You will serve as a COMPUTER SCIENTIST in the LINUX SYSTEMS BRANCH of NAVOCEANO BAY ST LOUIS. This announcement uses the Certain Personnel of the DoD direct hire authority to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. GS-9: $66,732 - $86,750 GS-7: $55,815 - $72,561

Duties

You will perform as a system administrator for Linux/Unix based scientific oceanographic production information systems. You will install, configure, modify, and maintain functionality of operating systems (OS). You will manage computer systems and technologies in support of user requirements that include integrated desktop high-speed graphics capabilities, integrated network file services, and near-real time data receipt and processing. You will ensure system installations, configurations, and modifications are in accordance with information assurance (IA) technical controls for IT capabilities within assigned area of responsibility.

Requirements

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
• Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• This is a bargaining unit position.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final Top Secret SCI security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
• MSP/PPP applicants must currently hold the required security clearance.
• This is a Cyberspace Workforce position, work role code 451, the incumbent is required to obtain and maintain qualifications in DoDM 8140.03 Cyber Workforce Qualification and Department of Navy policies.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test (including marijuana) is required. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if you fail to report to the drug test appointment or fail the test. You will be subject to random testing.

Qualifications

GS-09: In addition to the basic education requirement, your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-07 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Experience applying knowledge and experience with Linux/Unix based operating systems. Experience performing assigned segments of a project or conventional projects which involve commonly used methods and techniques, pertinent standards, and minor adaptation. Experience using sound judgment in selecting alternative solutions suggested by the supervisor and in developing recommendations and plans on projects assigned. Experience communicating verbally and in writing to present briefings and participate in working groups and conferences. GS-07: In addition to the basic education requirement, your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-05 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Experience applying a general knowledge and experience with Linux/Unix based operating systems. Experience applying knowledge of computer science principles and practices. Experience using sound judgment in selecting alternative solutions suggested by the supervisor and in developing recommendations and plans on projects assigned. Experience communicating verbally and in writing. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=GS-PROF IOR: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1500/computer-science-series-1550/ Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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.

Education

Applicants must meet the following basic education qualifications requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualifications Standards Manual: Applicants must possess a bachelor's degree in computer science OR bachelor's degree with 30 semester hours in a combination of mathematics, statistics, and computer science. At least 15 of the 30 semester hours must have included any combination of statistics and mathematics that included differential and integral calculus. All academic degrees and course work must be from accredited or pre-accredited institutions.

There are no educational substitutions for basic education requirements. Basic education requirements are required for this position. However, the following are educational substitutions for specialized experience.

GS-9:
Successful completion of a master's or equivalent graduate degree.
OR
Successful completion of two years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master's degree.
OR
A combination of experience and graduate education as described above that equates to one year of experience.

GS-7:
Successful completion of one year of graduate-level education.
OR
Superior academic achievement.
OR
A combination of experience and education as described above that equates to one year of experience.

NOTE: Education and experience may be combined for all grade levels for which both education and experience are acceptable.

***NOTE: College Transcripts from an accredited University MUST be submitted to show proof the applicant meets ALL education requirements e.g., Basic.

FAILURE TO SUBMIT TRANSCRIPTS/ITEMIZED LIST WILL RESULT IN AN INELIGIBLE RATING.

Contacts

• Address NAVOCEANO BAY ST LOUIS 1002 Balch Blvd Stennis Space Center, MS 39522 US
• Name: Department of Navy EIC
• Email: [email protected]