- Position Title
- Information Technology Specialist
- Agency
- Agricultural Research Service
- Announcement Number
- ARS-S23Y-11920957-SG Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Wednesday, April 12, 2023 to Monday, April 24, 2023
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Eligibilities
PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING ELIGIBILITY QUESTIONS CAREFULLY. Your answers will be used to determine your eligibility to apply to this job opportunity announcement. You will be considered under the eligibility option(s) to which you answer YES. Select YES to all eligibility options for which you want to be considered. If you respond NO to meeting the criteria for all the eligibilities, you will not be considered for those eligibilities.
NOTE: You must submit the required supporting documentation to receive consideration for EACH selected eligibility. Failure to provide the required documents will result in an ineligible rating and your application will be excluded from consideration.
NOTE: You must submit the required supporting documentation to receive consideration for EACH selected eligibility. Failure to provide the required documents will result in an ineligible rating and your application will be excluded from consideration.
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Are you a current USDA employee who meets the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee, in which received official notice that your job is no longer needed or that you will lose your job by Reduction-in-Force (RIF)? If yes, confirm:
• you are located in the same local commuting area as the vacancy; AND,
• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you will be separated; AND,
• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you will be separated; AND,
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
• you are located in the same local commuting area as the vacancy; AND,
• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you will be separated; AND,
• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you will be separated; AND,
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
3.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a Federal agency other than USDA? If yes, confirm:
• you are located in the same local commuting area as 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.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
• you are located in the same local commuting area as 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.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
4.
Have you registered for reemployment consideration AND meet one of the below:
• Are you a current or former competitive service USDA employee who will be or was separated by Reduction-In-Force (RIF) and received a rating of satisfactory or above as your last annual performance rating?
OR
• Are you a former USDA competitive service employee who separated due to a compensable injury or disability?
• Are you a current or former competitive service USDA employee who will be or was separated by Reduction-In-Force (RIF) and received a rating of satisfactory or above as your last annual performance rating?
OR
• Are you a former USDA competitive service employee who separated due to a compensable injury or disability?
Preferences
1.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
Assessment 1
Your responses to the questions below will be used in the evaluation of your qualifications for this position. Your resume and application materials must support the level of experience and/or education you claim in this questionnaire. If, after a complete review of your application package, a determination is made that you have overstated your qualifications, you may be rated ineligible for this position.
1.
From the choices below, please select the response that best describes how your experience meets the minimum qualification requirements for this position at the GS-09 level. Your resume must clearly support the response you select or you will be rated as not qualified.
2.
From the choices below, please select the response that best describes how your experience meets the minimum qualification requirements for this position at the GS-11 level. Your resume must clearly support the response you select or you will be rated as not qualified.
3.
From the choices below, please select the response that best describes how your experience meets the minimum qualification requirements for this position at the GS-12 level. Your resume must clearly support the response you select or you will be rated as not qualified.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
4.
Participate in diagnosing and correcting anomalies with hardware and software.
5.
Maintain and assure operating system software are operational.
6.
I have experience installing and managing the following: (Select all that apply)
7.
I have experience providing support to users on the following Microsoft products: (Select all that apply)
8.
I have experience using current-generation programming languages to include the following: (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.
Diagnose and resolve problems in response to end user support requests.
10.
Use query language to extract and utilize database information to provide value-added services for the data to meet a wide variety of objectives.
11.
Work with Research Leaders and Scientists to provide IT support to multi-scientific research-related initiatives.
12.
I have experience participating in the development and implementation of long-range plans dealing with the following: (Select all that apply)
13.
I have experience supporting, operating, and managing the following: (Select all that apply)
14.
I have experience participating in the following concerning data management, development, quality control, and protocol requirements: (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.
Coordinate any compliance issues with the appropriate security personnel.
16.
I have experience monitoring, identifying, and responding to systems' compliance with the following: (Select all that apply
17.
I have experience ensuring and overseeing the following: (Select all that apply
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
18.
Support the integration of new technologies into existing scientific programs.
19.
Ensure functionality of electronic communication through various networks, including internet, mobile phone and specialized system channels.
20.
Develop supplemental guidance and manuals documenting IT components of research products.
21.
Search technical literature and data management resources to keep abreast of changing or new technologies.
22.
Recommend methods and procedures to be adapted for appropriate IT assignments.
23.
Provide trainings on workstation operating systems and applications, IT security policies and procedures, and IT system operations.
24.
I have experience identifying science IT needs and participating in proposing plans for upgrading the following: (Select all that apply
25.
I have experience ensuring any solutions are thoroughly: (Select all that apply
26.
I have experience managing the operation of the following: (Select all that apply
27.
I have experience preparing the following in support of IT activities: (Select all that apply
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
28.
Diagnose and resolve problems in response to end user support requests.
29.
Modify protocols when necessary to optimize the collection of usable data.
30.
Determine compatibility requirements for the various location systems.
31.
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.