- Position Title
- IT Specialist (SysAdmin)
- Agency
- Bureau of Reclamation
- Announcement Number
- BOR-LCB-23-DE-12110794-JRS Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Tuesday, September 26, 2023 to Tuesday, October 10, 2023
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)
To claim CTAP eligibility, please confirm:
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in The Department of the Interior with CTAP eligibility?
To claim CTAP eligibility, please confirm:
- You are a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position? AND
- 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.
- Your agency notice, such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice; AND
- Your most recent annual performance appraisal rating of record; AND
- Your most recent SF-50, or equivalent personnel action, noting current position, grade level, and duty location.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in The Department of the Interior with CTAP eligibility?
3.
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP)
To claim ICTAP eligibility, please confirm:
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than The Department of the Interior?
To claim ICTAP eligibility, please confirm:
- You are a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position? AND
- 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.
- Your agency notice, such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice; AND
- Your most recent annual performance appraisal rating of record; AND
- Your most recent SF-50, or equivalent personnel action, noting current position, grade level, and duty location.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than The Department of the Interior?
Preferences
1.
Certificates of Eligible Applicants for this position may be shared with other Federal agencies at their request. This may include other Offices within the Bureau of Reclamation, other Bureaus within the Department of the Interior, and/or other Federal agencies. If your information is shared with another office/bureau/agency, you will be notified. Do you authorize the sharing of your information with other Federal agencies? If you respond "No" to this question, your information will not be shared and you will not be considered for employment by the requesting agency.
Your complete and detailed on-line resume MUST include, at a minimum, the following information for each work experience, including military service (prepare a separate entry for each job): 1) Job Title (including series and grade if Federal job); 2) Hours per week; 3) Salary; 4) Starting and ending dates (month and year); 5) Employer's name and address; 6) Supervisor's name and phone number and whether we may contact your current supervisor; 7) Duties and accomplishments. Also include: 1) High School name, city, state, zip code if known, and date of diploma or GED; 2) College or university names, city, state, and zip code if known, majors and type and year of any degrees received (if no degree, show total credits earned and indicate whether semester or quarter hours); 3) list of job related training courses, skills, certificates and licenses, honors, awards, special accomplishments, membership in professional or honor societies, etc. Please make sure you read the vacancy announcement thoroughly to see if there is any additional supporting documentation required.
You WILL NOT be considered for this announcement if you fail to submit ALL the applicable required documentation in the announcement (i.e. transcripts,DD-214's, SF-15, VA letter, SF-50's, PE Registration, etc.) by the CLOSING DATE of this announcement. Please call the Human Resources Office phone number listed on this announcement for clarification or further information.
2.
This position is designated as a Non-Sensitive/Moderate Risk position. It requires a fully completed and favorably adjudicated Public Trust Suitability Background Investigation (T2S or T2RS or equivalent) that is current (within the last 5 years). This is a condition of employment.
Are you willing to undergo a comprehensive background investigation which includes, but is not limited to, contact with all references, employers, co-workers, personal associates, and a review of your driving record, credit history, criminal history, and military service?
Are you willing to undergo a comprehensive background investigation which includes, but is not limited to, contact with all references, employers, co-workers, personal associates, and a review of your driving record, credit history, criminal history, and military service?
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in than IT Specialist (SYSADMIN) position with the Bureau of Reclamation. This section will be used to determine if you possess the basic requirements needed to qualify for an IT Specialist (SYSADMIN) GS-2210-12 position. Failure to respond to these questions will result in an ineligible rating.
As a reminder, your resume MUST contain hours worked per week and the dates of employment identified in months and years. If your resume does not contain this information, your application will be marked as incomplete, and you will not receive consideration for this position. You must be clear when describing your experience, we may not make assumptions in determining your qualifications.
To be considered at the GS-12 grade level your resume must reflect at least 1-year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service AND additional experience in each of the following four competencies: Attention to Detail, Customer Service, Oral Communication, and Problem Solving. Experience such as, independently planning and carrying out a wide variety of independent IT troubleshooting duties regarding hardware and software; independently providing systems administration and support of systems and/or networks; and conducting research, analysis, development, and maintenance on systems; implements procedures, analyzes, and audits effectiveness of operating systems.
As a reminder, your resume MUST contain hours worked per week and the dates of employment identified in months and years. If your resume does not contain this information, your application will be marked as incomplete, and you will not receive consideration for this position. You must be clear when describing your experience, we may not make assumptions in determining your qualifications.
To be considered at the GS-12 grade level your resume must reflect at least 1-year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service AND additional experience in each of the following four competencies: Attention to Detail, Customer Service, Oral Communication, and Problem Solving. Experience such as, independently planning and carrying out a wide variety of independent IT troubleshooting duties regarding hardware and software; independently providing systems administration and support of systems and/or networks; and conducting research, analysis, development, and maintenance on systems; implements procedures, analyzes, and audits effectiveness of operating systems.
1.
GS-12 (Alternative A) Select the one statement that best describes the education and/or experience as related to the basic qualification requirements for this position, that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform IT Specialist work at the GS-12 level or equivalent pay band in the Federal service. Experience such as, independently planning and carrying out a wide variety of independent IT troubleshooting duties regarding hardware and software; independently providing systems administration and support of systems and/or networks; and conducting research, analysis, development, and maintenance on systems; implements procedures, analyzes, and audits effectiveness of operating systems.
2.
Please identify where in your resume the specialized experience defined above can be found. As stated, you must possess at least 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11.
3.
This question will be used to determine your basic requirements for this position. Please select the answer that best fits your experience/education level that demonstrates each of the four competencies: attention to detail, customer service, oral communication, and problem solving.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
4.
Select a response that best describes your level of experience troubleshooting an organization's network, applications, or databases to correct system problem(s) in a technical role, such as System Administrator.
5.
Select the response that best describes your level of experience writing information technology (IT) system documentation (e.g., functional descriptions, maintenance manuals, test, implementation plans) in the development of plans and projects.
6.
Select the response(s) which reflect your experience supporting applications that are in production. (Check all that apply)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
7.
Select the response that best describes your level experience conducting testing of IT equipment, virtual systems or software, including software updates and patches, to maintain system configuration and resolve interface or interoperability problems.
8.
Select the response that best describes your level of experience working with team members and customers initiating, planning and scheduling the installation of new or modified IT equipment, operating systems, and software applications for an organization, including test environments.
9.
I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all 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.