Operating Systems Technician

This position is filled under OPM Direct Hire Authority (Announcement SSA-13019337-26-DHA-CIO, Control 878573400). Open to all U.S. citizens. Vacancies in Urbana, MD; Woodlawn, MD; Durham, NC. Full-time permanent, GS-12, $93,468–$133,142/year. Shifts: Flex days, Night (4:00 pm–12:30 am), Midnight (12:00 am–8:00 am). Telework not eligible; relocation not reimbursed.

About the role

As an Operating Systems Technician in the Division of Operational Software Support (DOSS), you will provide analysis, technical, and programming expertise in the development and maintenance of operating system software and data center operations support. You will ensure the availability of systems, networks, and data through planning, analysis, development, implementation, maintenance, and enhancement of operating system software, policies, procedures, and tools across one or more platforms: mainframe, PC/Windows, and/or Linux/UNIX on multiple hardware platforms.

Responsibilities

• Provide analysis, technical, and programming expertise for operating system software development and maintenance.
• Support data center operations across mainframe, Windows, and Linux/UNIX platforms.
• Ensure system, network, and data availability through planning, analysis, development, implementation, maintenance, and enhancement of OS software, policies, procedures, and tools.
• Work within DOSS branches on operational software support tasks.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship required.
• Selective Service registration (if applicable, males born after 12/31/1959).
• Fingerprinting and background/security investigation required; job offers contingent on results.
• One-year probationary period may be required.
• Relocation expenses not paid.
• All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date.

Qualifications

Applicants must demonstrate the following competencies at the indicated levels:

• Attention to Detail – Level 4 (Advanced)
• Customer Service – Level 4 (Advanced)
• Oral Communication – Level 3 (Intermediate)
• Problem Solving – Level 4 (Advanced)
• Teamwork – Level 4 (Advanced)
• Technical Competence – Level 4 (Advanced)
• Information Management – Level 4 (Advanced)
• Interpersonal Skills – Level 4 (Advanced)
• Decision Making – Level 3 (Intermediate)

Specialized Experience (GS-12 level): One year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-11 demonstrating proficiency in:

• Providing analysis, technical, and programming expertise in development and maintenance of operating system software and data center operations support within mainframe, PC/Windows, and/or Linux/UNIX on multiple hardware platforms.
• Ensuring availability of systems, networks, and data through planning, analysis, development, implementation, maintenance, and enhancement of operating system software, policies, procedures, and tools.

Qualification standard: Competency-Based Qualification Standard for the Information Technology Management Series, 2210.

Education

No specific education qualification requirement.

Additional information

• Selective Service certification required for applicable males (see sss.gov).
• Probationary period: 1 year; continued employment contingent on written certification that employment advances the public interest.
• Candidates should be committed to improving federal efficiency, upholding the rule of law and the U.S. Constitution.
• Additional selections may be made up to six months after the closing date.
• This announcement may be used to fill same or similar positions in other offices.

Pay

GS-12, $93,468–$133,142 per year.

Schedule

Full-time. Shifts: Flex days, Night (4:00 pm–12:30 am), Midnight (12:00 am–8:00 am).

Benefits

Federal benefits package available (health, retirement, leave, etc.); eligibility depends on position type. Contact the hiring agency for specifics.