Job Description

SummaryThis position is located in National Marine Fisheries Services (NMFS); Alaska Regional Office (AKRO), with one vacancy in Juneau, AK or Anchorage, AK.This position is also announced under vacancy number NMFS AKRO-24-12461022-ST, which is open to Status Candidates. You must apply to both announcements if you want to be considered for both.OverviewOpen & closing dates07/01/2024 to 08/14/2024Salary$81,956 - $127,698 per yearPay scale & gradeZP 3Locations1 vacancy in the following locations:Remote jobNoTelework eligibleYes\xe2\x80\x94as determined by the agency policy.Travel RequiredOccasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.Relocation expenses reimbursedNoAppointment typePermanentWork scheduleFull-timeServiceCompetitivePromotion potentialNoneJob family (Series)Supervisory statusNoSecurity clearanceDrug testNoPosition sensitivity and riskTrust determination processAnnouncement numberNMFS AKRO-24-12461021-DEControl number797870000This job is open toClarification from the agencyOpen to the publicVideosDutiesAs an IT Specialist (Systems Administration), you will perform the following duties:

• Serve as a technical expert responsible for the planning and coordination of the installation, testing, operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of IT hardware/software systems including Linux/Unix operating systems.
• Engage with software developers and system administrators in the development of Cl/CD automation pipelines, implementation of DevSecOps best practices, and integration of on-premises and cloud hosting support applications.
• Support IT projects (e.g., web-based application development, hardware & software upgrades, etc.) through project management lifecycle such as performing software patch updates, fixes, and enhancements; maintain software applications licenses; and perform disaster recovery and other IT contingency operations.
• Implement systems software changes and new operating system releases and maintain the operational status of systems by isolating errors and in concert with vendors and technical staff and develop solutions to either hardware or software malfunctions.

RequirementsConditions of EmploymentThis position will be filled under the DOC Alternative Personnel System (CAPS). This system replaced the Federal GS pay plan and structure. Under CAPS, positions are classified by career, pay plan, and pay band.The ZP-3 is equivalent to the GS-11/12.*A one year probationary period may be required.
*Payment of relocation expenses is not authorized.
*Relocation and Recruitment incentives may be authorized.
*This position is not in the bargaining unit.Key Requirements: * Applicants must be U.S. Citizens.

• Suitable for Federal employment, as determined by background investigation.
• Selectee may be subject to serving a one-year probationary period.
• More requirements are listed under Qualifications and Other Information.
• Must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable (

) Are There Any Special Requirements For This Position?

• A background investigation will be required for this position. Continued employment will be subject to the applicant\'s successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication. Failure to successfully meet these requirements will be grounds for termination.
• Throughout the recruitment and hiring process we will be communicating with you via email; therefore, it is imperative that the email address you provide when applying for this vacancy remains active. Should your email address change, please notify the point of contact identified in the vacancy announcement as soon as possible so that we can update our system.

QualificationsQualification 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:Basic Requirements:Applicants must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the following four competencies:

• 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.

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 ZP-3 or (GS-11/12):
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must possess one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the ZP-2 or (GS-09) in the Federal service. Specialized experience MUST include all of the following:

• Assisting with the installation, testing, operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of IT hardware/software systems, including Unix (such as Linux or Solaris) systems;
• Supporting IT projects by performing software patch updates, fixes, and enhancements;
• Implementing DevSecOps best practices and coordinating the integration of on-premise and cloud hosting support applications; and
• Performing tasks associated with the installation testing operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of Cloud Platforms (such as Google Cloud Platform (GCP).

ORSUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degreeEducationCollege Transcript: If you are qualifying based on education, submit a copy of your college transcript that lists college courses detailing each course by the number and department (i.e., Bio 101, Math 210, etc.), course title, number of credit hours and grade earned. You must submit evidence that any education completed in a foreign institution is equivalent to U.S. education standards with your resume. You may submit an unofficial copy of the transcript at the initial phase of the application process. If course content cannot be easily identified from the title of the course as listed on your transcript, you must submit an official course description from the college/university that reflects the content at the time the course was taken.Note: Your college transcript is used to verify successful completion of degree, or college course work. An official college transcript will be required before you can report to duty.Special Instructions for Foreign Education: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities must be evaluated in terms of equivalency to that acquired in U.S. colleges and universities. Applicants educated in whole or in part in foreign countries must submit sufficient evidence, including transcripts, to an accredited private organization for an equivalency evaluation of course work and degree. A listing of these accredited organizations can be found on the Department of Education\'s website. You MUST provide a copy of the letter containing the results of the equivalency evaluation with a course by course listing along with your application. Failure to provide such documentation by the closing date of the announcement will result in lost consideration. For more information on how foreign education is evaluated visit: .Additional informationThis post will be open for 45 days, from Monday, July 1st, 2024 through Wednesday, August 14th, 2024. The initial cut off date for this announcement will be Monday, July 15th, 2024. The final cut off date will be Wednesday, August 14th, 2024.CTAP and ICTAP candidates will be eligible for selection priority if it is determined that they have exceeded the minimum qualifications for the position by attaining at least a rating of 85 out of 100. Information about ICTAP eligibility is on the Office of Personnel Management\'s Career Transition Resources website at:CTAP applicants MUST submit the following documents: * A copy of your specific RIF notice; notice of proposed removal for failure to relocate; a Certificate of Expected Separation (CES); or certification that you are in a surplus organization or occupation (this could be a position abolishment letter, a notice eligibility for discontinued service retirement, or similar notice).

• A copy of your SF-50 "Notification of Personnel Action", noting current position, grade level, and duty location;
• A copy of your latest performance appraisal including your rating; and
• Any documentation from your agency that shows your current promotion potential.

ICTAP applicants MUST submit the following documents: * A copy of your RIF separation notice; notice of proposed removal for failure to relocate; notice of disability annuity termination; certification from your former agency that it cannot place you after your recovery from a compensable injury; or certification from the National Guard Bureau or Military Department that you are eligible for disability retirement;

• A copy of your SF-50 "Notification of Personnel Action" documenting your RIF separation, noting your positions, grade level, and duty location, and/or Agency certification of inability to place you through RPL, etc;
• A copy of your latest performance appraisal including your rating; and
• Any documentation from your agency that shows your current promotion potential.

NOAA participates in e-Verify. E-Verify is an Internet based system operated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA) that enables participating employers to electronically verify the employment eligibility of their newly hired employees.The Department of the Commerce (DOC) places a high value on diversity of experience and cultural perspectives and encourages applications from all interested eligible candidates. Diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) are fundamental principles that guide the Department and allow us to successfully achieve our mission.THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

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