two years, beyond the Master's level, may be used to qualify for the GS-11 level.

To qualify for the grade GS-12, you must have:
One full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-11 level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors). Such experience includes: 1) leading design discovery research and contextual inquiry to understand the problems users are facing, prioritizing insights from that research, and presenting those insights to stakeholders; 2) exploring and iterating on design wireframes, mock-ups, and high fidelity prototypes using industry standard tools (e.g. Adobe Illustrator, Sketch, InVision, etc.) to improve the quality of proposed solutions; 3) constructing usability test scripts, conducts usability tests, analyzing test results, to present findings to stakeholders; and 4) leading design critique sessions to incorporate feedback and critique from leads and colleagues. (Note: your resume must fully support this response otherwise you will not be rated qualified.)
SELECTIVE PLACEMENT FACTOR:

Applicants are required to provide a portfolio of previous work. The items in the portfolio should not be created specifically for this application. Your portfolio must be a sample of previous work that demonstrate use of user experience design, interaction design, design research methods, and data synthesis. It must be provided as either an attached PDF or as a link to a portfolio website in the application. The portfolio will be reviewed by the selecting official if an applicant is referred for the position.

QUALITY RANKING FACTOR:

The agency has identified a quality ranking factor for this position, which is experience designing and implementing digital solutions in the public sector and/or government. Applicants without the quality ranking factor will not be rated ineligible and may still be considered.

You must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Relocation expenses will not be paid. Current OPM employees may qualify as an exception.

The full performance level of this position is GS-12.

Reasonable Accommodation Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended and Americans with Disabilities Act 1990 as amended, that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a reasonable accommodation in your online application. Requests for Reasonable Accommodations for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for Reasonable Accommodation must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for Reasonable Accommodations are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a Reasonable Accommodation, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here: https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Reasonable_Accommodations_for_USA_Hire

This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional similar vacancies across OPM.

If you are a veteran and you are claiming 5-point veterans' preference, you must submit a copy of your DD-214 or other proof of eligibility.
If you are a veteran and you are claiming 10-point veterans' preference, you must also submit an SF-15, "Application for 10-Point Veterans' Preference" plus the proof required by that form. For more information on veterans' preference click here.

Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/Home/Registration).

The Category Rating Process does not add veterans' preference points or apply the "rule of three," but protects the rights of veterans by placing them ahead of non-preference eligibles within each category. Preference eligibles who meet the minimum qualification requirements and have a compensable service-connected disability of at least 10 percent or higher will be listed in the highest quality category (except in the case of scientific or professional positions at the GS-09 level or higher).

Career Transition Assistance Programs: These programs apply to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria; 2) be rated well-qualified for the position with a score of 80 or above based on the competencies listed above; and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility. For more information visit: http://www.opm.gov/rif/employee_guides/career_transition.asp.

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You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications listed in this vacancy announcement. Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), the responses you provide on the application questionnaire, and the result of the online assessments required for this position. You will be assessed on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics):
Creative Thinking
Planning and Evaluating
Problem Solving
Technology Application
Accountability
Attention to Detail
Customer Service
Decision Making
Flexibility
Influencing
Integrity/Honesty
Interpersonal Skills
Learning
Reading
Reasoning
Self-Management
Stress Tolerance
Teamwork

In order to be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process. In addition to the application and application questionnaire, this position requires an online assessment. The online assessment measures critical general competencies required to perform the job. The assessment includes a cut score based on the minimum level of required proficiency in these critical general competencies. You must meet or exceed the cut score to be considered. You will not be considered for the position if you score below the cut score or fail to complete the assessment.
Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration. Cheating on the online assessment may also result in your removal from consideration.

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Drug test required No