Information Technology Specialist - Charleston, United States - U.S. Department of State

U.S. Department of State

Verified Company

Charleston, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Overview
Open & closing dates

05/24/2024 to 06/07/2024

Salary

$103,409 - $134,435 per year

Pay scale & grade

GS 13

Location

1 vacancy in the following location:
Charleston, SC
1 vacancy
Remote job

No

Telework eligible

Yes—as determined by the agency policy.

Travel Required

Occasional travel - Occasional Travel may be required for this position.

Relocation expenses reimbursed

No

Appointment type

Permanent

Work schedule

Full-Time

Service

Competitive

Promotion potential

13

Job family (Series)

2210 Information Technology Management

Supervisory status

No

Security clearance

Secret

Drug test

Yes

Position sensitivity and risk

Moderate Risk (MR)

Trust determination process

Credentialing

Suitability/Fitness

National security

Announcement number

HRSC/CGFS

Control number

Summary

This position is located in the Bureau of the Comptroller and Global Financial Services, Global Compensation Directorate, Office of Pay Systems (CGFS/GC/PSYS).

This position is located within an ever evolving and fast paced environment with services extending across the globe.

The Office of Pay Systems leads automation and improvement initiatives, while supporting all systems utilized by the Global Compensation directorate.

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This job is open to
The public

U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

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Duties
Responsible for analyzing, identifying, and resolving system issues in accordance with policy, regulations, and stakeholder deadlines in place.
Develops procedures for responding to new threats to systems confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Maintains and documents in-house information technology configurations.
Recommends software procedures for use and identifies and recommends standards and criteria for assessing network server performance.
Ensures the accomplishment of system modifications and enhancements. Redesigns systems to accommodate changes in user requirements, regulations, policies, legislative changes, or new technology.

Advises other specialists and managers on implementation of new or enhanced IT systems including providing on-the-job and formal training for new and revised methods and techniques for resolving IT issues.

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Requirements:

Conditions of Employment
U.S. Citizenship is required.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.

Qualifications:

Applicants must meet all the required qualification requirements described below by the closing date of this announcement.

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 Have at least 1 full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level in the Federal service which provided you with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of the position.

Qualifying specialized experience must demonstrate the following:

Experience monitoring and documenting systems performance to ensure that procedures and guidelines are followed to eliminate and prevent system disruption.

Experience with Oracle Peoplesoft Applications and record retention systems or workflow.
Experience maintaining and documenting in-house information technology configurations and recommending potential areas for enhancing systems reliability and functionality.
Experience managing the installation and integration of new products or equipment.

NOTE:

In order to qualify for this position, your 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.

There is no substitute of education for specialized experience for the GS-13 position.

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Additional information

If eligible, telework agreements may be permitted with supervisory approval.
Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. If eligible, applicants to this announcement may be refer