IT SPECIALIST (SYSADMIN)

Summary You will serve as a IT SPECIALIST (SYSADMIN) in the MARINE CORPS DISTRICT of 6TH MARINE CORPS. Responsibilities You will perform configuration management assignments to formally document and control the functional and physical characteristics of a system network, or product during its life cycle. You will participate in the planning, initiation, coordination and documentation of plans for items such as software and hardware You will provide basic assistance to functional users regarding operation and maintenance, and use approved troubleshooting techniques to test and analyze computer malfunctions. You will create and implement user standardized procedures for computer and network use. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-07 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Planning, developing, and carrying out the daily operations of a Local Area Network (LAN), the maintenance and accountability of computer hardware and software AND training personnel on best use of available software. Your experience must reflect skills in the following areas: attention to detail, customer service, oral communication, and problem solving 1. Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. IT-related experience demonstrating this competency include: Assuring that all equipment attachments and power support items are approved and are in compliance with existing regulations, directives, and vendor specifications. 2. 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. IT-related experience demonstrating this competency include: Coordinating with and supporting technical trouble call specialists as needed in specific areas relating to hardware installation and movement, maintenance and repair, and property accountability. 3. 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. IT-related experience demonstrating this competency include: Providing security briefings to new users and instructing users in the access and usage of procedures developed to enable user-friendly operation of network and peripheral equipment. 4. Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations. IT-related experience demonstrating this competency include: Testing and analyzing computer malfunctions to resolve physical operating problems and assisting in solving problems associated with deliveries in support of individual hardware and software orders. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/2200/information-technology-it-management-series-2210-alternative-a/ Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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. Education In lieu of specialized experience, applicants may qualify based on education OR equivalent combination of experience and education as follows: Completion of a Master's degree or equivalent graduate degree OR Completion of 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master's degree or equivalent graduate degree OR Possession of a combination of experience and graduate education as described above that equates to one year of experience. Additional Information This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments. During the application process you will have the option to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions. Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf PPP applicants will be placed at the FPL, if determined Well Qualified (WQ). To receive priority consideration, the FPL must be the same grade level or equivalent of the retained grade or the grade held immediately prior to separation. Military Spouse Preference applicants will be placed at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined Best Qualified (BQ). A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position.