This position is located in the National Weather Service (NWS), Western Region, IT/Computer Systems Branch (ITCSB), with one vacancy that is location negotiable after selection. This position is also announced under vacancy number NWS WR UT-24-12517162-ST, which is open to Status Candidates. You must apply to both announcements if you want to be considered for both.

Duties

As an IT Specialist (SYSADMIN), you will perform the following duties: Lead a team performing system administration of Windows servers in a physical and VMware virtualized environment; installation of operating systems; patch management; standardizing baseline configurations; system administration of associated hardware, and software systems; and monthly scanning and reporting to validate IT security compliance. Review requirements of projects to determine objectives of the program, concepts, nature of the unprocessed data, and processes required in support of the computer effort to organize work processes and problems for computer solution. The incumbent will provide the AD team with priorities, managing the team to complete project tasks assigned. Oversee the creation and testing of security compliance mitigations for the Windows servers and workstations. Advise the Branch Chief on roll out strategies for new configurations. Design and maintain a record keeping system as necessary. Document all programs and systems.

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 For all position's 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. 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 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. 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. To qualify at the GS-13 level: Applicants must possess one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 in the Federal Service. Specialized experience MUST include all of the following: Performing system administration of Windows servers in a physical and VMware virtualized environment; Contributing to provide system administration services to meet operational and organizational needs; and Monitoring operations and maintenance of the enterprise Windows environment for reliable performance.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address NOAA Office of Human Capital Services (OHCS) 1315 East West Hwy SSMC4 Silver Spring, MD 20910 US
• Name: Applicant Inquiries
• Email: [email protected]