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As a IT Specialist, you will provide administrative and technical support for services and recommends solutions that meet current and future IT and telecommunication needs of customers in support of their global missions and functions.
The position is located in The General Services Administration, Federal Acquisition Service, Information Technology Category, in the following location: Washington, DC
02/25/2020 to 03/11/2020
$121,316 - $157,709 per year
GS 14
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Occasional travel - Occasional Travel
No
Permanent
Full-time
Competitive
14
No
No
20FASA034MDDE-A
560868200
To fill this job we have been granted “Direct Hire Authority” or DHA. This means that we can hire any qualified candidate, either from this notice or from any source.
A few key facts about this DHA notice:
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MAJOR DUTIES:
The assessment questions have been modified for this position. If you previously applied under Vacancy Announcement # 20FASA034MDDE, you will need to reapply for this amended vacancy.
If selected, you must meet the following conditions:
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The GS-14 salary range starts at:
Washington, DC - $121,316
If you are a new federal employee, your starting salary will likely be set at the Step 1 of the grade for which you are selected.
Applicants applying for the GS-14 grade level must meet the following requirements: Have IT-related experience demonstrating EACH of the four competencies AND one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level in the Federal service as described below:
IT SPECIALIST COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS:
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Specialized experience is demonstrated by technical-hands on experience within an IT, telecommunications or network services organization providing services to the organization's internal and external customers including performing the following: managing positive relationships with external and internal organizations, developing requirements and marketing approaches; conducting IT, telecommunications and network services strategic planning and industry analysis; analyzing, evaluating, and resolving problems and requirements in IT, telecommunications and network services; coordinating and analyzing findings and making recommendations on substantive programs; reviewing and preparing technical and pricing reports and contract documents; having substantive IT, telecommunications and network services acquisition experience including: vendor negotiation, creation of contract clauses and service level agreements, and vendor evaluation.
Concurrent MP Vacancy Announcement
If you are eligible under Merit Promotion, you may also apply under Vacancy Announcement #20FASA032MDMP-A. You must apply separately to each announcement to be considered for both.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Here’s how it will work:
You will be scored on the questions you answer during the application process, which will measure your possession of the following competencies or knowledge, skills, and abilities:
Applications will be evaluated against the basic qualifications. Qualified candidates will be considered in accordance with the Office of Personnel Management Direct Hire Guidelines. Veterans' Preference does not apply to the direct hire recruitment procedures. Certain selections made under this notice will be processed as new appointments to the civil service. Current civil service employees might be given new appointments to the civil service. You may not be considered for the position, if any part of the application is incomplete or missing the required supporting documentation. Falsifying your background, education and/or experience is cause for not hiring you or dismissing you if hired.
If you are an Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan eligible or a GSA Career Transition Assistance eligible, you must be considered well qualified to receive priority. ICTAP/CTAP. Well qualified is defined as possession of the majority of competencies required for the position and will be determined, based upon a review of your resume against the competencies required for the position being filled.
ALL required documents must be submitted before the closing date. Review the following list to determine what you need to submit.
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.
Submit a complete online application including any required documents prior to 11:59 pm Eastern Time on the closing date of the announcement. You can modify or complete your application any time before the deadline. Simply return to USAJOBS, select the vacancy, and update your application. For more detailed instructions on how to apply, click here: Apply for a GSA Job.
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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/560868200. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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