IT Specialist

Duties Interprets, develops, recommends, disseminates, and evaluates the effectiveness of policy and guidance on IT and CS program requirements. Ensures administration and control, via oversight, that all Group-managed or controlled IT devices and networks connecting to the local area network (LAN) are operational and secure. Provides management, technical operation, performance monitoring, analysis, and evaluative oversight duties related to classified, sensitive, and unclassified public and private telecommunications networks, information systems (IS), and IT. Identifies, evaluates, and recommends technological advancements having a major impact on the current and planned application of IT resources expended towards meeting the information requirements of the division. Coordinates new initiatives, project statuses, and technology updates with IMD FCS Chief and regional managers. Determines optimum hardware and software requirements for new acquisition initiatives and prepares cost estimates for the procurement of new hardware and software. Requirements Conditions of Employment This position requires a pre-employment Financial Disclosure Statement, OGE-450, and annually thereafter in accordance with DoD Directive 5500-7-R. Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation. Position requires the Temporary Duty (TDY) business travel approximately 15% of the time. This is a drug testing designated position (TDP) subject to pre-employment drug test and random drug testing based on the requirement to possess a Top Secret security clearance in accordance with AR 600-85. The incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain IT certification standards for IAT Level II as outlined in DoD 8570.01-M, Information Assurance Certification Standards within the first six (6) months of employment. Qualifications Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. 30 Percent or More Disabled Veterans
Current Department of Army Civilian Employees
Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan
Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act
Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473
People with Disabilities, Schedule A
Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible
Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible
Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement
Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible
Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998
Veterans Recruitment Appointment (VRA) In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document . Basic Requirement: The specialized experience must include, or be supplemented by, information technology related experience (paid or unpaid experience and/or completion of specific, intensive training, as appropriate) which demonstrates each of the four competencies, as defined: IT- related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies as defined: 1) Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attention to detail 2) Customer Service - Works with clients and customers (that is, any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit produces, including the general public, individuals who work in the agency, other agencies, or organizations outside the Government) to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations: knows about available products and services; is committed to providing quality products and services. 3) Oral Communication - Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately. 4) Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations. GS-11: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes providing technical support of controlled IT devices and networks connecting to the local area network (LAN). Assisting in a wide variety of IT projects and studies concerning FO-wide development, implementation, modification, and management of long-range and short-range IT objectives. This specialized experience is equivalent to the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service. OR Education: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree from an accredited or pre-accredited institution in computer science, engineering, information science, information systems management, mathematics, operations research, statistics, or technology management; or, three full years of graduate education from an accredited or pre-accredited institution that provided a minimum of 24 semester hours in one or more of the fields identified above and required the development or adaptation of applications, systems, or networks. This specialized experience is equivalent to the GS- 09 grade level in the Federal service. GS-12: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes overseeing Group-managed or controlled IT devices and networks connecting to the local area network (LAN) are operational and secure; leading a wide variety of IT projects and studies as the technical expert, authority, and advisor concerning FO-wide development, implementation, modification, and management of long-range and short-range IT objectives. Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone no substitution of education for experience is permitted. This specialized experience is equivalent to the GS- 11 grade level in the Federal service. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Customer Service
Problem Solving
Requirements Analysis
Technology Awareness Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-09/11). Education FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: . Additional information Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. One year trial/probationary period may be required. Direct deposit of pay is required. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. This is a 34 Career Field position. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized. Benefits Help 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 window Learn more about federal benefits . Review our 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. Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified . click apply for full job details