IT Specialist
This position is to serve as a Senior Information Technology Network Services Specialist supporting computer networks and data communications operations for Western Area Power Administration (WAPA) that supports the General Support Systems (GSS) and SCADA/EMS environments. The job will require adhering to the North American Electrical Reliability Council (NERC) Critical Information Protection (CIP), Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA) and National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) standards where applicable. A highly qualified applicant will have knowledge of these standards and how they relate to Networking and systems used in the electric industry. Must have IT-related experience demonstrating EACH of the four competencies AND specialized experience listed below. The experience must be IT related and may be demonstrated by paid or unpaid experience and/or completion of specific, intensive training (for example, IT certification) as appropriate. Attention to Detail - Applicant established criteria for measuring the effectiveness of the system authorization program, formulating certification and accreditation projects; investigating and analyzing a variety of unusual conditions, problems and issues that affect the accomplishment of IT security goals and objectives. Customer Service- Applicant coordinate with staff in analyzing and investigating a variety of IT security issues. Oral Communication- Effectively transfer thoughts and express ideas orally in individual or group situations to provide recommendations on vulnerabilities and key remediation coordination efforts. Problem Solving- Make certification and accreditation decisions that involve major uncertainties as to the most effective approach or methodology to be applied to such significant information systems security issues. You must meet all the qualification and eligibility requirements for the position by the closing date of the announcement. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTSA qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as:
Specialized experience GS 12 A qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level in the Federal service. Demonstrate experience with two of the following:
Experience optimizing the functionality of networks and systems (which includes routers, switches and firewalls). Experience managing the life cycle of information technology hardware and software (which includes routers, switches and firewalls). Experience with network capacity planning and configuration management. Experience meeting network compliance requirements in a regulated industry. Experience implementing IT security policies in the development and operation of network systems (which include routers, switches and firewalls). Specialized experience GS 13 A qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level in the Federal service. Demonstrate experience with three of the following:
Experience optimizing the functionality of networks and systems (which includes routers, switches and firewalls). Experience managing the life cycle of information technology hardware and software (which includes routers, switches and firewalls). Experience with network capacity planning and configuration management. Experience meeting network compliance requirements in a regulated industry. Experience implementing IT security policies in the development and operation of network systems (which include routers, switches and firewalls). Your application and resume should demonstrate that you possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs). Do not provide a separate narrative written statement. Rather, you must describe in your application how your past work experience demonstrates that you possess the KSAs identified below. Cite specific examples of employment or experience contained in your resume and describe how this experience has prepared you to successfully perform the duties of this position. DO NOT write see resume in your application! GS-12 Skill in monitoring network capacity and performance. Ability to follow information technology standards, security practices, and procedures. Knowledge to develop documentation, maintaining technical reference materials Ability to revise wiring diagrams, network topology drawings, schematics, instruction books, and other systems documentation to reflect changes made to the associated equipment. Knowledge of local area networks. GS-13 Skill in monitoring and designing network capacity and performance. Ability to follow, communicate and apply information technology standards, security practices, and procedures as a Subject Matter Expert. Ability to develop documentation, maintaining technical reference materials. Ability and skills to revise wiring diagrams, network topology drawings, schematics, instruction books, and other systems documentation to reflect changes made to the associated equipment. Knowledge of local area networks and a wide area of networks. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience. Examples of qualifying unpaid experience may include:
volunteer work done through National Service programs (such as Peace Corps and AmeriCorps); as well as work for other community-based philanthropic and social organizations. 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.Time-in-Grade:
Current Federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement to receive consideration.CTAP/ICTAP candidates:
To be considered well qualified you must meet all of the requirements as described in this section.You must meetallqualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Specialized experience GS 12 A qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level in the Federal service. Demonstrate experience with two of the following:
Experience optimizing the functionality of networks and systems (which includes routers, switches and firewalls). Experience managing the life cycle of information technology hardware and software (which includes routers, switches and firewalls). Experience with network capacity planning and configuration management. Experience meeting network compliance requirements in a regulated industry. Experience implementing IT security policies in the development and operation of network systems (which include routers, switches and firewalls). Specialized experience GS 13 A qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level in the Federal service. Demonstrate experience with three of the following:
Experience optimizing the functionality of networks and systems (which includes routers, switches and firewalls). Experience managing the life cycle of information technology hardware and software (which includes routers, switches and firewalls). Experience with network capacity planning and configuration management. Experience meeting network compliance requirements in a regulated industry. Experience implementing IT security policies in the development and operation of network systems (which include routers, switches and firewalls). Your application and resume should demonstrate that you possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs). Do not provide a separate narrative written statement. Rather, you must describe in your application how your past work experience demonstrates that you possess the KSAs identified below. Cite specific examples of employment or experience contained in your resume and describe how this experience has prepared you to successfully perform the duties of this position. DO NOT write see resume in your application! GS-12 Skill in monitoring network capacity and performance. Ability to follow information technology standards, security practices, and procedures. Knowledge to develop documentation, maintaining technical reference materials Ability to revise wiring diagrams, network topology drawings, schematics, instruction books, and other systems documentation to reflect changes made to the associated equipment. Knowledge of local area networks. GS-13 Skill in monitoring and designing network capacity and performance. Ability to follow, communicate and apply information technology standards, security practices, and procedures as a Subject Matter Expert. Ability to develop documentation, maintaining technical reference materials. Ability and skills to revise wiring diagrams, network topology drawings, schematics, instruction books, and other systems documentation to reflect changes made to the associated equipment. Knowledge of local area networks and a wide area of networks. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience. Examples of qualifying unpaid experience may include:
volunteer work done through National Service programs (such as Peace Corps and AmeriCorps); as well as work for other community-based philanthropic and social organizations. 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.Time-in-Grade:
Current Federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement to receive consideration.CTAP/ICTAP candidates:
To be considered well qualified you must meet all of the requirements as described in this section.You must meetallqualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
- Department:
2210 Information Technology Management - Salary Range:
$74,596 to $125,910 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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