Information Technology Specialist (Computer Specialist)
Overview Accepting applications Open & closing dates Opening and closing dates03/18/2021 to 04/08/2021 Service Competitive Pay scale & grade GS 13 Salary $103,690 to $134,798 per year Appointment type Permanent Work schedule Full-Time DutiesSummaryWhy work for the Federal Bureau of Prisons? You can have a meaningful career with an agency that truly values a diverse workforce.
You will find a diverse workforce employed from entry level jobs to senior management positions.
We protect public safety by ensuring federal offenders serve their sentences of imprisonment in facilities that are safe, humane, and provide reentry programming.
Employees at correctional facilities perform correctional work regardless of their specific occupation.
ResponsibilitiesThis position is located in the Mainframe Systems Support Section, Network Management Branch, Information, Policy and Public Affairs (IPPA) Division, Bureau of Prisons (BOP).
The mission of this section is to provide Bureau-wide Information Technology (IT) support for IBM-compatible z/OS mainframe computers and systems software; and technical support and assistance for computer operations, System Development programming staff, Office of Research, Institution staff, and other government agencies accessing the BOP mainframe computer.
The section provides technical support for the SENTRY database management system (IBM DB2), telecommunications software (IBM CICS- TS), Applications Servers (IBM WebSphere), fault analysis software (IBM Fault Analyzer, Debug Tool), Auditing and Compliance Software (Bottomline Intellinx/zWatch) and all other z/OS mainframe software utilized by the BOP.
Responsible for assisting in the section's duties including all aspects of the BOP's IBM mainframe data processing requirements.
Responsible for the migration of all production applications to the BOP's mainframe environment requiring involvement with the coordination, planning, monitoring and back-off procedures should problems be encountered.
Travel RequiredOccasional travel - Travel may be required for training and/or work related issues.
Supervisory status No Promotion Potential 13RequirementsConditions of EmploymentU.
S.
Citizenship is Required.
See Special Conditions of Employment Section.
Selective Service Requirement:
Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP).
The ICTAP provides eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies.
If your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if:
1)this vacancy is within your ICTAP eligibility; 2) you apply under the instructions in this announcement; and 3) you are found well qualified for this vacancy.
To be well qualified, you must satisfy all qualification requirements for the vacant position and rate equivalent to the Highly Qualified category using established category rating criteria.
You must provide proof of eligibility with your application of ICTAP eligibility or a copy of your separation personnel action form.
Additional information about ICTAP eligibility is at:
Click HereThe Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provides eligible surplus and displaced competitive service employees in the Department of Justice with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies.
If your Department of Justice component has notified you in writing that you are a surplus or displaced employee eligible for CTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if:
1) this vacancy is within your CTAP eligibility; 2) you apply under the instructions in this announcement; and 3) you are found well qualified for this vacancy.
To be well qualified, you must satisfy all qualification requirements for the vacant position and rate equivalent to the Highly Qualified category using established category rating criteria.
You must provide a copy of your written notification of CTAP eligibility with your application.
Additional information about CTAP eligibility is at:
Click HereQualificationsTo be considered for the position, you must meet the following qualification requirements.
Education:
There is no substitution of education for specialized experience at this grade level.
Experience:
You must have Information Technology (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, 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.
ANDSpecialized
Experience:
You must have one year of specialized experience at the next lower GS-grade (or equivalent).
Specialized experience is experience that has equipped the applicant with the particular qualifications to successfully perform the duties of the position and is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled.
Such experience is typically gained in the IT field or through the performance of work where the primary concern is IT.
Some examples of this qualifying experience are:
Experience with the designing and/or implementing changes to application code that enforces and/or monitors IT security procedures implemented in a large computer network environment.
Experience with installing, configuring and monitoring performance of Application Servers on a distributed or mainframe environment.
Experience with DB2 in an operational 24x7 environment performing DBA functions to include object maintenance, backup, recovery, monitoring and performance tuning on a mainframe environment.
ANDSelective Placement Factor:
Applicants applying for this position, MUST also possess the following Selective Factor.
In the event you do not possess the Selective Factors, you will be found ineligible for the position.
Applicants must have minimum 3-years of experience involving work performing DB2 database administration to include disaster recovery; database design, performance tuning, installation, upgrading, maintenance and monitoring.
NOTE:
ALL applicants MUST clearly address the Selective Placement Factor in their resume.
If applicable, credit will be given for paid and unpaid experience.
To receive proper credit, you must show the actual time (such as the number of hours worked per week) spent in activities.
Your eligibility for consideration will be based on your responses to the questions in the application.
EducationSeeQualificationsSection for education requirements, if applicable.
ONLY if education is a requirement/substitution for specialized experience, applicant MUST upload legible transcripts as verification of educational requirement.
Transcripts MUST be uploaded and electronically linked from USAJOBS at the time you apply and MUST include identifying information to include School Name, Student Name, Degree and Date Awarded (if applicable).
All academic degrees and coursework must be completed at a college or university that has obtained accreditation or pre-accreditation status from an accrediting body recognized by the US Department of Education.
For a list of schools that meet this criteria, Click Here.
Foreign Education:
For information regarding foreign education requirements, please see Foreign Diploma and Credit Recognition at the US Department of Education website:
Recognition of ForeignQualifications.
If you are selected for this position and qualified based on education (ie basic education requirement and/or substitution of education), you will be required to provide an OFFICIAL transcript prior to your first day on duty.
Additional informationSpecial Conditions of Employment Section:
Appointment is subject to satisfactory completion of a pre-employment and panel interview, urinalysis, physical, and background investigation.
All applicants are subject to, and must satisfactorily pass all screening requirements in relation to National Crime Information Center (NCIC) and credit check.
Additional selections may be made if vacancies occur within the life of the certificate.
Current Federal Law Enforcement Employees:
Individuals selected who are under the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) or Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) and who have not had three years primary law enforcement retirement coverage, will not be covered by law enforcement retirement while in this position.
To regain coverage, individuals must return to a position with primary coverage.
NOTE:
A 25% RECRUITMENT INCENTIVE WILL BE PAID TO SELECTEE(S) WHO MEETS THE CRITERIA FOR RECRUITMENT BONUSES.
How You Will Be EvaluatedYou will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Your application will be evaluated and rated under DOJ's Category Rating and Selection Procedures.
Based upon your self-reported responses to the assessment questions during the application process, your application will be placed into one of three categories:
Best Qualified, Highly Qualified, or Qualified.
Applications will be reviewed from the top quality category.
Your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the job qualifications listed in this announcement.
If you are found qualified for this job, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to the responses you provided on the online assessment questionnaire.
NOTE:
Candidates within the top quality category and who are eligible for veterans preference will receive selection priority over non-veteran preference eligibles.
If you are entitled to veterans preference, you should indicate the type of veterans preference you are claiming on your resume.
Although veterans preference points are not assigned under the category rating procedures described under How You Will Be Evaluated, veterans preference eligibles are listed ahead of non-veterans within each category for which they are addition, qualified veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 10% or more are placed at the top of the highest qualified category as defined by category rating procedures.
What Competencies/Knowledge, Skills and Abilities are Required for this Position?The following Competencies/Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA's) are required:
Knowledge of information security.
Knowledge of network systems.
Knowledge of personal computers and mainframe environment.
Ability to communicate with end users on a non-technical level.
Ability to develop and apply technical documentation.
To preview questions please click here.
Background checks and security clearanceSecurity clearance Other Drug test required No This job is open to The public US citizens, nationals or those who owe allegiance to the US Clarification from the agencyTHIS IS A DELEGATED EXAMINING ANNOUNCEMENT OPEN TO ALL US CITIZENS.
Division:
Mainframe Systems Support Section, Network Management Branch, Information, Policy, & Public Affairs Division (IPPA)Duty Location:
Central Office, Washington, DC NOTE:
A 25% RECRUITMENT INCENTIVE WILL BE PAID TO SELECTEE(S) WHO MEETS THE CRITERIA FOR RECRUITMENT BONUSES.
SDL2017.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
You will find a diverse workforce employed from entry level jobs to senior management positions.
We protect public safety by ensuring federal offenders serve their sentences of imprisonment in facilities that are safe, humane, and provide reentry programming.
Employees at correctional facilities perform correctional work regardless of their specific occupation.
ResponsibilitiesThis position is located in the Mainframe Systems Support Section, Network Management Branch, Information, Policy and Public Affairs (IPPA) Division, Bureau of Prisons (BOP).
The mission of this section is to provide Bureau-wide Information Technology (IT) support for IBM-compatible z/OS mainframe computers and systems software; and technical support and assistance for computer operations, System Development programming staff, Office of Research, Institution staff, and other government agencies accessing the BOP mainframe computer.
The section provides technical support for the SENTRY database management system (IBM DB2), telecommunications software (IBM CICS- TS), Applications Servers (IBM WebSphere), fault analysis software (IBM Fault Analyzer, Debug Tool), Auditing and Compliance Software (Bottomline Intellinx/zWatch) and all other z/OS mainframe software utilized by the BOP.
Responsible for assisting in the section's duties including all aspects of the BOP's IBM mainframe data processing requirements.
Responsible for the migration of all production applications to the BOP's mainframe environment requiring involvement with the coordination, planning, monitoring and back-off procedures should problems be encountered.
Travel RequiredOccasional travel - Travel may be required for training and/or work related issues.
Supervisory status No Promotion Potential 13RequirementsConditions of EmploymentU.
S.
Citizenship is Required.
See Special Conditions of Employment Section.
Selective Service Requirement:
Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP).
The ICTAP provides eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies.
If your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if:
1)this vacancy is within your ICTAP eligibility; 2) you apply under the instructions in this announcement; and 3) you are found well qualified for this vacancy.
To be well qualified, you must satisfy all qualification requirements for the vacant position and rate equivalent to the Highly Qualified category using established category rating criteria.
You must provide proof of eligibility with your application of ICTAP eligibility or a copy of your separation personnel action form.
Additional information about ICTAP eligibility is at:
Click HereThe Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provides eligible surplus and displaced competitive service employees in the Department of Justice with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies.
If your Department of Justice component has notified you in writing that you are a surplus or displaced employee eligible for CTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if:
1) this vacancy is within your CTAP eligibility; 2) you apply under the instructions in this announcement; and 3) you are found well qualified for this vacancy.
To be well qualified, you must satisfy all qualification requirements for the vacant position and rate equivalent to the Highly Qualified category using established category rating criteria.
You must provide a copy of your written notification of CTAP eligibility with your application.
Additional information about CTAP eligibility is at:
Click HereQualificationsTo be considered for the position, you must meet the following qualification requirements.
Education:
There is no substitution of education for specialized experience at this grade level.
Experience:
You must have Information Technology (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, 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.
ANDSpecialized
Experience:
You must have one year of specialized experience at the next lower GS-grade (or equivalent).
Specialized experience is experience that has equipped the applicant with the particular qualifications to successfully perform the duties of the position and is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled.
Such experience is typically gained in the IT field or through the performance of work where the primary concern is IT.
Some examples of this qualifying experience are:
Experience with the designing and/or implementing changes to application code that enforces and/or monitors IT security procedures implemented in a large computer network environment.
Experience with installing, configuring and monitoring performance of Application Servers on a distributed or mainframe environment.
Experience with DB2 in an operational 24x7 environment performing DBA functions to include object maintenance, backup, recovery, monitoring and performance tuning on a mainframe environment.
ANDSelective Placement Factor:
Applicants applying for this position, MUST also possess the following Selective Factor.
In the event you do not possess the Selective Factors, you will be found ineligible for the position.
Applicants must have minimum 3-years of experience involving work performing DB2 database administration to include disaster recovery; database design, performance tuning, installation, upgrading, maintenance and monitoring.
NOTE:
ALL applicants MUST clearly address the Selective Placement Factor in their resume.
If applicable, credit will be given for paid and unpaid experience.
To receive proper credit, you must show the actual time (such as the number of hours worked per week) spent in activities.
Your eligibility for consideration will be based on your responses to the questions in the application.
EducationSeeQualificationsSection for education requirements, if applicable.
ONLY if education is a requirement/substitution for specialized experience, applicant MUST upload legible transcripts as verification of educational requirement.
Transcripts MUST be uploaded and electronically linked from USAJOBS at the time you apply and MUST include identifying information to include School Name, Student Name, Degree and Date Awarded (if applicable).
All academic degrees and coursework must be completed at a college or university that has obtained accreditation or pre-accreditation status from an accrediting body recognized by the US Department of Education.
For a list of schools that meet this criteria, Click Here.
Foreign Education:
For information regarding foreign education requirements, please see Foreign Diploma and Credit Recognition at the US Department of Education website:
Recognition of ForeignQualifications.
If you are selected for this position and qualified based on education (ie basic education requirement and/or substitution of education), you will be required to provide an OFFICIAL transcript prior to your first day on duty.
Additional informationSpecial Conditions of Employment Section:
Appointment is subject to satisfactory completion of a pre-employment and panel interview, urinalysis, physical, and background investigation.
All applicants are subject to, and must satisfactorily pass all screening requirements in relation to National Crime Information Center (NCIC) and credit check.
Additional selections may be made if vacancies occur within the life of the certificate.
Current Federal Law Enforcement Employees:
Individuals selected who are under the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) or Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) and who have not had three years primary law enforcement retirement coverage, will not be covered by law enforcement retirement while in this position.
To regain coverage, individuals must return to a position with primary coverage.
NOTE:
A 25% RECRUITMENT INCENTIVE WILL BE PAID TO SELECTEE(S) WHO MEETS THE CRITERIA FOR RECRUITMENT BONUSES.
How You Will Be EvaluatedYou will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Your application will be evaluated and rated under DOJ's Category Rating and Selection Procedures.
Based upon your self-reported responses to the assessment questions during the application process, your application will be placed into one of three categories:
Best Qualified, Highly Qualified, or Qualified.
Applications will be reviewed from the top quality category.
Your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the job qualifications listed in this announcement.
If you are found qualified for this job, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to the responses you provided on the online assessment questionnaire.
NOTE:
Candidates within the top quality category and who are eligible for veterans preference will receive selection priority over non-veteran preference eligibles.
If you are entitled to veterans preference, you should indicate the type of veterans preference you are claiming on your resume.
Although veterans preference points are not assigned under the category rating procedures described under How You Will Be Evaluated, veterans preference eligibles are listed ahead of non-veterans within each category for which they are addition, qualified veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 10% or more are placed at the top of the highest qualified category as defined by category rating procedures.
What Competencies/Knowledge, Skills and Abilities are Required for this Position?The following Competencies/Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA's) are required:
Knowledge of information security.
Knowledge of network systems.
Knowledge of personal computers and mainframe environment.
Ability to communicate with end users on a non-technical level.
Ability to develop and apply technical documentation.
To preview questions please click here.
Background checks and security clearanceSecurity clearance Other Drug test required No This job is open to The public US citizens, nationals or those who owe allegiance to the US Clarification from the agencyTHIS IS A DELEGATED EXAMINING ANNOUNCEMENT OPEN TO ALL US CITIZENS.
Division:
Mainframe Systems Support Section, Network Management Branch, Information, Policy, & Public Affairs Division (IPPA)Duty Location:
Central Office, Washington, DC NOTE:
A 25% RECRUITMENT INCENTIVE WILL BE PAID TO SELECTEE(S) WHO MEETS THE CRITERIA FOR RECRUITMENT BONUSES.
SDL2017.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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