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Position Title
IT Specialist (Network)
Agency
Geological Survey
Announcement Number
USGS-SAC-21-11260598-PC Opens in new window
Open Period
Wednesday, November 10, 2021 to Wednesday, November 24, 2021
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans' Preference? (limit characters)
Please mark "YES" to all eligibility options below for which you wish to be considered. We can only verify eligibility options for which you claim and provide proper documentation. Please see the "Required Documents" section of the announcement for specific requirements. (limit characters)
2. Are you a current Department of the Interior employee who meets the definition of surplus or displaced from a position in the competitive service that makes you eligible under the Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)?  If yes, please confirm that you meet all the following eligibility requirements:
  • This position is in the same local commuting area as the position of record from which you will be separated; and
  • This position is at a grade level no higher than the grade of the position of record from which you will be separated; and
  • This position has no greater promotion potential than the position of record from which you will be separated; and
  • You have a current performance rating of record of at least fully successful or the equivalent; and
  • You have not yet been separated. 
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3. Are you a current or former employee of a Federal agency (other than the Department of the Interior) who meets the definition of displaced from a position in the competitive service that makes you eligible under the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP)?  If yes, please confirm that you meet all the following eligibility requirements:
  • This position is in the same local commuting area as the position of record from which you were separated; and
  • This position is at a grade level no higher than the grade of the position of record from which you were separated; and 
  • This position has no greater promotion potential than the position of record from which you were separated; and
  • Your last performance rating of record was at least fully successful or the equivalent; and
  • You were separated from your position of record less than one year ago.    
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Preferences
1. Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position. (limit characters)
Assessment 1
Please select the responses to the questions below that best describes your experience as it relates to this position. (limit characters)
1. Basic Requirements for GS-2210: Select the response below that best describes your experience for the basic requirements for Information Technology Specialists.
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2. GS-11: In addition to the Basic Requirements, you must also possess one of the following. Please select the one response that best describes your experience or education.
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3. GS-12: In addition to the Basic Requirements, you must also possess one of the following. Please select the one response that best describes your experience.
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4. Set-up, configure, operate, diagnose and troubleshoot all hardware connected to a local area network (LAN), including routers, hubs, and switches.
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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
5. Operate computer programs and hardware in the UNIX or Linux OS environment. (limit characters)
6. Use a wide variety of network management software and/or hardware tools, such as network traffic monitors, protocol analyzers, reporting tools. Example include Nagios, XenCenter for Linux, Cisco Network Assistant or equivalents. (limit characters)
7. Experience developing reports and presenting results to scientists, management, technical specialists and administrators. (GS-12 only.) (limit characters)
8. Interpret and apply IT security standards, guidelines and policies in the application of filters and management of network and host-based router, firewall, and intrusion detection systems at multiple locations.
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9. Do you have experience in automated data collection systems using one or more of the following telemetry methods; satellite, radio or telephone?
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10. Utilize knowledge of telecommunications circuits such as VPN, PVC's, SVC, T1, Frame Relay, etc., and associated equipment.
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11. Develop systems requirements, systems specifications, and technical requirements.
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12. Write technical correspondence, reports, memoranda and other material. (GS-12 only.) (limit characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
13. I certify, to the best of my knowledge that all the information in my application is true, and that I have truthfully and accurately represented my work experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and education. I understand that providing false or fraudulent information may be grounds for not hiring me or for firing me after I begin work. I also certify that I have read the entire vacancy announcement; that I have reviewed my answers to the eligibility questions for accuracy; and that I understand what supporting documentation, if any, is required for submission and when it's due.
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