USA Staffing

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

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1. Do you claim Veterans' Preference?

A. No, I do not claim Veterans' Preference

B. 0-point Sole Survivorship Preference (SSP)

C. 5-point preference based on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces (TP)

D. 10-point preference for non-compensable disability or Purple Heart (XP)

E. 10-point preference based on a compensable service connected disability of at least 10% but less than 30% (CP)

F. 10 point preference based on widow/widower or parent of a deceased veteran, or spouse or parent of a disabled veteran (XP)

G. 10-point preference based on a compensable service connected disability of 30% or more (CPS)

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.

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.

A. Yes

B. No

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.

A. Yes

B. No

1. Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.

Please select the responses to the questions below that best describes your experience as it relates to this position.

1. Basic Requirements for GS-2210: Select the response below that best describes your experience for the basic requirements for Information Technology Specialists.

A. I possess IT-related experience that demonstrates my competence in these areas: Attention to Detail; Customer Service; Oral Communication; and Problem Solving.

B. I do not meet the requirements as described.

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.

A. I have a Ph.D. or equivalent degree or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree in computer science, engineering, information science, information systems management, mathematics, operations research, statistics, or technology management; or coursework in one or more of the fields identified above and required the development or adaptation of applications, systems or networks and provided knowledge equivalent to a major in the computer field.

B. I have 1-yr of specialized exp equal to GS-9 level as described in the qualification section of the vacancy announcement.

C. I do not meet any of the requirements as described above.

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.

A. I possess 1 year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to at least the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service as described in the qualifications section of the vacancy announcement that has equipped me with the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform successfully the duties of this position.

B. I do not meet the requirements as described.

4. Set-up, configure, operate, diagnose and troubleshoot all hardware connected to a local area network (LAN), including routers, hubs, and switches.

A. I have not had experience, education, or training in performing this task.

B. I have completed formal education or training in performing this task, but have not yet performed this task on the job.

C. I have performed this task on the job under close supervision by a supervisor, manager or senior employee to ensure compliance with correct procedures.

D. I have performed this task as a regular part of a job, independently and usually without review by a supervisor, manager or senior employee.

E. This task has been a central or major part of my work. I have performed it myself routinely, and I have trained others in performance of this task, and (or) others have consulted me as an expert for assistance in performing this task.

Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.

5. Operate computer programs and hardware in the UNIX or Linux OS environment.

A. I have not had education, training, or experience in performing this task.

B. I have had education or training in how to perform this task, but have not yet performed it on the job.

C. I have performed this task on the job. My work on this task was monitored closely by a supervisor or senior employee to ensure compliance with proper procedures.

D. I have performed this task as a regular part of a job. I have performed it independently and normally without review by a supervisor or senior employee.

E. I am considered an expert in performing this task. I have supervised performance of this task or am normally the person who is consulted by other workers to assist or train them in doing this task because of my expertise.

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.

A. I have not had experience, education, or training in performing this task.

B. I have completed formal education or training in performing this task, but have not yet performed this task on the job.

C. I have performed this task on the job under close supervision by a supervisor, manager or senior employee to ensure compliance with correct procedures.

D. I have performed this task as a regular part of a job, independently and usually without review by a supervisor, manager or senior employee.

E. This task has been a central or major part of my work. I have performed it myself routinely, and I have trained others in performance of this task. and (or) others have consulted me as an expert for assistance in performing this task.

7. Experience developing reports and presenting results to scientists, management, technical specialists and administrators. (GS-12 only.)

A. I have not had experience, education, or training in performing this task.

B. I have completed formal education or training in performing this task, but have not yet performed this task on the job.

C. I have performed this task on the job under close supervision by a supervisor, manager or senior employee to ensure compliance with correct procedures

D. I have performed this task as a regular part of a job, independently and usually without review by a supervisor, manager or senior employee.

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.

A. I have not had experience, education, or training in performing this task.

B. I have completed formal education or training in performing this task, but have not yet performed this task on the job.

C. I have performed this task on the job under close supervision by a supervisor, manager or senior employee to ensure compliance with correct procedures.

D. I have performed this task as a regular part of a job, independently and usually without review by a supervisor, manager or senior employee.

9. Do you have experience in automated data collection systems using one or more of the following telemetry methods; satellite, radio or telephone?

A. Yes

B. No

10. Utilize knowledge of telecommunications circuits such as VPN, PVC's, SVC, T1, Frame Relay, etc., and associated equipment.

A. I have not had experience, education, or training in performing this task.

B. I have completed formal education or training in performing this task, but have not yet performed this task on the job.

C. I have performed this task on the job under close supervision by a supervisor, manager or senior employee to ensure compliance with correct procedures.

D. I have performed this task as a regular part of a job, independently and usually without review by a supervisor, manager or senior employee.

11. Develop systems requirements, systems specifications, and technical requirements.

A. I have not had experience, education, or training in performing this task.

B. I have completed formal education or training in performing this task, but have not yet performed this task on the job.

C. I have performed this task on the job under close supervision by a supervisor, manager or senior employee to ensure compliance with correct procedures.

D. I have performed this task as a regular part of a job, independently and usually without review by a supervisor, manager or senior employee.

12. Write technical correspondence, reports, memoranda and other material. (GS-12 only.)

A. I have not had experience, education, or training in performing this task.

B. I have completed formal education or training in performing this task, but have not yet performed this task on the job.

C. I have performed this task on the job under close supervision by a supervisor, manager or senior employee to ensure compliance with correct procedures.

D. I have performed this task as a regular part of a job, independently and usually without review by a supervisor, manager or senior employee.

Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).

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.

A. Yes

B. No

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