Job opening: IT Specialist (Network)
Salary: $109 107 - 141 836 per year
Published at: Dec 15 2023
Employment Type: Full-time
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This position is located at National Operations Center (NOC) / Headquarters in Lakewood, CO.
We expect to fill one vacancy at this time; however, additional positions may be filled from this announcement if they become available.
Duties
Managing the BLM National Data Center located at the Denver Federal Center in Denver, CO.
The incumbent will serve as a Contracting Officer Representative (COR).
Oversee the day-to-day activities in the Data Center.
Provides networking expertise in the operations and maintenance, protocol, performance analysis, planning and tasks necessary to support connections with the Department of Interior (DOI) Enterprise Services Network (ESN).
The incumbent is responsible for planning, analysis, development, and management of the operation and maintenance of the physical data processing environment in computer rooms.
Works with local offices to assure telecommunications cabling and facilities meet industry standards and provides needed space and capacity for Bureau telecommunications requirements.
Requirements
- U.S. Citizenship is required. Direct Deposit 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.
- DOI uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit: www.dhs.gov/e-verify
- Appointment will be subject to a favorably adjudicated background/suitability investigation/determination.
- This position requires procurement duties. If selected for this position, you will be required to complete a Procurement Integrity Certification, OF-333 prior to appointment.
- If selected for this position, you will be required to annually complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, OGE-450 within 30 days of reporting to duty.
- May require a one year probationary trial period.
Qualifications
In order to be rated as qualified for this position, we must be able to determine that you meet the qualification requirements - please be sure to include this information in your resume. No assumptions will be made about your experience.
For all positions individuals must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below. The employing agency is responsible for identifying the specific level of proficiency required for each competency at each grade level based on the requirements of the position being filled. Information Technology (IT)-related experience demonstrating each of the following competencies:
(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; and
(4) Problem Solving - identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.
You must possess one (1) full year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-12 level that is equivalent in difficulty and complexity as indicated by the following examples: creates, reviews, evaluates and approves design criteria and specification for facility construction, remodel or modification; provides expertise and oversight in the complex planning, testing integration and installation of network technologies; supports the implementation of IT security procedures, practices, and tools to assigned supported IT network systems.
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.
Applicants must meet both eligibility and qualification requirements for the position of interest by the closing date of the announcement.
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.
Contacts
- Address BLM, Headquarters Office
BLM, National Operations Center, HR-250
Denver Federal Center, Building 50
P.O. Box 25047
Denver, CO 80225
US
- Name: HQ/NOC HR
- Phone: 303-236-6421
- Email: [email protected]
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