This vacancy is for an Information Technology Specialist (NETWORK) in the Office of the Secretary, Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) within the Department of Commerce (DOC). In this position you will, analyze & perform work necessary to plan, design, develop, acquire, document, test, implement, integrate, maintain, or modify network systems for the DOC enterprise services and to oversee the OS Continuation of Operations (COOP) program.

Duties

As an Information Technology Specialist (NETWORK), you will perform the following duties: Provide senior level leadership, oversight, and expertise for managing large, nation-wide enterprise networks and network services and functions involving the most complex and difficult issues and problems that significantly impact DOC IT programs and functions. Functions as a senior technical authority for network issues within the OCIO. Analyze and evaluate network services and functions concerned with integrated systems of IT programs and/or IT equipment. Lead programs, task forces, and project teams in accomplishing advanced IT systems, software, and hardware project efforts, and functions as an expert technical authority on network services and functions. Advise staff and senior managers on proposed standard DOC technical architectures. Manage the engineering of wired, wireless, and unified communications (voice/data/video) solutions. Responsible for architecture management, setting information standards, and setting standards for software design and development, software and hardware configuration management, IT acquisition management, and testing and operation evaluation of DOC network programs, applications, equipment, and telecommunications networks. This Job Opportunity Announcement may be used to fill other Information Technology Specialist (NETWORK) GS-2210-14 FPL 14 positions within the Department of Commerce in the same geographical location with the same qualifications and specialized experience. This position is also advertised under OS-OCIO-ST-24-12473711, which is open to Merit Promotion eligible applicants. You must apply to both announcements if you want to be considered for both.

Requirements

Qualifications

Qualification requirements in the vacancy announcements are based on the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook, which contains federal qualification standards. This handbook is available on the Office of Personnel Management's website located at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/ OPM QUALIFICATION STANDARD: OPM Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Information Technology (IT) Management 2210 Series (Alternative A) To qualify at the GS-14 level you must meet all of the following requirements: BASIC REQUIREMENT: For all positions individuals 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 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and responsibility to the next lower grade level in the Federal Service. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped the applicant with the particular competencies/knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. This experience need not have been in the federal government. To qualify for the GS-14 level, you must possess one full year (52 weeks) of IT-related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level in the Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as: Monitors and evaluates network systems (e.g. LAN, WAN, and cloud-based systems etc.) for configuration and optimization within a business or organization; and Manages or leads IT programs or projects that require determining resource requirements, providing guidance to staff, and analysis of hardware and software to ensure outcomes are consistent with program requirements; and Identifies and resolves problems and issues with network systems/ technologies in the accomplishment goals and objectives. 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.

Education

There is no positive education requirement for this position.

Contacts

• Address Office of the Secretary 1401 Constitution Ave NW Washington, DC 20230 US
• Name: Yoscheanea Green
• Email: [email protected]