- Position Title
- IT Specialist (SYSADMIN)
- Agency
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
- Announcement Number
- NWS ER NY-23-11361553-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Tuesday, February 28, 2023 to Wednesday, March 15, 2023
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Are you a current Department of Commerce 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.
3.
Are you a current or former employee of a Federal agency (other than the Department of Commerce) 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.
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in an IT Specialist (SYSADMIN), position with National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Your resume and the responses you provide to this assessment questionnaire will be used to determine if you are among the best qualified for this position. Your responses are subject to verification. Please review your responses for accuracy before you submit your application.
Please select the responses to the questions below that best describes your experience as it relates to this position.
1.
GS-14: Select the statement that best describes how you meet the Individual Occupational Requirements (IOR) for the Information Technology (IT) Management series.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
2.
Develop systems administration standard operating procedures (SOPs) pertaining to Information Management.
3.
Plan for the installation of new or modified IT equipment, operating systems and/or software applications.
4.
Review IT equipment and/or software to ensure that it is responsive to current user needs.
5.
Study and verify impact of new software on current systems.
6.
Develop recommendations concerning major project ramifications to offset adverse impacts.
7.
Select the response which best describes your experience adjusting staffing levels or work procedures within organizational unit(s) to accommodate resource allocation decisions made.
8.
Which of the following IT security-related activities do you have experience in developing, analyzing, revising and implementing? Please select all that apply.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
9.
Provide ongoing support for resolution of complex problems and operating malfunctions involving various network operating software failures.
10.
Design and/or analyze computer hardware and software networks, ensuring that all are of sound engineering design.
11.
Manage IT accounts, network rights and access to systems and/or equipment.
12.
What is your experience in developing, managing, configuring, supporting, or maintaining ADP systems utilized in critical work environments, requiring high availability and performance?
13.
What type of experience do you have in the area of planning and executing a budget?
14.
Select the complex electronics and information systems that you have experience providing direct hands-on maintenance support on (Select all that apply).
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
15.
Identify strategies to accommodate customer needs.
16.
Provide customer support services for the organization's IT (information technology) equipment, software, systems, interfaces and/or networks.
17.
Ensure timely customer service and support in order to minimize downtime for the customer.
18.
Select the statement which best describes your highest level of experience in coordinating group or project activities or in leading a technical/scientific team, whether formally or informally, to complete a project or fulfill other official responsibilities in a timely manner.
19.
What is your experience in independently configuring and performing system administration of UNIX-based systems
20.
Please indicate the areas in which you have experience in managing a multi-disciplinary staff. Check all that apply.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
21.
Do you have experience developing reports, delivering briefings or presenting findings, recommendations and technical or other complex information to senior managers and stakeholders?
22.
Select the statement that best describes your experience managing contracts.
23.
Interpret and/or explain IT regulations, policies and/or directives.
24.
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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NOTE: It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that information entered, uploaded, or faxed (i.e., resume, veterans' preference documentation, assessment questions and answers, and SF-50s) is accurate and received by the Agency.
Please take this opportunity to review your resume to ensure you have included the number of work hours per week for each job or position that you have held. By agreeing to the statement below, you are confirming that you:
*Have reviewed your resume for inclusion of work hours, and
*Verify that you have included a resume containing work hours per week for each job or position held.
Please take this opportunity to review your resume to ensure you have included the number of work hours per week for each job or position that you have held. By agreeing to the statement below, you are confirming that you:
*Have reviewed your resume for inclusion of work hours, and
*Verify that you have included a resume containing work hours per week for each job or position held.