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This position is located in the Office of Technology, Services and Innovation, Information Technology Directorate, Enterprise Platforms Division responsible for the management and operations and maintenance of multiple server platforms within the global USAGM infrastructure used in the daily production and distribution of video, audio, and web content The incumbent serves as a Senior Technical Lead whose area of concentration is the infrastructure platforms operations and management.
07/31/2023 to 08/17/2023
$132,368 - $172,075 per year
GS 14
1 vacancy in the following location:
No
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
No
Permanent
Full-time
Competitive
None
Yes
No
DE-12069090-23-SC
740137600
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces or a spouse, widow, widower or parent of a veteran, who may be eligible for derived preference
Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL), the public, Veterans; All U.S. Citizens.
As a Supervisory IT Specialist (OS), you will be responsible for duties to include, but are not limited to:
(A) Supervision of On-Going Operations
The Manager has day-to-day responsibility for the agency's computing platforms, including protecting the Agency computer systems from harmful viruses and technical attacks on the Agency; ensuring adherence to federal and agency standards and policies, and ensuring that the computer-based institutional "memory" is maintained.
He/she manages and supervises through subordinate staff the full range of activities related to the daily administration, maintenance, modification, and upgrade of the USAGM's existing computer platforms and equipment, including the system's configurations and protocols, as well as the associated operating systems and application software. The manager provides day-to-day supervision of a staff of IT Specialists and technicians, and exercises supervisory management over the IT staff. He/she is responsible for work assignments, schedules, goals and procedures, performance reviews, career guidance, and counseling for these employees. This involves supervising, directing through subordinate staff, or directly performing the tasks necessary to operate, maintain, and administer the agency's computer network system.
(B) Program Management
The Division Technical Lead; assist in the evaluation and implementation of new information modifications and extensions to both the server and workstation infrastructure assuring that the agency is taking advantage of new technologies to simplify agency procedures as well as any applicable economies. This could also include integration of external solutions such as hosted email or collaboration tools seamlessly into the agency's existing infrastructure.
Education is not required for this grade level. It cannot be used for qualification purposes.
Status applicants who wish to be considered under merit promotion procedures, including those eligible to apply under Interchange Agreements with other Merit Systems and Veterans Employment Opportunity Act of 1998, should apply under announcement #ST-12069104-23-SC.
1. If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/59 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency. For Military Selective Service Act requirement information, please visit https://www.sss.gov. Selective Service
2. Your application to this vacancy announcement will only allow consideration for this announcement. We cannot electronically or manually move your application to corresponding announcements if applicable.
3. Additional vacancies not reflected in the announcement that occur after the opening date of the vacancy announcement for position(s) identical (same grade, series and title) to the original vacancy may be filled from the selection certificate during the validity of the certificate.
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Once your application package has been received, a review of your qualifications will be made to ensure you meet the job requirements and competencies required for this position.
Competencies:
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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.
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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.
You are encouraged to apply online. Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application. If you cannot complete the Application Package online, please contact the Human Resource Specialist listed in this vacancy announcement.
Once the online questionnaire and application package is received, you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. After a review of your complete application is made, you will be notified of your rating and/or referral to the hiring official. If further evaluation or interviews are required, you will be contacted.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
All applicants are required to submit the following supporting document type(s):
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.
You are encouraged to apply online. Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application. If you cannot complete the Application Package online, please contact the Human Resource Specialist listed in this vacancy announcement.
Once the online questionnaire and application package is received, you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. After a review of your complete application is made, you will be notified of your rating and/or referral to the hiring official. If further evaluation or interviews are required, you will be contacted.
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/740137600. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.