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This position is located in the Division of Information Technology, Chicago, IL Regional Office of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and provides support in the areas of policy and program direction; development, implementation, and maintenance of information systems; management of telecommunications networks; hardware and software management; and the servicing of the information requests for users within and outside of the Corporation.
Learn more about this agency11/18/2021 to 12/01/2021
$50,745 - $126,068 per year
CG 07 - 11
2 vacancies in the following location:
No
Occasional travel - This position requires overnight travel.
No
Internships - Full-time. Appointment without time limitation.
Full-time - Must be able to work year round in the Chicago Regional Office. Must be able to work full-time during the summer months and at least part-time during the school year, breaks and holidays. Part-time is considered at least 24 hours per week.
Excepted
11
No
No
2021-CHIP-0061
622735400
Applicants who have been accepted for enrollment or are enrolled and seeking a degree (diploma, certificate, etc.) in a qualifying educational institution on a full or half-time basis; have at least a cumulative (overall) 2.5 grade point average; remain in good academic standing and have an anticipated graduation date of May 2022 or later. Candidates pursuing degrees in an IT-related field are preferred.
CG-07:
Under general supervision, the incumbent may have the opportunity to:
CG-09:
Under general supervision, the incumbent assists or participates in:
CG-11:
The incumbent provides day-to-day IT support as a computer specialist. This support can take the form of performing the following duties:
Registration with the Selective Service.
U.S. Citizenship is required.
After successful completion of the program requirements and based on FDIC’s needs, the selectees may be non-competitively converted to a Term or Permanent position based upon an evaluation of performance, completion of at least 640 hours of work experience acquired through the Internship Program. However, service in the FDIC Pathways Internship Program confers no right to further employment in the competitive or excepted service.
Qualifying experience may be obtained in the private or public sector. 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 directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Additional qualifications information can be found here.
To be eligible for this program, applicants must: (1) be enrolled or accepted for enrollment in a degree seeking program at a qualifying educational institution on a full or half-time basis; (2) have an academic major in information technology, computer science, engineering, information systems management, mathematics, statistics, technology management or a related field; (3) have a minimum cumulative (overall) GPA of 2.5 out of 4.0 and (4) be in good academic standing.
Eligible applicants may qualify for grades based on previous education and/or experience to determine the highest grade level for which the individual is qualified. Education and experience requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement.
by Education
CG-07: Completion of 1 full academic year of graduate level education; or eligibility under the Superior Academic Achievement (SAA) with completion of a bachelor's degree. If utilizing SAA, you must submit your transcripts or proof of your national honor society membership.
Superior Academic Achievement (SAA):
To qualify for SAA, applicants must have met one of the following:
a. A grade-point average of "B" (a GPA of 2.95 or higher out of a possible 4.0) for all completed undergraduate courses, or those completed in the last two years of undergraduate study.
b. A grade-point average of "B+" (a GPA of 3.45 or higher out of a possible 4.0) for all courses in your major field of study, or those courses in your major completed in the last two years of undergraduate study.
c. Rank in the upper one-third of your class in the college, university or major subdivision.
d. Membership in a national honor society (other than freshman honor societies)recognized by the Association of College Honor Societies.
CG-09: Completion of 2 academic years of graduate level education, or a master’s degree or equivalent graduate degree.
CG-11: Completion of all requirements for a PhD or equivalent degree.
Note: One full academic year of undergraduate; graduate; vocational; trades; technical or high school education is the number of credit hours determined by the college, university or school to represent 1 year of full-time study. The high school curriculum must be approved by a State or local governing body. All education beyond high school must be accredited by an accrediting body or organization recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
by Qualifying Experience
CG-07: 1 year of IT related experience equivalent to a CG-05.
Specialized Experience for the CG-07: IT experience utilizing standard personnel computer (PC) software and operating systems, assisting clients with the use of Microsoft applications, and preparing reports using Microsoft Excel.
CG-09: 1 year of IT related experience equivalent to a CG-07.
Specialized Experience for the CG-09: IT experience troubleshooting minor hardware and software problems; participating in deployments of IT equipment; and assisting in the management of IT assets and services.
CG-11: 1 year of IT related experience equivalent to a CG-09.
Specialized Experience for the CG-11: IT experience supporting end user IT hardware and software issues; analyzing and communicating user requirements related to operational or technology changes for all aspects of IT; and implementing IT solutions for customers across a range of technical areas such as operating systems, peripherals, and hardware such as laptops, desktops and printers.
You must have Information Technology (IT) related experience which demonstrates proficiency in each of the following competencies:
1. Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.
COVID-19: Individuals who start their Federal government service after November 22, 2021, must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to their start date, except in limited circumstances where the law requires an exception. See “Next Steps” section.
If selected, you may be required to serve a trial period.
All selectees must sign a Pathways Participant Agreement.
To read about your rights and responsibilities as an applicant for Federal employment, click here.
The applicant(s) selected will be offered an excepted service appointment without time limitation. After successful completion of the program requirements and based on FDIC’s needs, the interns may be non-competitively converted to an Information Technology Specialist CG-2210-7, 9, or 11 position in the competitive service. To be eligible for conversion, interns must meet the performance requirements, completion of at least 640 hours of work experience acquired through the Internship Program, the requirements of the FDIC Pathways Participant Agreement and meet the requirements for the Information Technology Specialist (2210 series) Qualification Standards. However, service in the FDIC Internship Program confers no right to further employment in the competitive or excepted service.
PLEASE NOTE: Prior to conversion to an Information Technology Specialist (2210 series), you must either have a degree in computer science, engineering, information science, information systems management, mathematics, operations research, statistics, or technology management or a degree that provided a minimum of 24 semester hours in one or more of the fields identified above and required the development or adaptation of applications, systems or networks, or have IT-related experience.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
The online assessment questions and resume you submit for this position will be reviewed to determine whether you meet the basic eligibility and qualification requirements as outlined in this announcement. Therefore, it is imperative that the documents you submit contain sufficiently detailed information upon which to make this basic qualification determination. Please ensure that your resume contains specific information such as position titles, beginning and ending dates of employment for each position, the average number of hours worked per week, and if the position is/was in the Federal government, you should provide the position series and grade level.
If you meet the basic eligibility and qualification requirements, you may be referred to the selecting official for further review and consideration. Candidates who are eligible for veterans' preference will receive selection priority.
RESUME:
A resume (must be submitted by the closing date of this announcement).
Note: Your resume should include your graduation date or anticipated graduation date.
EDUCATION DOCUMENTS:
1) A copy of all college transcripts (an unofficial transcript is acceptable) showing:
2) An official transcript will be required if you are selected. If you attended more than one university and need to send multiple transcripts, please upload/fax all transcripts as one document.
3) If you are not a student enrolled in the current semester, you must submit proof of enrollment in the upcoming semester (i.e., letter from the registrar’s office or acceptance letter from an accredited educational institution). If you are a student who is enrolled in the current semester and your transcript does not show current enrollment or if you have completed the semester and your transcript does not show enrollment for the upcoming semester, you must submit proof of continued enrollment (i.e., letter from the registrar’s office or course enrollment print out, etc.). Your transcript or registrar’s letter must document the educational requirements for this position.
VETERANS’ PREFERENCE:
If you are claiming veterans’ preference, click here. (Note: Veterans must submit the Member 4 copy of the DD 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty – or other copy showing the type of discharge/character of service [e.g., Honorable, Under Honorable Conditions, etc.] along with any other required documents (e.g., DD-214, VA Letter, SF-15, etc.) to demonstrate veterans’ preference eligibility.)
EDUCATION DOCUMENTS: If you are using education to meet all or part of the qualification requirements, submit a copy of your college transcript (an unofficial transcript is acceptable). Education must be from accredited institutions. For a listing of accredited educational institutions, click here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation. An official transcript will be required if you are selected. If you attended more than one university and need to send multiple transcripts, please upload/fax all transcripts as one document.
Foreign Education: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program. For more information, click here: http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/policy/ApplicationOfStds-04.asp.
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
To begin, click the “Apply ” button and follow the prompts. If you have not already, register and establish a USAJOBS account. After you register online, click the “Apply” button to complete the online assessment questionnaire, and submit all required documents. Please be sure to click “Submit Application” to complete the application process.
You must apply online. Applicants requesting an exception from the online process must contact the Human Resources Specialist or contact point listed in this announcement prior to 12:00 noon local time on the closing date.
To return to your saved application, log in to your USAJOBS account and click on the “Applications” tab Click on the “Position Title” and then select “Update Application” or Additional Information to continue. You have until 11:59 p.m. EST (Eastern Standard Time) on the closing date of this announcement to complete the application process.
To claim veteran's preference, veterans must submit a copy of the DD214 and/or other applicable veteran's documents.
As required by Executive Order 14043, Federal employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 regardless of the employee’s duty location or work arrangement (e.g., telework, remote work, etc.), subject to such exceptions as required by law. If selected, you will be required to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination by November 22, 2021, or before appointment or onboarding, if after November 22, 2021. In limited circumstances, exceptions to the vaccination requirement will be granted when required by law, such as in cases where an employee is entitled to a reasonable accommodation based on a disability or sincerely held religious belief, practice, or observance. Your employment offer will include instructions for submitting the requisite information and requesting an exception to the vaccination requirement. Failure to comply with the vaccination requirement will result in disciplinary action, up to and including rescinding the job offer or termination from Federal service. FDIC will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how to request a reasonable accommodation related to this requirement.
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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/622735400. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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