IT Specialist

This position is located in the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Weather Service (NWS), Office of Operations, Logistics, with 1 vacancy in Honolulu, HI. This position is also announced under vacancy number NWS-26-13042461-ST, which is open to Status Candidates. You must apply to both announcements if you want to be considered for both. ['As an IT Specialist, you will perform the following duties: The working title for this position is Information Technology Officer. As an Information Technology Officer, provide operational support for National Weather Service (NWS) mission applications by performing installation, configuration, troubleshooting, operation, maintenance, and lifecycle management of mission applications, Linux and Windows operating systems, enterprise services, and supporting infrastructure. Plan, coordinate, implement, and evaluate projects involving mission applications, software, hardware, operating systems, networks, enterprise platforms and services, cloud computing technologies, cybersecurity requirements, automation, and other information technology systems supporting operational and modernization initiatives. Ensure the availability, reliability, security, and operational availability of information technology services by monitoring system performance, analyzing and resolving technical issues, implementing best practices, and identifying opportunities for continuous service improvement. Provide technical leadership and coordination for operational information and technology activities by collaborating with customers and stakeholders, enterprise support teams, vendors, and other technical organizations. Provide technical guidance and advise management on technology, resource, and operational support considerations. NOTE: The duties are at the full performance level of the GS-13; the GS-12 is the developmental leading to such performance.'] Key Requirements: Applicants must be U.S. Citizens. Suitable for Federal employment, as determined by background investigation. More requirements are listed under Qualifications and Additional Information. Must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable (www.sss.gov) Qualification requirements must be met by closing date of the announcement. Additional Considerations: One year probationary period may be required. Payment of relocation expenses (PCS) may be authorized. This position requires Moderate Risk Security Clearance. Background investigation will be required. Continued employment is subject to applicant's successful completion of security investigation and favorable adjudication. Failure to successfully meet these requirements will be grounds for termination. *Note: A one year probationary period will be required unless you are a current Department of Commerce (including NOAA) employee and are in the same line of work and with no more than a 30 day break in service. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, for those required to serve a 1-year probationary period, we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: Your performance and conduct; Needs and interests of the agency; Whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and Whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of then Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. Throughout the recruitment and hiring process we will be communicating with you via email; therefore, it is imperative that the email address you provide when applying for this vacancy remains active. Should your email address change, please notify the point of contact identified in the vacancy announcement as soon as possible so that we can update our system. Substitution of education for specialized experience is not applicable to this vacancy.

Company: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration | Location: Honolulu, Hawaii,