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IT Specialist-Pathways-Public Notice Flyer

Employer
USAJobs
Location
Washington, D.C
Closing date
Mar 7, 2021

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Duties

Summary

Are you interested in a federal career in information technology management in Washington, DC? Want to make an impact while enjoying flexible work schedules, fantastic benefits, and enriching career development opportunities? Join our team at the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) and find out why we're one of the Best Places to Work in the federal government !

This Notice is to advise you that we will soon hire IT Specialists under our Pathways Recent Graduate Program .

Learn more about this agency

Responsibilities

There is no "Apply" button on this page because YOU MUST APPLY ONLINE VIA APPLICATION LINKS ON OUR STUDENTS AND RECENT GRADUATES website .

If you visit this website and there are no links to apply, then we are not yet accepting applications for this position. Please check the website regularly to ensure you do not miss this job opportunity.

This is to advise you thatwe will SOON be accepting applications for the following career track within GSA IT (a component of GSA that focuses on providing staff with technology that is ever changing to provide better productivity, mobility, agility and cost savings):
  • IT Specialist: IT Specialists gain experience in technical and project based management on various innovative solutions. They work to provide our agency and customers with cloud-based software, IT training, support, and technology solutions. IT Specialists work on a vast array of initiatives such as collaboration platforms, mobile work solutions, security, and modernizing internal and external infrastructures.

Who We Are:

GSA's core mission is to help federal agencies buy smarter, reduce their real estate footprint, provide efficient, cost saving technology and create a better, faster federal government. We leverage the tremendous buying power of the federal government to acquire best value for taxpayers and our federal customers. Our jobs are as diverse as the services we provide, which makes us a great place to start, build, and expand your career!

We employ nearly 12,000 employees nationwide. Headquartered in Washington, DC, we have eleven regional offices located across the country; Atlanta, GA, Auburn, WA, Boston, MA, Chicago, IL, Fort Worth, TX, Kansas City, MO, Lakewood, CO, New York, NY, Philadelphia, PA, San Francisco, CA, and Washington, DC.

Who We Are Looking For:

Talented, motivated students who are looking to build their career at GSA, and who:
  • Will graduate by June 30, 2021.
  • Will be available to start work in August 2021.
  • Have graduated within the past 2 years (or within 6 years for eligible veterans)
  • Are U.S. Citizens (As a federal agency, all of our employees must be U.S. Citizens)


Travel Required

Occasional travel - Occasional travel may be required.

Supervisory status
No

Promotion Potential
12

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • US Citizenship or National (Residents of American Samoa and Swains Island)


If you participate in our Pathways Recent Graduates program, you will be required to:
  • Receive at least 40 hours of formal training directly linked to your employment field in addition to soft skill training
  • Serve a trial period, which will allow your supervisor to evaluate your conduct and performance on the job and determine if our appointment will become final
  • Sign a participant agreement

You must apply online via application links on our Students and Recent Graduates website .

If you visit this website and there are no links to apply, then we are not yet accepting applications for this position. Please check the website regularly to ensure you do not miss this job opportunity.

Qualifications

You may qualify for this position based on education, experience, or a combination of the two. Specific qualification requirements
will be found on the Students and Recent Graduates website when we are accepting applications.

Education

There is no "Apply" button on this page because YOU MUST APPLY ONLINE VIA APPLICATION LINKS ON OUR STUDENTS AND RECENT GRADUATES website .

If you visit this website and there are no links to apply, then we are not yet accepting applications for this position. Please check the website regularly to ensure you do not miss this job opportunity.

In order to be placed in a permanent position after completing the Pathways Recent Graduates program, you must:
  • Meet the qualification requirements for the position you are being placed in.
  • Maintain an acceptable performance under GSA's approved performance management system.
  • Receive a favorable recommendation from your supervisor at the end of the program.
  • Meet all the training and development requirements outlined in the GSA Pathways policy.

  • GSA is not obligated to make an offer of permanent employment to you after you have completed the Program.

    Relocation expenses will NOT be paid.

    Additional information

    How You Will Be Evaluated

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

    There is no "Apply" button on this page because YOU MUST APPLY ONLINE VIA APPLICATION LINKS ON OUR STUDENTS AND RECENT GRADUATES website .

    If you visit this website and there are no links to apply, then we are not yet accepting applications for this position. Please check the website regularly to ensure you do not miss this job opportunity.

    We will use a method called Category Rating to assess your application. Here's how it will work:
    • You will answer job-related questions, which will measure your overall possession of the competencies or knowledge, skills,
      and abilities required for the job.
    • Your answers to the questions will be used to place you in one of three categories: Best Qualified, Well Qualified, or Qualified.
    • Within the 3 categories, veterans will receive selection priority over non-veterans.

    To preview questions please click here .

    Background checks and security clearance

    Security clearance
    Not Required

    Drug test required
    No

    Position sensitivity and risk
    Moderate Risk (MR)

    Trust determination process
    Credentialing

    Required Documents

    There is no "Apply" button on this page because YOU MUST APPLY ONLINE VIA APPLICATION LINKS ON OUR STUDENTS AND RECENT GRADUATES website .

    If you visit this website and there are no links to apply, then we are not yet accepting applications for this position. Please check the website regularly to ensure you do not miss this job opportunity.

    When you apply to this position via the link on our Students and Recent Graduates page, you will be asked to submit
    documentation of your qualifications and education. This will include:
    • Resume (with current cumulative GPA and expected date of graduation)
    • Current Transcript (official or unofficial are accepted)
    • Documentation of veterans preference (if applicable)

    Specific information will be outlined in the job posting.

    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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