Network Specialist
What you'd do
As a Network Specialist , you will provide a variety of services in three or more of the following IT specialties: Customer Support, Data Communications, Internet, Network Services, Policy & Planning, Network Security. Location of position: The GSA IT, Office of Digital Infrastructure Technologies We are currently filling one vacancy, but additional vacancies may be filled as needed.
Major duties
As a Network Specialist you will perform the following duties: Determines networking needs and installs/reviews hardware and software to maintain network integrity and accessibility. Provides technical guidance, coordination, and advice for the planning, integration, upgrade, and maintenance of agency-wide and regional network hardware and systems. Conducts research to develop or acquire new IT products and services that increase system and user efficiency. Leads or participates in agency-wide network and IT program projects from design through support. Develops and designs methods and processes for testing, demonstrating, and prototyping new network technologies.
What you need to qualify
To evaluate your qualifications, your resume must clearly demonstrate how you meet the specialized experience described below. Your resume must not exceed two pages. To ensure your qualifications can be fully evaluated, we recommend including the following information: Name, address, telephone number, email address; Job Title (if Federal Service, provide series and grade; if not in GS plan, provide GS equivalent grade); Relevant work experience—should include employer name, job title, start and end dates (month/year), the number of hours worked per week and descriptions that explain how you meet the required qualifications in the job announcement. Education, certifications or licensures—If the job announcement requires any education, certifications or licensures, make sure to include the required information and any required documents like transcripts. Your resume should contain enough information to make a valid determination that you fully meet experience requirements for each grade level you are applying to. If you do not provide enough information for us to determine your qualifications, you may be rated ineligible. If you have volunteered your service through a National Service program (e.g., Peace Corps, Americorps), we encourage you to apply and include this experience on your resume. The GS- 13 salary range starts at $108,173 per year. Locality pay will be determined upon selection. Applicants applying for the GS-13 grade level must meet the following requirements: Have IT-related experience demonstrating EACH of the nine competencies AND one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level in the Federal service as described below: IT SPECIALIST COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS: Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attention 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. Decision Making - Makes sound, well-informed, and objective decisions; perceives the impact and implications of decisions; commits to action, even in uncertain situations, to accomplish organizational goals; causes change. Information Management - Identifies a need for and knows where or how to gather information; organizes and maintains information or information management systems. Interpersonal Skills - Shows understanding, friendliness, courtesy, tact, empathy, concern, and politeness to others; develops and maintains effective relationships with others; may include effectively dealing with individuals who are difficult, hostile, or distressed; relates well to people from varied backgrounds and different situations 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. Teamwork - Encourages and facilitates cooperation, pride, trust, and group identity; fosters commitment and team spirit; works with others to achieve goals. Technical Competence – Uses knowledge that is acquired through formal training or on-the-job experience to perform one's job; works with, understands, and evaluates technical information related to the job; advises others on technical issues. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Applicants applying for the GS-13 grade level must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level in the Federal service as described below: Specialized experience is defined as experience providing authoritative guidance on the planning, design, and implementation of complex, agency-wide network systems. This includes providing a variety of services in three or more IT specialties (such as Network Services, Data Communications, Policy & Planning, Network Security, or Customer Support).
Before you apply
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