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IT Specialist (System Analysis)

Department of the Interior
Bureau of Land Management
National Operations Center, Division of Information Resources Management
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Summary

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This position is located in the Division of Information Resources Services.

We expect to fill 1 vacancy at this time; however, additional positions may be filled from this announcement if they become available.

Overview

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Open & closing dates
05/17/2022 to 05/20/2022
This job will close when we have received 50 applications which may be sooner than the closing date. Learn more
Salary
$94,373 to - $122,683 per year

Salary shown is the Rest of the US pay table; salary is determined by your assigned duty station.

Pay scale & grade
GS 13
Location
Remote
Location Negotiable After Selection, United States
1 vacancy
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
None
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Not Required
Drug test
No
Position sensitivity and risk
High Risk (HR)
Trust determination process
Announcement number
OCDE-22-11473910-ADQ
Control number
654841800

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Clarification from the agency

All U.S. Citizens - No previous Federal Service is required. CTAP and ICTAP eligibles may also apply.

Duties

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  • Plans and coordinates with teams of technical specialists who engineer, execute, implement, and document technical IT systems solutions for end user.
  • Prepares briefings and reports documenting the architecture and configuration of equipment, data, and information systems to support information system users and functional requirements.
  • Develops technical requirements related to, but are not limited to, application software, end user computing tools, data communications and networking, database technologies, security, technical architectures, and other disciplines.
  • Defines requirements for new development, COTS acquisition, and/or modifications to existing system capabilities.
  • Develops and prototypes information systems, conducts validation studies and recommends changes to established information models, application and geographic architectures.
  • Considers other related projects/programs and ensures that integration issues are identified and resolved. Requirements are defined, documented, and coordinated through appropriate levels of the Bureau of Land Management.
  • Designs or modifies information systems for assigned project/program areas. Devises original approaches to enterprise system designs where no design precedents may exist.
  • Projects/programs involve integrating a variety of technologies, systems, networks and components for one or more Information Technology (IT) or information system (IT/IS).
  • Develops system plans and planning/programming documentation, informational papers and budget analysis in support of systems engineering, analysis, and design efforts for enterprise systems.
  • Assures policies, goals, and interoperability standards for the creation of new or revisions to existing information systems and Tier II/III configuration management processes are followed.
  • Participates in system requirements reviews, system design reviews, acquisition reviews, and review of documentation provided in accordance with contract delivery specifications.
  • Assists with acquisition of contract support for system development, implementation, operation tasks, and COTS by preparing requests for proposal, evaluation documentation, etc. or parts thereof.
  • Coordinates task order and delivery order reviews for information technology hardware, software, documentation, services, and supplies to insure that they are accurate and complete.
  • Applies broad expert and specialized IT knowledge to assigned projects/programs. Reviews, coordinates, and negotiates technical and architectural requirements across a wide spectrum of proponent organizations and activities.
  • Interprets, refines, and recommends supplemental policy and guidance to implement BLM and DOI information management, systems/network operations, and information assurance directives in support of BLM operations.
  • Provides support to other DOI activities by advising on, developing, or acquiring support tools for information manipulation solutions.
  • Serves as an expert advisor and consultant to officials, specialists, or other systems engineers concerned with assigned program areas.
  • Provides technical assistance and attends meetings and briefings related to assigned programs. Strives to maintain current knowledge of state-of-the-art Information Technology (IT) systems.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • U.S. Citizenship is required. Direct Deposit Required.
  • Be sure to read the "How to Apply" and "Required Documents" Sections.
  • You cannot hold an active real estate license; nor can you have an interest or hold stocks in firms with interest in Federal Land.
  • DOI uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit: www.dhs.gov/e-verify
  • Appointment will be subject to a favorably adjudicated background/suitability investigation/determination.
  • May require a one year probationary period.

Qualifications

In order to be rated as qualified for this position, we must be able to determine that you meet the qualification requirements - please be sure to include this information in your resume. No assumptions will be made about your experience.

For the GS-13: You must possess one (1) full year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-12 level that is equivalent in difficulty and complexity as indicated by the following examples: 1) Providing services as a systems engineer for geospatial technology projects related to the definition, design, development, deployment and operational use of complex geospatial software and services. 2) Developing solutions to automate IT deployment, operational, and maintenance activities and handle escalated user or system tickets which can involve external vendor engagement. 3) Integrating with external development teams to deploy geospatial services and solutions that are integrated to non-geospatial systems. 4) Integrating with external IT support teams to manage network, data storage, virtualization, operating systems, firewalls, and ensure the geospatial system follows IT processes and are in alignment with IT policies. 5) Leading geospatial projects by applying project planning, management, coordination and monitoring to ensure successful completion of geospatial service delivery. 6) Preparing contract performance work statements, request for proposal evaluation criteria and participating in proposal evaluation panels, or 7) Communicating orally and written presenting information clearly and convincingly; explaining and justifying recommendations; providing guidance; responding to inquiries and interacting with high level officials.

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Competencies: Within your resume you MUST show IT related experience that demonstrates each of the 4-competencies listed below. The experience may be paid or unpaid experience and/or completion of specific, intensive training (for example, IT certification).

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.

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.

Applicants must meet both eligibility and qualification requirements for the position of interest by the closing date of the announcement.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)/lnteragency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): These programs apply to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority, you must: 1) meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria; 2) be rated well qualified for the position with a score of 85 or above; and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility. For more information: CTAP or ICTAP

Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered for Selective Service

BLM may use certain incentives, currently offered by the Federal government, to attract high quality applicants.

Travel and relocation expenses will not be paid by the Department of the Interior. Any travel, transportation and relocation expenses associated with reporting for duty in this position will be the responsibility of the selected employee.

The official worksite for the selectee is the duty station identified in this vacancy announcement. The selectee will typically report to this duty location on a regular and recurring weekly basis. The selectee may be allowed to telework with supervisor approval.

Applicants who apply under this job opportunity announcement agree to have their application, associated documents and applicable personal information shared with other Bureaus/Offices within the Department of the Interior (DOI) who have vacancies within the same occupational series, grade, full performance level and in the same geographic location(s), including within the same metro/commuting area. Applying to this announcement does not replace the need to apply to other job opportunity announcements for which you wish to receive consideration.

If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document, you do not have in electronic form; view the following link for information regarding an Alternative Application

How you will be evaluated

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

Once the application process is complete, we will review your application to ensure you meet the job requirements. To determine if you are qualified for this job, a review of your resume, supporting documentation and responses to the online questionnaire will be made. Your responses to the online questionnaire will be used to measure the degree to which your background matches the requirements for this position. Qualified applicants will be placed in one of three predefined categories: Best Qualified, Well Qualified and Qualified. However, your resume must support your responses to the scored occupational questionnaire, or your score may be lowered. Within these categories, applicants eligible for veteran's preference will receive selection priority over non-veterans. Candidates placed in the Best Qualified category will be identified for further consideration through an additional assessment required for this position.

You will be assessed on the following competencies (please ensure these are reflected in your resume for full consideration):

Geospatial Information Systems - Knowledge of and skill in manipulating computer systems designed for capturing, storing, analyzing, and displaying data related to positions on the surface of the earth and other planetary bodies in order to better understand spatial patterns and relationships.

Configuration Management - Knowledge of the principles and methods for planning or managing the implementation, update, troubleshooting, or integration of information systems components.

Information Technology Architecture - Knowledge of architectural methodologies used in the design and development of information systems, including the physical structure of a system's internal operations and interactions with other systems.

Technology Awareness - Knowledge of developments and new applications of information technology (hardware, software, telecommunications), emerging technologies and their applications to business processes, and applications and implementation of information systems to meet organizational requirements.

In order to be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process. In addition to the application and application questionnaire, this position requires successful completion of the following additional assessment: Subject Matter Expert Resume Panel Review. These assessments measure the critical competencies listed above that are required to successfully perform the job.

Candidates placed in the Best Qualified category after the second assessment is completed will be identified for referral to the hiring manager and may be contacted for an interview.

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