- Position Title
- IT Specialist (Network)
- Agency
- U.S. Census Bureau
- Announcement Number
- 25-TCO-12665077-ST-KC Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Friday, January 17, 2025 to Friday, January 24, 2025
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Are you a veteran who separated from active duty under honorable conditions AND you:
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of your service which includes character of service. You must also submit the disability letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs or Armed Service and the Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, Standard Form 15.
- are retired from active military service with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more; OR
- were rated by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) as having a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of your service which includes character of service. You must also submit the disability letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs or Armed Service and the Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, Standard Form 15.
3.
Are you the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces on active duty?
-OR-
Are you the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces who incurred a 100% disability because of active duty?
-OR-
Are you the widow or widower, who is not remarried, of a member of the Armed Forces killed while in active duty status?
For more information, review the Military Spouses resource page located on USAJobs.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit 1) documentation verifying marriage; 2) a copy of your spouse's active military orders, or latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of your service which includes character of service. You must also submit the Report of Casualty (DD 1300) if you are a military spouse who is a widow/widower, and is not remarried, of the Armed Forces service member killed on active duty.
-OR-
Are you the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces who incurred a 100% disability because of active duty?
-OR-
Are you the widow or widower, who is not remarried, of a member of the Armed Forces killed while in active duty status?
For more information, review the Military Spouses resource page located on USAJobs.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit 1) documentation verifying marriage; 2) a copy of your spouse's active military orders, or latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of your service which includes character of service. You must also submit the Report of Casualty (DD 1300) if you are a military spouse who is a widow/widower, and is not remarried, of the Armed Forces service member killed on active duty.
4.
Are you a current employee of the Department of Commerce (DOC) who meets the definition of surplus or displaced from a position in the competitive service? If yes, confirm you meet all of the following requirements:
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/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.
- You are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy;
- Your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy;
- Your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/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.
5.
Are you currently employed as a Federal civilian employee in the Competitive Service and have you NEVER held the full performance level of this position?
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50), or equivalent personnel action form, reflecting your permanent, competitive status (Current Census Bureau employees need not submit SF-50). Your SF-50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect career or career-conditional (Tenure 1 or 2) and must reflect that your status was in the competitive service (Position Occupied is 1).
Please note: Examples of appropriate SF-50s include promotions, with-in grade/range increases. While a General Adjustment and/or Award SF-50 may be your most recent SF-50 it typically DOES NOT show proof of time-in-grade. Thus, you may have to submit more than one SF-50 as proof of time-in-grade. Current Census Bureau employees do not need to submit an SF-50; however, it is highly recommended.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50), or equivalent personnel action form, reflecting your permanent, competitive status (Current Census Bureau employees need not submit SF-50). Your SF-50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect career or career-conditional (Tenure 1 or 2) and must reflect that your status was in the competitive service (Position Occupied is 1).
Please note: Examples of appropriate SF-50s include promotions, with-in grade/range increases. While a General Adjustment and/or Award SF-50 may be your most recent SF-50 it typically DOES NOT show proof of time-in-grade. Thus, you may have to submit more than one SF-50 as proof of time-in-grade. Current Census Bureau employees do not need to submit an SF-50; however, it is highly recommended.
6.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in 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, confirm that you meet the following eligibility requirements:
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.
If yes, confirm that you meet the following eligibility requirements:
- 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; AND
- You were separated from your position of record less than one year ago.
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.
7.
Are you a current Federal employee that holds, or has previously held, a permanent (non-temporary) career or career-conditional position in the Competitive Service at the same or higher grade level with the same or higher promotion potential as the position being announced?
To verify your eligibility as a current Federal civilian employee, you must submit a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your permanent, competitive status and the promotion potential of the position. You may need to submit more than one SF-50.
To verify your eligibility as a current Federal civilian employee, you must submit a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your permanent, competitive status and the promotion potential of the position. You may need to submit more than one SF-50.
8.
Do you have a severe physical, psychiatric, or mental disability that qualifies you for Schedule A Disability appointments?
If eligible, provide proof of disability with appropriate medical documentation (i.e., a letter signed by a licensed medical professional or licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist stating your condition and restrictions).
For more information, review the Individuals with Disabilities resource page located on USAJobs.
If eligible, provide proof of disability with appropriate medical documentation (i.e., a letter signed by a licensed medical professional or licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist stating your condition and restrictions).
For more information, review the Individuals with Disabilities resource page located on USAJobs.
9.
Are you a former Federal civilian employee who served on a permanent (non-temporary) career or career-conditional appointment eligible for reinstatement?
For more information on reinstatement eligibility, please review the Reinstatement resource page on OPM.
Please note: If you are a current Federal civilian employee on a term, temporary, or Excepted Service appointment, and you previously held a permanent Competitive Service position at some point during your federal employment, you may be reinstatement eligible under this rule.
To verify your eligibility for Reinstatement, you must submit a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your permanent, competitive status. Your SF-50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect career or career-conditional (Tenure 1 or 2) and must reflect that your status was in the Competitive Service (Position Occupied is 1).
Examples of appropriate SF-50s include resignation, separation, promotions, change in tenure, with-in grade/range increases. You may have to submit more than one SF-50 to verify your eligibility.
For more information on reinstatement eligibility, please review the Reinstatement resource page on OPM.
Please note: If you are a current Federal civilian employee on a term, temporary, or Excepted Service appointment, and you previously held a permanent Competitive Service position at some point during your federal employment, you may be reinstatement eligible under this rule.
To verify your eligibility for Reinstatement, you must submit a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your permanent, competitive status. Your SF-50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect career or career-conditional (Tenure 1 or 2) and must reflect that your status was in the Competitive Service (Position Occupied is 1).
Examples of appropriate SF-50s include resignation, separation, promotions, change in tenure, with-in grade/range increases. You may have to submit more than one SF-50 to verify your eligibility.
10.
Are you eligible for consideration under the Veterans Employment Opportunities Act (VEOA) as a:
For more information, review the Veterans resource page located on USAJobs.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service), or other proof of service which includes character of service. If claiming disability or derived preference, you must also submit the applicable documentation from the Department of Veterans Affairs or Armed Service and the Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, Standard Form 15.
- preference eligible (defined in title 5 U.S.C. 2108(3)); OR
- veteran who substantially completed 3 or more years of continuous active service under honorable conditions.
For more information, review the Veterans resource page located on USAJobs.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service), or other proof of service which includes character of service. If claiming disability or derived preference, you must also submit the applicable documentation from the Department of Veterans Affairs or Armed Service and the Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, Standard Form 15.
11.
Are you a veteran who separated from active duty under honorable conditions AND you:
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of your service which includes character of service. If claiming disability preference, you must also submit the disability letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs or Armed Service and the Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, Standard Form 15.
- are a disabled veteran; OR
- served on active duty during a war declared by Congress, or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge was authorized; OR
- received an Armed Forces Service Medal; OR
- separated from active duty within the past 3 years
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of your service which includes character of service. If claiming disability preference, you must also submit the disability letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs or Armed Service and the Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, Standard Form 15.
Preferences
1.
Have you held a political appointment within the previous five-year period?
Please carefully read ALL eligibility questions below and select the appropriate response. We can ONLY verify eligibility options for which you claim and provide proper documentation (see required documents section). If you fail to select a response for at least one eligibility, or you select an eligibility that you do not provide proof, your application may be marked INELIGIBLE as out of the area of consideration.
2.
I authorize my application information being shared with hiring managers for similar positions within the Census Bureau. I understand this option may not result in further consideration for additional positions nor will it impact my application for this announcement.
3.
What is the highest grade you have held on a permanent (non-temporary) basis in the federal service? If you have never held a federal position, please type "N/A".
(limit 250 characters)
4.
What was the date of the promotion/appointment for the highest grade held above? Your response will assist in verifying the time-in-grade requirement. If you have never held a federal position, please type "N/A".
(limit 250 characters)
Assessment 1
Your resume and supporting documents must support the responses you select (Failure to provide a response below may result in further lack of consideration for this announcement).
1.
Do you have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level in the Federal service or other equivalent pay system that has equipped you to perform the major duties of this position? This specialized experience includes: Designing, implementing, managing, maintaining, and supporting mobile devices, mobile device management (MDM) solution(s), and the mobile environment across an organization with multiple locations. Ensuring security compliance, providing technical support of mobile devices to end-users as well as providing daily end user support. Defining, analyzing, drafting, establishing, and maintaining security protocol and compliance requirements, standards, plans, and governance models for mobile devices and its environment. Providing Help Desk support, excellent problem-solving abilities, and oral and written communication skills are essential.
2.
Please indicate which position(s) on your resume supports this response (include title, agency/organization, dates of experience (month/year to month/year) DO NOT COPY AND PASTE RESUME or state 'REFER TO RESUME'.
3.
In addition to the above specialized experience, your resume reflects one year of Information Technology (IT) related experience in the federal service or private or public sector demonstrating the following four competencies, as defined?
- Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.
- 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 the general public, 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.
- 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.
- Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
4.
Will you have one year of time-in-grade at the grade 13 level as of the closing date of this announcement?
5.
Select the one statement that most accurately reflects your experience with respect to overseeing mobile device deployment, management, and security across the organization, utilizing MDM software and best practices.
6.
Select the one statement that most accurately reflects your experience preparing comprehensive reports and maintaining detailed documentation on mobile device deployment, usage, and performance metrics.
7.
Select the one statement that most accurately reflects your experience with respect to working with the deployment of mobile devices to multiple sites?
8.
Describe your experience and working knowledge in the support and management of iOS and Android mobile devices, the administration of mobile device management solution(s), and the oversight of the mobile device infrastructure.
9.
Select the one statement that most accurately reflects your experience with respect to reviewing and testing mobile devices and mobile device management solution(s) to ensure compliance and consistency with IT security standards?
10.
Choose the statement below that best describe your experience and/or training with performance measurement tools, techniques, management controls and implementation of IT assets. If applicable, indicate the position on your resume where you performed this task.
11.
From the list of tasks below, select all that you have performed, and which demonstrates your experience in IT asset management and reporting:
12.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your experience evaluating IT configurations to determine necessary enhancements, upgrades, or modifications.
13.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your experience managing IT configurations to prevent information system vulnerabilities.
14.
Select the one statement that most accurately reflects your experience with respect to drafting technology policy and procedures for implementation in a large, complex organization?
15.
Select the one statement that most accurately reflects your experience with respect to the development of IT standards, guidelines, configurations, and policies.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
16.
Do you have experience preparing and presenting technical presentations to project stakeholders.
17.
Do you have experience presenting technical information in person, via phone, and/or in writing?
18.
Select the one statement that most accurately reflects your experience with respect to working with external vendors to obtain system requirements, cost information, and recommended courses of action for deployment of mobile devices and the implementation of mobile systems to communicate with management and project stakeholders?
19.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your experience collaborating with others work units to provide guidance and recommendations addressing a wide range of business and technology needs, with an emphasis on optimized, timely, and successful delivery on mobile device management.
20.
Please select all statements that describe your experience in communicating orally for the purpose of giving briefings, speeches, presentations to senior officials.
21.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your experience presenting recommendations for new methodologies to management to gain acceptance for adoption and implementation.
22.
Select the one statement that most accurately reflects your experience with respect to responding to, troubleshooting, and resolving problems with mobile devices and a mobile device management system to identify areas where additional customer assistance is needed and/or process improvements can be made and to conduct trends analysis?
23.
I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information included in this questionnaire is true, correct, and provided in good faith. I understand that if I make an intentional false statement, or commit deception or fraud in this application and all supporting materials, including my resume, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fined or imprisoned (18 U.S.C. 1001); my eligibilities may be cancelled; I may be denied an appointment; or I may be removed and debarred from Federal service (5 C.F.R. part 731). I understand that any information I give may be investigated. I understand that I will not be considered for employment if I do not respond "Yes" to this certification item.