This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/473646600. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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As the IT Specialist for Networks, you will provide technical hardware and software expertise in areas related to the evaluation, design, development, integration and maintenance of voice, video and data infrastructure and associated computer systems.
Office of Information Technology, Technology Division, Infrastructure Team
Salary range includes 24.58% locality pay.
This position is also advertised for all U.S. citizens under job opportunity announcement VA-17-0286-DE. If you would like to be considered under both delegated examining (DE) and merit promotion (MP) procedures, you must apply to both announcements.
07/03/2017 to 07/17/2017
$101,844 - $168,042 per year
Salary includes 24.58% geographic differential.
VH 39
1 vacancy in the following location:
Occasional travel - Travel up to 5% of the time for conferences, training, and on-site visits.
No
Permanent
Full-time - Competitive Service - Full Time
No
VA-17-0286-MP
473646600
As an IT Specialist (Network), you will:
You must meet all qualification requirements and submit all required supporting documentation by the closing date of the vacancy announcement.
Time-In-Grade Requirements: Current and former Federal employees (including VEOA eligibles) must have served one year (52 weeks) at the next lower grade in the Federal service to meet time-in-grade restrictions per 5 CFR 300, Subpart F, by the closing date of the announcement.
Time after Competitive Appointment: Current Federal employees must meet time after competitive appointment requirements per 5 CFR 330, Subpart E, by the closing date of the announcement.
Specialized Experience: To qualify at the VH-39 (GS-13) grade level you must have one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the VH-38 (GS-12) grade level in Federal service that has equipped you with the skills needed to successfully perform the duties of the position. Your resume must demonstrate the following specialized experience at the VH-38 grade level in the Federal service:
There is no substitute of education for specialized experience for the VH-39 (GS-13) grade level.
In addition to the specialized experience, your resume must demonstrate IT-related experience in the four competencies listed below:
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.
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.
The Farm Credit Administration offers benefits in addition to those in the link above; click here to learn more!
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.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following knowledge, skills, abilities (KSAs) and other characteristics that are relevant to the duties of this position and must be fully supported by information in your resume:
Your resume is the basis for the determination of your qualifications and should highlight relevant work experience and education (if applicable) as it relates to this position. Your resume must include the following information:
Your resume must include enough detail to permit a valid determination that you fully meet the basic and specialized experience requirements as described in the announcement for each grade level for which you are applying.Take a look at this online video for ideas on how to communicate your qualifications. If you do not provide the information specified above in your resume you may not receive consideration for this position.
Qualified candidates are assigned a score between 70 and 100. Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) candidates must be rated "Well Qualified" for the position and earn a score of at least 85 (when applicants are rated in a range of 70 to 100) to receive consideration for special priority.
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.
The Farm Credit Administration offers benefits in addition to those in the link above; click here to learn more!
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.
As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package through USAJOBs that includes your resume, responses to the Applicant Questionnaire and supporting documentation:
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.
Click 'Apply Online' to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account.
If you need technical assistance with your on-line application, you can contact the USAJOBS customer support desk Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. ET, and Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. ET. You can also find answers to many of your questions on the USAJOBS FAQ page and the Resource Center.
Alternate Application Procedures. If applying online poses an extreme hardship, you may request alternate application procedures to submit your application package by fax. Contact the Human Resources Office listed on the announcement between 8:15 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. ET at least two working days prior to the closing date of this announcement. The application package for alternate application procedures must be submitted and received in the Human Resources Office no later than 11:59 p.m. ET on the closing date of this announcement. NOTE: Paper applications and documents sent via mail will NOT BE ACCEPTED.
You will be notified up to four times during the hiring process: 1) upon receipt of your application, 2) upon determination of your eligibility or qualifications, 3) after certificates are issued, and 4) after the final selection is made.
You can check the status of your application at any time by logging into your account on USAJobs and selecting “Application Status.” We recommend that you also opt to receive USAJobs status update emails. Please notify us if your contact information changes after the closing date of the announcement.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package through USAJOBs that includes your resume, responses to the Applicant Questionnaire and supporting documentation:
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.
Click 'Apply Online' to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account.
If you need technical assistance with your on-line application, you can contact the USAJOBS customer support desk Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. ET, and Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. ET. You can also find answers to many of your questions on the USAJOBS FAQ page and the Resource Center.
Alternate Application Procedures. If applying online poses an extreme hardship, you may request alternate application procedures to submit your application package by fax. Contact the Human Resources Office listed on the announcement between 8:15 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. ET at least two working days prior to the closing date of this announcement. The application package for alternate application procedures must be submitted and received in the Human Resources Office no later than 11:59 p.m. ET on the closing date of this announcement. NOTE: Paper applications and documents sent via mail will NOT BE ACCEPTED.
You will be notified up to four times during the hiring process: 1) upon receipt of your application, 2) upon determination of your eligibility or qualifications, 3) after certificates are issued, and 4) after the final selection is made.
You can check the status of your application at any time by logging into your account on USAJobs and selecting “Application Status.” We recommend that you also opt to receive USAJobs status update emails. Please notify us if your contact information changes after the closing date of the announcement.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/473646600. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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