Supervisory IT Specialist

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration • Boulder, CO

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About The Position

This position is with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Oceanic and Atmospheric Research (OAR), and has two vacancies in listed locations. It is classified under the DOC Alternative Personnel System (CAPS), where the ZP-5 pay band is equivalent to GS-15. The position provides scientific mission support through information technology innovation, improving IT systems and technology in a research environment. It oversees IT operations, compliance, security, projects, budgets, and staff. The role requires a high-risk security clearance and is subject to a background investigation. A one-year probationary period and a one-year supervisory probationary period may be required. Relocation expenses are not authorized.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship.
• Suitability for federal employment, as determined by a background investigation.
• Selective Service registration, if applicable.
• Meet qualification requirements by the announcement closing date; federal employees applying for promotion must also meet time-in-grade requirements by that date.
• Successful completion of a high-risk security investigation and favorable adjudication; continued employment is subject to these requirements.
• One year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level in the Federal Service.
• IT-related experience demonstrating attention to detail, customer service, oral communication, and problem solving.
• For the ZP-5/GS-15 level, one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to ZP-4/GS-14 that includes managing computer systems, networks, and communications operations; developing or implementing IT policies, plans, and procedures; and planning, evaluating, and leading projects or teams, including assigning work, setting priorities, budgeting, and providing feedback on work assignments.
• Knowledge and experience in local- and wide-area networking (LAN/WAN), including coordinating teams to implement and operate next-generation IT solutions.

Responsibilities

• Provide scientific mission support through IT innovation and enhance state-of-the-art IT systems and technology in a research environment.
• Maintain IT systems compliance with government requirements; establish and implement IT policies and procedures; and provide written statements and briefings on technical topics.
• Formulate, execute, and track project priorities, and oversee project progress toward milestones.
• Use budget formulation, management, and tracking in project development and oversight.
• Report progress and results to senior management in a timely manner.
• Oversee IT security, including FISMA Assessment and Authorization, NIST Special Publication 800-53, and Critical Control implementation.
• Apply knowledge and experience in LAN and WAN networking, including coordinating teams to implement and operate next-generation IT solutions.
• Plan and distribute subordinates' work, set short- and long-term priorities, and prepare work schedules.
• Identify ways to improve production or work quality.
• Evaluate subordinates' performance, provide technical oversight and instruction, address poor performance, and develop performance standards.
• Advise, counsel, or instruct employees on work and administrative matters.
• Interview candidates for subordinate positions.
• Identify employee training needs and provide or arrange development and training.

Benefits

• The federal government provides a comprehensive benefits package; employees and their families have access to a range of benefits. 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