IT Specialist (Network)

Duties As an IT Specialist (Network), you will perform the following duties: Provide senior level leadership, oversight, and expertise for managing large, nation-wide enterprise networks and network services and functions involving the most complex and difficult issues and problems that significantly impact DOC IT programs and functions. Functions as a senior technical authority for network issues within the OCIO. Analyze and evaluate network services and functions concerned with integrated systems of IT programs and/or IT equipment.Lead programs, task forces, and project teams in accomplishing advanced IT systems, software, and hardware project efforts, and functions as an expert technical authority on network services and functions.Advise staff and senior managers on proposed standard DOC technical architectures. Manage the engineering of wired, wireless, and unified communications (voice/data/video) solutions. Responsible for architecture management, setting information standards, and setting standards for software design and development, software and hardware configuration management, IT acquisition management, and testing and operation evaluation of DOC network programs, applications, equipment, and telecommunications networks.This Job Opportunity Announcement may be used to fill other IT Specialist (Network) GS-2210-14 FPL 14 positions within the Department of Commerce in the same geographical location with the same qualifications and specialized experience. This position is also advertised under OS-OCIO-ST-25-12643972, which is open to Merit Promotion eligible applicants. You must apply to both announcements if you want to be considered for both. Requirements Conditions of EmploymentYou must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position.You must be able to attain and maintain a TOP SECRET clearance.You must successfully pass a background investigation. This may include a credit check, a review of financial issues, as well as certain criminal offenses and illegal use of possession of drugs.A probationary or trial period may be required.Selective Service: Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/).If you receive a conditional offer of employment for this position, you will be required to complete an Optional Form 306, Declaration for Federal Employment, and to sign and certify the accuracy of all information in your application.All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choosing.A Drug Test is required and except as prohibited by law, all applicants tentatively selected for this position will be required to submit to a urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment, and appointed the incumbent will be subjected to random drug testing procedures.License required: NOPre-employment physical required: NOBargaining Unit Position: NOConfidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE form 450): YESPermanent Change of Duty Station (PCS) Expense: WILL NOT be paid 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: 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.OPM QUALIFICATION STANDARD: OPM Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Information Technology (IT) Management 2210 Series (Alternative A)To qualify at the GS-14 level you must meet all of the following requirements:BASIC REQUIREMENT: For all positions individuals must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below.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, considering 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.ANDSPECIALIZED 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.To qualify for the GS-14 level, you must possess one full year (52 weeks) of IT-related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level in the Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as:Monitors and evaluates network systems (e.g. LAN, WAN, and cloud-based systems etc.) for configuration and optimization within a business or organization; andManages or leads IT programs or projects that require determining resource requirements, providing guidance to staff, and analysis of hardware and software to ensure outcomes are consistent with program requirements; andIdentifies and resolves problems and issues with network systems/ technologies in the accomplishment goals and objectives.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.Education There is no positive education requirement for this position.Additional informationThe following links provide information on various hiring authorities that do not fall under competitive examining procedures; however, they may enable you to apply through merit assignment procedures, or be eligible for a non-competitive appointment.Veterans Employment Opportunities Act (VEOA)30% or more disabled veteransPersons with disabilitiesCareer Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP)Military Spouse Non-Competitive Hiring AuthorityICTAP and CTAP Eligibles: CTAP and ICTAP candidates will be eligible 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: Employee Guide to Career TransitionCTAP 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; andAny 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; andAny documentation from your agency that shows your current promotion potential.Military Spouse The spouse of a member of the armed forces seeking eligibility under the non-competitive hiring authority of certain military spouse MUST submit various required documentation by the closing date of the announcement in accordance with one of the three below eligibilities: 1.) Spouse of a member of the armed forces serving on active duty, 2.) Spouse of service member who incurred a 100% disability, or 3.) Un-remarried widow or widower of a service member killed while performing active duty. Please review the "Required Documents" Section for specific documents pertaining to each of the above eligibilities that MUST be included with your application, if you are applying as a Military Spouse.Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES, or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office. Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. 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. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits. Review our benefitsEligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.How You Will Be EvaluatedYou 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 documentation to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for the position. If you meet the minimum qualifications stated in the vacancy announcement, we will compare your resume, optional cover letter and supporting documentation to your responses on the scored occupational questionnaire (True/False, Yes/No, Multiple Choice questions) and place you in one of the three pre-defined categories. The categories are "gold", "silver" and "bronze". However, your resume or optional cover letter must support your responses to the scored occupational questionnaire, or your score may be lowered. Candidates placed in the "gold" category will be identified for referral to the hiring manager and may be invited for an interview. How you will be evaluated for preference eligibility: Within each category, those entitled to veterans' preference will be listed at the top of the pre-defined category for which they are placed. Preference eligible with a service-connected disability of 10% or more will be listed at the top of the highest quality category (gold) depending on the position and grade level of the job. For more information on Category Rating, please go to Category Rating.For Certain Military Spouses: All applicants who meet the qualification requirements and military spouse noncompetitive eligibility requirements (see "Additional Information" section above") will be forwarded to the Selecting Official for consideration on a separate referral list. While veterans' preference is not a consideration when filling positions under the military spouse non-competitive hiring authority, preference eligibles are encouraged to submit their supporting documentation (DD-214, stating disposition of discharge or character of service, VA letter, SF-15, etc.). The scored occupational questionnaire will evaluate you on the following competencies; please do not provide a separate written response: Network Management Information Technology Program ManagementInfrastructure Design Do NOT include the following types of information in your resume/application. If any are included, you will be deemed INELIGIBLE for consideration. Classified or government sensitive informationSocial Security Number (SSN)Photos of yourselfPersonal information, such as age, gender, religious affiliation, etc.We recommend that you preview the online questions for this announcement before you start the application process. To preview the questionnaire, click the following link: