IT Specialist

If you are claiming education as any part of your qualifications for this position: You must submit a copy of your college transcript. An unofficial transcript with the degree title, list of courses, grades earned, completion dates, and quarter and semester hours earned can be used as a substitute for the official transcript at the time of application. If you are selected for a position, official transcripts will be required prior to entering on duty.

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; applicants' resumes and supporting documentation should only reflect education received from schools accredited by such institutions. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: .

Special Instructions for Foreign Education: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. Failure to provide such documentation with your application will result in lost consideration. For further information, visit: .

This announcement will close at 11:59 PM (ET) on 10/30/2023, or 11:59 PM (ET) the day when 1,100 applications are received, which may be sooner than the closing date. All materials must be submitted by the closing date of the announcement or the day when 1,100 applications are received, which may be sooner than the closing date.

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  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. .

  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.

  
  

The following documents are required and must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 10/30/2023, or earlier since this announcement will close at 11:59 PM (ET) the day when 1,100 applications are received, which may be sooner than the closing date.

1. Resume which includes a list of all significant jobs held and duties performed, with dates specified in month and year format, and indicates hours worked per week. If military or civilian, please include your rank and/or grade. IMPORTANT NOTE: ONLY four (4) pages of your resume, starting at your work experience, will be reviewed to determine your technical qualifications for this position based on the specialized experience. Additional information beyond your resume (e.g., links to additional information) will not be reviewed.
2. College transcripts (official or unofficial), if qualifying based on education. Transcript must contain the degree title, list of courses, grades earned, completion dates, and quarter and semester hours earned. Official transcripts will be required if you are selected for the position.
3. A complete occupational questionnaire and the USA Hire Competency Based Assessment.
   
   
   
   
   
4. Other Supporting Documents, if applicable, such as:
   
   
   
   
   

Please read the entire announcement and all the instructions before you begin an application. To apply and be considered for this position, you must complete all required questionnaires and assessments and submit all required documentation as specified in the How to Apply and Required Documents sections. To receive consideration, your complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 10/30/2023 or earlier (This announcement will close at 11:59 PM (ET) the day when 1,100 applications are received, which may be sooner than the closing date.). The application process is as follows:

1. To begin the application process, click the Apply Online button.
2. Answer the questions presented in the application and attach all necessary supporting documentation.
3. Click the Submit Application button prior to 11:59PM (ET) on the announcement closing date (10/30/2023), or earlier since this announcement will close at 11:59 PM (ET) the day when 1,100 applications are received, which may be sooner than the closing date.
4. If you are required to complete any USA Hire Assessments, you will be notified after submitting your application. The notification will be provided in your application submission screen and via email. The notification will include your unique assessment access link to the USA Hire system and the completion deadline. Additionally, in USAJOBS you can click "Track this application" to return to your assessment completion notice.
5. Access USA Hire using your unique assessment link. Access is granted through your USAJOBS login credentials.
6. Review all instructions prior to beginning your assessments. You will have the opportunity to request a testing accommodation before beginning the assessments should you have a disability covered under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended.
7. Set aside at least 3 hours to take the USA Hire Assessments; however, most applicants complete the assessments in less time. If you need to stop the assessments and continue later, you can re-use your unique assessment link.
8. Your responses to the USA Hire Assessments will be reused for one year (in most cases) from the date you complete an assessment. If future applications you submit require completion of the same assessments, your responses will be automatically reused.

We will notify you of the outcome after each step of the recruitment process has been completed. The tentative timeline is described below:

• October 2023: Job opportunity announcement open.
• November 2023: Reviewing resumes.
• December 2023: Selections begin to be made.