Information Technology Specialist

Federal Emergency Management Agency; Bothell (WA); Hybrid; USD 101,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework eligibility

Job summary

Federal Emergency Management Agency in Bothell, Washington, is seeking a LAN/IT specialist to support the Disaster Emergency Communications Division. The role focuses on installing, maintaining and securing LANs, WANs and related network services, with eligibility for telework and a commitment to emergency operations.

The successful candidate will collaborate with DHS components and FEMA partners to deliver reliable IT network services across multiple sites, while contributing to mission

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of LAN administration, network services, and telecommunications.
• Ability to plan new LAN installations and complex network modifications.
• Experience administering and managing LAN network services and telecommunications.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, troubleshoot, test, and document network hardware (WAN/LAN routers, switches, hubs, modems, lines, bridges, multiplexers).
• Monitor network servers, analyze performance, apply security patches, adjust resources for availability and throughput.
• Plan new LAN installations and complex modifications, prepare equipment specs and training materials.

Skills

LAN administration

Network services

Telecommunications

Tools

WAN routers

LAN routers

Switches

Job description

• Department: Department of Homeland Security
• Location: Bothell, Washington
• Hiring Path: Public
• Number of Openings: 1
• Security Clearance: Sensitive Compartmented Information

In this position you will work as a member of the Office of Response and Recovery, Response Directorate, Disaster Emergency Communications Division, Bothell MERS Detachment Team. The ideal candidate for this position will have extensive knowledge of LAN administration, network services, and telecommunications, including planning new LAN installations and complex modifications to existing networks.

Key Responsibilities

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is calling on those who want to help protect American interests and secure our Nation. DHS Components work collectively to prevent terrorism; secure borders and our transportation systems; protect the President and other dignitaries; enforce and administer immigration laws; safeguard cyberspace; and ensure resilience to disasters. We achieve these vital missions through a workforce spanning hundreds of occupations.

Make an impact; join DHS. When disaster strikes, America looks to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Now FEMA looks to you. Join our team and use your talent to support Americans in their times of greatest need. FEMA prepares the nation for all hazards and manages Federal response and recovery efforts following any national incident.

We foster innovation, reward performance and creativity, and provide challenges on a routine basis with a well-skilled, knowledgeable, high performance workforce. Please visit www.fema.gov for additional information. EXCEPTED SERVICE: This is a full-time position in the Mobile Emergency Response Support (MERS) Detachment. MERS positions are in the excepted service. Employees will not acquire civil service status but will have standard and optional benefits.

EMERGENCY ASSIGNMENT: Every FEMA employee has regular and recurring emergency management responsibilities, though not every position requires routine deployment to disaster sites. All positions are subject to recall around the clock for emergency management operations, which may require irregular work hours, work at locations other than the official duty station, and may include duties other than those specified in the employee's official position description.

Travel requirements in support of emergency operations may be extensive in nature (weeks to months), with little advance notice, and may require employees to relocate to emergency sites with physically austere and operationally challenging conditions.

In this position, you will install, maintain, troubleshoot, test, and document network hardware such as WAN routers, LAN routers, switches, hubs, modems, communication lines, bridges, multiplexers, computer hardware, and software. Typical duties include: Administers and manages LAN network services and telecommunications to ensure reliable connectivity and optimal network performance.

Monitors network servers, analyzes performance, applies security patches, and adjusts network resources to maintain system availability and throughput. Installs, maintains, troubleshoots, tests, and documents computers, network hardware, including WAN routers, LAN routers, switches, modems, wired and wireless network devices, cellular hardware, satellite hardware, and other IT related equipment.

Plans new LAN installations and complex modifications to existing networks, including recommending hardware, software, communication lines, and network segments. Prepares equipment specifications, layouts, cost estimates, user training materials, system documentation, and tracks network configuration changes.

Deploys to disasters, special events, emergency operations, and other mission assignments as needed to support IT network services, telecommunications, and continuity of operations. At FEMA, our mission is to help people before, during and after disasters, and every employee at FEMA has a role in emergency management. Every FEMA employee has regular and recurring emergency management responsibilities, though not every position requires routine deployment to disaster sites.

All positions are subject to recall around the clock for emergency management operations, which may require irregular work hours, work at locations other than the official duty station, and may include duties other than those specified in the employee's official position description.

Travel requirements in support of emergency operations may be extensive in nature (weeks to months), with little advance notice, and may require employees to relocate to emergency sites with physically austere and operationally challenging conditions.

Requirements & Education

No Educational Substitution: There is no educational substitution for this position, and you must meet the qualifications listed in the "requirements" section of this announcement.

DHS offers competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance; retirement plan; Thrift Savings Plan [similar to a 401(k)]; Flexible Spending Account; Employee Assistance Program; personal leave days; and paid federal holidays. Other benefits may include flexible work schedules; tuition reimbursement; transportation subsidies; uniform allowance; health and wellness programs; and fitness centers.

DHS is committed to employee development and offers a variety of employee training and developmental opportunities. For more information, go to the DHS Careers website and select "Benefits." Disabled veteran leave will be available to any federal employee hired on or after November 5, 2016, who is a veteran with a service- connected disability rating of 30 percent or more.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Federal Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $100602 – $130786/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Sensitive Compartmented Information security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-13.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.