IT SPECIALIST (NETWORK/INFOSEC)- GS-2210-12 (62037)

TARP - Direct-Hire Authority (DHA)

Position Type

Permanent

USACE Organization

Great Lakes and Ohio River Division (LRD) - Pittsburgh District

Locations (City, State)

Neville Island, PA

Position Overview/Duties

Position Overview/Duties:

• INTRODUCTION: Serves as an Information Systems Administrator for the District’s 23 Locks and Dams and 16 Flood Risk Management facilities. Provides technical expertise on system operations, hardware, a wide variety of pc/server applications and programs for Operational Technology (OT). OT Systems include Supervisor Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) Systems, Security Systems, Building Automation Systems, Industrial Control Systems, PLC Systems, and Video Systems
• POSITION: IT SPECIALIST (NETWORK/INFOSEC) GS-2210-12
• PERIOD OF ASSIGNMENT: PERMANENT
• DESCRIPTION OF ASSIGNMENT/DUTIES:
• Applies knowledge of computer systems, networking, application software, proprietary devices, and cyber-security methods and SCADA required from higher headquarters command, policies, and procedures to automate key processes and to manage systems operations.
• Maintains complex automated data processing and networking systems which provide decision-making information. Analyzes and evaluates the nature and scope of computer networks and the work to be automated and makes recommendations to determine the need for system development, modification and redesign.
• Supports proprietary and industry specific devices associated with OT at multiple local field locations within the Pittsburgh District. Installs, stabilizes, and manages network system software.
• Supports networking equipment and infrastructure over complete life cycle to include setup/configuration, application software installation and assistance, troubleshooting and maintenance for a variety of administrative systems on OT across the Pittsburgh District via local travel. Maintains knowledge of network architectures, hardware and software capabilities and configurations.
• Maintains Information System Security Standards in accordance with the Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA), DoD, Department of Army, USACE, and District regulations and Policies.

Other Conditions And Requirements

• APPLICABILITY/AREA OF CONSIDERATION: This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD, Section 9905 to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.
• WHO MAY APPLY: US Citizens
• APPLICANT QUALIFICATIONS:
• Experience Requirement: I have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service which include: (1) Maintain networking equipment such as Ethernet switches, routers, or firewalls; (2) Maintain and/or install operating systems such as Unix, Linux and Windows, or experience with any proprietary operating systems; (3) Install application software such as Microsoft products, databases, or PLC programming software; (4) Apply cyber security methods to computer systems, computer networks, application software, proprietary devices, Industrial Control Systems, Electronic Security Systems, or any IT related technology; (5) experience with Operational Technology such as Industrial Control Systems, Electronic Security Systems, PLC systems, Industrial Control Processors, Supervisor Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) Systems, databases, Human Machine Interfaces (HMI) and other IT related technology used to control devices and equipment; (6) Experience with communication protocols such as Modbus TCP and Ethernet /IP, or other communication protocols
• This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11). Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

• Competencies needed for the position:
• Attention to Detail
• Customer Service
• Problem Solving
• Oral Communication
• CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
• One-year probationary period may be required.
• You may be expected to travel for this position. (Local travel within the Pittsburgh District)
• Occasional TDY travel
• Appointment may be subject to suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation. Position is designated as Non-Sensitive-No access security clearance.
  

• Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• This position is Exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act .
• Nepotism: Under the provisions of 5 USC 3110, an individual may not be appointed into a position if the position is under the supervisory chain of command of a relative.
• This announcement may be used to fill like vacancies for three months after the closing date.
• This position MAY be eligible for situational telework only, including emergency and OPM prescribed "Unscheduled Telework".
• All qualifications requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• This is a(n) CP-34 position
• Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs IS NOT authorized.
• Relocation/Recruitment Incentives may be authorized (up to 25%). Must sign a service agreement if incentive(s) is/are authorized.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, are required to register for Selective Service prior to appointment.
• Applications must be submitted after 12:01 AM (EST) of the posted Job Posting Open Date and before 11:59 PM (EST) of the posted Job Posting Close Date to receive consideration.
• Point of contact for this announcement is Eugene B. Bradshaw.

• Your resume must be two pages or less and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration.
• For each relevant work experience, make sure you include the employer's name, job title, start and end dates (include month and year), for qualifications purposes, the number of hours worked per week, and a brief description that show you can perform the tasks at the required level listed in the job announcement. If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete, and you may not receive consideration for this position.
• Use plain language. Avoid using acronyms and terms that are not easily understood. The hiring agency will not make assumptions about what's in your resume.
• If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations, and you may not be considered for this vacancy.

To learn more, please visit the Office of Equal Opportunity (https://www.eeoc.gov/federal-sector/federal-employees-job-applicants).

Qualifications - Candidates will be evaluated in accordance with OPM General Schedule (GS) Qualification Standards or Federal Wage System (FWS) Qualifications and Job Elements

GS Standards: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/

Reasonable Accommodation

Reasonable accommodation is available to qualified employees with disabilities. You can request a reasonable accommodation at any time during the application process, hiring process or while on the job. Requests are evaluated on a case-by-case basis.