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Position Title
Information Technology Specialist (SYSADMIN) (CITOD)
Agency
Veterans Affairs, Inspector General
Announcement Number
24-VAOIG-133-P Opens in new window
Open Period
Thursday, February 22, 2024 to Thursday, March 7, 2024
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
2. Are you a surplus or displaced Federal employee eligible under the Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)?  Click CTAP for eligibility and a detailed list of required documents you must submit in order to be eligible.
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3. Are you a displaced Federal employee eligible under the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP)?  Click ICTAP for eligibility and a detailed list of required documents you must submit in order to be eligible.
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4. Reasonable Accommodations for taking the online assessments are provided on a case-by-case basis only to qualified individuals with a disability covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended.

Do you have a disability (physical or mental) that you believe will interfere with completing the online assessments and require a Reasonable Accommodation?

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Preferences
1. Are you currently serving or have served in the last five years in a Political Appointment in the Federal Government? (limit characters)
2. Would you like the opportunity to be considered for similar positions that require the same knowledge, skills and abilities? (limit characters)
3. If you were born a male after December 31, 1959, and are at least 18 years of age, have you registered with the Selective Service System (select "Not applicable" if this question does not apply to you)? (limit characters)
4. Are you a current Federal employee?
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5. If you are, or ever were a Federal civilian employee, indicate the pay plan and grade level or pay band of the highest graded position you have ever held.
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Assessment 1
To be qualified for this position at the GS-14 level, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level that has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position. Specialized experience is defined as work that involves:

- Leading project teams in systems software & hardware project efforts; AND
- Functioning as a technical authority regarding IT assignments; AND
- Experience resolving problems with software, hardware and systems management, develop IT standards, policies and selecting or assisting in selecting computer equipment.
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Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
1. I am qualified at the GS-14 level, because I have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level as described above. (limit characters)
For all positions, individuals must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below.

1. Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.

2. Customer Service - Works with clients and customers (that is, any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit produces, including, individuals who work in the agency, other agencies, or organizations outside the Government) to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; knows about available products and services; is committed to providing quality products and services.

3. Oral Communication - Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.

4. Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.
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Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
2. Do you possess all four competencies listed above in your IT related experience? (limit characters)
3. Choose the statement(s) that best describes your experience involving a wide range of IT management activities that typically extend and apply to an entire organization. (limit characters)
4. I am proficient at configuration management as it relates to the following products. (limit characters)
5. I am proficient in the following information technology areas, as it relates to Federal Government information systems. (limit characters)
6. I am proficient working with the following technologies: (limit characters)
7. I have experience with the following concepts as each applies to cyber/information security technologies. (limit characters)
8. Select all the forensic/E-Discovery tools with which you are trained or use on a frequent basis. (limit characters)
9. Which of the following project management related tasks have you led or been the person with primary responsibility on multifunctional development projects in software analysis, design development, and implementation for a new system or major enhancements to an existing system? Select all that apply. (limit characters)
10. Which of the following best describes your experience level with respect to developing archival plans, backup, recovery, and maintenance methodologies in either a mainframe or distributed database environment for individual applications? (limit characters)
11. Which best describes how you resolve problems? (limit characters)
12. Describe your experience documenting problems and resolutions. (limit characters)
13. Please indicate your highest level of experience advancing and communicating IT initiatives. (limit characters)
14. Which of the following best describes your experience with written communications in the field of information technology? Select all that apply. (limit characters)
15. Select the statement that best describes your accomplishments in writing reports and policies. (limit characters)
16. Choose the statement that best describes your skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relations outside of the organization. (limit characters)