Explore a new career with the BLM - where our people are our most precious resource. We expect to fill 1 vacancy in Boise, ID at this time; however, additional positions may be filled from this announcement if they become available.

Duties

Develops standard operating procedures for a variety of IT hardware tasks or activities. Modifies, adapts, and/or refines broader guidelines to resolve specific issues and problems; and identifies and researches trends and patterns. Control current versions and future releases of hardware and applications software, and documenting the physical configuration of the systems. Plans and coordinates product and equipment installation and lifecycle upgrades, overseeing and resolving administrative and other problems. Diagnoses and recovers failed systems. Consults with customers to identify priorities and best approaches for integrating systems administration requirements into daily operations. Presents in writing or orally to internal and external customers, identifying priorities and barriers to project accomplishment.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Be sure to read the HOW TO APPLY and REQUIRED DOCUMENTS Sections.
• You cannot hold an active real estate license; nor can you have an interest or hold stocks in firms with interest in Federal Land.
• Direct Deposit Required.
• Security Clearance Required.
• Appointment will be subject to a favorably adjudicated background/suitability investigation/determination. Failure to possess or obtain a favorable determination will result in the cancellation of the offer or will be grounds for termination.
• Applicant(s) tentatively selected for this position will be required to submit a urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use and to pass the test prior to appointment. In addition, this position is subject to random testing for illegal drug use.
• May require completion of a one year probationary period.

Qualifications

Specialized Experience Requirements: In order to be rated as qualified for this position, we must be able to determine that you meet the specialized experience requirement(s); please be sure to include this information in your resume. No assumptions will be made about your experience. To be creditable, this experience must have been equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the next lower grade (GS-11) of the position to be filled. Examples include, but are not limited to: managing the installation and integration of systems and software updates or enhancements; reviewing operating system, server, database and other logs to ensure system availability; resolving technical and administrative problems; troubleshooting system issues; providing advice and guidance to customers in both written and oral presentations. 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. There is no substitution of education for experience at the GS-12 and above grade levels. Federal employees in the competitive service are also subject to the Time-In-Grade requirement in accordance with 5 CFR 300.604. If you are a current Federal employee in the General Schedule (GS) pay plan and applying for a promotion opportunity, you must have completed a minimum of 52 weeks at the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the position being filled. You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement. An applicant tentatively selected for this position will be required to complete and receive a favorably adjudicated background investigation clearable for access to Top Secret classified information prior to his/her appointment.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address BLM, Headquarters Office BLM, Headquarters 760 Horizon Dr Grand Junction, CO 81506 US
• Name: FA-HR-External-7 NIFC
• Phone: 208-387-5532
• Email: [email protected]