- Position Title
- Lead IT Specialist (PACER)
- Agency
- Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts
- Announcement Number
- 25-DTS-12731677 Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Tuesday, May 6, 2025 to Tuesday, May 20, 2025
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Are you a veteran who separated from active duty under honorable conditions and you:
• have a rating by the Department of Veterans Affairs showing a compensable service-connected disability of 10% or more OR
• retired from active military service with a service-connected disability rating of 10% or more (**TP or 5 point veterans please do not answer 'yes' to this question.**)
If eligible, 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. Please also provide the disability letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs or Armed Service and the Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, Standard Form 15.
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
• have a rating by the Department of Veterans Affairs showing a compensable service-connected disability of 10% or more OR
• retired from active military service with a service-connected disability rating of 10% or more (**TP or 5 point veterans please do not answer 'yes' to this question.**)
If eligible, 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. Please also provide the disability letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs or Armed Service and the Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, Standard Form 15.
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
3.
Are you a current employee of the AO or the Federal Judiciary?
4.
Are you a current or former Federal employee?
All applicants outside of the AO must submit a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) to verify current or former Federal employment status.
All applicants outside of the AO must submit a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) to verify current or former Federal employment status.
Preferences
1.
Select the location(s) you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location.
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in a Lead IT Specialist (PACER) 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 and San Antonio, TX 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:
- Supporting Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 7 or higher applications.
- IT service desk operations.
- Using enterprise IT service management tools (i.e., ServiceNow, etc.).
- Judiciary operations, processes, and procedures.
3.
If A is selected above, a narrative statement must be submitted in the space provided below addressing your hands-on experience in information technology service desk operations. THIS IS A MANDATORY REQUIREMENT. Please limit your response to 1,500 words or less.
4.
If A is selected above, a narrative statement must be submitted in the space provided below addressing your experience with experience supporting Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 7 or higher applications. THIS IS A MANDATORY REQUIREMENT. Please limit your response to 1,500 words or less.
5.
If A is selected above, a narrative statement must be submitted in the space provided below addressing your experience using enterprise IT service management tools (i.e., ServiceNow, etc.). THIS IS A MANDATORY REQUIREMENT. Please limit your response to 1,500 words or less.
6.
If A is selected above, a narrative statement must be submitted in the space provided below addressing your experience understanding and operating within key IT service operations processes such as event management, incident management, request fullment, problem management, knowledge management, and continual service improvement. THIS IS A MANDATORY REQUIREMENT. Please limit your response to 1,500 words or less.
7.
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.
8.
Which level description best describes your experience with Judiciary operations, processes, and procedures?
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
9.
Which level description best describes your oral and written communication skills, including the ability to document technical procedures?
10.
Which level description best describes your knowledge of o?ce productivity applications, such as Microsoft 365?
11.
Which level description best describes your ability to meet deadlines and work in a fast-paced environment?
12.
Which level description best describes your ability to communicate effectively with other teams and people who have different levels of technical knowledge?
13.
Which level description best describes your experience providing customer service?
14.
Which level description best describes your experience operating support systems, including IT service management, communications, web, and service monitoring tools?
15.
Which level description best describes your ability to triage, diagnose, and troubleshoot technical issues?
16.
Which level description best describes your ability to determine the best solution based on the issue and details provided by users?
17.
Which level description best describes your ability to follow up with users, provide feedback, and see issues through to resolution?
18.
Which level description best describes your ability to escalate unresolved issues to the next tier of support?
19.
Which level description best describes your ability to maintain a working knowledge of nationally supported and emerging IT products and services?
20.
Which level description best describes your ability to preserve and grow the knowledge base for supported applications?
21.
Which level description best describes your time and resource management skills?
For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below.
22.
Which level description best describes your experience understanding and adhering to standard operating procedures (SOPs)?
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
23.
Which level description best describes your ability to manage initiatives, including detailed planning, process management, and developing documentation?
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
24.
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.