Information Technology Specialist Job in Washington DC Metro Area - 90036050 - ZATB/J.IYWMNK

Job Title:
Information Technology Specialist

Department:
Department Of The Navy

Agency:
Systems Management Activity

Job Announcement Number:
10JUL-IT-749663

SALARY RANGE:
$38,403.00 - $115,742.00 /year

OPEN PERIOD:
Friday, August 13, 2010 to Saturday, August 13, 2011
SERIES & GRADE:GS-2210-05/13

POSITION INFORMATION:
Full-Time  Permanent

PROMOTION POTENTIAL:
13

DUTY LOCATIONS:
Few vacancies - Washington DC Metro Area, DC

WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED:
Applications will be accepted from United States citizens and nationals.

JOB SUMMARY:

THIS IS AN OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT.

CUT-OFF DATES

• November 10, 2010
  
  
• February 8, 2011
  
  
• May 9, 2011
  
  
• August 13, 2011

More than one position may be filled

Positions may be filled at each grade level

KEY REQUIREMENTS:

• Single Scope Background Investigation required
• U.S. Citizenship
• Designated and/or Random Drug Testing required

Additional Duty Location Info:
Few vacancies - Washington DC Metro Area, DC

This is an Information Technology Specialist (IT Specialist) developmental position.  The incumbent will serve as an IT Specialist within the Information Systems and Technology Directorate (ISAT).  In this career ladder position, the employee receives tailored instruction, guidance, training, and supervision designed to equip the employee with the knowledge and skills necessary for successful performance at the full performance level.  The incumbent may be placed in any one of the parenthetical areas listed below:

Policy and Planning (PLCYPLN) - Work that involves a wide range of IT management activities that typically extend and apply to an entire organization or major components of an organization.

Enterprise Architecture (ENTARCH) - Work that involves the analysis, planning, design, implementation, documentation, assessment, and management of the enterprise structural framework to align IT strategy plans, and systems with the mission, goals, structure, and processes of the organization.

Security (INFOSEC) - Work that involves ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of systems, networks, and data through the planning, analysis, development, implementation, maintenance, and enhancement of information systems security programs, policies, procedures, and tools.

Systems Analysis (SYSANALYSIS) - Work that involves applying analytical processes to the planning, design and implementation of new and improved information systems to meet the business requirements of customer organizations.

Internet (INET) - Work that involves the technical planning, design, development, testing, implementation and management of internet, intranet, and extranet activities, including systems/applications development and technical management of web sites.

Applications Software (APPSW) - Work that involves the design, documentation,  development, modification, testing, installation, implementation, and support of new or existing applications software.

Operating Systems (OS) - Work that involves the planning, installation, configuration, testing, implementation, and management of the systems environment in support of the organization's IT architecture and business needs.

Network Services (NETWORK) - Work that involves the planning, analysis, design, development, testing, quality assurance, configuration, installation, implementation, integration, maintenance, and/or management of networked systems used for the transmission of information in voice, data, and/or video formats, telecommunication and COMSEC.

Data Management (DATAMGT) - Work that involves the planning, development, implementation, and administration of systems for the acquisition, storage, and retrieval of data .

Systems Administration (SYSADMIN) - Work that involves the planning and coordinating of the installation, testing, operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of hardware and software systems.

Customer Support (CUSTSPT) - Work that involves the planning and delivery of customer support services, including installation, configuration, troubleshooting, customer assistance, and/or training, in response to customer requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

Qualification requirements are derived from the Office of Personnel Management's Qualifications Standards Handbook.  Candidates must meet the specialized experience described below:

EXPERIENCE:  Experience may be demonstrated by paid or unpaid experience and/or completion of specific, intensive training (for example, certification), as appropriate.

GS-5 and GS-7 (or equivalent)

For all positions individuals must demonstrate they have experience in each of the four competencies listed below; the experience does not have to be IT-related.  

(1)   Attention to Detail:  Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending 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 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 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.

AND

Specialized Experience for GS-7 (or equivalent) and Above:  Positions at GS-7 (or equivalent) and above require one year of specialized experience at the next lower GS-grade (or equivalent). 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 and is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled.  Specialized experience would have been gained in positions which require knowledge of the installation of IT systems and information security principles.  Experience would have also given the applicant the ability to apply these principles to troubleshoot and resolve system and software problems.

OR

Education:  At the GS-5 level,a bachelor's degree; GS-7 or equivalent, one full year of graduate level education or superior academic achievement.  GS-9 (or equivalent), master degree or equivalent level education or two full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master's degree or equivalent graduate degree; GS-11 (or equivalent), Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree.  All academic degrees and coursework must be from accredited or pre-accredited institutions.  Degrees must be:  computer science, engineering, information science, information systems management, mathematics, operations research, statistics, or technology management ordegree 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.

Time-in-grade must be met by the closing date of this announcement.

You must be a U.S. citizen to qualify for this position.

You must submit to a drug test and receive a negative drug test before you can be appointed into this position.

After appointment, you will be subject to random testing for illegal drug use.

A Top Secret security clearance is a requirement for employment; however, is not a requirement for applying.  Applicants must be able to achieve and maintain the adjudicative standards set forth in the Intelligence Community Policy 704 Series for continued employment and are subject to polygraph testing.

HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:

You will be evaluated to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications required; and on the extent to which your application shows that you possess the knowledges, skills, and abilities associated with this position as defined below. When describing your knowledges, skills, and abilities, please be sure to give examples and explain how often you used these skills, the complexity of the knowledge you possessed, the level of the people you interacted with, the sensitivity of the issues you handled, etc.

IT IS MANDATORY THAT YOU INCLUDE A SEPARATE NARRATIVE RESPONSE ADDRESSING EACH OF THE FOLLOWING KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSAs).  YOUR APPLICATION WILL BE REMOVED FROM CONSIDERATION IF THE KSAs ARE NOT ADDRESSED SEPARATELY IN YOUR APPLICATION PACKAGE.

Please describe fully and concisely how your experience supports each of the following knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs).  The information in your supplemental statement will be used to determine if you are among the highest qualified candidates who will be referred to the selecting official.  Please do not exceed one page per KSA.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): 

Please answer KSAs 1-3 if you are applying for GS-5, 7, 9 or 11 and KSAs 1-5 for GS-12 or 13

1.  Ability to research, design and implement value-added IT solutions that meet end-user requirements.

2.  Knowledge of and experience in assessing the value of a wide range of emerging computing products and services.

3.  Ability to prepare and present reports and briefings that articulate need, potential technical solutions and provide concise recommendations.

GS-12/13

4.  Knowledge of and experience with Federal and Department of Defense acquisition regulations and procedures.

5.  Ability to work independently in the conception, development, coordination and management of complex projects and programs to successful completion.

BENEFITS:You may participate in the Federal Employees Health Benefits program, with costs shared with your employer. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#FEHB.

Life insurance coverage is provided. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#life

Long-Term Care Insurance is offered and carries into your retirement. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#ltci

New employees are automatically covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). If you are transferring from another agency and covered by CSRS, you may continue in this program. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#retr

You will earn annual vacation leave. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#VACA

You will earn sick leave. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#SKLV

You will be paid for federal holidays that fall within your regularly scheduled tour of duty. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#HOLI

Alternative work schedule options are available.

If you use public transportation, part of your transportation costs may be subsidized. Our human resources office can provide additional information on how this program is run.

You can use Health Care Flexible Spending Accounts for expenses that are tax-deductible, but not reimbursed by any other source, including out-of-pocket expenses and non-covered benefits under their FEHB plans. More Info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#FSA
OTHER INFORMATION:

This job is being filled by an alternative hiring process and is not in the competitive civil service.

You must submit all required information by the closing date. If materials are not received, your application will be removed from consideration.

The materials you send with your application will not be returned.

If you fax your application, we will not consider it.

You will be required to serve a probationary period of 2 years.

HOW TO APPLY:

Please submit your resume and supporting documents for this job online by selecting the 'Apply Online' button to the right of this announcement. Please note: your online resume may not be a complete application. Be sure to carefully read this announcement to see if additional information is required and how it should be submitted.

To upload a document:

1. Log-in at 'My Account'.

2. Click on 'Saved Documents'.

3. Click browse and select a file stored on your computer to include in your Saved Documents. Files must be less than 3mb and can either be .gif, .jpg, .jpeg, .png, .rtf, .doc, .docx or .pdf format.

4.Enter a name for your document.

5. Click 'Upload'.

If you do not use the online feature, you should send your resume, or Optional Form 612, along with any other required documents to the address shown below. 

Employees currently serviced by NELO HCO also have the following options for submitting applications:  (1) hand deliver to the HCO, or (2) Email via the NELO intranet.

Mail your applications so it will be postmarked by the closing date. If hand delivered, be sure your application is received by the closing date.

If you are claiming veteran's preference, please provide member 4 copy of your DD214, your letter from the Department of Veterans' Affairs and an SF-15.  If you do not submit the required documents, you will not receive veterans preference.

Submit a narrative statement responding to the knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) identified in the announcement.  This information will be used to determine your eligibility and/or rating and is required.

Applications will be evaluated separately for Federal employees who have competitive status and candidates from other sources.  If you have competitive status and submit only one application, it will be considered under merit promotion procedures.  If you wish to be considered under both procedures, you must submit two (2) complete applications.

If you are a current or former federal employee with reinstatement eligibility, you must submit a copy of your last Notification of Personnel Action (SF50) showing your position, title, series, grade and eligibility.

Applications mailed using government postage or through an internal federal government mail system will not be considered.

MAIL YOUR RESUME TO THE ADDRESS PROVIDED BELOW.  APPLICATIONS MUST BE POSTMARKED BY THE CLOSING DATE AND RECEIVED WITHIN FIVE (5) BUSINESS DAYS AFTER THE CLOSING DATE.  FAXES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

Please include your name and the announcement number on all supporting documents and mail to:

Department of the Navy

Human Capital Office

PO Box 26234

ATTN:  10JUL-IT-749663

Arlington, VA  22215

AGENCY CONTACT INFO:

Patrick Reidy
Phone: 703-699-4647 Agency Information:
Department of the Navy
PO Box 26234
Arlington, VA 22215
US

WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT:Once your complete application is received we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications and determine your ranking. The most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. We expect to make a selection within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement. You will be notified of the outcome.