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IT Specialist (Operating Systems)

Department of Defense
Defense Logistics Agency
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Summary

See below for important information regarding this job.

Position will be filled at any of the locations listed below. Site specific salary information as follows:
Battle Creek, MI: $124,531- $161,889
Columbus, OH: $129,946- $168,929
Dayton, OH: $129,169 - $167,919
Fort Belvoir, VA: $142,488- $185,234
New Cumberland, PA: $142,488- $185,234
Ogden, UT: $124,531- $161,889
Philadelphia, PA: $137,222- $178,388
Richmond, VA: $130,084- $169,108

Overview

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Open & closing dates
07/02/2025 to 07/13/2025
Salary
$124,531 to - $185,234 per year

See Additional Information section for more salary information

Pay scale & grade
GS 14
Locations
1 vacancy in the following locations:
Battle Creek, MI
Whitehall, OH
Wright-Patterson AFB, OH
New Cumberland Defense Logistics Center, PA
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Travel Required
Not required
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
14
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Secret
Drug test
Yes
Financial disclosure
Yes
Bargaining unit status
Yes
Announcement number
DLAJ6-25-12755823-MP
Control number
839999600

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Duties

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  • Provides comprehensive technical support and guidance to assigned programs within DLA Information Operations, Program Executive Office in matters relating to.....
  • information management issues that involve a wide range of Information Technology (IT) management.
  • Provides support in the following: planning, installation, configuration, testing, implementation, and management of the systems environment in support of the organization’s IT architecture and business needs.
  • Oversees systems testing, coordinates form documentation preparation and represents the organization in matter pertaining to assigned projects.
  • Provides occupational, technical, and analytical advice to the staff.
  • Responsible for analyzing critical system requirements in response to business requirements, risks, and costs
  • Serves as audit liaison between J6T and J62 Program Managers, works closely with other J/D Codes to drive audit compliance for the Enterprise, and reports status to J6 Leadership.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Must be a U.S. citizen
  • Tour of Duty: Set Schedule
  • Security Requirements: Non-Critical Sensitive with Secret Access
  • Appointment is subject to the completion of a favorable suitability or fitness determination, where reciprocity cannot be applied; unfavorably adjudicated background checks will be grounds for removal.
  • Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
  • Selective Service Requirement: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.
  • Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
  • Bargaining Unit Status: Yes
  • This position and any future selections from this announcement may be used to fill various shifts located within DLA Information Operations (J6) locations.

Qualifications

To qualify for an IT Specialist (Operating Systems) your qualifications must include:
Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience that equipped you with the particular competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position, and is directly in or related to this position. To qualify at the GS-14 level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS- 13 level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military, or private sector. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements including time- in-grade (General Schedule (GS) positions only), time-after-competitive appointment, minimum qualifications, and any other regulatory requirements by the cut-off/closing date of the announcement. Creditable specialized experience includes:

  • Performs continuing analysis and feasibility evaluations of software/hardware proposals, trends, and concepts in terms of validity in Service and Agency environments.
  • Prepares portions of technical manuals defining software/hardware specifications, installation standards, applications program set up requirements, etc. for distribution to all user personnel.
  • Conducts and/or extends research in advanced computer applications techniques, software/hardware system design concepts and logic, and software/hardware interactive control schemes where precedents are non-existent and there is very little guidance.
For all positions individuals must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed:
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.

Education

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.

Additional information

For Important General Applicant Information and Definitions go to: http://www.dla.mil/portals/104/documents/careers/GenAppInfoDef.pdf

Reemployed Annuitants: This position does not meet criteria for appointment of Reemployed Annuitants. The DoD criteria for hiring Reemployed Annuitants can be found at: https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/140025_vol300.PDF

Information for Veterans is available at: https://www.dla.mil/Careers/Programs/. As of 23 December 2016, Military retirees seeking to enter federal service in the Department of Defense now require a waiver if they would be appointed within 180 days following their official date of retirement.

Drug-Free Workplace Policy

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) is committed to maintaining a safe, drug-free workplace. All DLA employees are required to refrain from illegal drug use on and off duty. DLA conducts pre-employment, reasonable suspicion, post-accident, and random drug testing.

Applicants tentatively selected for employment in testing designated positions will undergo a urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Refusal to undergo testing or testing positive for illegal drugs will result in withdrawal of the tentative job offer and a six-month denial of employment with DLA from the date of the drug test. Employees in drug testing designated positions are subject to random drug testing.

The DLA drug testing panel tests for the following substances: marijuana, cocaine, opiates, heroin, phencyclidine, amphetamines, methamphetamines, fentanyl, norfentanyl, methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA), methylenedioxyamphetamine (MDA), and opioids.

ADVISORY: Use of cannabidiol (CBD) products may result in a positive drug test for marijuana. DLA employees are subject to Federal law and under Federal law, Marijuana is a Schedule I drug and is illegal.

How you will be evaluated

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

The assessments for this job will measure the following Competencies:

  • IT Life Cycle Management (OS)
  • IT Test and Evaluation (OS)
  • Operating Systems (OS)
  • Systems Administration (OS)

Once the application process is complete, a review of your resume and supporting documentation may be completed and compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine if you are qualified for this job. The rating you receive is based on your responses to the assessment questionnaire. The score is a measure of the degree to which your background matches the competencies required for this position. If your resume and/or supporting documentation is reviewed and a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating.

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