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As an IT Specialist, you will research, analyze, and recommend new and emerging technologies as well as implementation or migration of applications/services/capabilities to cloud based services.
Location of position: GSA IT/Solutions Identification Branch (IDTBB)
The Solutions Identification Branch (IDTBB), is responsible for translating business requirements into potential IT infrastructure solutions for GSA IT.
09/15/2021 to 09/29/2021
$108,885 - $172,500 per year
GS 14
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Occasional travel - Travel may be required for meetings, conferences, or trainings.
No
Permanent
Full-time
Competitive
14
No
No
21STFB257TRDE
614165100
US Citizens and National (Residents of American Samoa and Swains Island) Nationwide. This position is 100% telework,
We are currently filling one vacancy, but additional vacancies may be filled as needed.
As an IT Specialist, some of your major responsibilities will include:
If selected, you must meet the following conditions:
For each job on your resume, provide:
If you have volunteered your service through a National Service program (e.g., Peace Corps, Americorps), we encourage you to apply and include this experience on your resume.
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The GS-14 salary range starts at $108,885 per year.
If you are a new federal employee, your starting salary will likely be set at the Step 1 of the grade for which you are selected.
To qualify, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level or higher in the Federal service. OPM Qualification standards for IT Specialist (2210): https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/2200/information-technology-it-management-series-2210-alternative-a/.
IT SPECIALIST COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS:
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:
In addition to the competencies listed above, you must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 in the Federal service. Specialized experience is providing secure and reliable solutions for a number of different customer groups with various needs; implementing new technologies, promoting cloud-based solutions, and integrating existing technologies, for internal customers; engaging in architectural and functional conversations as well as determining appropriate tools to meet customer demands and requirements; establishing digital infrastructure; participating in projects to create new capabilities to meet policies and initiatives; and the ability to advise and provide recommendations to the agency pertaining to digital infrastructure
Note: If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html
Bargaining Unit Status
Bargaining Unit status: TBD
Relocation Not Paid
Relocation-related expenses are not approved and will be your responsibility.
Travel – May be approved
Travel expenses associated with interviews may be approved. Determinations will be made on a case-by-case basis.
Recruitment/Relocation Incentive
On a case-by-case basis, the following incentives may be approved:
· Recruitment incentive if you are new to the federal government
· Relocation incentive if you are a current federal employee
· Credit toward vacation leave if you are new to the federal government
Management Rights
Additional vacancies may be filled from this announcement as needed; through other means; or not at all.
Concurrent MP Vacancy Announcement
If you are eligible under Merit Promotion, you may also apply under Vacancy Announcement #21STFB256TRMP. You must apply separately to each announcement to be considered for both.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
We will use a method called Category Rating to assess your application. Here’s how it will work:
You will be scored on the questions you answer during the application process, which will measure your possession of the following competencies or knowledge, skills, and abilities:
Your answers to the questions will be used to place you in one of three categories: Best Qualified, Well Qualified, or Qualified
We will verify your answers to the questions in your resume. If your resume doesn’t support your answers, we may lower your score, which could place you in a lower category. Within each category, veterans will receive selection priority over non-veterans.
Additional assessments may be used, and, if so, you will be provided with further instructions.
If you are eligible under Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan or GSA’s Career Transition Assistance Plan(ICTAP/CTAP), you must receive a score of 85 or higher to receive priority.
ALL required documents must be submitted before the closing date. Review the following list to determine what you need to submit.
If you are claiming veterans’ preference:
(a) Copy of your Certificate of Release or Discharge From Active Duty, DD-214 that shows the dates of your active duty service. If selected, a DD-214 showing your type of discharge (member 4 copy) will be required prior to appointment.
(b) If you are claiming 10-point preference or derived preference (a spouse, widow or widower, or parent of a deceased or disabled veteran), submit both of the following in addition to the DD-214: (1) completed SF-15 form; and (2) proof of your entitlement (refer to SF-15 for complete list).
If you are active duty military - Certification on a letterhead from your military branch that includes your rank, character of service (must be under honorable conditions) & military service dates including discharge/release date (must be no later than 120 days after the date the certification is submitted).
If you are ICTAP/CTAP eligible - submit a, b, and c: (a) proof of eligibility including agency notice; (b) SF-50, and (c) most recent performance appraisal.
Current or Former Political Appointees: Submit SF-50.
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 must submit a complete online application including any required documents prior to 11:59 pm Eastern Time on the closing date of the Announcement. Errors or omissions may result in your not being considered for this vacancy. You can modify/complete your application any time before the vacancy date/time deadline. Simply return to USAJOBS, select the vacancy, and update your application. For more detailed instructions on how to apply, read the Apply for a GSA Job on the GSA website.
To begin, click the Apply Online button on the vacancy announcement.
Need Assistance in Applying? Contact the HR representative listed on the announcement prior to the application deadline. We are available to assist you Monday-Friday during normal business hours. You must receive HR approval before deviating from these instructions. Be sure to APPLY EARLY as most assessments must be completed fully and submitted before the announcement closing.
After the closing date/deadline:
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