This position is located in the National Agricultural Statistics Service Strategic, Planning and Business Services Division, Business Services Branch (BSB), Data Dissemination Section (DDS) located in Washington, D.C. In this position, you will oversee the technical aspects of the lockup and data dissemination processes in NASS.

Duties

Assists with the live-streaming capabilities during and after lockup. Develops and maintains internal IT infrastructure and process documentation regarding NASS releases. Develops detailed plans for the conduct or support of the applicable range of cyber operations through collaboration with other planners, operators, and analysts. Collaborates with other Agency and/or private industry professionals as necessary to support assigned work activities. Works with the Data Dissemination Team to assist with the scanning for and impeding of Wi-Fi signals during lockup ensuring no security breaches. Prepares presentations and reports relative to subjects concerning the lockup area and NASS releases and provides training and technical advice on matters relative to the section’s area of responsibility.

Requirements

• You must be a US Citizen or US National.
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be Selective Service registered or exempt.
• Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check.
• Successful completion of one year probationary period, unless previously served.
• Direct Deposit: Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to their financial institution.
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit https://www.e-verify.gov/

Qualifications

Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement including time-in-grade restrictions, specialized experience and/or education, as defined below. Time in grade: Current federal employees applying for a promotion opportunity must meet time-in-grade (TIG) requirement of 52 weeks of service at the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the position being filled. Basic Requirements Applicants must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below: Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. 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. Oral Communication - Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, considering 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. Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations. AND in addition to meeting the basic education requirement above, all applicants must meet the following minimum qualification requirements Specialized Experience: Specialized experience is experience directly related to the position to be filled. Specialized experience must be described for each grade level advertised. The specialized experience requirements for this position are: Qualifying experience for GS-12 includes one year of specialized experience comparable to GS-11 which is directly related to the work of this position, and which has equipped the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. For this position, specialized experience is experience in developing and maintaining internal IT infrastructure and process documentation regarding releases; providing support and consultation on technical equipment; and providing liaison support for the lockup IT architecture and infrastructure. 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 and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

This position does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address National Agricultural Statistics Service 1400 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, DC 20250 US
• Name: Jared Foret
• Phone: 7032599390
• Email: [email protected]