This position is located in the Department of Defense (DoD) Office of Inspector General (OIG), Mission Support Team (MST), Chief Information Office (CIO) and is located in Alexandria, VA. The incumbent is an Information Technology Specialist in the Systems Integration Division, responsible for network servers, appliances, mail, and backup and client mission critical systems that require operational readiness at all times and that are part of the OIG classified (SIPRNET and JWICS) and unclassified networks located at OIG headquarters and in the field.
Summary
This position is located in the Department of Defense (DoD) Office of Inspector General (OIG), Mission Support Team (MST), Chief Information Office (CIO) and is located in Alexandria, VA. The incumbent is an Information Technology Specialist in the Systems Integration Division, responsible for network servers, appliances, mail, and backup and client mission critical systems that require operational readiness at all times and that are part of the OIG classified (SIPRNET and JWICS) and unclassified networks located at OIG headquarters and in the field.
Duties as an IT
Specialist (Network) include but are not limited:
Manages and performs work necessary to configure, install, image,
test and conduct the day-to-day functions of network blade servers,
appliances, and backup and client management systems.
Manages OIG's Information
Technology Projects to ensure that established milestones are accomplished
on time, within prescribed funding parameters, and in accordance with
business objectives. Manages IT
projects through the entire project lifecycle; applies knowledge, skills,
tools, and techniques to project activities to meet requirements, and to
maintain control of project time, scope, and costs. Monitors and reports on the status of
work; reviews completed work to ensure that priorities, deadlines, and
quality have been met.
Analyzes and
resolves technical problems. Analyzes and determines the requirements to
establish redundancy in network services, both hardware and software, to
ensure that services are quickly restored in the event of a failure.
Ensures that
user network and e-mail accounts and resources are properly created and
maintained. Responds to user and
systems moves and migrations.
NOTE: Must be able to obtain and maintain IAT Level II certifications within 6 months of hire if not already obtained.
Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service
Position
has been designated as Special Sensitive; incumbent is
required to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI security clearance.
Incumbent
is required to submit to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to
appointment and is subject to random drug testing for the duration of service
with DoD OIG.
U.S.
Citizenship is required for this position.
Requires
5% of temporary duty travel (TDY).
Permanent
Change of Duty (PCS—Relocation) expenses WILL NOT
be paid.
Recruitment
incentives MAY
be authorized; their use will be determined based on mission requirements and availability of funds.
If
you have not previously successfully completed a probationary period with the
Federal Government in a similar position, you will be required to serve a two
year probationary period.
Position(s)
may be filled by displaced Department of Defense (DoD) employees through the
Priority Placement Program.
This
job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies within 90
calendar days of the issue date of the referral certificate.
The ability to obtain and maintain IAT Level II certification within 6 months of hire if not already obtained.
Qualifications
To meet the basic requirement, applicants
must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12. Specialized
Experience is defined as: Providing business collaboration service management, server
operating systems administration and business requirements; applying IT
principles, methods, and practices to define, plan and manage complex
large-scale multi-phased IT projects; utilizing Windows operating platforms
(Windows Server, SharePoint, and desktop services) to manage business or
engineering systems on large-scale, mid-tier or web-based systems; and
serving as a systems administrator on application problems involving the
integration and customization of COTS (Commercial Off the Shelf) products.
Candidates will be further evaluated on the level and quality of their experience and possession of the following relevant competencies in order to determine the level of your qualifications. These competencies include:
Competencies:
Experience in configuring, deploying, managing and administering
various hardware platforms
Experience
in the management of remote control,
administration and imaging systems
Experience in the management of complex
information technology projects
Experience in Microsoft Servers and client software
Experience
with SIPRNET classified network in an active directory environment
Knowledge of anti-virus and intrusion detection methods and software to manage systems
Skill
in written communication
Skill
in verbal communication
Applicants who have held a non-temporary General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must meet the Time in Grade Restriction.
All qualification and Time in Grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
Education
There
is no substitution of education for experience at this level.
Additional information
Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of
Defense referral system for displaced employees.
If
applicable, you may apply under the appropriate Special Appointment Authority
and be considered for non-competitive appointments.
Veterans'
Employment Opportunities Act (VEOA):
See Veterans Guide for definition. Submit a copy of your most recent DD-214
(member 4) showing length of active duty, character of service and type of
discharge. Disabled Veterans: See Veterans Guide for definition. Submit a copy of
your most recent DD-214 (member 4) showing length of active duty, character of
service and type of discharge and a VA Certification Letter. Family Members Eligible under Executive Order 12721: Submit a SF-50,
Notification of Personnel Action, from the position and any other documentation
proving eligibility. Interchange Agreements: Submit a SF-50, Notification of Personnel
Action, or equivalent document providing information pertinent to your
appointment eligibility for the position to which you are applying. Military Spouse: Submit a copy of the spouse's PCS orders or VA
certification of disability or death of service member, along with any other
documentation proving eligibility such as a most recent SF-50, Notification of
Personnel Action. NAF/AAFES Interchange Agreement: Submit a SF-50, Notification of Personnel
Action, from the position and any other documentation proving eligibility. Severely Disabled (Schedule A): Submit proof of disability in the form
of written certification from a licensed medical professional, OR a licensed
vocational rehabilitation specialist, OR any Federal agency, State agency, or
agency of the District of Columbia or a U.S. territory that issues or provides
disability benefits. Reemployed Annuitants: DoD policy on employment of annuitants will be
used in determining eligibility of annuitants. The DoD policy is available on http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives/corres/pdf/1400.25-V300.pdf. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): Provides
eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection
priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. Applicants
must be well-qualified, which is defined as meeting all of the minimum
qualification standards and eligibility requirements as well as possessing
skills that clearly exceed the minimum qualification requirements for the
position established by the Best Qualified category definition.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Working for OIG offers a comprehensive benefits
package that includes paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, life insurance,
health benefits and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System.
Explore the major benefits offered to most Federal employees at http://www.usa.gov/Federal-Employees/Benefits.shtml.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Your
application will be assessed to the extent to which you possess the
competencies listed in the "Qualifications" section above and
ultimately placed into one of three quality category levels: Best
Qualified, Highly Qualified, and Qualified.
During
further evaluation, you may be asked to provide additional information or
participate in other methods of assessment, such as structured interviews.
Individuals who are subject matter experts in the requirements of this position
may participate in further evaluations.
Your responses will be carefully
reviewed and must be supported by factual information in your resume. Inflating
or otherwise enhancing your qualifications and errors or omissions may result
in loss of further consideration.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Working for OIG offers a comprehensive benefits
package that includes paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, life insurance,
health benefits and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System.
Explore the major benefits offered to most Federal employees at http://www.usa.gov/Federal-Employees/Benefits.shtml.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
· Resume showing relevant
experience (cover letter optional). Resume should include the following: where
you worked, job title, duties and accomplishments, employer's name and address,
supervisor's name and phone number, starting and end dates (Mo/Yr), hours per week
and salary;
· Completed assessment
questionnaire;
·
Copy of
your most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, which documents
current Competitive (#1 on block 34 of SF-50) position occupied. If the
position currently occupied is Excepted Service (#2 on block 34 of SF-50), you
must provide documentation, a SF-50, that provides proof that you've held
a permanent position with career or career-conditional status.
To claim veterans' preference,
submit a DD-214 indicating the most recent dates of service, character
of service and type of discharge. To claim 10% or more disability, submit a VA
certification letter in addition to a DD-214. (If selected, a completed
SF-15 will be required prior to your entrance on duty.). Future military retirees can submit a "Statement of
Service" only if retirement DD 214 or proof of transitional leave is not yet
available. The "Statement of Service" must be signed by, or by
direction of, the adjutant, personnel officer, or commander of your unit or
higher headquarters and must indicate when your terminal leave will begin, your
rank, dates of active duty service, the type of discharge and character of
service (i.e. honorable).
· To claim ICTAP eligibility, you must submit one of the following as proof of eligibility for this program: a
separation notice, a SF-50 documenting separation; an agency certification that
you cannot be placed after injury compensation has been terminated; an OPM
notification that your disability annuity has been terminated; or a Military
Department or National Guard Bureau notification that you are retired under 5
U.S.C. Section 8337(h) or Section 8456. Information about ICTAP eligibility is
on OPM's Career Transition Resources website at http://www.opm.gov/ctap/index.asp.
· Any additional documentation that
would provide proof of your eligibility category for which you are applying.
Required documents are listed next to the eligibility category in the "Other
Information" section below.
Submission of a resume alone is NOT a complete
application. This position may require the completion of additional form/s
and/or supplemental materials. Failure to provide the required information
and/or materials will result in your application not being considered for
employment.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
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 apply for this position, you must complete the
occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the
Required Documents section below.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on Tuesday, July 18, 2017 to receive consideration.
•To begin, click Apply Online to create a
USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to
select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the
occupational questionnaire.
•Click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application package.
•It is your responsibility to ensure your responses
and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.
•To verify your application is complete, log into
your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application
Status link and then select the more information link for this
position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the
documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has
sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several
hours to clear the virus scan process.
•To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account
and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must
re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your
application will be incomplete.
Faxing
Applications or Supporting Documents:
You are encouraged to
apply online. Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of
your application.
NOTE: If you
applied online and your application is complete, do not fax the paper
application (1203FX) as this will overwrite your prior online responses and may
result in you being found ineligible.
If you completed the occupational questionnaire
online and are unable to upload supporting document(s):
1. To fax your documents, you must use the following cover page http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf and provide the required information. The Vacancy ID is 1979512.
2. Fax your documents to 1-478-757-3144.
If you cannot complete the Application Package online, you may fax all of
your materials. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM
(EST) on Tuesday, July 18, 2017 to receive consideration. Keep a copy of your fax
confirmation in the event verification is needed.
To complete the occupational questionnaire and
submit via fax:
3. Fax all
six pages of the completed 1203FX form along with any supporting documents to
1-478-757-3144. Your 1203FX will serve as a cover page for your fax
transmission.
DFAS Office of Inspector General DFAS OIG
Defense Finance and Accounting Service
Indianapolis, IN 46249
Next steps
When
your application package has been reviewed, you will receive an email
advising whether or not you were determined to be best qualified and referred
to the hiring manager. Referred candidates may be contracted for an
interview. You will be notified when the selection process is complete.
To
check the status of your application or return to a previous or incomplete
application, log into your USAJOBS account, select My Applications, and
click on the more information link under the application status for this
position.
Reasonable
Accommodation:
OIG provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If
you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring
process, please notify the OIG recruiter. The decision on granting reasonable
accommodation is made on an individual case basis. Equal Employment Opportunity: OIG is an equal opportunity employer.
Selections for this position are based solely on merit without regard to race,
color, religion, age, gender, national origin, political affiliation,
disability, sexual orientation, marital or family status or other non-merit
based factors. Privacy Act Notice (PL 93-579): The information requested here is used
to determine qualifications for employment and is authorized under 5 U.S.C.
3302 and 3361. False Statements: Misrepresentation of your experience or
education or otherwise providing false or fraudulent information may be grounds
for not hiring you or for firing you after you begin work.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
· Resume showing relevant
experience (cover letter optional). Resume should include the following: where
you worked, job title, duties and accomplishments, employer's name and address,
supervisor's name and phone number, starting and end dates (Mo/Yr), hours per week
and salary;
· Completed assessment
questionnaire;
·
Copy of
your most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, which documents
current Competitive (#1 on block 34 of SF-50) position occupied. If the
position currently occupied is Excepted Service (#2 on block 34 of SF-50), you
must provide documentation, a SF-50, that provides proof that you've held
a permanent position with career or career-conditional status.
To claim veterans' preference,
submit a DD-214 indicating the most recent dates of service, character
of service and type of discharge. To claim 10% or more disability, submit a VA
certification letter in addition to a DD-214. (If selected, a completed
SF-15 will be required prior to your entrance on duty.). Future military retirees can submit a "Statement of
Service" only if retirement DD 214 or proof of transitional leave is not yet
available. The "Statement of Service" must be signed by, or by
direction of, the adjutant, personnel officer, or commander of your unit or
higher headquarters and must indicate when your terminal leave will begin, your
rank, dates of active duty service, the type of discharge and character of
service (i.e. honorable).
· To claim ICTAP eligibility, you must submit one of the following as proof of eligibility for this program: a
separation notice, a SF-50 documenting separation; an agency certification that
you cannot be placed after injury compensation has been terminated; an OPM
notification that your disability annuity has been terminated; or a Military
Department or National Guard Bureau notification that you are retired under 5
U.S.C. Section 8337(h) or Section 8456. Information about ICTAP eligibility is
on OPM's Career Transition Resources website at http://www.opm.gov/ctap/index.asp.
· Any additional documentation that
would provide proof of your eligibility category for which you are applying.
Required documents are listed next to the eligibility category in the "Other
Information" section below.
Submission of a resume alone is NOT a complete
application. This position may require the completion of additional form/s
and/or supplemental materials. Failure to provide the required information
and/or materials will result in your application not being considered for
employment.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
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 apply for this position, you must complete the
occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the
Required Documents section below.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on Tuesday, July 18, 2017 to receive consideration.
•To begin, click Apply Online to create a
USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to
select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the
occupational questionnaire.
•Click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application package.
•It is your responsibility to ensure your responses
and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.
•To verify your application is complete, log into
your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application
Status link and then select the more information link for this
position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the
documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has
sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several
hours to clear the virus scan process.
•To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account
and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must
re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your
application will be incomplete.
Faxing
Applications or Supporting Documents:
You are encouraged to
apply online. Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of
your application.
NOTE: If you
applied online and your application is complete, do not fax the paper
application (1203FX) as this will overwrite your prior online responses and may
result in you being found ineligible.
If you completed the occupational questionnaire
online and are unable to upload supporting document(s):
1. To fax your documents, you must use the following cover page http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf and provide the required information. The Vacancy ID is 1979512.
2. Fax your documents to 1-478-757-3144.
If you cannot complete the Application Package online, you may fax all of
your materials. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM
(EST) on Tuesday, July 18, 2017 to receive consideration. Keep a copy of your fax
confirmation in the event verification is needed.
To complete the occupational questionnaire and
submit via fax:
3. Fax all
six pages of the completed 1203FX form along with any supporting documents to
1-478-757-3144. Your 1203FX will serve as a cover page for your fax
transmission.
DFAS Office of Inspector General DFAS OIG
Defense Finance and Accounting Service
Indianapolis, IN 46249
Next steps
When
your application package has been reviewed, you will receive an email
advising whether or not you were determined to be best qualified and referred
to the hiring manager. Referred candidates may be contracted for an
interview. You will be notified when the selection process is complete.
To
check the status of your application or return to a previous or incomplete
application, log into your USAJOBS account, select My Applications, and
click on the more information link under the application status for this
position.
Reasonable
Accommodation:
OIG provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If
you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring
process, please notify the OIG recruiter. The decision on granting reasonable
accommodation is made on an individual case basis. Equal Employment Opportunity: OIG is an equal opportunity employer.
Selections for this position are based solely on merit without regard to race,
color, religion, age, gender, national origin, political affiliation,
disability, sexual orientation, marital or family status or other non-merit
based factors. Privacy Act Notice (PL 93-579): The information requested here is used
to determine qualifications for employment and is authorized under 5 U.S.C.
3302 and 3361. False Statements: Misrepresentation of your experience or
education or otherwise providing false or fraudulent information may be grounds
for not hiring you or for firing you after you begin work.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
