Summary

This position is located in Region I, Division of Resource Management, Information Resources Branch (IRB).

The supervisor is Michael Dean.

This position is in the Bargaining Unit with the National Treasury Employees Union, Chapter 208.

This position is not subject to Confidential Financial Disclosure reporting requirements.

This position is subject to security ownership restriction reporting requirements.

This job is open to

• Internal to an agency
  
  Current federal employees of this agency.

Clarification from the agency

Accepting applications from current employees of the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission on a permanent or competitive Term appointment.

Based on the staffing needs of the agency/area of consideration, additional selections may be made from this vacancy announcement.

Duties

As an IT Specialist, you will administer, develop, deliver, and support information technology (IT), telecommunications, and audio-visual systems and services. You will oversee the planning, design and implementation of new and enhanced information systems; oversee the design, modification, testing, installation, and implementation of new or existing applications software; plan, install, configure, test, and maintain the systems environment; oversee the configuration, installation, implementation, and maintenance of the systems; and, ensure the integrity and availability of systems, networks, and data through information systems security policies and procedures. You will serve as a Communications Security (COMSEC) custodian or alternate custodian, responsible for the receipt, transfer, accounting, crypto-security, physical security, safeguarding and destruction of assigned COMSEC information, equipment and material, as needed. Such duties include but are not limited to:

1. Provide advice and assistance to the Branch Chief and to management on all aspects of IT, telecommunications and audio-visual systems and services to meet the business requirements of the Region I organization.
2. Manage complex IT, telecommunications, audio-visual and other IRB related projects for the branch.
3. Evaluate Region I's communications requirements and develop specifications and Statements of Work for communications programs. Manage proposals for services and equipment for telecommunications needs.
4. Perform independent analysis of major regional information processes and operations. Provide advice on the utilization of state-of-the-art systems technology to streamline and achieve efficiencies in business practices. Prepare evaluations of requirements, provide input to the final technical decision, and recommend course of action for management consideration.
5. Perform research into state-of-the-art information technology means, including software, hardware, and communication networks and devices which can be effectively applied to achieve the desired efficiencies. Analyze the findings and develop recommendations. Coordinate the development and implementation of improvements.
6. Conduct analysis to interpret highly complex program needs, determine IT, telecommunications, and audio-visual requirements, and develop the required specifications and associated hardware/software and network configurations. Coordinate with the Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) and other staff interpreting and implementing these requirements.
7. Serve as a COMSEC custodian responsible for secure phones, including cell phones, the key management infrastructure (KMI), secure videoconferencing, the Defense Messaging Service (DMS) using SIPRNet and HSDN, and the Safeguards Information Messaging Network.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• This is a Drug Testing position.

You must meet the qualifications for this position by no later than 30 calendar days after the closing date of this announcement and before placement in the position.

Qualifications

In order to qualify for this position, in addition to the basic education requirements, you must have at least one year of specialized experience at the next lower grade level in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE is defined as: Experience that demonstrates extensive knowledge of the theories, principles, and practices in the information technology field. Candidates must have a minimum of three years progressively responsible professional experience. This experience must include at least one year of specialized experience applying information technology principles, concepts and methods related to application development, web development, computer software/hardware, and networking configurations.

A description of how you posses the specialized experience as well as how you meet the qualifications should be addressed in your resume.

Education

BASIC EDUCATION REQUIREMENT: Degree in computer science, engineering, information science, information systems management, mathematics, operations research, statistics, or technology management or degree that provided a minimum of 24 semester hours in one or more of the fields identified above and required the development or adaptation of applications, systems or networks.

Additional information

The duty location of this position is King of Prussia, PA. In general, employees are expected to be in the office at a minimum of 4 days per pay period**. Telework schedules are approved, on a case-by-case basis. If selected, telework will be determined in accordance with Agency policy and the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Based on the staffing needs of the agency/area of consideration, additional selections may be made from this vacancy 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.
  
  As an NRC employee you will enjoy excellent Federal Benefits, including: comprehensive health and life insurance plans; Flexible Spending Account Program for health and dependent care; Dental and Vision Insurance; retirement savings and investment plan similar to 401(k) (Thrift Savings Plan); annual (vacation) and paid sick leave; family friendly leave policies; 11 paid holidays per year; transit benefits. This link provides an overview of the benefits currently offered to Federal employees. https://help.usajobs.gov/index.php/Pay_and_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.

When the application process is complete, your application will be reviewed to determine if you meet the job requirements. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume and responses to any vacancy questions to determine your level of knowledge, skill and ability related to the job requirements. If you are among the top candidates for this position, your application will be referred to the hiring manager.

Your resume and responses to the vacancy questions are of key importance for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to submit a thorough resume and responses to the vacancy announcement questions that directly relate to this position.

You may preview questions for this vacancy.

• 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.
  
  As an NRC employee you will enjoy excellent Federal Benefits, including: comprehensive health and life insurance plans; Flexible Spending Account Program for health and dependent care; Dental and Vision Insurance; retirement savings and investment plan similar to 401(k) (Thrift Savings Plan); annual (vacation) and paid sick leave; family friendly leave policies; 11 paid holidays per year; transit benefits. This link provides an overview of the benefits currently offered to Federal employees. https://help.usajobs.gov/index.php/Pay_and_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.
  
  As a NRC employee you are required to submit your most recent Rating of Record (Performance Appraisal) or a statement saying that one is not available.
  
  All supplemental documents can now be collected electronically and should be submitted before the closing date of this vacancy announcement. You have two choices for submitting your supplemental documents:
  
  1. Use the "USAJOBS" feature to download documents from your USAJOBS portfolio; or
  2. Use the "Upload" feature to upload documents directly from your computer. The following types of documents can be uploaded: .gif, .jpeg, .png, .rtf, .pdf, and .doc.
  
  
  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
  
  We strongly encourage you to complete your USAJOBS profile before you submit your application for this position.
  
  Please read the entire announcement. Your application for this vacancy must be received online via the USAJOBS application system BEFORE 11:59 pm Eastern Time on the closing date of this announcement. If you fail to submit a complete online application, you will not be considered for this position.
  
  NOTE: Your complete application includes your resume, your responses to any vacancy questions, and if necessary, documents which prove your eligibility to apply.
  
  To ensure all of the essential information is in your resume, we encourage you to use the USAJOBS online Resume Builder. If you choose to use your own resume, please ensure it contains all of the required information and you organize it so we can associate the following information for each experience/position. If you fail to provide the required documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.
  
  
  1. Job title
  2. Name of employer
  3. Beginning and ending dates of employment (month/year) format
  4. Hours worked per week. We will assume full-time unless otherwise stated. We will prorate part-time employment in crediting experience.
  5. Detailed description of job duties, accomplishments, related skills, and responsibilities to include any supervisory/managerial responsibilities and number of staff supervised (if applicable).
  6. Series and grade or equivalent (if a federal position).
  
  
  If the position has an education requirement or you are qualifying on the basis of education, please submit your transcript OR list your education history including the type of degree and your major of study. If the position requires a certain number of credit hours, you are strongly encouraged to list the relevant courses along with the course credits in your resume. Do not include a photograph or video of yourself, or any sensitive information (age, date of birth, marital status, protected health information, religious affiliation, social security number, etc.) on your resume or cover letter. We will not access web pages linked on your resume or cover letter to determine your qualifications.
  
  Paper applications will not be accepted unless hardship circumstances can be demonstrated. Requests for extensions WILL NOT be granted. If applying online poses a hardship for you, the Human Resources Specialist listed on the announcement will provide assistance to ensure that applications are submitted online by the closing date. Applicants must contact the Human Resources Specialist during business hours BEFORE the closing date of the announcement and speak to someone who can provide assistance for your online submission.
  
  You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume. Breadth, recency, and length of experience in the field; training, awards, and commendations; past and current performance; and community or outside professional activities will be considered to determine your level of knowledge, skill or ability for this position.
  
  To begin the application process, select the "Apply On-line" button to the right on this screen. Then follow the prompts to login/register, submit all required supplemental documents, and complete the application process.
  
  Agency contact information
  
  Mary Thompson
  
  Phone
  
  610-337-5141
  
  TDD
  240-428-3217
  Fax
  000-000-0000
  Email
  
  Mary.Thompson@nrc.gov
  
  Website
  
  https://www.nrc.gov
  
  Address
  
  NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION
  
  OCHCO/ROB/Region I
  
  475 Allendale Road
  
  King of Prussia, Pennsylvania 19406
  
  United States
  
  Next steps
  
  You may check the status of your application at any time after the announcement closes by logging onto USAJOBs and selecting "Application Status."
• Fair and Transparent
  
  The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
  
  
  • Criminal history inquiries
  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
  • Financial suitability
  • New employee probationary period
  • Privacy Act
  • Reasonable accommodation policy
  • Selective Service
  • Signature and false statements
  • Social security number request

Required Documents

As a NRC employee you are required to submit your most recent Rating of Record (Performance Appraisal) or a statement saying that one is not available.

All supplemental documents can now be collected electronically and should be submitted before the closing date of this vacancy announcement. You have two choices for submitting your supplemental documents:

1. Use the "USAJOBS" feature to download documents from your USAJOBS portfolio; or
2. Use the "Upload" feature to upload documents directly from your computer. The following types of documents can be uploaded: .gif, .jpeg, .png, .rtf, .pdf, and .doc.


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

We strongly encourage you to complete your USAJOBS profile before you submit your application for this position.

Please read the entire announcement. Your application for this vacancy must be received online via the USAJOBS application system BEFORE 11:59 pm Eastern Time on the closing date of this announcement. If you fail to submit a complete online application, you will not be considered for this position.

NOTE: Your complete application includes your resume, your responses to any vacancy questions, and if necessary, documents which prove your eligibility to apply.

To ensure all of the essential information is in your resume, we encourage you to use the USAJOBS online Resume Builder. If you choose to use your own resume, please ensure it contains all of the required information and you organize it so we can associate the following information for each experience/position. If you fail to provide the required documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.

1. Job title
2. Name of employer
3. Beginning and ending dates of employment (month/year) format
4. Hours worked per week. We will assume full-time unless otherwise stated. We will prorate part-time employment in crediting experience.
5. Detailed description of job duties, accomplishments, related skills, and responsibilities to include any supervisory/managerial responsibilities and number of staff supervised (if applicable).
6. Series and grade or equivalent (if a federal position).

If the position has an education requirement or you are qualifying on the basis of education, please submit your transcript OR list your education history including the type of degree and your major of study. If the position requires a certain number of credit hours, you are strongly encouraged to list the relevant courses along with the course credits in your resume. Do not include a photograph or video of yourself, or any sensitive information (age, date of birth, marital status, protected health information, religious affiliation, social security number, etc.) on your resume or cover letter. We will not access web pages linked on your resume or cover letter to determine your qualifications.

Paper applications will not be accepted unless hardship circumstances can be demonstrated. Requests for extensions WILL NOT be granted. If applying online poses a hardship for you, the Human Resources Specialist listed on the announcement will provide assistance to ensure that applications are submitted online by the closing date. Applicants must contact the Human Resources Specialist during business hours BEFORE the closing date of the announcement and speak to someone who can provide assistance for your online submission.

You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume. Breadth, recency, and length of experience in the field; training, awards, and commendations; past and current performance; and community or outside professional activities will be considered to determine your level of knowledge, skill or ability for this position.

To begin the application process, select the "Apply On-line" button to the right on this screen. Then follow the prompts to login/register, submit all required supplemental documents, and complete the application process.

Agency contact information

Mary Thompson

Phone

610-337-5141

TDD
240-428-3217
Fax
000-000-0000
Email

Mary.Thompson@nrc.gov

Website

https://www.nrc.gov

Address

NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION

OCHCO/ROB/Region I

475 Allendale Road

King of Prussia, Pennsylvania 19406

United States

Next steps

You may check the status of your application at any time after the announcement closes by logging onto USAJOBs and selecting "Application Status."

Fair & Transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

• Criminal history inquiries
• Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
• Financial suitability
• New employee probationary period
• Privacy Act
• Reasonable accommodation policy
• Selective Service
• Signature and false statements
• Social security number request