IT Specialist

This position is located in the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Weather Service (NWS), Central Operations, Operational Monitoring Division, with 1 vacancy in College Park, MD.

As an IT Specialist, you will perform the following duties: The working title of this position is Observation and Data Specialist. As an Observation and Data Specialist, monitor Information Technology (IT) software related to environmental observations and services. Maintain problem tracking and resolution systems, including the management of customer service performance requirements. Ensure effective around-the-clock/24x7 operational support of the National Weather Service (NWS) switching system, surface observation systems, web infrastructure, and other operational distributed architecture systems. Provide 24 x 7 operational support for observational data inquiries, problems, and corrections for meteorological oversight of the numerical weather and climate processing. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: Rotating shift work is required. This position has been designated as an Emergency Employee. Incumbent may be required to relocate to an alternate facility out of the local commuting area.

Key Requirements: Applicants must be U.S. Citizens. Suitable for Federal employment, as determined by background investigation. More requirements are listed under Qualifications and Additional Information. Must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable (www.sss.gov) Qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement. If you are a Federal employee applying for a promotion (under merit promotion procedures) you must meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of the announcement. Additional Considerations: One year probationary period may be required. Payment of relocation expenses (PCS) is not authorized. This position requires Moderate Risk Security Clearance. Background investigation will be required. Continued employment is subject to applicant's successful completion of security investigation and favorable adjudication. Failure to successfully meet these requirements will be grounds for termination. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, for those required to serve a 1-year probationary period, we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: Your performance and conduct; Needs and interests of the agency; Whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and Whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of then Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. Throughout the recruitment and hiring process we will be communicating with you via email; therefore, it is imperative that the email address you provide when applying for this vacancy remains active. Should your email address change, please notify the point of contact identified in the vacancy announcement as soon as possible so that we can update our system.