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Information Technology Specialist (Network Services), NB-2210-VI

Employer
USAJobs
Location
Washington, D.C
Closing date
Sep 24, 2021
Duties

Summary

As an IT Specialist (Network Services), you will provide expert technical support in all areas and functions associated with OCC infrastructure systems, network services, and systems administration as it relates to all data center and network systems. In addition, you will lead, perform plans/design and manage implementation of the network infrastructure and enterprise network solutions; troubleshoot, plan capacity, install, implement and administer network systems.

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Responsibilities

As an IT Specialist (Network Services), you will:
  • Perform full range of project management activities. Plan short-, medium-, and long-range objectives and recommend ways to achieve them for an assigned segment of the enterprise. Manage multiple projects, through the systems development life cycle.
  • Plan, analyze, design, develop, test, perform quality assurance of, configure, install, implement, integrate, maintain and/or manage agency networked systems used for the transmission of information in voice, data, and/or video formats.
  • Make recommendations to management on the information technology needs of the organization.
  • Serve as a technical advisor to the director and senior managers on planning, liaison, construction, and/or implementation of information technology
    products for the assigned unit. Communicate with business unit customers of the direction of information technology initiatives.
  • Identify and resolve complex IT problems or issues that cross functional boundaries.
  • Lead and perform market research, contract solicitation, contract award, vendor management, IT investment, pilot program implementation, and program and project execution for infrastructure improvements and network modernization.


Travel Required

Occasional travel - Travel to remote offices throughout the US in support of network implementation, break fix, refresh, etc. In addition, travel occasionally to attend training and/or conferences.

Supervisory status
No

Promotion Potential
06

Requirements

Conditions of Employment


  • Complete a one-year probationary period (unless already completed).
  • Complete a background investigation (unless already completed).
  • Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment.
  • Have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer.
  • Go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form I-9 . Federal law requires verification of the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires in the U.S.
  • Travel occasionally to attend conferences and/or training.
  • Obtain and use a Government-issued charge card for business-related travel.
  • File an OCC Financial Disclosure Form.
  • Complete a financial disclosure review and resolve any ethics issues.
  • Click here for important information about OCC ethics standards, such as the requirement that new hires divest their bank securities.


Qualifications

You must meet the following requirements within 30 calendar days after the closing date of this announcement:

BASIC REQUIREMENT:

Required Competencies: Individuals must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below:

-Attention to Detail- Generally demonstrated by tasks where the applicant is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.
-Customer Service - Generally demonstrated by tasks where the applicant works with customers to assess their needs, provide information, resolve their problems, knows about available services; and is committed to providing quality products and services.
-Oral Communication -Generally demonstrated by tasks where the applicant expresses information to individuals or groups effectively, considers the audience and nature of the information; makes convincing oral presentations; listens, and responds appropriately.
-Problem Solving - Generally demonstrated by tasks where the applicant identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; and uses sound judgment to evaluate alternatives, and make recommendations.

AND

You must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the NB-V band level or GS-13 grade level in the Federal service. Examples of specialized experience for this position include:
  • Working with customers, management, and/or technical teams to resolve system outages that impact agency productivity. and
  • Configuring, provisioning and integrating multi-cloud platforms and services with existing on-premise infrastructure and applications. and
  • Leading efforts to deliver and manage enterprise network infrastructure for geographically dispersed workforce. and
  • Designing, configuring, testing, and supporting network services, including LANS, WANS, and telecommunications systems. and
  • Utilizing tools and techniques to secure network infrastructure.

The experience may have been gained in the public sector, private sector, or through volunteer service. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-time work is considered on a prorated basis. To ensure any credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/year, and indicate number of hours worked per week, on your resume.

Education

Education cannot be used to qualify for this position.

Additional information

  • Salary range includes 22.26% geographical pay.
  • If you are a current OCC employee who previously received a waiver determination permitting you to retain bank securities due to extenuating circumstances, please note that this determination may be rescinded if the nature of your duties changes. We strongly suggest that you discuss the potential implications of any change in duties on a prior securities determination with your ethics official.
  • We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more positions.
  • Click all links in this vacancy announcement to view additional information and instructions.
  • Must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. national.
  • Please refer to "Conditions of Employment."
  • Click "Print" to review the entire announcement before applying.


How You Will Be Evaluated

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

Your application includes your resume, responses to the online questions, and required supporting documents. Please be sure that your resume includes detailed information to support your qualifications for this position; failure to provide sufficient evidence in your resume may result in a "not qualified" determination.

Rating: Your application will be evaluated in the following areas:
  • Configuration Management
  • IT Performance Assessment & Systems Analysis
  • IT Project/Program Management
  • Infrastructure Design
  • Organizational Awareness
  • Written Communication

Your application will be rated and ranked among others, based on your responses to the online questions regarding your experience, education, training, performance appraisals and awards relevant to the duties of this position. Your rating may be lowered if your responses to the online questions are not supported by the education and/or experience described in your application.

Current OCC employees must have a performance rating of at least Level 3 overall and for all critical performance elements to be eligible for promotion.

Referral : If you are among the top qualified candidates, your application may be referred to a selecting official for consideration. You may be required to participate in a selection interview. If you are a displaced or surplus federal employee eligible for the Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) , you must be rated as well-qualified to receive special selection priority. "Well-qualified" means that in addition to meeting the minimum qualification requirements and selective placement factor(s), if applicable, you must receive a score of 85 or higher.

To preview questions please click here .

Background checks and security clearance

Security clearance
Other

Drug test required
No

Required Documents

A complete application includes: 1) A resume, 2) vacancy question responses, and 3) submission of any required documents. Please note that if you do not provide all required information, as specified in this announcement, you may not be considered for this position (or may not receive the special consideration for which you may be eligible). Note: Please ensure that all bank, financial, and other confidential or sensitive information is removed/redacted from each document.

RESUME: All applicants are required to submit a resume by either creating one in USAJOBS or uploading one of their own choosing. (Cover letters are optional.) To receive any credit for relevant experience, please list the month/year and number of hours worked for experience listed on your resume. We suggest you preview the online questions, as you may need to customize your resume to ensure that it supports your responses to these questions. Please review Resume Tips .

CURRENT AND FORMER FEDERAL EMPLOYEES - Documentation Relating to Your Federal Employment: Submit a copy of your SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, which shows your current (or most recent) grade and competitive service status. (The "position occupied" block on the SF-50 should show a "1" and your "tenure" block should show a "1" or "2".) Indicate on your application the highest permanent grade you have held; if this grade is different from your current grade, submit a copy of an additional SF-50 showing this grade.

LAND MANAGEMENT ELIGIBLES must provide all required documentation to verify eligibility, prior performance, and qualifications for the target position. You can find information on the Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act and eligibility HERE . Land Management Eligibles must compete under competitive merit promotion procedures and meet all applicable requirements.

CAREER TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PLAN (CTAP) or INTERAGENCY CAREER TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PLAN (ICTAP) DOCUMENTATION: If you are a displaced or surplus Federal employee, click CTAP/ICTAP for eligibility and a detailed list of required documents.

SPECIAL HIRING AUTHORITIES DOCUMENTATION: If you are applying under a special hiring authority , submit a copy of proof of your eligibility.

VETERANS DOCUMENTATION: If you are applying under the Veterans Employment Opportunities Act (VEOA) or another veterans hiring authority, or are claiming veteran's preference, you must submit a copy of your DD-214 (Member 4 copy), or other official documentation from a branch of the Armed Forces or the Department of Veterans Affairs showing actual or expected dates of service and type of discharge. Ten-point preference eligibles must also submit an Application for 10-point Veteran Preference, SF-15 , along with required documentation listed on the back of the SF-15 form.

OPTIONAL DOCUMENTS : In addition, you may submit the following:

- Cover letter

- Recent performance evaluation (be sure to redact/remove all sensitive information prior to submitting)

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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