IT Specialist (Enterprise Architecture)
What you'd do
This position is located in the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Ocean Service (NOS), Information Management Division (IMO), with one vacancy in Silver Spring, MD. This position is also announced under vacancy number NOS-26-13040303-ST, which is open to Status Candidates. You must apply to both announcements if you want to be considered for both.
Major duties
As an IT Specialist (Enterprise Architecture), you will perform the following duties: Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in the full lifecycle management of computer systems, cloud infrastructure, and artificial intelligence, encompassing procurement, design, development, installation, testing, implementation, management, and maintenance. Function as a technical authority in all assignments, analyzing and evaluating work related to integrated systems of computer programs and equipment. Support business alignment by integrating hardware, software, cybersecurity, data, and other computer related services to deliver a cohesive information system. Apply available technologies and basic management principles to adapt computer methods for various subject matter situations, which include supporting users by developing or designing applications and selecting new computer equipment. Provide technical advice to integrate telecommunication systems with operational requirements and apply new technologies. Lead strategic planning for new initiatives, which involves developing and implementing comprehensive plans, policy, and objectives. Serve as an investment planning SME for all OMB 300 Capital Planning Investment Control (CPIC) activities and lead the organization's effort to fulfill these requirements. Assess services based on business outcomes, client satisfaction, and telecommunication service delivery metrics to develop detailed service plans that guide progress and outreach.
What you need to qualify
Qualification requirements in the vacancy announcements are based on the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook, which contains federal qualification standards. This handbook is available on the Office of Personnel Management's website located at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/ EDUCATION: There is no positive education requirement for this position. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and responsibility to the next lower grade level in the Federal Service. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped the applicant with the particular competencies/knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. This experience need not have been in the federal government. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations e.g., professional; philanthropic, religious; spiritual; community, student, social). 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. To qualify for the 2210 series: IT COMPETENCIES: For all positions individuals qualifying based on experience must also 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. AND To qualify at the ZP-4 or GS-13 level: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: In addition to meeting the IT Competencies above, applicants must also possess one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the ZP-3 or GS-12 in the Federal service. Specialized experience MUST include all of the following: Providing technical guidance and direction to program personnel on IT systems (i.e. operations procedures, systems performance, installation, maintenance, updating hardware and software, etc.); and Performing technical support to a program for the integration of Information Technology (IT) systems (i.e. installations, configurations, system development, etc.).
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