IT Specialist - Singapore - US Office of the Secretary of the Interior

Description

Duties:

• Evaluates the technical and functional impact of the introduction of new products and techniques and advises on their supportability and capabilities.
• Leads DOI deployment of technology and standard operating procedures for a variety of IT systems.
• Promotes integration of multiple IT disciplines into systems administration operations; translates strategic plans and technical guidance into objectives, strategies, and architectural guidance for IT systems.
• Serves as a resource for IT specialists throughout DOI, providing recommendations for ensuring migration strategies, and anticipates software and systems upgrades likely to emerge during the life cycle.
• Regularly leads implementation teams researching and developing recommendations for major modifications to established operations to improve efficiency or operational performance.

Requirements:


Conditions of Employment:

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Suitable for Federal employment, determined by background investigation.
• Direct Deposit of pay is required.
• Selective Service registration required for male applicants, unless exempt.

Qualifications:

• In addition to the specialized experience listed below, individuals must have ITrelated experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below. The employing agency is responsible for identifying the specific level of proficiency required for each competency at each grade level based on the requirements of the position being filled.
  Attention to Detail
• Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.

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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.

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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.

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Problem Solving

• Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.
• Only experience obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered.
• This position contains a selective placement factor (SPF) that is part of the minimum requirement of the position. If you do not meet the SPF, you are ineligible for further consideration.

The SPF for this position is
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Experience administering Microsoft Azure; to include core Azure services, Azure workloads, security, and governance.

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).

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.


Additional information:


Career Transition Assistance Programs:
CTAP/ICTAP provides placement assistance to permanent Federal employees who are surplus, displaced, or involuntarily separated.

To be considered under CTAP/ICTAP, applicants must be well-qualified (i.e., meet the minimum qualification requirements, including any selective placement factors; education, and experience requirements), score at least 85 on the assessment questionnaire, and be able to perform the duties of the position upon entry.

Please refer to Required Documents section for additional details. For information on CTAP and ICTAP visit here.


Stipulations of Employment:

Selection may require completion of a 1-year probationary period.


Work Schedule:

This position allows for a flexible work schedule.


Miscellaneous:

This position is covered by the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE), Local 5934.

This vacancy announcement may be used to fill similar positions within 90 days.

• Benefits

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.

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