What General Information Do I Need To Know About This Position? This position is being advertised concurrently with the following announcement: USGS-SAC-26-12798343-MP-MW. Open to current or former Federal employees. There is one position that may be filled in Anchorage, AK, Vancouver, WA or Hilo, HI from either announcement.
Individuals must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below. 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, applicants must meet the following to qualify for the GS-13 level: One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 level in the Federal service that demonstrates accomplishment of computer project assignments that required a wide range of knowledge of computer requirements and techniques pertinent to the position to be filled. Examples of such experience may include: Serving as a principal Network Administrator for highly complex IT networks consisting of remotely deployed computers, routers, and radios used to transmit real-time monitoring data back from a diverse range of instrument types. Must demonstrate skill in Information System Security and the ability to identify and address IT-related security risks, and show proficiency in IT network design, implementation, and monitoring. You must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements for the position by the closing date of the announcement.
As a Lead Network Administrator within the Volcano Science Center, you will serve as the principal contact for information technology systems within the assigned portfolios/major systems. This position performs a variety of the most difficult integration and complex configuration duties requiring the application of expert knowledge including establishing new approaches and methods to assess systems operations, analyzing emerging requirements, assessing the feasibility of new systems, and identifying the causes of complex operational problems. Some of your specific duties will include: Serve as a subject matter expert for creating, configuring, maintaining, and updating information systems. Develop and execute detailed test plans for IT networks. Provide guidance on the preparation of IT change requests and author configuration management submissions. Perform network design, administration, monitoring and security. Develop and provide compliance oversight for implementation of IT networks and systems requirements, policies, guidelines, and practices. Conditions of Employment for this Position: As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest will be evaluated. This probation period is an extension of the appointment process and therefore requires the agency to determine if continued employment would advance the public interest, meet the organization goals and mission of the agency, and/or otherwise promote the efficiency of the service. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, the agency will consider: - your performance and conduct; - the needs and interests of the agency; - whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and - whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Under applicable law, the employment of an individual serving a probationary or trial period automatically terminates when that period ends unless the agency affirmatively certifies, in writing, that the individual's employment should continue and that their appointment should be finalized. In the absence of agency action to affirmatively certify continued employment beyond the probationary or trial period, such appointments are terminated. Upon completion of your probation period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. Salary Information: Vancouver, WA: Vancouver, WA Salary Table Anchorage, AK: Anchorage, AK Salary Table The selectee will be entitled to a cost of living allowance of 1.49% in addition to the basic salary. Hilo, HI: Hilo, HI Salary Table The selectee will be entitled to a cost of living allowance of 2.91% in addition to the basic salary. Cost of living allowance (COLA) is subject to annual OPM review. NOTE: First time hires to the Federal Government are typically hired at the Step 01.