IT Specialist

This position is located in the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Weather Service (NWS), Central Operations (NCO), with 1 vacancy in College Park, MD. This position is also announced under vacancy number NWS NCEP-26-12978969-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: Develop and monitor Information Technology (IT) software related to environmental observations and services. Monitor all types of National Weather Service (NWS) infrastructure, to include numerous applications running on large computer systems. Ensure effective around-the-clock/24x7 operational support of the NWS switching system, domestic network, radar data dissemination, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) Integrated Dissemination Program, and other operational distributed architecture systems. Maintain problem tracking and resolution systems, including the management of customer service performance requirements. Assist in operational testing and implementation in support of modernization and upgrade activities of NWS Central Operations.

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) is not 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.