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As a IT Specialist, you will provide technical and administrative 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
We are currently filling one vacancy, but additional vacancies may be filled as needed.
Learn more about this agency04/30/2020 to 05/14/2020
$86,335 - $133,465 per year
GS 12 - 13
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Occasional travel - Occasional Travel
No
Permanent
Full-time
Competitive
13
No
No
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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
GS-12
GS-13
If selected, you must meet the following conditions:
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The Washington, DC GS-12 salary range starts at: $86,335 The GS-13 salary range starts at: $102,663
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-12 and GS-13 grade level(s) must meet the following requirements: Have IT-related experience demonstrating EACH of the four competencies AND one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level in the Federal service as described below:
IT SPECIALIST COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS:
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: GS-12, Specialized experience is demonstrated within a Government or commercial IT, telecommunications (including wireline and wireless (LAN and WAN)) or network services organization providing secure services to the organization's internal and external customers. It must include experience monitoring and evaluating wireline and/or wireless IT systems compliance with security requirements, and implementing and coordinating activities to ensure, protect, and restore IT systems, services, and capabilities. Hands-on experience with networking tools and equipment (e.g. knowledge and experience with the operations and maintenance of routers, servers and related equipment) is required. Experience within a Network Operations Center (NOC) and/or Security Operations Center (SOC) is a plus. Certifications such as CCNA, CCDP, and/or CISSP are desired.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: GS-13, Specialized experience is demonstrated within a Government or commercial IT, telecommunications (including wireline and wireless (LAN and WAN)) or network services organization providing secure services to the organization's internal and external customers. It must include experience monitoring and evaluating wireline and/or wireless IT systems compliance with security requirements, and implementing and coordinating activities to ensure, protect, and restore IT systems, services, and capabilities. Working knowledge of telecommunications circuit types (e.g. TDM, Ethernet), WAN services (e.g. ISDN, Ethernet, MPLS), and network routing protocols (e.g. OSPF, BGP, EIGRP) is required, as is hands-on experience with networking tools and equipment (e.g. knowledge and experience with the operations and maintenance of routers, servers and related equipment). Experience within a Network Operations Center (NOC) and/or Security Operations Center (SOC) is a plus. Certifications such as CCNA, CCDP, and/or CISSP are desired.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
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 eligible under Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan or GSA’s Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP/CTAP), you must receive a score of 85 or higher to receive priority.
ALL required documents must be submitted before the closing date. Review the following list to determine what you need to submit.
If you are claiming veterans’ preference:
(a) Copy of your Certificate of Release or Discharge From Active Duty, DD-214 that shows the dates of your active duty service. If selected, a DD-214 showing your type of discharge (member 4 copy) will be required prior to appointment.
(b) If you are claiming 10-point preference or derived preference (a spouse, widow or widower, or parent of a deceased or disabled veteran), submit both of the following in addition to the DD-214: (1) completed SF-15 form; and (2) proof of your entitlement (refer to SF-15 for complete list).
If you are active duty military- Certification on a letterhead from your military branch that includes your rank, character of service (must be under honorable conditions) & military service dates including discharge/release date (must be no later than 120 days after the date the certification is submitted).
If you are ICTAP/CTAP eligible - submit a, b, and c: (a) proof of eligibility including agency notice; (b) SF-50, and (c) most recent performance appraisal.
Current or Former Political Appointees: Submit SF-50.
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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