This position is located in USDA/ARS/Rangeland Resources &Systems Research Unit /PA/ Fort Collins, CO. In this position you will provide IT support and resource to users pertinent to the Wind Erosion Prediction System (WEPS) and Location IT Specialists on the use of local and ARS IT resources. This is a temporary position with a not to exceed date of 12 months and may be extended for up to 1 additional year (24 months of total service).

Duties

Installs and maintains local domain and stand-alone servers. Works as part of a team in maintaining network services, such as Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Domain Name Server (DNS), File and Point, and other network services. Participates in the performance of Location security assessments focusing on the Accreditation and Authorization process, maintaining OS and application patches on ARS devices, as well as user education. Coordinates delivery of server components to end-users in collaboration with unit network and infrastructure engineers, information security services, and governance administration. Participates in the installation of systems on desktops and laptops, updates Windows, provides operational advice and assistance to users, maintains distribution records, etc. Installs all required applications and utilities and configures each device so that each user’s system performs optimally. Participates in demonstrations and training sessions for users on assorted software and/or hardware. Participates in Beta testing of proposed ARS software (e.g., receipt of software, installation, timing/scheduling of tests, data input/output verification, formatting, etc.). Develops security and access processes as dictated by the sensitivity of the data, and exercises control over the Local Area Network System security program (i.e., degree of access, access IDs, passwords, etc.).

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 E-Verify at https://www.e-verify.gov

Qualifications

Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement including specialized experience and/or education, as defined below. 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, 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. 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 the basic requirements above, all applicants must also 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 perform successfully the duties of the position. For this position, specialized experience is experience providing training to technical staff on relational databases, IT procedures, and database system operations; recommending hardware and software solutions to advance capacities; and overseeing system and software installations or upgrades. 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 Agricultural Research Service 2150 Centre Avenue Building D, Suite 300 Fort Collins, CO 80526 US
• Name: Kendra Bledsoe
• Phone: 7032599425
• Email: [email protected]