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IT Specialist (Customer Support)

Department of Defense
Office of Inspector General
DODIG - MISSION SUPPORT TEAM
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Summary

If you would like to be a part of a Federal organization dedicated to serving our Nation and those who defend it, consider a career with the Department of Defense Office of Inspector General (DoD OIG). The agency promotes integrity, accountability and improvement of critical DoD programs and operations to support mission accomplishment and to serve the public interest.

Overview

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Hiring complete
Open & closing dates
06/25/2018 to 07/02/2018
Salary
$81,548 to - $106,012 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 12
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Alexandria, VA
Travel Required
Occasional travel - Occasional travel required (up to 15%).
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-Time
Service
Promotion potential
12
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Secret
Announcement number
D-DODIG-10236194-18
Control number
503401500

This job is open to

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Clarification from the agency

All US citizens.

Duties

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  • Assists with the lifecycle of IT equipment including desktop/laptop/thin client computers, monitors, printers, peripherals, and limited specialized software.
  • Identifies requirements for new hardware/software, oversees the installation and maintenance, and management of warranties, service and other manufacturer support for IT equipment.
  • Analyzes customer service call metrics, data and surveys, reviews user requirements and property requests; and develops options to maximize return on investment.
  • Performs market research, cost benefit analysis, evaluates products for compatibility and compliance with existing equipment, systems and environment.
  • Assists with managing incorporation of new client-based IT equipment and systems to ensure minimum disruption to operations and optimum customer support.
  • Manages component accountable IT property accountability, ensuring application of DoD and Federal controls and policies; develops and manages spreadsheets for non-accountable property accountability.
  • Assists with overseeing client-based hardware maintenance contracts, ensuring that contract requirements are met and resolving problems with performance.
  • Interacts with contractors regarding equipment repair, systems installations and upgrade.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • U.S. Citizenship or National
  • Background Investigation
  • Suitable for Federal Employment
  • Registered for Selective Service (if applicable)
  • This national security position, which may require access to classified information, requires a favorable suitability review and security clearance as a condition of employment. Failure to maintain security eligibility may result in termination.
  • This is a drug test position.
  • Once Appointed To This Position; Selectee Will Be Subject To Random Drug Screen.
  • Position has been designated as Noncritical Sensitive. The incumbent is required to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI security clearance.
  • This position is located in (Department of Defense (DoD) Office of the Inspector General (OIG), Mission Support Team (MST).
  • The DoD offers the full range of Federal benefits (see link below) and a flexible work schedule, depending on position requirements.

Qualifications

Basic Requirement: If applicable, include text from job analysis. You must have IT-related experience demonstrating attention to detail, customer service, oral communication, and problem solving. In addition to meeting the basic requirement, qualified applicants must possess:

One year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to that of the next lower grade GS-11 within the federal service, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position, is required.

Specialized experience is defined as: Applying knowledge of Citrix; managing IT systems or equipment; Applying principles and methods to including developing materials concerning IT systems; supporting a variety of system IT property accountability, warranties and/or services; and Applying Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) Support.

Volunteer Experience: Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

Substitution of Education for Specialized Experience: You may substitute six (6) months of graduate level education which is directly related to the work of the position. Equivalent combinations of successfully completed education and experience may be used to meet total experience requirements.

Additional information

  • Competitive wages, flexible schedules and one of the most comprehensive benefits packages found in either government or private sector. These extraordinary benefits encompass health, pay, work/life balance, growth & learning.
  • Moving expenses WILL NOT be paid. (If a case exam, must choose either will or will not be paid. The may/may not can ONLY be used for OCAs.)
  • Selections are subject to restrictions resulting from the DoD Program for Stability of Civilian Employment.
  • A two year probationary or trial period may be required.
  • We may use this announcement to fill additional vacancies within 90 days of the closing date.
  • Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or be exempt from Selective Service (see http://www.sss.gov)
  • Retired Civil Service Employee: Employment of retired Federal employees receiving an annuity is subject to the requirements of the Department of Defense (DoD) policy guidance. (See DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 300, at http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives.)
  • Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) Priority Consideration: If you are a displaced Federal Civil Service employee and attain a rating of at least 90, you may be entitled to receive special priority selection under the ICTAP. For more information on ICTAP, click here ICTAP Guidance. NOTE: If you have never worked for the Federal Government, you are NOT ICTAP eligible.
  • If you are unable to apply online, view the following link for information regarding Alternate Application.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

IMPORTANT NOTE - YOU MUST FOLLOW ALL APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY. ERRORS OR OMISSIONS MAY AFFECT YOUR RATING.
Your application will be evaluated and rated under the Category Rating and Selection Procedures. We will review your resume and supporting documentation and compare this information to your responses on the occupational questionnaire to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for this job. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating. Eligible candidates will then be placed for selection consideration into 3 categories as described below:

  1. Qualified Category: Meets the minimum qualifications and demonstrates minimum experience and/or training only based on responses to occupational questionnaire.
  2. Highly Qualified Category: Meets the minimum qualification requirements and demonstrates full-performance level experience based on responses to occupational questionnaire.
  3. Best Qualified Category: Meets the minimum qualification requirements and demonstrates experience as an expert in the field or recognized as a senior specialist, team lead, etc.
The Assessment Questionnaire takes approximately 15 minutes to complete and collects information on your education, training and experience related to the following critical competencies:
  • Communication
  • Customer Service
  • Operations Support
  • Project Management
  • Requirements Analysis

You can preview the Assessment Questionnaire here:
https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/10236194

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