IT Specialist (SYSADMIN/INFOSEC)

US Bonneville Power Administration; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Bonneville Power Administration in the United States is seeking an IT Specialist (SYSADMIN/INFOSEC) to provide expert technical knowledge on mission-critical data systems supporting a 7x24 operation. The role emphasizes IT service delivery, system security, interoperability, and collaboration with customers and stakeholders in a federal environment.

Candidates should meet the specialized experience requirements and demonstrate attention to detail, customer service, oral communication, and

Qualifications

• Attention to detail in all tasks; thorough and precise work.
• Customer service orientation; understands user needs and provides quality support.
• Clear oral communication; tailors message to audience and context.
• Problem solving; identify issues, assess information, and recommend solutions.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Customer Service

Oral Communication

Problem Solving

Job description

This position is located with Bonneville Power Administration, in Operational Virtualization & Infrastructure (JOV) organization of Operational Services (JO), Information Technology (J).

A successful candidate in the IT Specialist (SYSADMIN/INFOSEC) position will serve as an expert technical knowledge on mission critical and business critical data systems necessary to support a 7x24 operation.

BASIC REQUIREMENT:

You must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four (4) competencies listed below. The experience must be IT related and may be demonstrated by paid or unpaid experience and/or completion of specific, intensive training (for example, IT certification) as appropriate.

1. Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.
2. Customer Service - Works with clients and customers (that is, any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit produces, including the general public, individuals who work in the agency, other agencies, or organizations outside the Government) to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; knows about available products and services; is committed to providing quality products and services.
3. Oral Communication - Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.
4. Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.

GS-13: Advanced

You can perform the actions associated with each of these competencies without assistance. You are recognized within your immediate organization as "a person to ask" when difficult questions arise regarding each of these competencies. Focus is on broad organizational/professional issues; You have consistently provided practical/relevant ideas and perspectives on process or practice improvements which may easily be implemented; You are capable of coaching others in the application of each of these competencies by translating complex nuances relating to each competency into easy to understand terms; You participate in senior level discussions regarding these competencies; You assist in the development of reference and resource materials in these competencies.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

A qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level, GS-12, in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as: 1) providing technical guidance and recommending adoption of new or enhanced approaches to delivering IT services (e.g., installation, testing, operation, troubleshooting and maintenance); 2) developing solutions to interoperability design issues of managed systems to meet business requirements; and 3) planning, developing, and implementing system security programs in compliance with security protocols.

“Experience" refers to paid and unpaid experience. Examples of qualifying unpaid experience may include: volunteer work done through National Service programs (such as Peace Corps and AmeriCorps); as well as work for other community-based philanthropic and social organizations. Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills; and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

CTAP/ICTAP candidates: To be considered "well qualified" you must meet all of the requirements as described in this section.

You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement.