IT Specialist

Summary This position is located within the Office of the U.S. and Foreign Commercial Service at the U. S. Embassy in Beijing, China. This position is responsible for providing IT support and guidance to all China-based staff of the Department of Commerce/ITA (approx. 120 users) located in Beijing, Chengdu, Guangzhou, Shanghai, Shenyang, and Wuhan, China. Managing the day-to-day operation of the post's computer system administered by the Department of Commerce/ITA. Learn more about this agency Duties As the sole IT position in GM China, this is a hybrid position that requires familiarity with elements of Systems Administration/Network Administration/ Desk Support/Messaging Administration (first priority), and Security Administration. The position is responsible for managing the day-to-day operation of the post's computer system (5 servers) administered by the Department of Commerce/ITA. These servers are separate from the State Department OpenNet system. Requirements Conditions of employment CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: Must be a U.S. Citizen or US National. Must be able to obtain and maintain Top Secret clearance. Must pass pre-employment drug testing as well as post-employment random drug testing. Must be 21 years of age. If you are male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System. Must be able to obtain a medical clearance for worldwide assignment, including accompanying dependents if applicable. Any Special Agent subject to mandatory retirement within the period of employment must obtain a waiver from the Department of Commerce to be considered eligible for this appointment. You must file a Financial Disclosure Report within 30 days of appointment. The incumbent will be required to develop and deliver training to all China-based staff to ensure their compliance with all post-specific requirements and their acquiring the skills and knowledge to efficiently utilize the IT tools available to them. Qualifications To qualify for the FP-2210-02 (GS-14 equivalency), you must have 1 year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to that of a GS-13 in the Federal Service. Specialized experience is defined as experience: Delivering Cybersecurity threat response and mitigating solutions. Coordinating IT operations over several different offices, sometimes over a large geographic area. Coordinating, delivering clear instructions to users, and guiding personnel actions pertaining to IT operations. Planning procurement actions regarding purchases and maintenance of IT equipment. Initiating IT procedures that make a significant and measurable difference in productivity. Installing, operating, and maintaining new hardware and software applications. Developing and maintaining a robust post-specific cybersecurity compliance system. Supporting operations in the area of cyber security, contingency planning, disaster recovery, general security operations, and risk management. Typical duties include but are not limited to: Providing IT support and oversight to an organization of over 100 employees, in a sensitive security environment. Delivering Cybersecurity threat response and mitigating solutions. Coordinating the IT operations of several offices dispersed over a large geographic area. Coordinating and guiding personnel actions pertaining to IT operations, delivering clear instructions to users. Planning procurement actions regarding purchases and maintenance of IT equipment. Initiating IT procedures that make a significant and measurable difference in productivity. Education This job does not have an education qualification requirement. Additional information SECURITY CLEARANCE: You must obtain and maintain a Top-Secret security clearance. DRUG TESTING: Under the Department of Commerce's Drug Free Workplace Plan, all applicants tentatively selected for this position will be required to submit to a urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment, and if appointed the incumbent will be subjected to random drug testing procedures. MEDICAL CLEARENCE: Must be able to obtain a medical clearance for worldwide assignment. TOUR OF DUTY: Initial appointment may be extended in one (1) year increments up to a maximum of 5 years is possible; however, extensions are not guaranteed, and no promise of an extension is implied. FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE: You must complete a Financial Disclosure Report within 30 days of appointment. RE-EMPLOYMENT WITH LOSING AGENCY: An employee of any agency who accepts, with the consent of the head of that agency, a limited appointment in the Foreign Service under section 309 of the Foreign Service Act of 1980 is entitled, upon the expiration of that appointment, to be reemployed in that employee's former position or in a corresponding or higher position in that agency. Upon re-employment under this section, an employee shall be entitled to any within-grade increases in pay which the employee would have received if the employee had remained in the former position in the agency. APPLICANTS WITH A DISABILITY: The Department of Commerce provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the Office of Foreign Service Human Capital contact identified in this vacancy. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis. THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO) EMPLOYER. SELECTIVE SERVICE REQUIREMENT: Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must certify at the time of appointment that they have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so under Selective Service law. 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. AGENCY BENEFITS: Foreign Service Officer benefits include group life insurance, health benefits and Thrift Savings Plan; Government provided quarters or housing allowance, if overseas; generous leave accrual policy; cost of living adjustments and post differential pay for certain overseas assignments; and educational allowances for children if overseas. 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.