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Position Title
IT Specialist (SysAdm)
Agency
Federal Emergency Management Agency
Announcement Number
750175-BP-12479952-DE Opens in new window
Open Period
Monday, September 9, 2024 to Monday, September 23, 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. Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)

Are you a current or former federal employee who is considered displaced or surplus (you've received official notice that your job is no longer needed or that you will lose your job by Reduction in Force) from one of the following components under the Department of Homeland Security?
  • CBP:  Customs and Border Protection
  • FEMA:  Federal Emergency Management Agency
  • FLETC:  Federal Law Enforcement Training Center
  • ICE:  Immigration and Customs Enforcement
  • S&T:  Science and Technology Directorate
  • USCG:  United States Coast Guard
  • USCIS:  U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
  • USSS:  United States Secret Service
  • DHS HQ:  DHS Headquarters
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation to validate your claim of Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) eligibility such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice, your most recent performance rating, and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
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3. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP)

Are you a current or former federal employee considered surplus/displaced (you've received official notice that your job is no longer needed or that you will lose your job by Reduction in Force) from a position in a Federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
  • 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.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
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Preferences
1. Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position. (limit characters)
2. How did you hear about this Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) job opportunity? (limit characters)
3. Are you a retiree receiving a federal annuity (either military or civilian)? Or have you accepted a buyout from a federal agency within the past 5 years? (Select all that apply.) (limit characters)
4. Are you a current FEMA employee? (limit characters)
5. Are you currently serving, or have served within the last five years, as a political Schedule A, Schedule C, or non-career Senior Executive Service (SES) employee in the Executive Branch? (limit characters)
6. Please provide the following information regarding your political appointment(s): 1. Official Title of Position; 2. Type of Appointment (i.e. Schedule A, Schedule C, or non-career SES); 3. Name of Agency; 4. Date Position began; and 5. Date Position ended. (NOTE: If you have never held a political appointment, please enter N/A.) (limit characters)
Conditions of Employment
1. 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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2. All FEMA employees are subject to 24-hour on-call in the event of an emergency and all Federal employees may be subject to emergency deployment. In the event of an emergency deployment, travel requirements may be extensive in nature (weeks to months), with little advance notice, and may require relocation to emergency sites, some of which are quite austere. The length of deployment may last anywhere from days to months, depending upon the nature of the emergency or disaster.

Every FEMA employee is considered an emergency manager and each employee has regular and recurring emergency management responsibilities, although not every position requires routine deployment to disaster sites. Your emergency management duties may vary depending on the needs of the Agency, your particular skills, and certain personal circumstances. All positions may require irregular work hours, work at locations other than the official duty station, and may include duties other than those specified in the employee's official position description.

Are you able to meet this commitment?
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3.

In order to be hired for this position, applicants must undergo and successfully pass a background investigation. This may include a review of financial issues, such as delinquency, child support and/or tax obligations, as well as certain criminal offenses and illegal use of or possession of drugs.

Are you willing to undergo a background investigation?

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4. I understand I am subject to completion of a pre-employment drug test (including marijuana). A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if you fail to report to the drug test appointment or fail the test. You will be subject to random testing. (limit characters)
5. In order to be hired for this position, applicants must undergo and successfully pass a Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) investigation. This may include a review of financial issues, such as delinquency, child support and/or tax obligations, as well as certain criminal offenses and illegal use of or possession of drugs.

Are you willing to undergo a background investigation?
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Assessment 1
Your responses to the questions below will be used in the evaluation of your qualifications for this position. Your resume and application materials must support the level of experience and/or education you claim in this questionnaire, If, after a complete review of your application package, a determination is made that you have overstated your qualifications, you may be rated in eligible for this position. (limit characters)
1. Grade 12: Do you have one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience, equivalent to at least the GS-11 level, as described in the vacancy announcement? (limit characters)
2. Grade 13: Do you have one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience, equivalent to at least the GS-12 level, as described in the vacancy announcement? (limit characters)
3. Select the functions you have regularly performed to support Microsoft Windows systems. (Select all that apply) (limit characters)
4. From the following list, select the computer hardware device(s) you are capable of installing and/or configuring for proper operation. (limit characters)
5. From the following list, please select the IT certification(s) that you possess. (Select all that apply)
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6. From the list below, select the IT platform(s) with which you have experience working. (Select all that apply)
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7. From the list below, select the network products and/or services with which you have experience working. (Select all that apply)
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8. Indicate which of the following operating systems you have installed and/or configured. (Select all that apply) (limit characters)
9. From the following list, please identify the written item(s) you have produced in a professional setting. (Select all that apply)
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10. Select the statement(s) below that apply/applies to your experience communicating advice and technical assistance to others (limit characters)
11. From the list below, select the statement(s) that accurately describe(s) your presentation/communications skills. (Select all that apply.)
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12. From the list below, identify the group(s) with whom you have experience developing collaborative relationships. (limit characters)
13. Select all responses that describe how you communicate with individuals and organizations.
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14. Please indicate where and when you obtained each of the specialized experience requirements listed in the Qualifications section of this Job Opportunity Announcement. Include in your response: (1) the area of specialized experience; (2) the place of employment; and, (3) the specific dates of employment the experience was gained in MM/DD/YYYY - MM/DD/YYYY format. Your response must be supported by your resume.
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Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
15. Please take this opportunity to review your question responses to ensure their accuracy. By agreeing to the statement below, you are confirming that you understand this statement, have reviewed your responses to this questionnaire for accuracy, and verify that your responses accurately describe your current level of experience and capability. Failure to agree to the statement below will disqualify you from further consideration for the position.
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