The Postal Regulatory Commission is seeking a Network and Cloud IT Specialist to manage the Commission's cloud and network infrastructure services. The Network and Cloud IT Specialist will be part of a very small multi-disciplinary IT team that provides technology services to support the Commission's mission to ensure the transparency and accountability of the United States Postal Service.
Summary
The Postal Regulatory Commission is seeking a Network and Cloud IT Specialist to manage the Commission's cloud and network infrastructure services. The Network and Cloud IT Specialist will be part of a very small multi-disciplinary IT team that provides technology services to support the Commission's mission to ensure the transparency and accountability of the United States Postal Service.
This position is in the Office of Secretary and Administration (OSA) which handles all Commission operations, including Information Technology, Finance (Budget, Accounting, Procurement), Human Resources, Strategic Planning, Facilities, Health and Safety, Records Management, Privacy, and more. As a result of these expansive responsibilities and small number of staff, OSA team members tend to possess entrepreneurial spirits, wear multiple hats, and engage in high levels of cooperation in order to ensure the Commission operates effectively and efficiently. The Commission supports a robust flexible work and telework program and scores highly on the Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey in areas of employee satisfaction.
Major Duties and Responsibilities
This position is a non-supervisory role that requires a candidate capable of designing, implementing, and managing the Commission's network and cloud infrastructure services. This position has a critical impact on the Commission's mission and is responsible for the development, implementation, and management of networking and cloud technologies.
Specifically, the Network and Cloud IT Specialist will:
Ensure the Commission network environment is:
Secured - The netwrk environment must meet or exceed minimal security standards established by OMB, NIST, and DHS.
Mnitored - Network devices and hosts must be monitored to ensure a standard operational profile and provide details on issues as they arise.
Candidate must have a working knowledge of SNMP trap management and the use of Netflow for analysis.
Maintained - Devices must be managed accrding to a standard life cycle. All Commission systems must perform optimally to ensure the overall performance and health of the Commission's network.
Candidate must provide direct hands-on support for Cisco routers and POE switches, have a working knowledge of Fortinet VPN and Firewall environments, and understand basic concepts for troubleshooting network issues.
Optimally Cnfigured - System must perform optimally to maximize the overall performance and health of the Commission's IT network.
Participate in strategic development activities for the Commission's cloud and network services.
Prepare technical assessment reports, design, documents, implementation and test plans, and make recommendations to senior management. Design cost benefit studies to support implementation plans.
Provide hands on support capability for Cisco routers and switches.
Systems maintenance and support
Ensure the overall security and availability of the Commission's cloud services and infrastructure; participate in regular FISMA audits; initiate and conduct routine patching; work to remediate POA&Ms as well as assist in compliance with Executive Orders and Binding Operational Directives when they are issued.
Evaluate, implement, test, maintain, upgrade, document and troubleshoot network security devices and tools including firewalls, intrusion detection and prevention systems (IDS/IPS), endpoint security, and security information and event management (SIEM).
Evaluate, implement, test, maintain, upgrade, document and troubleshoot network equipment such as routers, switches, wireless network devices, network circuits and cabling infrastructure.
Analyze feedback from internal Commission users and implement monitoring tools to ensure performance and security of network equipment and services.
Provide support to system users, including training when appropriate, to facilitate the use of network and system resources.
Employees are required to participate in direct deposit.
You will be required to serve a probationary period of 1 year.
Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) Status: Exempt
You must be a U.S. citizen or national to be eligible for this position.
You must successfully pass a background investigation.
This position may require you to submit a Public Financial Disclosure Report (OGE 278) upon entry and annually thereafter.
The Commission uses E-verify, an internet based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities.
Qualifications
To qualify for a PRC-7, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the PRC-6 (GS-14) band in the federal service or equivalent. Highly qualified candidates will have extensive experience managing cloud computing and network technologies, including Microsoft 365, experience in systems engineering, cloud engineering, software development, or network engineering experience with an emphasis on full lifecycle development, hardware and software analysis, cloud platform and/or network development. Specifically, experience supporting cloud technology projects that involve data management and may include containerization, storage as a service, and enterprise data platforms; and performing research into detailed technical issues related to applied cloud computing, customer environments, and compliance concerns surrounding information technology security and issues for cloud computing. Also, cloud data traffic analysis, end user support for authentication and authorization in the cloud, cloud security implications including data handling and security violations, and software as a service analysis.
In addition to meeting specialized experience, individuals must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below.
Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations. Considers the impact of actions/changes on all associated systems.
Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.
Written/Oral Communication - Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups in a succinct and comprehensive manner, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear, concise, organized, and/or convincing written documents and oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and clarifies information as needed.
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.
Desirable qualifications: 8+ years of relevant experience as an IT Network or Cloud Engineer with at least 3 years of experience leading IT infrastructure projects. Candidates with multi-disciplinary backgrounds in cloud and network technology are strongly preferred.
Education
This job does not have an education requirement.
Additional information
Ethics Requirements
The Commission is committed to government ethics. As a Commission employee, you will be subject to the Standards of Ethical Conduct for Employees of the Executive Branch and the criminal conflict of interest statutes. Commission employees are also subject to Commission-specific ethics rules (39 C.F.R. subpart A of part 3001 and supplemental standards of ethical conduct [5 C.F.R. part 5601]). The supplemental standards prohibit Commission employees, as well as their spouses and dependent children, from owning any securities issued by entities that are identified on an annually published prohibited securities list. As an employee of the Commission, you must complete initial ethics training within three months of your appointment and, depending on your position, complete required financial disclosure forms within 30 days of your appointment.
Receiving Service Credit or Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. The Commission may offer Federal employee's credit for their job-related non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed.
COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement: To ensure compliance with an applicable preliminary nationwide injunction, which may be supplemented, modified, or vacated, depending on the course of ongoing litigation, the Commission will take no action to implement or enforce the COVID-19 vaccination requirement pursuant to Executive Order 14043 on Requiring Coronavirus Disease 2019 Vaccination for Federal Employees. All employees are still required to disclose their vaccination status to the Commission.
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.
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.
The best-qualified applicants will be referred to the Selecting Official for further consideration and possible interviews.
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.
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.
In order for your application to be considered complete, the following documents must be submitted:
Cover Letter (no more than two pages)
Resume must contain the following information:
name
address
contact information
If you are claiming veteran preference, you must indicate the type of veterans preference you are claiming on your resume
detailed work experience related to this position as described in the major duties including:
dates of employment
title
grade
education
Current and former Federal employees must submit a copy of your last or most recent SF-50, "Notice of Personnel Action" to indicate your current federal status. If the most recent SF-50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate that you possess the years of experience required for this vacancy. You must provide additional SF-50s that clearly demonstrate that you meet the years of experience required for this vacancy. (The SF-50 must show your tenure, grade and step, and type of position occupied. [i.e., Excepted or Competitive])
Performance award, Realignment, and Detail SF-50's will not be accepted as proof of grade or tenure.
Five point veterans must submit a DD214 (member 4 copy)
Failure to provide this documentation will result in your application not receiving 5-point preference.
A copy of the official letter from VA, dated 1991 or later, certifying the service-connected disability and indicating the percentage of disability
If you're currently serving on Active Duty: submit a letter from your unit identifying the branch of service, period(s) of service, campaign badges or expeditionary medals earned, type of discharge, character of service, and the date you will be separated or be on approved terminal leave. If you supply a statement of service at this stage, your preference/eligibility will be verified by a DD214 (Member 4 Copy) upon separation from the military.
Failure to provide this documentation will result in your application not receiving 10-point preference.
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.
You must apply through the online application system at www.USAJOBS.gov. Follow the prompts to register, answer a few questions, and submit all required documents.
If you already have a USAJOBS account, click "Apply Online" and follow the prompts to attach any additional documents that may be required.
Veteran Information
Veterans Employment Opportunities Act (VEOA): To be eligible for a VEOA appointment, the veteran must 1) be a preference eligible; or 2) be a veteran separated after 3 or more years of continuous active service performed under honorable conditions. In addition, you must submit the supporting documents listed under the required documents section of this announcement. (Note: Veteran's preference does not apply under Merit Promotion procedures. View VEOA information on Feds Hire Vets.)
Application packages will NOT be accepted via email, mail or fax. All applications must be received by 11:59 pm on June 10, 2022.
This vacancy announcement will be open from May 20, 2022 through June 10, 2022 or until 200 applications have been received, whichever occurs first. Complete application packages must be submitted at the time that you apply to receive consideration. Additional documents will not be accepted after the vacancy closes.
Postal Regulatory Commission
901 New York Ave NW
Washington, DC 20268
US
Next steps
Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. After we receive application package (including all required documents) and the vacancy announcement closes, we will review applications to ensure qualification and eligibility requirements are met. Please ensure that your application includes all required documents as we will not process applications missing a cover letter, etc. After the review is complete, the best qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. Applicants will be notified of their status by email, referred applicants will be notified as such and may be contacted directly by the hiring office for an interview. All referred applicants will receive a final notification once a selection decision has been made.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
In order for your application to be considered complete, the following documents must be submitted:
Cover Letter (no more than two pages)
Resume must contain the following information:
name
address
contact information
If you are claiming veteran preference, you must indicate the type of veterans preference you are claiming on your resume
detailed work experience related to this position as described in the major duties including:
dates of employment
title
grade
education
Current and former Federal employees must submit a copy of your last or most recent SF-50, "Notice of Personnel Action" to indicate your current federal status. If the most recent SF-50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate that you possess the years of experience required for this vacancy. You must provide additional SF-50s that clearly demonstrate that you meet the years of experience required for this vacancy. (The SF-50 must show your tenure, grade and step, and type of position occupied. [i.e., Excepted or Competitive])
Performance award, Realignment, and Detail SF-50's will not be accepted as proof of grade or tenure.
Five point veterans must submit a DD214 (member 4 copy)
Failure to provide this documentation will result in your application not receiving 5-point preference.
A copy of the official letter from VA, dated 1991 or later, certifying the service-connected disability and indicating the percentage of disability
If you're currently serving on Active Duty: submit a letter from your unit identifying the branch of service, period(s) of service, campaign badges or expeditionary medals earned, type of discharge, character of service, and the date you will be separated or be on approved terminal leave. If you supply a statement of service at this stage, your preference/eligibility will be verified by a DD214 (Member 4 Copy) upon separation from the military.
Failure to provide this documentation will result in your application not receiving 10-point preference.
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.
You must apply through the online application system at www.USAJOBS.gov. Follow the prompts to register, answer a few questions, and submit all required documents.
If you already have a USAJOBS account, click "Apply Online" and follow the prompts to attach any additional documents that may be required.
Veteran Information
Veterans Employment Opportunities Act (VEOA): To be eligible for a VEOA appointment, the veteran must 1) be a preference eligible; or 2) be a veteran separated after 3 or more years of continuous active service performed under honorable conditions. In addition, you must submit the supporting documents listed under the required documents section of this announcement. (Note: Veteran's preference does not apply under Merit Promotion procedures. View VEOA information on Feds Hire Vets.)
Application packages will NOT be accepted via email, mail or fax. All applications must be received by 11:59 pm on June 10, 2022.
This vacancy announcement will be open from May 20, 2022 through June 10, 2022 or until 200 applications have been received, whichever occurs first. Complete application packages must be submitted at the time that you apply to receive consideration. Additional documents will not be accepted after the vacancy closes.
Postal Regulatory Commission
901 New York Ave NW
Washington, DC 20268
US
Next steps
Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. After we receive application package (including all required documents) and the vacancy announcement closes, we will review applications to ensure qualification and eligibility requirements are met. Please ensure that your application includes all required documents as we will not process applications missing a cover letter, etc. After the review is complete, the best qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. Applicants will be notified of their status by email, referred applicants will be notified as such and may be contacted directly by the hiring office for an interview. All referred applicants will receive a final notification once a selection decision has been made.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
