Information Technology Specialist (Data Management/Systems Administration)

Summary

As an Information Technology Specialist (Data Management/Systems Administration) at Moore Air Base (MAB) in Edinburg, TX you would fil a critical role in support of the nation's New World screwworm response activities. This position is part of the Information Technology Positions at MAB. APHIS will also be accepting applications and conducting interviews in-person Nov 17-19 in McAllen, TX. Please see "How to Apply" and/or this site for more information.

Duties

• The duties may include, but are not limited to:
• Develops job or project specific solutions to best utilize SaaS, USDA cloud and local infrastructure environments.
• Planning, designing, and implementation of the laboratory applications and database systems.
• Works with application middleware solutions, including configuration and securing of web application platform environments.
• Provides support for system integration and connectivity to external authentication, certificate, application and database systems.
• Provides system administration for the laboratory IT activities related to various application, server and database systems.
• Participates as a team member or leader along with other IT specialists, customers, or support personnel on system development or redevelopment projects.
• In all activities functions as a leader in coaching, supporting, and encouraging other team members as needed in the performance of team responsibilities.

Qualifications

First priority will be given to applicants who apply in-person or on-line by an initial applicant cut-off of 12:00 PM Central Time on November 17. If the position is filled after the first cut-off, this announcement may close prior to the posted closing date. FOR THE GS-13 LEVEL: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-12 level) that may have been obtained in the private or public (local, county, state, Federal) sectors which demonstrates: Managing servers by maintaining system settings, controlling user access, installing updates, and resolving technical issues Evaluating system performance and technology needs, recommending and implementing hardware, software, and cloud-based solutions Supporting and integrating applications, databases, servers, and networks Lead IT projects involving system upgrades, security improvements, disaster recovery, and new technology implementations Note: There is no education substitution for this grade level.

Education

This position does not have an education qualification requirement. How You Will Be Evaluated

All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications, to include any specialized experience and/or selective placement factor(s), if applicable, will be referred. Before a certificate is issued, your application is reviewed to ensure that you meet all the qualification requirements. An unranked list will be used; veteran's preference will apply. This announcement is in support of an on-site hiring event. Priority will be given to applicants who apply in-person or on-line by an initial applicant cut-off of 12:00 PM Central Time on November 17. If the position is filled after the first cut-off, this announcement may close prior to the posted closing date. CTAP/ICTAP applicants may be required to take a manual assessment and must receive a rating of at least 85 out of a possible 100 to be eligible for selection priority. Note: If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may be found ineligible. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating. Providing inaccurate information on Federal documents could be grounds for non-selection or disciplinary action up to including removal from the Federal service. Other Information

Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP), Reemployment Priority List (RPL), or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP): Visit the OPM website for information on how to apply as a CTAP, RPL, or ICTAP eligible. To exercise selection priority for this vacancy, CTAP/RPL/ICTAP candidates must meet the basic eligibility requirements and all selective factors. CTAP/ICTAP candidates must be well qualified, which means having knowledge, skills, abilities, and/or competencies that exceed the minimum qualification requirements for this position. CTAP/ICTAP applicants may be required to take a manual assessment and must receive a rating of at least 85 out of a possible 100. First time hires to the federal government normally start at the lowest rate of the salary range for the grade selected. Travel, transportation, and relocation expenses will not be paid. Any travel, transportation, and relocation expense associated with reporting for duty will be the responsibility of the selected employee.