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DevOps Engineer II

Legislative Branch

House of Representatives

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Summary

The Office of the Clerk serves as the official record keeper of the US House of Representatives, and supports the nonpartisan legislative functions of the institution, including disseminating legislative information and supporting technological advancement. With an abiding dedication to service, transparency, and accessibility Legislative Computer Systems is building the next generation of applications to support this mission and provide information to our government partners and to the public.

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Summary

The Office of the Clerk serves as the official record keeper of the US House of Representatives, and supports the nonpartisan legislative functions of the institution, including disseminating legislative information and supporting technological advancement. With an abiding dedication to service, transparency, and accessibility Legislative Computer Systems is building the next generation of applications to support this mission and provide information to our government partners and to the public.

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1 vacancy in the following location:

Washington, DC

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Telework eligible Yes-as determined by the agency policy. Relocation expenses reimbursed NoRelocation expenses not covered Salary $108,762 - $134,577 per year Pay scale & grade

HS 0

Promotion potential 0

Learn more about pay scale and grade

Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.

Work schedule Full-time Travel Required Not required - No travel required.

Appointment type Permanent

Occupations and job series

• 2210 Information Technology Management

Supervisory status No Federal service type This job is in the Excepted Service

Drug test No Security clearance Not Required

Announcement number req4383 Control number 882002800

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The Legislative Computer Systems (LCS) division within the Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives is seeking a DevOps Engineer II to join our Legislative Applications team. Our team is mission-driven and works collaboratively across multiple teams and projects. Our systems are critical to the operations of the House, and we see the impact of our work in day-to-day operations and in the enduring capabilities we deliver. If you enjoy being in a fast-paced environment, making a difference, with new opportunities to grow your skills, we have an opportunity for you.

This is a mid-level position that operates within an enterprise IT environment that includes multiple cloud hosted products. We are looking for a DevOps engineer that support multiple continuous integration (CI) environments, increase automation and stability in our deployments and work closely with our operations team to ensure a smooth handoff to our production environment. You will have the opportunity to contribute to multiple Clerk projects and build your skills in an enterprise environment.

This position is part of an integrated team that includes DevOps engineers, UX designers, business analysts, QA engineers, and software engineers with a range of specialized skills. We use standard Agile practices and have an established track record of continuously delivering value for the House. In this capacity you will:

• Maintain CI environments using common build and deployment automation technologies such as Azure Pipelines, Argo CD, Helm and Kubernetes.
• Build automation for deployment and application testing to ensure platform stability and quality.
• Deploy and integrate cloud services for applications and ensure proper system integration in multiple environments.
• Support engineers and testers with tools and automation.
• Support release processes and automation of release steps in coordination with system operators.
• Assist engineers and operators troubleshooting production issues and monitoring applications.

This is a hybrid position with required on-site work on Capitol Hill, Washington, DC. Telework is available. Occasional work outside normal business hours may be required due to the operational needs of the House.

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• Candidate is expected to pass resume review, interview(s) and possibly an assessment to be considered qualified.

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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• A bachelors degree in computer science or related field, and equivalent work experience is preferred.
• At least three years' professional software engineering experience.
• Relevant experience in one or more key technology areas used in our environment, such as Azure, AWS, Azure Pipelines, Github Actions, Git, Github, Argo CD, Docker, Helm and Kubernetes.
• Must have the ability to learn quickly, work under pressure, work directly with customers and grasp both technical and business-related concepts in a rapidly changing environment.
• Programming knowledge sufficient to write automation scripts and integrate systems.
• Must have appropriate background and education to evaluate, program, and design systems, and have supervisory and training abilities.

Additional desired experience

• Must have an analytical mind and be detailed oriented.
• Experience managing cloud resources for complex products in private networks.
• Experience with security tools for scanning and identifying security vulnerabilities in cloud applications.
• A desire to research and study new emerging technologies for consideration in future and ongoing development efforts.

Hiring for this position is governed by the Veterans Employment Opportunities Act. Applicants seeking veterans' preference consideration should email veoa-iohr@mail.house.gov for more information.

Continued employment is contingent upon satisfactorily completing a criminal history records check. Employment with the U.S. House of Representatives is at-will. EOE.

Additional information

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

How you will be evaluated

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

You will be evaluated using a structured interview process.

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A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

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If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

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Qualified candidates please submit your resume online by following the instructions in this link.

Agency contact information

Office of the Clerk

Phone 202-225-1182 Address Office of the Clerk

2401 Rayburn HOB, Washington, DC 20515

Washington, DC 20515

Next steps

Qualified candidates will be contacted directly.

Fair and transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy

Financial suitability New employee probationary period

Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy

Selective Service Signature and false statements

Social security number request

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Resume

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply

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Qualified candidates please submit your resume online by following the instructions in this link.

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Agency contact information

Office of the Clerk

Phone 202-225-1182 Address Office of the Clerk

2401 Rayburn HOB, Washington, DC 20515

Washington, DC 20515

Next steps

Qualified candidates will be contacted directly.

Expand Hide next steps

Fair and transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy

Financial suitability New employee probationary period

Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy

Selective Service Signature and false statements

Social security number request

House of Representatives

Agency contact information

Office of the Clerk

Phone 202-225-1182 Address Office of the Clerk

2401 Rayburn HOB, Washington, DC 20515

Washington, DC 20515

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Summary

The Office of the Clerk serves as the official record keeper of the US House of Representatives, and supports the nonpartisan legislative functions of the institution, including disseminating legislative information and supporting technological advancement. With an abiding dedication to service, transparency, and accessibility Legislative Computer Systems is building the next generation of applications to support this mission and provide information to our government partners and to the public.

Learn more about this agency

Overview

Help

Accepting applications

Location

1 vacancy in the following location:

Washington, DC

1 vacancy

No matching locations found.

Work site options

Telework eligible Yes-as determined by the agency policy. Relocation expenses reimbursed NoRelocation expenses not covered Salary $108,762 - $134,577 per year Pay scale & grade

HS 0

Promotion potential 0

Learn more about pay scale and grade

Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.

Work schedule Full-time Travel Required Not required - No travel required.

Appointment type Permanent

Occupations and job series

• 2210 Information Technology Management

Supervisory status No Federal service type This job is in the Excepted Service

Drug test No Security clearance Not Required

Announcement number req4383 Control number 882002800

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