Information Technology (IT) Specialist

About the role

The U.S. Attorney's Office, Western District of Pennsylvania, seeks an Information Technology Specialist to provide support in areas such as customer support, IT systems/network administration, information systems security, internet, and litigation support.

Responsibilities

• Installs, configures, and upgrades commonly used hardware and software systems.
• Solves recurring software/hardware problems.
• Provides user training on routine hardware, software, and internet applications.
• Aids customers and clients in identifying and describing IT requirements for business and legal applications.
• Maintains and controls equipment inventories.
• Explains web page requirements to content developers.
• Maintains IT systems security documentation.
• Uses established procedures to manipulate and present data in various formats for use in litigation.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Must pass a pre-employment adjudication including fingerprint, credit, and tax checks, and drug testing.
• Must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable.
• May be required to complete a one-year probationary period.
• Must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement.

Qualifications

• To qualify at the GS-09 level, you must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level of the position being filled, or any combination of education and experience that demonstrates the likelihood to perform successfully the duties of the position.
• You must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement.
• For the GS-09 competencies:
  • Attention to Detail
  • Customer Service
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Reasoning
  • Teamwork

Conditions of Employment

• May be considered ineligible and removed from further consideration for the position if you fail to meet any of the criteria above.
• Must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement.

Benefits

• Coverage under the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS).
• Paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, telework.
• Life insurance, health benefits.
• Reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities.
• Comprehensive benefits package.

Equal Opportunity

• The U.S. government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor.