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Summary IT Specialist OSSYSADM Open Systems Storage Engineer positions are being filled through the Office of Personnel Managements delegated Direct Hire Authority open to all U.S. citizens. Selections made under this bulletin will be processed as new appointments to the civil service. Current civil service employees would therefore be given new appointments to the civil service. Under the provisions of the Direct Hire Authority, Veterans Preference and the Rule of Many do not apply.
Overview Help Accepting applications Open & closing dates 03062026 to 09042026 Salary 107446 to - 139684 per year Salary shown is GS-14 Base Salary. See Additional Information section for Salary Ranges by location. Pay scale & grade GS 14 Locations Many vacancies in the following locations Denver CO Urbana MD Woodlawn MD Durham NC Show more fewer locations 1 Wilkes Barre PA Remote job No Telework eligible Yes-as determined by the agency policy. Employees required to be on-site 75% of duty time. Travel Required Not required Relocation expenses reimbursed No Appointment type Permanent Work schedule Full-time Service Competitive Promotion potential None Job family Series 2210 Information Technology Management Supervisory status No Security clearance Not Required Drug test No Position sensitivity and risk High Risk HR Trust determination process Suitability Fitness Financial disclosure Yes Bargaining unit status Yes Announcement number SSA12902318-DHA-26-CIO Control number 860062700
This job is open to Help The public U.S. Citizens Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S. Career transition (CTAP) ICTAP RPL Federal employees whose job agency or department was eliminated and are eligible for priority over other applicants. Clarification from the agency All U.S. Citizens
Duties Help This announcement serves as public notice. Applications submitted will be placed into a pool and will remain on file for selection as positions become available. Vacancies may be filled for up to 6 months after the closing date of this announcement. Applicants may not receive notifications of referral status until the full 6-month eligibility period has elapsed. Applications may be gathered from additional recruitment sources. These will be added to the pool created by this announcement.
Requirements Help Conditions of employment U.S. Citizenship required Selective Service Registration if applicable www.sss.gov Fingerprinting and background and/or security investigation may be required Job offers are contingent on fingerprinting and background security investigation results Selectees may be required to serve a 1-year probationary period Relocation expenses will not be paid All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin.
Qualifications Resumes exceeding two pages in length will not be considered. Please visit the new resume guidance for more information. READ ALL SECTIONS OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IN ITS ENTIRETY. THIS INFORMATION IS CRUCIAL TO SUBMITTING A SUCCESSFUL APPLICATION. If you are qualifying based on education, please make sure you follow the instructions in the Education Section of this announcement, including uploading a transcript with an award/confer date. Failure to do so can disqualify you for further consideration. Applicants must qualify for the series and grade of the posted position. Experience must be IT-related; the experience may be demonstrated by paid or unpaid experience and/or completion of specific intensive training, for example, IT certification as appropriate. Your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, abilities, and proficiency of any required competencies to perform the specific position for which you are applying.
To qualify for the 2210 IT Specialist series, the applicant must demonstrate the following competencies:
Applicants must have 52 weeks of specialized experience at the GS-13 level or equivalent, which is in or related to the work of the position to be filled, and has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Such experience must include work that involves managing the implementation of Open Systems storage infrastructure, advanced Open Systems data storage administration skillsets, Open Systems storage maintenance, and Open Systems storage operations.
PLEASE NOTE: Specialized Experience is REQUIRED and must be explicitly documented/described in your resume or you will be disqualified from further consideration.
Education This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Additional information See announcement cutoff dates below under How to Apply. The Social Security Administrations technology team plays a vital role in supporting the agencys mission to serve millions of Americans. We are responsible for the strategic planning, implementation, operation, and maintenance of the agencys computer systems and enterprise information technology infrastructure. Our team is dedicated to designing, building, testing, and delivering innovative technology solutions that ensure uninterrupted 24/7 availability of critical services to the public.
Our technology environment is robust and dynamic, spanning agency data centers and hybrid cloud platforms. We provide continuous operations management for essential applications, maintain and monitor all computer, storage, network assets, and technology services, and ensure seamless high-performance delivery for key workloads, such as online services, Social Security number verification, and secure data exchanges. We also lead governance activities for infrastructure and software change management, capacity planning, and performance testing, guaranteeing a highly available and resilient environment. We are committed to leveraging Artificial Intelligence and emerging technologies to optimize processes, enhance system efficiency, and improve the experience for both users and employees.
With multiple specialized divisions, a central operations center, and regional service support centers, our team delivers comprehensive support and exceptional customer service to agency employees, state partners, and industry collaborators. If you are passionate about technology, innovation, and public service, we invite you to join our dedicated team and help shape the future of digital government services.
Some positions are bargaining unit positions represented by the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE).
Selective Service If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. See www.sss.gov.
As a condition of employment, for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which 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:
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.
Salary Range Information Denver CO - 140239 - 182316 Durham NC - 131342 - 170750 Woodlawn MD - 143913 - 187093 Urbana MD - 143913 - 187093 Wilkes Barre PA - 125776 - 163514
Expand Hide additional information Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
Benefits Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits. Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time, or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
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