- Position Title
- IT Specialist (Network Services), NB-2210-V
- Agency
- Office of the Comptroller of the Currency
- Announcement Number
- DEU-HQ-LJ-23-4543-12137648 Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Thursday, September 21, 2023 to Thursday, October 5, 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?
Preferences
1.
Select the location(s) you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location.
2.
If you are a male at least 18 years of age, born after December 31, 1959, have you registered with the Selective Service System (select "Not applicable" if this question does not apply to you)?
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May we contact your current supervisor for a reference?
If you are an annuitant, your salary or annuity may be reduced upon employment.
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If you are among the best-qualified applicants referred for consideration, you may be required to complete one (or more) job-related structured interviews and assessments. The disclosure of structured interview questions and assessment questions undermines merit-based selection processes.
Applicants are expressly prohibited from disclosing, publishing, reproducing, posting, or transmitting the content of the structured interview questions and assessments in whole or in part, in any form or by any means, oral or written, electronic or mechanical, for any purpose1.
I agree to comply with the above statement:
Applicants are expressly prohibited from disclosing, publishing, reproducing, posting, or transmitting the content of the structured interview questions and assessments in whole or in part, in any form or by any means, oral or written, electronic or mechanical, for any purpose1.
- Applicants who are not willing to abide by these conditions will NOT be able to participate in the selection process.
- If an applicant is found to have violated this agreement, they will be disqualified.
- If an applicant is a current OCC employee or becomes an OCC employee and is found to have violated this agreement, they may be subject to disciplinary action up to and including removal.
I agree to comply with the above statement:
1"These provisions are consistent with and do not supersede, conflict with, or otherwise alter the employee obligations, rights, or liabilities created by existing statute or Executive order relating to (1) classified information, (2) communications to Congress, (3) the reporting to an Inspector General or the Office of Special Counsel of a violation of any law, rule, or regulation, or mismanagement, a gross waste of funds, an abuse of authority, or a substantial and specific danger to public health or safety, or (4) any other whistleblower protection. The definitions, requirements, obligations, rights, sanctions, and liabilities created by controlling Executive orders and statutory provisions are incorporated into this agreement and are controlling." This agreement, policy or form (as applicable) does not prohibit or restrict "an employee or applicant for employment from disclosing to Congress, the Special Counsel, the Inspector General of an agency, or any other agency component responsible for internal investigation or review any information that relates to any violation of any law, rule, or regulation, or mismanagement, a gross waste of funds, an abuse of authority, or a substantial and specific danger to public health or safety, or any other whistleblower protection." 5 U.S.C. § 2302(b)(13).
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in a position with the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency. Select the appropriate answer to each of the following questions based on your current level of education and/or experience that demonstrates your ability to perform the duties of this position. Your resume and the responses you provide to this assessment questionnaire will be used to determine if you are among the best qualified for this position. Your responses are subject to verification. Please review your responses for accuracy before you submit your application.
Your answers to the following questions should reflect the qualifications you possess, or expect to possess, by the closing date of the announcement.
Your answers to the following questions should reflect the qualifications you possess, or expect to possess, by the closing date of the announcement.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
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Do you have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below:
-Attention to Detail- Generally demonstrated by tasks where the applicant is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.
-Customer Service; -Generally demonstrated by tasks where the applicant works with customers to assess their needs, provide information, resolve their problems, knows about available services; and is committed to providing quality products and services.
-Oral Communication ;Generally demonstrated by tasks where the applicant expresses information to individuals or groups effectively, considers the audience and nature of the information; makes convincing oral presentations; listens, and responds appropriately.
-Problem Solving ; Generally demonstrated by tasks where the applicant identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; and uses sound judgment to evaluate alternatives, and make recommendations.
-Attention to Detail- Generally demonstrated by tasks where the applicant is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.
-Customer Service; -Generally demonstrated by tasks where the applicant works with customers to assess their needs, provide information, resolve their problems, knows about available services; and is committed to providing quality products and services.
-Oral Communication ;Generally demonstrated by tasks where the applicant expresses information to individuals or groups effectively, considers the audience and nature of the information; makes convincing oral presentations; listens, and responds appropriately.
-Problem Solving ; Generally demonstrated by tasks where the applicant identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; and uses sound judgment to evaluate alternatives, and make recommendations.
2.
Do you have the one year of specialized experience equivalent to the level of difficulty and responsibility of the NB-IV band level or GS-11 grade level, as described in the Qualifications section of the vacancy announcement? Please review the announcement carefully before responding.
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I understand that my resume must contain sufficient information to show that I meet the minimum qualification requirements, and that to ensure I receive any credit for relevant work experience, my resume should include the start and end dates for each job held (month and year), number of hours worked per week, and a description of duties performed in each job.
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List the position titles, grade levels (if federal service), dates (month/day/year), and number of hours per week for each position held that meets the one year specialized experience requirement. Please make sure your resume adequately describes your job responsibilities for each position listed.
5.
Indicate the extent of your experience supporting an IT program or initiative within an organization.
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Please identify the IT project tasks you have performed. (Select all that apply)
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Select the response that best describes your experience implementing procedures to ensure systems compliance with information security regulations and protocols to prevent unauthorized access to systems, networks, or data.
8.
Select the response that best describes your experience conducting operating system security evaluations to ensure compliance with information assurance requirements.
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Select the response that best describes your experience researching policies regarding system access, network rights, or physical access to systems and equipment.
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Select the response that best describes your experience conducting annual testing of network operation, recovery and backup procedures.
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Select the response that best describes your experience developing or implementing configuration management plans which ensure optimization of connectivity between remote sites throughout a network.
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Select the response that best describes your highest level of experience performing configuration management for an Information Technology (IT) system.
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Which tasks have you performed to manage the configuration of an IT system? (Select all that apply)
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Select the response that best describes your experience resolving system integration issues related to the implementation of new systems within the existing infrastructure.
15.
Select the response that best describes your experience conducting network testing to ensure that current release of software products are in use and to ensure operability, efficiency, and compliance with existing standards.
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Select the response that best describes your experience keeping abreast of emerging technology to predict future network and communications needs.
17.
Select the response that best describes your experience coordinating or collaborating software and hardware changes/updates.
18.
Which of the following statements best describes your highest level of experience resolving disruptions or outages (e.g., router, switch, accelerator, proxy)?
19.
Which networking devices have you configured to support secure data exchange in an enterprise-level network?
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Select the environments in which you have resolved enterprise-level networking problems:
21.
Which statement best describes your experience developing or improving IT operations processes?
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
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Your ratings in this questionnaire are subject to evaluation and verification based on the documents you submit. Later steps in the selection process are specifically designed to verify your ratings. Deliberate attempts to falsify or exaggerate your experience level may be grounds for not selecting you or for dismissing you from the position/agency, if selected. Please take this opportunity to review your responses to ensure their accuracy. By agreeing to the statement below, you are confirming that you: 1) understand this warning; 2) have reviewed your responses to this questionnaire for accuracy; and 3) have verified that your responses accurately describe your current level of experience and capability as reflected in your resume.
Yes, I verify that all of my responses to this questionnaire are true and accurate and are supported in my resume
No, I do not accept this agreement and I no longer wish to be considered for this position.
Yes, I verify that all of my responses to this questionnaire are true and accurate and are supported in my resume
No, I do not accept this agreement and I no longer wish to be considered for this position.
By clicking "Next" (below), I acknowledge that OCC ethics standards generally prohibit employees, their spouses, and minor children (as defined by state law) from holding securities, such as stocks and bonds, of banks, savings associations, or their affiliates, such as bank holding companies. If I am selected for and choose to accept this position, I understand that I, my spouse, and minor children will be expected to divest any securities prohibited by OCC ethics standards.