This position is located in the Division of Resource Management & Administration, Information Resources Branch. The supervisor is Shawanna Heath. This position is Bargaining Unit with the National Treasury Employees Union, Chapter 208. This position is not subject to Confidential Financial Disclosure reporting requirements. This position is not subject to security ownership restriction reporting requirements.
You must meet the qualifications for this position by no later than 30 calendar days after the closing date of this announcement and before placement in the position. Selectees may be required to serve a trial period to assess their overall fitness and qualifications for continued employment. The trial period for new employees is two years. New employees who are preference eligible veterans serve a one-year trial period. In order to qualify for this position, you must have at least one year of specialized experience at the next lower grade level in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. To qualify at the GG-13 grade level, you must have one year of specialized experience at the GG-12 grade level which includes knowledge of and experience in information systems security methods and procedures to ensure the application of appropriate security measures to assignments AND experience analyzing data to troubleshoot problems, evaluating established methods and procedures, and performing other similar analytical functions. To qualify at the GG-12 grade level, you must have one year of specialized experience at the GG-11 grade level which includes knowledge of information systems security methods and procedures to ensure the application of appropriate security measures to assignments AND the ability to analyze data to troubleshoot problems, evaluate established methods and procedures, and perform other similar analytical functions. The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate the following: 1. Demonstrated experience in computer systems analysis and design sufficient to independently perform work starting from the definition of the need for accomplishing work processes by computer through establishing system requirements, analyzing hardware and software needs, implementation, operation, and maintenance of the system. 2. Demonstrated knowledge and experience with microcomputers, other types of computers, Local and Wide Area Networks (LAN/WAN), Inter- and intranet, Client/Server and related software, hardware, and networks. Understanding of the logical working of computers, networks, file servers, utility programs and associated software/hardware configurations and interrelationships. 3. Demonstrated knowledge and experience in Communication Security process or roles and responsibilities. 4. Ability to communicate effectively and to work effectively in a team environment as well as to display initiative, tact, and resourcefulness in a high-profile customer service setting. Ability to present IT concepts and software functions in a clear, simple manner. 5. Knowledge of and demonstrated experience with project-based information technology tasks and facilitating the work of others involved in group projects. A description of how you possess the specialized experience as well as how you meet the qualifications desired in an ideal candidate should be addressed in your resume. The NRC encourages applicants to provide extensive job experience details in your resume. Applicants may also use the supplemental vacancy question to provide additional information pertaining to the specialized experience and ideal candidate criteria.
The successful candidate will perform the full range of IT Specialist duties. Such duties include but are not limited to the following: Provide advice and assistance to the Branch Chief and to management on all aspects of IT, telecommunications and audio-visual systems and services to meet the business requirements of the Region II organization. Manage complex IT, telecommunications, audio-visual and other Information Resources Branch related projects for the branch. Evaluate Region II’s communications requirements and develop specifications and Statements of Work for communications programs. Manage proposals for services and equipment for Regional needs. Perform independent analysis of major regional information processes and operations. Provide advice on the utilization of state-of-the-art systems technology to streamline and achieve efficiencies in business practices. Prepare evaluations of requirements, provide input to the final technical decision, and recommend course of action for management consideration. Perform research into state-of-the-art information technology means, including software, hardware, and communication networks and devices which can be effectively applied to achieve the desired efficiencies. Analyze the findings and develop recommendations. Coordinate the development and implementation of improvements. Conduct analysis to interpret highly complex program needs, determine IT, telecommunications, and audio-visual requirements, and develop the required specifications and associated hardware/software and network configurations. Coordinate with the Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) and other staff interpreting and implementing these requirements. Serves as the communication security (COMSEC) manager or alternate function. Responsible for the operations and oversight of automated systems that provide communication and computing information, as well as support to programs and staff activities. Maintains accurate accounting and control of all property issued to Region II and satellite offices.