This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/793254200. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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Summary
The position is located in the Office of Information and Technology (OI&T), End User Services (EUS), End User Operations (EUO). You will perform a combination of duties; phone support, desk-side technical support, and bench-top diagnosis and repair. The primary duties and responsibilities include resolving customer related software and hardware problems in accordance with established policies and procedures.
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Overview
- Reviewing applications
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Open & closing dates
05/28/2024 to 11/12/2024
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Salary
$103,473 - $153,864 per year
Salary will be determined by selectee's geographical location
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Pay scale & grade
GS 12
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Locations
Many vacancies in the following locations:
Additional locations are listed below.
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Remote job
No
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Telework eligible
No
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Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
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Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
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Appointment type
Permanent
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Work schedule
Full-time
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Service
Competitive
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Promotion potential
12
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Job family (Series)
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Supervisory status
No
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Security clearance
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Drug test
No
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Position sensitivity and risk
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Trust determination process
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Announcement number
CCLQ-12412486-24-KN
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Control number
793254200
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This job is open to
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Internal to an agency
Current federal employees of this agency.
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Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)
Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee.
Clarification from the agency
Current, permanent employees of the VA OIT's End User Operations District 4 and CTAP eligible applicants only
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Telework: AdHoc
PD: 17041A
Remote: This is not a remote position
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required
Duties
You are applying to a public notice to fill current and future vacancies. Please note, there may or may not be actual/projected vacancies when you submit your application. Your resume and any supporting documentation will be retained with other applicants and reviewed as vacancies occur. You will not receive a notice regarding your application's status other than the initial acknowledgment until a request is received to fill a position. We will refer qualified applicants to the selecting official for consideration. The organization's hiring need will determine the referral of additional applicants. Applicants will be notified about their application's status if referred or if we fill all vacancies.
Your application will expire in 3 months from the day of submission. If you are still interested in the position after the 3 month period, you will need to re-apply to this vacancy announcement.
Major Duties Include:
- Planning and delivering technical support including troubleshooting, installation, removal, moves, system knowledge assistance/training in response to customer requirements.
- Providing a variety of IT support services essential to the effective operation and performance of VA IT systems implemented at the end user location.
- Installing and configuring VA approved software applications, troubleshooting, and maintaining all VA approved customer hardware/software updates.
- Utilizing experience, discretion, judgement and knowledge in the planning, execution, operation and maintenance of IT systems and infrastructure.
- Diagnosing and resolving problems in response to IT reported incidents.
- Ensuring Help Desk tracking and asset information is accurate and developing and maintains accurate and timely entries.
- Evaluating usage patterns and incorporating customer feedback into recommendations for improving the functionality or performance of a given system.
- Managing the movement and installation of IT equipment to assure coordination of IT support and customer service.
- Providing support for technology endpoints by implementing, maintaining, and updating standard baseline configurations by these devices.
- Reviewing proposed changes to the client operations environment, suggesting resolutions, performing account management.
- Identifying and breaking down problems using structured problem resolution approaches.
Telework: AdHoc
PD: 17041A
Remote: This is not a remote position
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required
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Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- Subject to a background/suitability investigation.
- You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this job.
- May serve a probationary period.
- Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
- You must submit a complete application package; (Ex. Resume, Transcripts, etc.)
- Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
- To be considered for this position, applicants must complete all required steps in the process
- A pre-placement physical is not be required. The work required does not inherently include any physical requirements essential for successful job performance that could not otherwise be performed with accommodation or workplace adjustment
Qualifications
To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 05/27/2025.
Time-In-Grade Requirement: Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement. For a GS-12 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-11. The grade may have been in any occupation, but must have been held in the Federal service. An SF-50 that shows your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials. Note: Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to former Federal employees applying for reinstatement as well as current employees applying for Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment.
You may qualify based on your experience as described below:
The Selective Placement Factor for this position is: Demonstrated experience monitoring, diagnosing, troubleshooting, and resolving operating/network systems, hardware and software issues, and taking appropriate follow-up action.
You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position:
Note: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment.
Physical Requirements: Work is sedentary. Some work may require walking and standing in conjunction with travel and attendance at meetings and conferences away from the work site. Some Employees may carry items up to 50 pounds. The work dos not require any special physical effort.
For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at http://://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/.
Time-In-Grade Requirement: Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement. For a GS-12 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-11. The grade may have been in any occupation, but must have been held in the Federal service. An SF-50 that shows your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials. Note: Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to former Federal employees applying for reinstatement as well as current employees applying for Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment.
You may qualify based on your experience as described below:
Experience - 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. For all positions individuals must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below. The employing agency is responsible for identifying the specific level of proficiency required for each competency at each grade level based on the requirements of the position being filled.
- Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.
- 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.
- 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.
- Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.
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Specialized Experience: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped the applicant with the particular competencies/knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position and is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. Such experience is typically gained in the IT field or through the performance of work where the primary concern is IT. Specialized experience includes: experience that has provided you with knowledge of IT standards, principles, concepts, methods, policies and authorized approaches for IT; diagnosing and resolving problems in response to customer reported incidents; configuring devices and software applications; providing account management support, client connectivity support and client application support; managing the movement and installation of IT equipment to assure coordination of IT support/customer service; providing training on systems/software applications.
Selective Placement Factor: In addition to the above requirements, this position includes a competency/KSAs or special qualification without which a candidate could not perform the duties of a position in a satisfactory manner. Selective factors are applied in addition to minimum qualifications. Applicants who do not meet a selective factor are ineligible for further consideration. Evidence of the Selective Placement Factor must be reflected in your resume.The Selective Placement Factor for this position is: Demonstrated experience monitoring, diagnosing, troubleshooting, and resolving operating/network systems, hardware and software issues, and taking appropriate follow-up action.
You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position:
- Customer Service
- Attention to Detail
- Operations Support
- Problem Solving
Note: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment.
Physical Requirements: Work is sedentary. Some work may require walking and standing in conjunction with travel and attendance at meetings and conferences away from the work site. Some Employees may carry items up to 50 pounds. The work dos not require any special physical effort.
For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at http://://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/.
Education
There is no educational substitution at this grade level.
Additional information
The Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provides eligible displaced VA competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. To be qualified you must submit appropriate documentation (a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location) and be found well-qualified (have a final rating of 85 or more) for this vacancy. Information about CTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website at http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/.Placement Policy: The posting of this announcement does not obligate management to fill a vacancy or vacancies by promotion. The position may be filled by reassignment, change to lower grade, transfer, appointment, or reinstatement. Management may use any one or any combination of these methods to fill the position.
It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
Veterans and Transitioning Service Members: Please visit the VA for Vets site for career-search tools for Veterans seeking employment at VA, career development services for our existing Veterans, and coaching and reintegration support for military service members.
For more information on the "Who may apply" eligibility requirements, please refer to the OHRM Status Candidates and Other Candidate Definitions document.
If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement.
Benefits
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.
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.
How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.
Narrative responses are not required at this time. If you are referred for consideration, you may be asked to submit additional job related information, which may include, but not limited to; responses to the knowledge, skills and abilities; completion of a work sample, and/or contact for an interview.Your resume and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.
Benefits
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.
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.
Required Documents
As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
- Resume
- Most recent SF-50 (Current Federal Employees must provide an SF50 dated 1-14-2024 or later; WG employees must provide one dated within 1 year of the closing date)
- ATTENTION: You may need to submit more than one SF-50 if we cannot verify you meet time-in-grade (TIG) by your most recent SF-50. For example, if your most recent SF-50 is a General Adjustment, we need your most recent SF-50 dated 1/14/2024 and another SF-50 to verify TIG. Examples of SF-50s for TIG verification include your last within-grade increase or promotion to highest grade held. Promotion shows when you started the grade level and a within-grade increase verifies you were at that grade level for at least one year. Failure to provide your most recent SF-50 dated 1/14/2024 or later and other SF-50s to verify TIG will result in you being disqualified. We cannot verify time-in-grade based only on the grade and step you are currently on.
- CTAP (if applicable)
- If you are a current or former Federal employee applying for a higher grade and your SF-50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate you meet the one year time-in-grade requirement so you will need to provide an SF-50 which clearly demonstrates you meet the time-in-grade requirements. Examples of appropriate SF-50's include:
- Within grade increases at the highest grade held; or
- Promotions with an effective date more than one year old; or
- SF-50's at the highest grade held with an effective date more than one year old
- Resume
- Separation Notice (RIF)
- SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
- Transcript
Veterans' Preference: When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference for 5pt (TP), 10pt (CP/CPS/XP), or for Sole Survivor Preference (SSP) in the questionnaire. You must provide a legible copy of your DD214(s) which shows dates and character of service (honorable, general, etc.). If you are currently serving on active duty and expect to be released or discharged within 120 days you must submit documentation related to your active duty service which reflects the dates of service, character of service (honorable, general, etc.), and dates of impending separation. Additionally, disabled veterans and others eligible for 10-point preference (such as widows or mothers of eligible Veterans) must also submit an SF-15 "Application for 10 Point Veteran Preference" with required proof as stated on the form. Documentation is required to award preference. For more information on Veterans' Preference, please visit http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/vetpref/index.aspx.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to Apply
All applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this position, you must complete the questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 05/27/2025 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12412486.
- To begin, click Apply Online to create a USA JOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USA JOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
- Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package.
Agency contact information
Cassie Noon
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DAS for Information Technology - 103
810 Vermont Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20240
US
Next steps
Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. After we receive application packages (including all required documents) and the vacancy announcement closes, we will review applications to ensure qualification and eligibility requirements are met. After the review is complete, a referral certificate(s) is issued and applicants will be notified of their status by email. Referred applicants will be notified as such and may be contacted directly by the hiring office for an interview. All referred applicants receive a final notification once a selection decision has been made.
You may check the status of your application at any time by logging into your USA Jobs account and clicking on Applications. Information regarding your application status can be found in the USAJobs Help Center.
Fair and Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
Additional Locations
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North Little Rock, AR
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Ozark, AR
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Aurora, CO
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Colorado Springs, CO
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Denver, CO
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Grand Junction, CO
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La Junta, CO
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Lakewood, CO
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Loveland, CO
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Pueblo, CO
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Pensacola, FL
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Alexandria, LA
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Baton Rouge, LA
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New Orleans, LA
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Shreveport, LA
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Branson, MO
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Joplin, MO
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Neosho, MO
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Springfield, MO
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Biloxi, MS
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Jackson, MS
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Billings, MT
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Bozeman, MT
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Fort Harrison, MT
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Helena, MT
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Kalispell, MT
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Missoula, MT
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Jay, OK
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Lawton, OK
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Muskogee, OK
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Norman, OK
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Oklahoma City, OK
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Tulsa, OK
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Abilene, TX
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Amarillo, TX
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Arlington, TX
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Austin, TX
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Big Spring, TX
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Bonham, TX
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Corpus Christi, TX
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Dallas, TX
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El Paso, TX
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Harlingen, TX
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Houston, TX
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Kerrville, TX
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Laredo, TX
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Lubbock, TX
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McAllen, TX
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Midland, TX
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Odessa, TX
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San Angelo, TX
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San Antonio, TX
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Temple, TX
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Waco, TX
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Salt Lake City, UT
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Casper, WY
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Cheyenne, WY
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Rock Springs, WY
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Sheridan, WY
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Veterans' Preference: When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference for 5pt (TP), 10pt (CP/CPS/XP), or for Sole Survivor Preference (SSP) in the questionnaire. You must provide a legible copy of your DD214(s) which shows dates and character of service (honorable, general, etc.). If you are currently serving on active duty and expect to be released or discharged within 120 days you must submit documentation related to your active duty service which reflects the dates of service, character of service (honorable, general, etc.), and dates of impending separation. Additionally, disabled veterans and others eligible for 10-point preference (such as widows or mothers of eligible Veterans) must also submit an SF-15 "Application for 10 Point Veteran Preference" with required proof as stated on the form. Documentation is required to award preference. For more information on Veterans' Preference, please visit http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/vetpref/index.aspx.
Required Documents
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
- Resume
- Most recent SF-50 (Current Federal Employees must provide an SF50 dated 1-14-2024 or later; WG employees must provide one dated within 1 year of the closing date)
- ATTENTION: You may need to submit more than one SF-50 if we cannot verify you meet time-in-grade (TIG) by your most recent SF-50. For example, if your most recent SF-50 is a General Adjustment, we need your most recent SF-50 dated 1/14/2024 and another SF-50 to verify TIG. Examples of SF-50s for TIG verification include your last within-grade increase or promotion to highest grade held. Promotion shows when you started the grade level and a within-grade increase verifies you were at that grade level for at least one year. Failure to provide your most recent SF-50 dated 1/14/2024 or later and other SF-50s to verify TIG will result in you being disqualified. We cannot verify time-in-grade based only on the grade and step you are currently on.
- CTAP (if applicable)
- If you are a current or former Federal employee applying for a higher grade and your SF-50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate you meet the one year time-in-grade requirement so you will need to provide an SF-50 which clearly demonstrates you meet the time-in-grade requirements. Examples of appropriate SF-50's include:
- Within grade increases at the highest grade held; or
- Promotions with an effective date more than one year old; or
- SF-50's at the highest grade held with an effective date more than one year old
- Resume
- Separation Notice (RIF)
- SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
- Transcript
Veterans' Preference: When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference for 5pt (TP), 10pt (CP/CPS/XP), or for Sole Survivor Preference (SSP) in the questionnaire. You must provide a legible copy of your DD214(s) which shows dates and character of service (honorable, general, etc.). If you are currently serving on active duty and expect to be released or discharged within 120 days you must submit documentation related to your active duty service which reflects the dates of service, character of service (honorable, general, etc.), and dates of impending separation. Additionally, disabled veterans and others eligible for 10-point preference (such as widows or mothers of eligible Veterans) must also submit an SF-15 "Application for 10 Point Veteran Preference" with required proof as stated on the form. Documentation is required to award preference. For more information on Veterans' Preference, please visit http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/vetpref/index.aspx.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
Help
Learn more about this agency
How to Apply
All applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this position, you must complete the questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 05/27/2025 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12412486.
- To begin, click Apply Online to create a USA JOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USA JOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
- Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package.
Agency contact information
Cassie Noon
- Address
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DAS for Information Technology - 103
810 Vermont Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20240
US
Next steps
Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. After we receive application packages (including all required documents) and the vacancy announcement closes, we will review applications to ensure qualification and eligibility requirements are met. After the review is complete, a referral certificate(s) is issued and applicants will be notified of their status by email. Referred applicants will be notified as such and may be contacted directly by the hiring office for an interview. All referred applicants receive a final notification once a selection decision has been made.
You may check the status of your application at any time by logging into your USA Jobs account and clicking on Applications. Information regarding your application status can be found in the USAJobs Help Center.
Fair & Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
Additional Locations
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North Little Rock, AR
-
Ozark, AR
-
Aurora, CO
-
Colorado Springs, CO
-
Denver, CO
-
Grand Junction, CO
-
La Junta, CO
-
Lakewood, CO
-
Loveland, CO
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Pueblo, CO
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Pensacola, FL
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Alexandria, LA
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Baton Rouge, LA
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New Orleans, LA
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Shreveport, LA
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Branson, MO
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Joplin, MO
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Neosho, MO
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Springfield, MO
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Biloxi, MS
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Jackson, MS
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Billings, MT
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Bozeman, MT
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Fort Harrison, MT
-
Helena, MT
-
Kalispell, MT
-
Missoula, MT
-
Jay, OK
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Lawton, OK
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Muskogee, OK
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Norman, OK
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Oklahoma City, OK
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Tulsa, OK
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Abilene, TX
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Amarillo, TX
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Arlington, TX
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Austin, TX
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Big Spring, TX
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Bonham, TX
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Corpus Christi, TX
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Dallas, TX
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El Paso, TX
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Harlingen, TX
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Houston, TX
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Kerrville, TX
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Laredo, TX
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Lubbock, TX
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McAllen, TX
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Midland, TX
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Odessa, TX
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San Angelo, TX
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San Antonio, TX
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Temple, TX
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Waco, TX
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Salt Lake City, UT
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Casper, WY
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Cheyenne, WY
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Rock Springs, WY
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Sheridan, WY
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Agency contact information
Cassie Noon
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DAS for Information Technology - 103
810 Vermont Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20240
US