- Position Title
- IT Specialist (SysAdmin)
- Agency
- National Park Service
- Announcement Number
- IM-1540-YELL-23-12059463-ST Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Friday, September 1, 2023 to Monday, September 11, 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 or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
- 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.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
3.
Do you meet one of the following Competitive Merit Promotion Eligibilities:
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation. For example, a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your competitive status or a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of your service which includes character of service. All required documentation will be outlined in the Job Opportunity Announcement.
- Current Federal or former employees with career or career- conditional appointments in the competitive service that hold, or have held a career or career-conditional position at a lower grade level as the position being announced; or,
- Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) eligibles
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation. For example, a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your competitive status or a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of your service which includes character of service. All required documentation will be outlined in the Job Opportunity Announcement.
4.
Are you a former member of the Public Lands Corps (PLC) who has served the time required for completing a PLC project carried out on Federal land within the preceding 2 years (an individuals eligibility for NCE under this authority shall not exceed 2 years after completion of his/her last PLC project), and:
• Served as a qualified youth on an appropriate conservation project completing a minimum of 640 hours of satisfactory service that included at least 120 hours through the PLC (individuals must provide a copy of the "Certificate of Eligibility for NCE Hiring Based on PLC Service" and the complete PLC Participant Work Hours Verification Form with your application package in order to be considered under this hiring authority), and
• Meet OPM qualification standards and any other qualification requirement(s) stated in this vacancy announcement for the position in which you are applying.
• Served as a qualified youth on an appropriate conservation project completing a minimum of 640 hours of satisfactory service that included at least 120 hours through the PLC (individuals must provide a copy of the "Certificate of Eligibility for NCE Hiring Based on PLC Service" and the complete PLC Participant Work Hours Verification Form with your application package in order to be considered under this hiring authority), and
• Meet OPM qualification standards and any other qualification requirement(s) stated in this vacancy announcement for the position in which you are applying.
5.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a Federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
- 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.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
6.
Are you a current or former employee of a land management agency (Forest Service; Bureau of Land Management; National Park Service; Fish and Wildlife Service; Bureau of Indian Affairs; or Bureau of Reclamation) who:
To verify your eligibility, you must provide documentation for the Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act (LMWFA) eligibility, which includes ALL Appointment AND Termination SF-50s for EACH appointment as well as ALL performance evaluations, for each qualifying period of temporary employment claimed.
For more information, review Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act (LMWFA).
- was originally hired to a time-limited position under a competitive appointment; and,
- served one or more time-limited appointments at a land management agency for a period totaling more than 24 months without a break in service of two or more years; and,
- performed at an acceptable level of service during each period of service; and,
- if no longer employed by the land management agency, have been separated for no more than two years, and departed that position in good standing.
To verify your eligibility, you must provide documentation for the Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act (LMWFA) eligibility, which includes ALL Appointment AND Termination SF-50s for EACH appointment as well as ALL performance evaluations, for each qualifying period of temporary employment claimed.
For more information, review Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act (LMWFA).
7.
Do you meet one of the following Non-Competitive Merit Promotion Eligibilities:
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation. For example, a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of your service which includes character of service; a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50); etc. All required documentation will be outlined in the Job Opportunity Announcement.
- Disabled veteran receiving 30% or more disability compensation from the VA;
- Transfer, reassignment or reinstatement eligible: current Federal or former employee with career or career-conditional appointment in the competitive service that hold, or have previously held a career or career-conditional position at the same or higher grade level with the same or higher promotion potential as the position being announced; or,
- Individual eligible under other non-competitive appointment authorities such as: Veterans Recruitment Authority; Military spouses under E.O. 13473; Certain former overseas employees; Present and former Peace Corps, Vista or Action volunteers; Former White House staff; Present and former Foreign Service officers and employees; Certain National Guard technicians; Schedule A; OPM Interchange Agreement and Other Miscellaneous Authorities.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation. For example, a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of your service which includes character of service; a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50); etc. All required documentation will be outlined in the Job Opportunity Announcement.
8.
Are you a veteran whose latest discharge was under honorable conditions AND you:
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of service which includes character of service.
- served three or more years of continuous active duty service in the military (Note: if released shortly before completing a 3-year tour, you are considered to meet the eligibility); OR,
- are entitled to veterans' preference?
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of service which includes character of service.
9.
Are you a veteran who separated from active duty under honorable conditions and you:
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
- recently separated (within the past 3 years)
- are a disabled veteran
- served on active duty during a war, campaign or expedition OR
- received an Armed Forces Service Medal
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
Preferences
1.
My performance is at an acceptable level and I am not serving under a formal Performance Improvement Plan (PIP).
A review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the Assessment Questionnaire to determine if you are qualified for this job. If your resume is incomplete or does not support the responses provided in the Assessment Questionnaire, or if you fail to submit all required documentation, you will be rated 'ineligible', 'not qualified', or your score will be adjusted accordingly. If a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications or experience, you can lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully; errors or omissions can affect your rating.
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in the IT Specialist (SYSADMIN), GS-2210-11 position at YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK. This section will be used to determine if you possess the minimum qualifications needed to qualify for an Information Technology Specialist, GS-2210-11 position. IMPORTANT - PLEASE NOTE: Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience described below. Read all responses before making your selection. Failure to respond to this question will result in an ineligible rating.
1.
From the responses below, select the one response that best describes how you meet the minimum qualification requirements for an IT Specialist (Customer Support) GS-2210-11. Read all of the responses before making your selection. MARK ONLY ONE RESPONSE. If you select more than one response or leave this question blank, you will be rated ineligible. If you do not meet these minimum qualifications, you will be considered ineligible and will not receive consideration for this position.
Network Marketing
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
2.
Maintain local area network system physical and logical topology through diagrams and documentation.
3.
Monitor and evaluate components and configure equipment for optimal performance.
4.
Manage network for end users, including adding, and deleting hundreds of users, managing network access to licensed software, and adjusting file access privileges.
5.
Develop and maintain procedures to ensure backup of network data.
6.
Configure, troubleshoot, maintain network routers, and resolve problems relating to network data communications traffic.
7.
Evaluate or direct the evaluation of new networking and various communications technologies, network management tools, and remote access services using Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, and Gigabit Ethernet Local Area Network topology.
Information Systems/Network Security
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
8.
Deploy and Maintain BitLocker and single-sign-on with smartcard credentials.
9.
Non-public WiFi implementations attached to the OneGSS are compliant and follow the DOI WiFi STIG while public WiFi installations use the NPS Meraki solution.
10.
Critical vulnerability patches are managed within 30 days.
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Ensures compliance with Risk Management Framework, Security and Privacy Controls for Federal Information Systems and Organizations, FIPS Publication 199, FIPS Publication 200, FISMA, and the Privacy Act.
12.
Trace LAN/WAN outages to isolate the cause of outages and restore network performance.
Information Technology Architecture
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
13.
Install, configure and troubleshoot a variety of hardware platforms.
14.
Add hardware such as switches, hubs, and fiber optic connections to networks.
15.
Coordinate with regional and national resources to connect to WAN networks utilizing T1, DS3, VSAT, PIP circuits and manage LAN connections through locally leased LEC circuits.
16.
Install, configure, troubleshoot, and maintain software and hardware remote access clients, including VPNs and VLANs.
17.
Troubleshoot problems on WAN, LAN, switches, routers, cables, hubs, and/or embedded software programs.
18.
Record and maintain network hardware and software inventories, site and/or server licensing.
Operating Systems Management
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
19.
Install, troubleshoot, and configure Microsoft and Apple operating systems including and Centrify Apple device Management.
20.
Diagnose and resolve problems for a wide variety of devices, applications, systems, and equipment.
21.
Install, configure, manage, optimize, and troubleshoot server operating systems such as Windows Server 2016 R2 and Server 2022 operating systems that use hardware RAID controllers and Windows 2022 Hyper-V technology.
22.
Install, troubleshoot, and configure Microsoft and Apple operating systems including and Centrify Apple device Management.
Project Management
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
23.
Perform market research, write needs requirements, analyze, evaluate, and make recommendations towards IT and telecommunications procurement and projects.
24.
Propose new projects in response to and in anticipation of park goals.
Customer Service
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
25.
Deliver detailed technical information to customers and peers in a clear, logical, and concise manner.
26.
Provide end user support for all information technology hardware and software.
27.
Supports national contract enterprise messaging and collaboration at the park level.