IT Specialist

Federal Aviation Administration • Atlantic City, NJ

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About The Position

The position is an IT Specialist within the STARS Team, AJW-1210. The role administers, develops, delivers, and supports information technology systems and services, applying knowledge of IT principles, concepts, and methods such as data storage, software applications, and networking. IT systems and services include computers, network components, peripheral equipment, software, firmware, and related services and resources used to handle information.

At this technical pay band, the work involves collecting, recording, and analyzing information; identifying problems; conducting analysis; and planning and carrying out projects to gather detailed information from primary sources. Assignments may include limited system development, investigations and inspections, and initiating compliance or enforcement actions. The specialist performs routine and varied assignments with limited direction, applies technical knowledge to plan and complete work, and may contribute to or provide some leadership for small projects, programs, or teams.

The position requires some independence in planning time and using resources. Contacts are mainly within the organizational unit, major subdivision, or line of business/service organization, with some contact with customers and external organizations to share information, provide data or written analyses, and discuss assignment status. Established policies and procedures guide most work, while allowing some discretion in choosing an approach. Work is periodically reviewed for timeliness and technical compliance and generally supports organizational-unit activities and may affect broader project or program objectives.

Requirements

• At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to FV-H/FG/GS-12.
• Specialized experience developing, deploying, and supporting aviation or similar automation systems.
• Experience in one or more of the following: software prototyping, integration or testing; software deployment and support; virtualized environments; installation, configuration or troubleshooting; system evaluation and design; or software and system architecture documentation.
• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Selective Service registration is required for males born after December 31, 1959.
• An SF-50 must be submitted.
• Designated or random drug testing is required.
• Qualifications must be met by the vacancy announcement closing date.

Responsibilities

• Administer, develop, deliver, and support information technology systems and services.
• Collect, record, and analyze data or information; identify problems and perform analysis.
• Plan and carry out projects to collect detailed data or information from primary sources.
• Plan and analyze data, suggest data sources, and prepare interpretive reports of limited scope when appropriate.
• Perform routine and varied assignments with limited direction, applying technical knowledge to plan and accomplish the work.
• Contribute as an individual or team member and, when needed, perform leadership functions for small projects, programs, or teams.
• Conduct investigations and inspections and initiate compliance and enforcement actions when applicable.
• Plan work time and use assigned resources independently for assignments and small projects.
• Share information, provide data or written analyses, and discuss assignment status with internal contacts, customers, and external organizations as needed.
• Refer difficult problems and work issues to a manager, project or program manager, team leader, or experienced technical specialist when guidance is unavailable or unsuitable.
• Recommend improvements to work processes when appropriate.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific benefits depend on position type and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed