IT Specialist - Gaithersburg, United States - US National Institute of Standards and Technology
1 week ago
Description
Duties:
Requirements:
Conditions of Employment:
- U.S. citizenship
- Males born after must be registered for Selective Service
- Suitable for Federal employment
- Completion of Confidential Financial Disclosure, Form OGE450
- Designated and/or random drug testing required
- Bargaining Unit Position: No
Qualifications:
Basic Requirements:
Experience must be IT related; the experience may be demonstrated by paid or unpaid experience and/or completion of specific, intensive training (for example, IT certification), as appropriate _GS-5 through GS-15 (or equivalent):_ For all positions 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.
In addition to the above requirements:Applicants must have one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-14 level (ZP-IV at NIST). Specialized experience is defined as experience overseeing the overall planning, direction, and execution of a program(s) and related public policy issues in technology and artificial intelligence (AI). Experience with effectively communicating highly complex technical material or policy issues related to AI using language appropriate to specialists and/or non-specialists, facilitating the formulation of a decision.- The qualification requirements in this vacancy announcement are based on the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook.
- Applicant Reconsideration
Education:
Qualifications are based upon meeting specialized experience only. Education cannot be used to qualify for this position.
Additional information:
This position is covered under NIST's Alternative Personnel Management System (APMS). The APMS is a pay-for-performance system with excellent HR flexibilities to help NIST recruit and retain top talent. Find out more about the APMS here
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- All documents submitted for this announcement must be legible in order to make qualification or eligibility determinations.
- A probationary period may be required.
- This position requires the passing of a drug test
- This position requires the filing of an OGE450 Confidential Financial Disclosure Report within 30 days of onboarding and annually thereafter.
- NIST strives to build a flexible and encouraging work environment to bring out the best in our employees.
- Telework
- Flexible work schedules
- Paid parental leave
- Paid vacation
- Sick leave
- Familyfriendly leave
- Childcare subsidy program for qualifying families
- Child and eldercare resources
- Onsite childcare center
- Lactation spaces
- Wellness programs
- Fitness center
- Employee assistance programs
- Benefits
As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.
How You Will Be Evaluated:
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
We will review your resume, optional cover letter and supporting documents to assess your qualifi
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