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Position Title
IT Specialist (Systems Administration)
Agency
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Announcement Number
NMFS AKRO-24-12461021-DE Opens in new window
Open Period
Monday, July 1, 2024 to Wednesday, August 14, 2024
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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)
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 education and/or experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of an IT Specialist (Systems Administration), ZP-2210-03 pay band or equivalent grade level (GS-11/12) in the Federal service. (limit characters)
2. What is your experience in maintaining computer system programs such as operating systems, utilities, compilers, system drivers, and performance management systems to facilitate and control computer system operation and associated application programs?
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3. What is your level experience in debugging or troubleshooting problems on a Linux/Unix system related to the flow of information or data between computer systems or file servers?
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4. What is your experience in independently configuring and performing system administration of network operating systems?
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5. Select the answers which reflect the functions you have regularly performed in supporting Linux/Unix systems.
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6. Which statement best describes your education, training or experience with installing, configuring, and maintaining Linux/Unix operating systems?
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7. Please rate your experience with DevSecOPS methodologies.
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8. Select the response that best reflects your experience ensuring the application of information security assurance policies, principles, and practices in the delivery of IT applications and infrastructure.
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9. Have you worked in an environment that required multi-tasking between different phases of IT projects?
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10. What is your experience with managing IT infrastructure projects?
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11. What is your level of experience working as a team member collaborating on data management projects and activities with scientist, IT specialist, and software engineers?
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12. Do you have experience resolving hardware and software issues (interfaces, malfunctions, interoperability, etc.)?
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13. What is your level of experience with making changes to software applications within an operational environment?
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14. Which of the following best describes your experience troubleshooting incidents and resolving security issues and hardware and software malfunctions.
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Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
15. 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.
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