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Position Title
IT Specialist(SYSADMIN)
Agency
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Announcement Number
NWS-OCLO-23-12114588-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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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-13 grade level in the Federal Service.
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2. Describe your experience monitoring and providing system administration of data flow and services to meet operational and organizational needs.
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3. Describe your experience responding to and resolving problems with software, hardware and systems management.
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4. Describe your experience maintaining and configuring Linux and Windows workstations for staff.
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5. Describe your experience providing technical support to staff who need advice, assistance and training in applying hardware and software systems.
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6. Describe your experience assisting in determining hardware, software and data communication configurations based on review and analysis of functional requirements.
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7. Describe your experience assisting in resolving critical equipment, programming, and
telecommunications interface issues.
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8. Describe your experience providing detailed reports about system requirements, suggesting possible changes to management, and participating in end user training sessions.
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9. Describe your experience designing and maintaining network configuration documentation.
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10. Describe your experience developing and implementing technology solutions for an organization.
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11. Describe your experience assisting in selecting computer equipment and overseeing/performing equipment installation or relocation, testing.
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Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
12. 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)