New job Information Technology Specialist in Idaho | 2021

• Job family (Series)

  2210 Information Technology Management

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  • Information Technology Project Managers

• Requirements

  Requirements

  Conditions of Employment

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  • Please refer to "Conditions of Employment."
  • CEC offers alternative/flexible/telework schedules for eligible positions.
  • You MUST be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. National

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

  Qualifications

  You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
  
  Specialized experience: For the GS-11 grade level, you must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as:
  

  • Completing computer project assignments that required a wide range of knowledge of IT support, deployment, and customer service requirements and techniques pertinent to providing IT customer support. This knowledge is generally demonstrated by assignments where you analyze a number of alternative approaches and suggested responses to IT issues, problems, and concerns; AND
  • Experience independently providing various information technology customer services and support.

  Examples may include:
  

  • Images, manages and deploys customer workstations and peripherals through the entire life cycle.
  • Provides workstation user network account support to include setup and configuration (e.g., user profile, email, peripheral access), and troubleshoot user account problems on a daily basis.
  • Installs, troubleshoots and updates certified Commercial-Off-the-Shelf (COTS) and customized software on workstations. Resolves workstation security issues.
  • Identifies administrative and technical requirements associated with personnel, changes in office functions, office closures, etc. Works with management to ensure requirements can be met when needed by the customer.

  
  OR
  You may qualify with a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or three (3) full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree. Attach a copy of transcript or list of college courses designating semester or quarter hours earned to ensure proper credit.
  
  To be qualifying, degree must be in computer science, engineering, information science, information systems management, mathematics, operations research, statistics, or technology management or degree 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.
  
  Specialized experience: For the GS-09 grade level, you must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-07 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as:
  

  • Completing the delivery of computer task assignments related to IT support, deployment and customer service requirements and techniques pertinent to providing assistance in IT computer projects. Many tasks will be related to a project that is managed by the Project Manager. This experience is generally demonstrated by assignments where you analyze a number of alternative approaches, leverage suggestions and directions from others, and suggested responses to IT issues, problems, and concerns.

  
  Examples of computer task assignments may include:
  

  • Images, manages, and deploys customer workstations and peripherals through the entire life cycle.
  • Provides workstation user network account support to include setup and configuration (e.g., user profile, e-mail, peripheral access) and troubleshoot user account problems on a daily basis.
  • Installs, troubleshoots, and updates certified Commercial-Off-the-Shelf (COTS) and customized software on workstations. Resolves workstation security issues.
  • Identifies administrative and technical requirements associated with personnel, changes in office functions, office closures, etc. Works with management to ensure requirements can be met when needed by the customer.

  
  OR
  You may qualify with a Master's or equivalent graduate degree, or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Master's degree or equivalent graduate degree. Attach a copy of transcript or list of college courses designating semester or quarter hours earned to ensure proper credit.
  
  To be qualifying, degree must be in computer science, engineering, information science, information systems management, mathematics, operations research, statistics, or technology management or degree 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.
  
  In addition to meeting specialized experience, individuals must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below.

  • 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.

  Time-in-Grade:
  In addition to the above requirements, you must meet the following time-in-grade requirement, if applicable:
  For the GS-11 grade level, you must have been at the GS-09 gradelevel for 52 weeks.
  For the GS-09 grade level, you must have been at the GS-07 gradelevel for 52 weeks.
  
  Time After Competitive Appointment:
  Candidates who are current Federal employees serving on a non-temporary competitive appointment must have served at least three months in that appointment.

  Education

  This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

  Additional information

  • We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies.

  
  CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
  

  • A one year probationary period may be required.
  • Pass a pre-employment security investigation.
  • Must successfully complete a background investigation.
  • Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency.
  • If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so.
  • 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.
  • Obtain and use a Government-issued charge card for business-related travel.
  • Public Trust investigation may be required.

  
  

  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 résumé, responses to the online questions, and required supporting documents. Please be sure that your résumé includes detailed information to support your qualifications for this position; failure to provide sufficient evidence in your résumé may result in a “not qualified” determination.
  
  Rating: Your application will be evaluated in the following areas:
  
  

  • Customer Service
  • Technical

  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.
  
  Referral: If you are among the top qualified candidates, your application may be referred to a selecting official for consideration.
  
  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 receive a score of 85 or better to be rated as “well qualified" to receive special selection priority.

  
  
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  Background checks and security clearance

  Security clearance

  Not Required

  Drug test required

  No

• Required Documents

  Required Documents

  A complete application includes 1. A résumé, 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).
  
  All applicants are required to submit a résumé either by creating one in USAJOBS or uploading one of their own choosing. (Cover letters are optional.) To receive full credit for relevant experience, please list the month/date/year and number of hours worked for experience listed on your résumé. We suggest that you preview the online questions, as you may need to customize your résumé to ensure that it supports your responses to these questions. Please view résumé 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”.) Note: If you are applying under Schedule A your SF-50 must be the SF-50 showing the original appointing authority when you were selected for the Schedule A position.
  • 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.

  PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL: Submit a copy of your most recent completed ANNUAL performance appraisal, which includes 1) all associated pages, 2) the final rating, and 3) supervisory signature. The performance appraisal must be signed and dated within the past 18 months. If you do not have a performance appraisal that meets all of the requirements above or if you have not received an annual performance appraisal for any reason (not employed, current employer does not give a performance appraisal, etc), you MUST explain why when asked in the vacancy questionnaire. A performance plan is NOT an acceptable substitute.

  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.
  
  If you are applying under a special hiring authority (e.g. Military Spouses, Interchange Agreement, VEOA, VRA, Schedule A Disability, etc.), please see applicant guide for required documentation. In order to be eligible under one of these authorities, you must submit all required documentation as outlined in the applicant guide.
  
  EDUCATION DOCUMENTATION: For positions with an education requirement, or if you are qualifying for this position by substituting education or training for experience, submit a copy of your transcripts or equivalent. An official transcript will be required if you are selected.
  
  A college or university degree generally must be from an accredited (or pre-accredited) college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools which meet these criteria, please refer to Department of Education Accreditation page.
  
  If you are qualifying based on foreign education, you must submit proof of creditability of education as evaluated by a credentialing agency. Refer to the OPM instructions.

• Benefits

  Benefits

  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 windowLearn more about federal benefits.

  Our comprehensive benefits are very generous. Our benefits package includes:
  
  

  • Challenging work, opportunities for advancement, competitive salaries, bonuses and incentive awards.
  • Ten paid holidays, 13 days of sick leave, and 13 to 26 days of vacation time each year.
  • Access to insurance programs that may be continued after you retire.
  • A wide choice of health insurance plans, coverage for pre-existing conditions, and no waiting periods. We pay a substantial amount (up to 75%) of the health insurance premiums.
  • A retirement program which includes employer-matching contributions.
  • Learn more about Federal benefits programs at: https://help.usajobs.gov/index.php/Pay_and_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.

This job is open to

• Individuals with disabilities

• Federal employees - Competitive service

  Current or former competitive service federal employees.

• Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)

  Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee.

• Land & base management

  Certain current or former term or temporary federal employees of a land or base management agency.

• Military spouses

• Special authorities

  Individuals eligible under a special authority not listed above, but defined in the federal hiring regulations.

• Veterans