IT Specialist; APPSW), GS​/Authority; DHA;

Announcement Type

TARP - Direct-Hire Authority (DHA)

Permanent

South Atlantic Division (SAD) - Jacksonville District

Jacksonville, FL

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) announcement for an IT Specialist (APPSW) in the South Atlantic Division, Jacksonville District, Engineering Division.

IT Specialist (APPSW)

9-23 February 2026

Jacksonville, FL.

• Serves as the technical expert, authority and advisor concerning EN Division-wide development, implementation, modification, and management of long- and short-range IT planning and development of division-wide IT goals, objectives, policies and priorities.
• Provide advice and guidance pertinent to corporate database IT equipment, software, current and potential applications, and the operation and maintenance of the system(s).
• Provide staff assistance, advice, and guidance, and conducts broad and intensive studies both in the administrative and technical areas, concerning the use of the multiple database management systems and the most current technology available for use.
• Perform trouble‑shooting efforts that occurs with the hardware/software and works closely with ACE‑IT techs and chiefs to solve issues.
• Serve as Project Manager and lead over division wide studies pertinent to the application of higher authority database system plans.
• Provide staff assistance, advice and guidance, and conducts broad and intensive studies both in the administrative and technical areas, concerning the use of the multiple database management systems and the most current technology available for use.
• Facilitate trainings for Budget tools and software applications used within Engineering Division.
• Serve as a technical consultant to EN Division regarding design specifications for physical databases, use of high-level programming languages and report writers.

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD, Section 9905 to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

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• Applications must be submitted after 12:01 AM (EST) of the posted Job Posting Open Date and before 11:59 PM (EST) of the posted Job Posting Close Date to receive consideration.
• All positions require the applicant to be a citizen of the United States.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, are required to register for Selective Service prior to appointment.
• A trial or probationary period may be required.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 5% of the time.
• Incumbent is required to satisfactorily complete the appropriate training and obtain the required certification/recertification for this position as outlined in DoD Publication 8570.01-M Information Assurance Workforce Improvement Program, dated 19 December 2005 (incorporating Change 2, April 20, 2010) or updated version and/or additional guidance.
• Incumbent may also be required to be on call back and may be required to perform emergency overtime.
• This position requires shift work to provide coverage on evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations.
• Hiring incentives such as a recruitment/relocation bonus, service credit for leave, and student loan repayment may be authorized (subject to available budget). Before the payment of a Relocation Incentive, an employee must provide residence documentation and maintain a residence in the new geographic location for the duration of the service agreement.
• PCS expenses may be authorized (subject to available budget) if the selecting official determines the relocation is in the best interests of the government.
• This position requires that the incumbent possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S. states or its possessions to operate vehicles.
• This position is eligible for situational or regular and recurring telework.

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