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Position Title
IT Specialist (SYSADMIN), GS-2210-12 (DH)
Agency
Bureau of Reclamation
Announcement Number
BR-DO-2021-033 Opens in new window
Open Period
Friday, March 12, 2021 to Friday, March 19, 2021
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1. Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)

To claim CTAP eligibility, please confirm:
  • You a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position? AND
  • You are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND
  • You are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND
  • You are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND
  • Your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
To verify CTAP eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation with your application to include:
  • Your agency notice, such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice; AND
  • Your most recent annual performance appraisal rating of record; AND
  • Your most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location.
 For more information, visit the USAJOBS Help Center or review The Employee's Guide to Career Transition.

Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in The Department of the Interior with CTAP eligibility?
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2. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP)

To claim ICTAP eligibility, please confirm:
  • You a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position? AND
  • You are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND
  • You are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND
  • You are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND
  • Your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
To verify ICTAP eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation with your application to include:
  • Your agency notice, such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice; AND
  • Your most recent annual performance appraisal rating of record; AND
  • Your most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location.
 For more information, visit the USAJOBS Help Center or review The Employee's Guide to Career Transition.

Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than The Department of the Interior?
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3.
Are you a United States Citizen or National? 

All required documentation will be outlined in the Job Opportunity Announcement.

For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center.
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Preferences
1. Would you accept a term appointment? (limit characters)
2. Where did you learn about this vacancy? (limit characters)
3. Provide specific information about your response to the previous question (i.e. professor's name and place of employment; college or university name; job/career fair and location held; friend's name; etc.). (limit 100 characters)
4. Do you currently reside in the Local Commuting Area as defined in the vacancy announcement? (limit characters)
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in a IT Specialist (SYSADMIN) position with the Bureau of Reclamation. We will evaluate your resume and your responses to this assessment questionnaire to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. Your responses are subject to verification. Please review your responses for accuracy before you submit this questionnaire. (limit characters)
1. Choose the answer that best describes your education or experience as related to the basic qualification requirements for this GS-12 position. (limit characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
2. Are you thorough when performing IT related work and conscientious about attending to detail?

An example would be ensuring all guidance and work products comply with the IT security requirements.
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3. Do you have IT related experience working with clients and customers 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?

An example of experience would be planning and coordinating IT system's hardware/software installation and lifecycle upgrades.
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4. Do you have IT related experience expressing information to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information; making clear and convincing oral presentations; listening to others, attending to nonverbal cues, and responding appropriately?

An example of experience would be consulting with customers to identify priorities and best approaches for integrating systems administration requirements into daily operations.
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5. Do you have IT related experience identifying problems; determining accuracy and relevance of information; using sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations?

An example of experience would be identifying and researching trends and patterns in order to develop new methods and criteria and/or propose new policies or practices for systems administration activities.
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6. I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information included in this questionnaire is true, correct, and provided in good faith. I understand that if I make an intentional false statement, or commit deception or fraud in this application and its supporting materials, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fined or imprisoned (18 U.S.C. 1001); my eligibilities may be cancelled, I may be denied an appointment, or I may be removed and debarred from Federal service (5 C.F.R. part 731). I understand that any information I give may be investigated. I understand that responding "No" to this item will result in my not being considered for this position.
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