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Position Title
Information Technology Specialist
Agency
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Announcement Number
NWS CR-23-12105903-DE Opens in new window
Open Period
Monday, September 11, 2023 to Monday, September 25, 2023
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Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
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. 
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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.    
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Preferences
1. Select the location(s) you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location. (limit characters)
2. 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. Select the one statement that best describes the experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of an IT Specialist at the GS-12 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service. (limit characters)
2. Select the one statement that best describes the experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of an IT Specialist at the GS-13 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service. (limit characters)
3. Have you set up, configured and maintained office local and wide area network (LAN/WAN) equipment including switches, hubs, and routers? (limit characters)
4. Select the response, which best describes your level of experience and knowledge of performing integration of new systems/operations requirements into an existing critical operations or complex systems.
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5. What is your experience in independently configuring and performing system administration of Linux systems?
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6. Select the statement that best describes your experience as an analyst or specialist with complex storage management and other information technology projects.
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7. Select the statement that best describes your experience in program planning and analysis.
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8. Which level best describes your experience in the areas of system administration and management?
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9. Select the statement that best describes your technical knowledge and demonstrated work experience analyzing, evaluating and developing solutions to resolve interface, integration and interoperability issues of multiple systems including legacy systems.
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10. What is your level experience in debugging or troubleshooting problems related to the flow of information or data between computer systems or filer servers?
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11. Do you have experience with day-to-day operation of IT infrastructure, systems, network operations, and information security management?
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12. Do you have experience managing IT projects with specified timelines and budgets?
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13. What is your experience in monitoring and controlling the technical activities of an IT work group?
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14. Select the statement that best describes your experience developing and reviewing business cases including requirements management, alternatives analysis, and cost/benefit tradeoffs.
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15. Do you have experience advising management on new IT developments and advanced techniques?
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16. 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. (limit characters)