Information Technology Specialist

Job title:

Information Technology Specialist

Company

Federal government of the United States

Job description

SummaryThis position is part of the Office of the Chief Information Officer, Department of Energy. As a Information Technology Specialist, you will be responsible for oversight of cloud based technologies and to the Managed Services team to support EITS customers.Overview

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Open & closing dates11/20/2024 to 12/02/2024Salary$139,395 – $181,216 per yearPay scale & gradeGS 14Location1 vacancy in the following location:Remote jobNoTelework eligibleYes—as determined by the agency policy.Travel RequiredNot requiredRelocation expenses reimbursedNoAppointment typePermanentWork scheduleFull-timeServiceCompetitivePromotion potentialNoneJob family (Series)Supervisory statusNoSecurity clearanceDrug testYesPosition sensitivity and riskTrust determination processFinancial disclosureYesBargaining unit statusAnnouncement number25-IM-00442-12614559-DEControl number819855900This job is open toClarification from the agencyU.S. citizens or U.S. Nationals; Military Spouses; no prior Federal experience is required.DutiesAs a Information Technology Specialist, you will:

• Provide staff oversight of data center services and commercial cloud services to include Azure and AWS.
• Ensure standard operating procedures and compliance documents/artifacts are accurate and up to date.
• Provide IT operations capabilities to customers including standardized image support, system and infrastructure management, monitoring, PaaS and SaaS services.
• Develop best practices and optimize capabilities to maximize cloud based infrastructure and services to provide data informed decisions to ensure financial accountability

RequirementsConditions of Employment

• You must be a United States Citizen.
• This employer participates in the e-Verify program.
• If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. See www.sss.gov.
• If selected, you may be required to complete a one year probationary period.
• If selected, your appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• A preliminary background check must be completed before a new employee can begin work. Current Federal employees or other individuals with an existing completed background investigation may not be required to undergo another background check.
• This position has been designated as CRITICAL and requires a security clearance at the “Q” Level. The incumbent is required to obtain and maintain this clearance; failure to do so may result in separation from federal service.
• This position is a Testing Designated Position (TDP) subject to applicant testing and random drug testing thereafter. Failure to test or a positive result on random drug tests conducted after appointment may result in removal from Federal employment.
• You are required to submit a Financial Disclosure Statement, OGE-450, Executive Branch Personnel Confidential Financial Disclosure Report within 30 days of entering the position and annually.
• If selected, you may be required to complete a one year probationary period.
• Hiring incentives may be authorized for a highly qualified candidate based on budget availability and in accordance with federal regulations.
• This position is included in a Bargaining Unit.
• This position does not support 100% remote work. You will be required to report physically to the official reporting worksite as specified by the supervisor, but no less than 2 days per pay period.

QualificationsBASIC REQUIREMENT: For all positions individuals must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below. The employing agency is responsible for identifying the specific level of proficiency required for each competency at each grade level based on the requirements of the position being filled.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.In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, candidates must possess the specialized experience below.SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: A qualified candidate’s online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level GS-13 in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as meeting 3 out of 4 of the following: * Applying policies and procedures related to Microsoft M365, Microsoft Azure, Azure AD, and Amazon Web Services (AWS) functions and capabilities;

• Defining and implementing policies for cloud-based systems and establishing connections to and from various cloud network types;
• Administrating cloud-based systems through patches, permissions, service deployments, and monitoring/analyzing network performance using DynaTrace;
• Managing and overseeing operational activities related to physical date centers.

“Experience” refers to paid and unpaid experience. Examples of qualifying unpaid experience may include: volunteer work done through National Service programs (such as Peace Corps and AmeriCorps); as well as work for other community-based philanthropic and social organizations. Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills; and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.Time-in-Grade: Current Federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement to receive consideration.CTAP/ICTAP candidates: To be considered “well qualified” you must (1) meet all of the requirements as described in this section; and 2) be rated “well-qualified”, which is defined as having a score of 85 or better.You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement.EducationThere are no specific education requirements or substitution of education for experience for this position.Additional informationThe U.S. Department of Energy fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

• New employees to the Department of Energy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit

. * Veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For more information, please visit the links at the bottom of this page or visit the
website. * If you believe that you are eligible for the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP), please visit the
for more information. In order to be considered under the ICTAP program, your application must score within the pre-established “well qualified” category as stated in the Qualifications section. * More than one selection may be made from this vacancy announcement.

• Some positions may require completion of a probationary period of up to 1 (one) year.
• Many positions require successful completion of a background investigation.
• Your performance appraisal and incentive awards will be given due consideration in the selection process based on their relation to the duties of the position and the consistency with which they may be considered in evaluating you against other candidates.
• Hiring incentives may be authorized in accordance with agency policy and if funding is available.
• EEO Policy:
• Reasonable Accommodation Policy:
• Veterans Information:
• Selective Service Registration:
• The Fair Chance Act prohibits specific inquiries concerning an applicant’s criminal or credit background unless the hiring agency has made a conditional offer of employment to the applicant. An applicant may submit a complaint to the agency within 30 calendar days of the date of alleged noncompliance by completing the Fair Chance Act Intake Form and submitting it to the Administrative Investigations Program at

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• 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. .

Expected salary

$139395 – 181216 per year

Location

Germantown, MD

Job date

Wed, 20 Nov 2024 23:04:17 GMT

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