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IT Specialist (SYSADMIN), GS-2210-12 (DE/CR)Department of CommerceNational Oceanic and Atmospheric AdministrationOverview
##### Open & closing dates
05/06/2019 to 05/20/2019
##### Service
Competitive
##### Pay scale & grade
GS 12
##### Salary
$83,121 to $108,061 per year
##### Appointment type
Permanent
##### Work schedule
Full-TimeLocation1 vacancy in the following location:-Anchorage, AK 1 vacancyRelocation expenses reimbursedNoTelework eligibleYes as determined by agency policy- DutiesSummaryThis position is located in the National Weather Service,
Information Technology Electronic Branch (ITEB) of the Alaska
Environmental Science and Services Integration Center (AESSIC) in
Anchorage, Alaska.Cost of Living Allowance (COLA) for Anchorage, Alaska is 3.27%
and is not federally taxed. The COLA is not reflected in the
locality salary shown in this vacancy announcement. COLAs are exempt
from Federal income taxes; post differentials are not.Learn more about this agencyResponsibilitiesAs an IT Specialist (SYSADMIN), you will perform the following
duties:
Determine objectives of projects, based on the concepts and
nature of unprocessed data, and the processes required to
support the organization and resolution of connected
technological issues.
Oversee the creation of general utility routines and systems,
and independently develop the more complex routines and detailed
sequences of internal program logic by coding, testing, and
debugging.
Provision new desktops and servers; image and scan technology
for vulnerabilities, and apply security updates; and maintain
documentation of all programs and systems.
Provide technical assistance to other IT specialists and end
users via telephone, email for internally developed
applications, Commercial Off the Shelf (COTS) software,
diagnosing of hardware issues, and providing general user
support.
Travel RequiredOccasional travel - Up to 10% of domestic travel may be required.Supervisory statusNoPromotion Potential12
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- RequirementsConditions of Employment
Must be a U.S. Citizen or National to apply.
Required to pass a background investigation and fingerprint
check.
Must be suitable for Federal employment.
Must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable
(www.sss.gov).
Qualification requirements must be met by closing date of
announcement.
This position requires a Public Trust Security Clearance. A one year probationary period may be required. This position is in the bargaining unit.Applicants must meet ALL application requirements, to include a
complete online resume, by 11:59 p.m. EASTERN TIME (ET) on the
closing date of this announcement.QualificationsQualification requirements in the vacancy announcements are based on
the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification
Standards Handbook, which contains federal qualification standards.
This handbook is available on the Office of Personnel Management's
website located
at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/salaries-wages/2019/locality-pay-area-definitions/.IT Competencies: Individuals must have IT-related experience
demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below. The
employing agency is responsible for identifying the specific level
of proficiency required for each competency at each grade level
based on the requirements of the position being filled.
Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and
conscientious about attending to detail.
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.
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.
Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy
and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate
and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.
-AND-SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must possess one year of specialized experience
equivalent in difficulty and responsibility to the next lower grade
level in the Federal Service. Specialized experience is experience
that has equipped the applicant with the particular
competencies/knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform
the duties of the position.This experience need not have been in the federal
government. 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.To qualify at the GS-12 level:SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: In addition to meeting the IT
Competencies above, applicants must also possess one full year (52
weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 in the
Federal service. Specialized experience MUST include all of the
following:
Diagnosing hardware and software issues and providing general
user feedback and guidance; and
Performing IT system administration, including installation,
configuration, and maintenance.
EducationSubstitution of education for specialized experience is not
applicable to this vacancy.Additional informationCTAP and ICTAP candidates will be eligible if it is determined that
they have exceeded the minimum qualifications for the position by
attaining at least a rating of Silver (Well Qualified). Information
about ICTAP eligibility is on the Office of Personnel Management’s
Career Transition Resources website at: Employee Guide to Career
TransitionCTAP applicants MUST submit the following documents:
A copy of your specific RIF notice; notice of proposed removal
for failure to relocate; a Certificate of Expected Separation
(CES); or certification that you are in a surplus organization
or occupation (this could be a position abolishment letter, a
notice eligibility for discontinued service retirement, or
similar notice).
A copy of your SF-50 “Notification of Personnel Action”, noting
current position, grade level, and duty location;
A copy of your latest performance appraisal including your
rating; and
Any documentation from your agency that shows your current
promotion potential.
ICTAP applicants MUST submit the following documents:
A copy of your RIF separation notice; notice of proposed removal
for failure to relocate; notice of disability annuity
termination; certification from your former agency that it
cannot place you after your recovery from a compensable injury;
or certification from the National Guard Bureau or Military
Department that you are eligible for disability retirement;
A copy of your SF-50 “Notification of Personnel Action”
documenting your RIF separation, noting your positions, grade
level, and duty location, and/or Agency certification of
inability to place you through RPL, etc;
A copy of your latest performance appraisal including your
rating; and
Any documentation from your agency that shows your current
promotion potential.
NOAA participates in e-Verify. E-Verify is an Internet based system
operated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in partnership
with the Social Security Administration (SSA) that enables
participating employers to electronically verify the employment
eligibility of their newly hired employees.How You Will Be EvaluatedYou will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the
qualifications above.We will review your resume, optional cover letter and supporting
documentation to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications
for the position. If you meet the minimum qualifications stated in
the vacancy announcement, we will compare your resume, optional
cover letter and supporting documentation to your responses on the
scored occupational questionnaire (True/False, Yes/No, Multiple
Choice questions) and place you in one of the three pre-defined
categories. The categories are “gold”, “silver” and “bronze”.
However, your resume or optional cover letter must support your
responses to the scored occupational questionnaire, or your score
may be lowered. Candidates placed in the “gold” category will be
identified for referral to the hiring manager and may be invited for
an interview.How you will be evaluated for preference eligibility: Within each
category, those entitled to veterans’ preference will be listed at
the top of the pre-defined category for which they are placed.
Preference eligible with a service-connected disability of 10% or
more will be listed at the top of the highest quality category
(gold) depending on the position and grade level of the job. For
more information on Category Rating, please go to Category
Rating.The scored occupational questionnaire will evaluate you on the
following competencies; please do not provide a separate written
response:
Ability to identify problems with connected processes and
recommend resolutions to increase technological functionality.
Knowledge in conducting feasibility studies in order to
recommend a course of action for the integration, utilization,
operation, and maintenance of electronic weather equipment,
telecommunications and weather prediction facilities.
Ability to perform computer programming, network and system
administration.
Ability to communicate technical information to IT specialists
and end users via telephone, email or remote connection.
To preview questions please click here.Background checks and security clearanceSecurity clearanceOtherDrug test requiredNo- Required Documents
Resume showing relevant experience; cover letter optional.
Your resume must indicate your citizenship and if you are
registered for Selective Service if you are a male born after
12/31/59. Your resume must include information about your paid
and nonpaid work experience related to this position including:
job title, duration of employment (mm/dd/yy – mm/dd/yy), hours
per week, duties and accomplishments, salary, and your
education. For work in the Federal service, please include the
grade level for the position/s. Your resume may be used to
validate your responses to the scored occupational
questionnaire.
If you are a veteran with preference eligibility and you are
claiming 5-points veterans' preference, you must submit a copy
of your DD-214 stating disposition of discharge or character of
service or other valid proof of eligibility (i.e., statement of
service that shows service dates AND character of service). If
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
see http://www.opm.gov/staffingPortal/Vetguide.asp#VeteransEmploymentAct1998.
Active Duty Service Members You must submit a statement of
discharge/certification of release or an official written
document from the armed forces that certifies you are expected
to be discharged or released from active duty service in the
armed forces under honorable conditions no later than 120 days
from the date the announcement closes. Enlisted Record Briefs
and military identification do NOT qualify as official
documentation. If the appropriate information is not submitted
to confirm the discharge status, dates of service, etc., you
will not be considered for this job opportunity under Veteran
Preference procedures. To gain access to your DD-214 online
please
visit http://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records
Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) and Interagency
Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) documentation if
applicable (see additional information).
Education. If this position requires proof of higher
education, you must submit an unofficial transcript or a list of
courses that includes the following information: name of
accredited institution, grades earned, completion dates, and
quarter and semester hours earned. Special Instructions for
Foreign Education: Education completed in foreign colleges or
universities must be evaluated in terms of equivalency to that
acquired in U.S. colleges and universities. Applicants educated
in whole or in part in foreign countries must submit sufficient
evidence, including transcripts, to an accredited private
organization for an equivalency evaluation of course work and
degree. A listing of these accredited organizations can be found
on the Department of Education's website. You MUST provide a
copy of the letter containing the results of the equivalency
evaluation with a course by course listing along with your
application. Failure to provide such documentation by the
closing date of the announcement will result in lost
consideration.
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.- BenefitsA 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. Learn more about federal
benefits.NOAA offers a comprehensive benefits package. Explore the benefits
offered to most Federal employees at BenefitsEligibility 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 to ApplyYour complete application, including required documents, must be
received by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date of this
announcement.To apply on-line, you must complete and submit an application by
accessing the USAJOBS website at http://www.usajobs.gov. To begin,
click the Apply Online button near the bottom of this screen and
follow the prompts to register into your USAJOBS account, answer the
questions, and submit all required documents.To return to your saved application, log in to your USAJOBS account
at http://www.usajobs.gov and click on "Application Status." Click
on the position title, and then select Apply Online to continue.If you have problems completing your on-line application, including
problems submitting your supporting documents, please contact the
Help Desk by e-mail at mgshelp@monster.com or by phone at (866)
656-6831. The help desk is available Monday-Friday, 7:00 a.m. to
7:00 p.m. ETFor instructions on submitting your application in an alternate
format, please contact the Agency Contact listed in this vacancy
announcement.Agency contact informationRaquel NicoraPhone703-259-9336Emailraquel.nicora@noaa.govAddressNATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION
Office of Human Capital Services
1305 East West Highway
Room 1713
Silver Spring, Maryland 20910
United StatesLearn more about this agencyNext stepsThis position is also announced under vacancy number
NWS-AR-2019-0025, which is open to Status Candidates. You must
apply to both announcements if you want to be considered for both.This Job Opportunity Announcement may be used to fill other IT
Specialist (SYSADMIN), GS-2210-12 positions throughout NOAA. The
position must be alike (e.g.: within the same geographic locations,
same grade/band and requires the same qualifications and specialized
experience as indicated in this vacancy announcement).
You will be notified of your application status through USAJOBS at
four points during the hiring process, as applicable. You can check
the status of your application by accessing the USAJOBS website at
http://www.usajobs.gov and clicking on “Track Your Online
Application.” The four points of notification are:
Application Received or Application Incomplete
Minimum Qualification Requirement Met or Minimum Qualification
Not Met;
Eligible (Application Referred to the Selecting Official) or
Ineligible (Application Not Referred to the Selecting Official);
and
Selected or Not Selected.
By submitting your application, you are certifying the accuracy of
the information contained in your application. If you make a false
statement in any part of your application, you may not be hired; you
may be terminated after you begin work; or, you may be fined or
jailed. After making a tentative job offer, we will conduct a
suitability/security background investigation.You will be required to submit official documentation prior to
appointment. The agency will then verify the information provided
on your application (i.e., degree, veterans’ preference, disability,
etc.)- Fair & TransparentThe Federal hiring process is setup to be fair and transparent.
Please read the following guidance.Equal Employment Opportunity PolicyThe United States Government does not discriminate in employment on
the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and
gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual
orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age,
membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental
status, military service, or other non-merit factor.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) for federal employees & job
applicants
Reasonable Accommodation PolicyFederal agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants
with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable
accommodation for any part of the application process should follow
the instructions in the job opportunity announcement. For any part
of the remaining hiring process, applicants should contact the
hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable
accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.A reasonable accommodation is any change to a job, the work
environment, or the way things are usually done that enables an
individual with a disability to apply for a job, perform job duties
or receive equal access to job benefits.Under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, federal agencies must provide
reasonable accommodations when:
An applicant with a disability needs an accommodation to have an
equal opportunity to apply for a job.
An employee with a disability needs an accommodation to perform
the essential job duties or to gain access to the workplace.
An employee with a disability needs an accommodation to receive
equal access to benefits, such as details, training, and
office-sponsored events.
You can request a reasonable accommodation at any time during the
application or hiring process or while on the job. Requests are
considered on a case-by-case basis.Learn more about disability employment and reasonable accommodations
or how to contact an agency.Legal and regulatory guidance
Financial suitability
Social security number request
Privacy Act
Signature and false statements
Selective Service
New employee probationary period
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to
apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/532714000. Only resumes
submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed
at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
