- Position Title
- IT Specialist (Network Services)
- Agency
- Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts
- Announcement Number
- 25-DTS-12705542 Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Friday, March 14, 2025 to Friday, March 28, 2025
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Eligibilities
1.
Are you a current employee of the AO or the Federal Judiciary?
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in an Information Technology Specialist (Network Services) position with the federal government. Applicants must have demonstrated experience as listed below. This requirement is according to the AO Classification, Compensation, and Recruitment Systems which include interpretive guidance and reference to the OPM Operating Manual for Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions.
WHEN MANDATORY NARRATIVE RESPONSES ARE REQUIRED, PLEASE DO NOT DUPLICATE INFORMATION YOU HAVE ALREADY PROVIDED IN YOUR RESUME AS A RESPONSE TO THIS QUESTION. WE ARE SEEKING AN ELABORATION OF THOSE DUTIES AND SKILLS YOU HAVE MENTIONED WHICH ADDRESS THE QUESTION MORE FULLY. THIS IS YOUR OPPORTUNITY TO EXPAND ON YOUR EXPERIENCE AND/OR EDUCATION AS IT RELATES TO THE QUESTION. FAILURE TO DO THIS WILL RESULT IN YOUR BEING CONSIDERED AS INELIGIBLE.
WHEN MANDATORY NARRATIVE RESPONSES ARE REQUIRED, PLEASE DO NOT DUPLICATE INFORMATION YOU HAVE ALREADY PROVIDED IN YOUR RESUME AS A RESPONSE TO THIS QUESTION. WE ARE SEEKING AN ELABORATION OF THOSE DUTIES AND SKILLS YOU HAVE MENTIONED WHICH ADDRESS THE QUESTION MORE FULLY. THIS IS YOUR OPPORTUNITY TO EXPAND ON YOUR EXPERIENCE AND/OR EDUCATION AS IT RELATES TO THE QUESTION. FAILURE TO DO THIS WILL RESULT IN YOUR BEING CONSIDERED AS INELIGIBLE.
1.
This announcement is open to applicants who currently live in the Washington, DC commuting area and/or federal judiciary employees nationwide.
2.
Applicants must have at least one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience which is in or directly related to the line of work of this position. Specialized experience is demonstrated experience in ALL of the following:
- Experience with Cisco Routing and Switching including knowledge of MultiCast, QoS, IOS Security, and content delivery; and
- LAN/WAN experience.
3.
If A is selected above, a narrative statement must be submitted in the space provided below addressing your experience with Cisco routing and switching, including your knowledge of multicast, quality of service, IOS security, and content delivery. THIS IS A MANDATORY REQUIREMENT. Please limit your response to 1,000 words or less.
4.
If A is selected above, a narrative statement must be submitted in the space provided below addressing your LAN/WAN experience. THIS IS A MANDATORY REQUIREMENT. Please limit your response to 1,000 words or less.
5.
In the space provided below, please indicate the time frame and employer(s) where we can locate this information. THIS IS A MANDATORY REQUIREMENT. Please limit your response to 250 words or less.
For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below.
6.
Which level describes your ability to develop, document and continuously improve operational processes and procedures?
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
7.
Which level describes your ability to mentor and train staff on network technologies and procedures.
8.
Which level describes your advanced knowledge of how to configure and operate network hardware and software, including routers, switches, firewalls, management systems, and protocols?
9.
Which level describes your advanced knowledge of IP data, voice, and video networks?
10.
Which level describes your advanced knowledge of network architecture and design for performance, reliability, and security?
11.
Which level describes your advanced knowledge of network traffic and performance parameters to interpret variance and service impact to users?
12.
Which level describes your comprehensive knowledge of local and wide area networks (LAN, WAN) and wireless system configuration(s) and protocols?
13.
Which level describes your comprehensive knowledge of network architecture, configuration, protocols, and interconnectivity requirements for internal/external information transmission?
14.
Which level describes your comprehensive knowledge of network routing protocols (OSPF, BGP, MPLS)?
15.
Which level describes your comprehensive knowledge of firewall platforms (Cisco, Palo Alto)?
16.
Which level describes your comprehensive knowledge of security standards and network system utilities?
17.
From the options listed below, please select the hands-on experience you have with the protocols listed below. (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
18.
Which level describes your strong experience in Cisco Routing and Switching including knowledge of Multicast, QoS, IOS Security, and content delivery?
19.
From the options listed below, please select the number of years of hands-on experience you have operating and maintaining converged enterprise networks.
20.
From the options listed below, please select the number of years of experience you have working with LAN/WAN.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
21.
I understand that failure to provide a written statement ("See Resume" or other non-descriptive response is not sufficient) for each essay question could result in non-consideration for this position.