Information Technology Specialist

Summary For more information on the Department of Justice and the United States Attorneys' Offices, visit http://www.justice.gov/usao/. As needed, additional positions may be filled using this announcement. This position is also being announced to applicants eligible to apply through Merit Staffing procedures under 26-VAE-12972834-MS. Learn more about this agency Duties This position is located at the United States Attorney's Office (USAO), Eastern District of Virginia, Alexandria Virginia. As an Information Technology Specialist (Litigation Support), the incumbent will join the Litigation Support (LS) Team to provide expert advice and assistance to Criminal and Civil Assistant United States Attorneys (AUSAs) and legal support staff on ways to apply and integrate technological capabilities throughout every aspect of the case investigation and litigation. Assignments encompass: Litigation Support Services, eDiscovery Support, LS Systems Administration, Systems Security, and Customer Support. As a Litigation Support Specialist, you will: Serving as a district Litigation Support Specialist responsible for providing technical and analytical assistance involving Litigation Support in Information Technology (IT) specialty areas which support the information management needs of the United States Attorney's Office (USAO). The USAO environment includes personal computers, wide and local area networks, operating systems, case management systems and litigation support operations. Litigation Support administration responsibilities are considered complex in terms of the need to modify standard systems, to resolve hardware and software problems, and to adapt precedents or make significant departures from standardized approaches to meet requirements. Providing direct customer support and training in use of legal IT software and hardware systems for staff. Performing tasks associated with the organization, preservation, processing, production, delivery, and tracking of investigatory and litigation data in cases involving large volumes of documentary and/or digital evidence. There is a Selective Placement Factor for this position. Please see this under "Qualifications" and address it in your resume. Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress. Requirements Conditions of employment You must be a U.S. Citizen or National Initial appointment is conditioned upon a satisfactory pre-employment adjudication. This includes fingerprint, credit and tax checks, and drug testing. Continued employment is subject to a favorable adjudication of a background investigation You must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable If selected, you may be required to complete a one year probationary period. You must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement. Qualifications To be considered for this position, you must meet the requirements specified in the sections titled Basic Qualifications, and Specialized Experience. You must also address the Selective Placement Factor. Basic Qualifications: You must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the competencies listed below: 1. Attention to Detail - Performs testing, quality assurance, configuration, installation, maintenance of resources used for the transmission of information in data, voice and/or video format. Ensures systems availability, functionality, integrity, and efficiency. 2. Customer Service - Provides customer support services including installation, configuration, troubleshooting, customer assistance, and training in response to user requirements. 3. Oral Communication - Coordinates support services in response to customer needs. Develops standards and procures for applications and coordinates efforts with team members. 4. Problem Solving - Ensures the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data through the planning, analysis, development, implementation, maintenance, and enhancement of information systems security programs, policies, procedures, and tools. AND Specialized Experience: One full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level in Federal service. Qualifying experience involved ability to determine the most appropriate principles, practices and methods to apply in all phases of assignments, including the approach to be taken, degree of intensity, and depth of research in management advisories needed to complete automated litigation support requests. This would include knowledge of database creation and utilization (using programs such as Nuix, CloudNine Law, Relativity, and Everlaw); electronic data acquisition and processing; pre-trial and trial support, including courtroom presentation services (using programs such as OnCue). Selective Placement Factor: A selective placement factor is determined to be essential for successful performance in this position. Those candidates who do not meet the following selective placement factor will be rated "not qualified" for the position. Selectee must have demonstrated experience loading, processing, managing, and producing electronically stored information (ESI) in eDiscovery platforms. Interagency 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 the 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 receive a score of 85 or better on established ranking criteria. You must provide proof of eligibility to receive selection priority. Such proof may include a copy of your written notification of ICTAP eligibility or a copy of your separation personnel action form. Additional information about ICTAP eligibility is at: http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/. Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)-The 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 receive a score of 85 or better on established ranking criteria. You must provide a copy of your written notification of CTAP eligibility with your application. Additional information about CTAP eligibility is at http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/. Education Additional information Payment of relocation expenses will not be authorized The Department of Justice offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid vacation; sick leave; holidays; telework; life insurance; health benefits; and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System. Selective Service: If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. See www.sss.gov. Reasonable Accommodation Statement: Federal Agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities, where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. EEO Statement/Policy: The United States government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor. More information can be found here: https://www.justice.gov/jmd/media/1425556/dl?inline. Political Appointees (Current or Former): The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C or Non-Career SES employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the HR Office. Failure to disclose this information could result in disciplinary action including removal from Federal Service. Expand Hide  additional information Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. 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. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits. Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.