IT Specialist (508 & Testing Spec/Infosec)

Applicants must meet eligibility and qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.  Time in grade restrictions do not apply to Direct Hire procedures.

 GS-14

In order to be deemed as qualified candidates must have one year of specialized experience which is equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the federal service. Specialized experience includes:

1. Experience leading Section 508 Program compliance activities.

2. Experience developing, evaluating, and recommending electronic information technology (EIT) accessibility policies and procedures and ensuring that IT systems meet the national Section 508 Program requirements.
3. Experience serving as an authoritative expert on Section 508 Program electronic information technology and providing guidance and advice to senior IT management.
4. Experience directs the testing of applications, systems, and IT assets across an enterprise/organization.
5. Experience establishing Section 508 testing protocols that supports assessment, testing, and reporting of Section 508 violations and remediation processes.

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: 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.