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The National Environmental Satellite, Data and Information Service (NESDIS), Office of Satellite and Products Operations (OSPO), Wallops Command Data Acquisition Station (WCDAS) is recruiting for the following position with two (2) openings located in Wallops Island, VA.

Title:  IT Specialist

Series/Grade:  ZP-2210-03/04

Duties

As an IT Specialist, you will perform the following duties:

  • Serve as a senior IT Specialist, formulating and developing solutions to IT-related system issues and resolves system anomalies; develop system support policies, procedures, and standards; and provide customer training.
  • Lead the development, design, and implementation of comprehensive database and associated software applications.
  • Manage accounts, network rights, and access to systems and equipment; implement security procedures and tools; develop and document systems administration standard operating procedures.
  • Serve as office liaison between Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO), providing consultation and coordinating and justifying System Change Request before Line Office OCIO.


Vacancy Announcement Information:

 

The position will be filled under the DOC Alternative Personnel System (CAPS). Under CAPS, positions are classified by career, pay plan, and pay band. The ZP-03 is equivalent to the GS-11/12.  The ZP-04 is equivalent to the GS-13/14. 

 

The vacancy can be located via USAJOBS (search by vacancy number) or by using the embedded links above.

 

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  • Note that it is very important that all required information is included in the resume (e.g., number of hours worked per week for each position; salary; dates of employment, etc.).
  • All resumes must indicate the applicant's citizenship and if the applicant is a male born after 12/31/1959, it must state that they have registered for Selective Service. 
  • If this information is not included, the applicant could be disqualified.

 

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