INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST (SYSADMIN/NETWORK)

At the AD-00 level (GS-12 Grade Equivalency), you must meet the following qualification:
One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 level. Specialized experience for this position includes experience that demonstrates accomplishment of computer project assignments that require tasks such as: interpreting IT policies, standards, and requirements, and modifying and adapting existing methods and approaches; implementing recommendations independently or as a team member; providing advice and guidance on a wide range and variety of complex IT issues; evaluating and recommending new or enhanced approaches to delivering IT services; analyzing and recommending resolution of complex issues associated with the configuration of IT systems; ensuring the integrity and availability of systems, networks, and data through the planning, analysis, development, and implementation of information systems security programs; and recommending ways to protect the bureau/office's information and information systems.

At the AD-00 level (GS-13 Grade Equivalency), you must meet the following qualification:
One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 level. Specialized experience for this position includes experience that demonstrates accomplishment of computer project assignments that require tasks such as: evaluating and recommending the adoption of new or enhanced approaches to delivering IT services; testing and optimizing the functionality of systems, networks, and data; identifying and defining business or technical requirements applied to the design, development, implementation, management and support of systems and networks; evaluating proposals for the acquisition of IT products and services, ensuring the optimal use of commercially available products; ensuring compliance with data management standards, and recommending new or modified standards to increase; and responding to customer service problems resulting from incidents and/or catastrophic events, such as virus infections or power outages.

Only experience and education obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered

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.

Education cannot be substituted for experience at this level.