Information Technology Specialist

Applicants must meet all the required qualification requirements described below by the closing date of this announcement. NOTE: Applicants must meet time-in-grade and time after competitive appointment requirements, by the closing date of this announcement. Time-In-Grade Requirements: Federal applicants must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade to satisfy time-in-grade restrictions, per 5CFR 300, Subpart F. Applicants applying for the GS-13 grade level must meet the following requirements: Have IT-related experience demonstrating EACH of the four competencies AND specialized experience listed below: Attention to Detail Customer Service Oral Communication Problem Solving AND Have at least 1 full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level in the Federal service which provided you with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of the position. Qualifying specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Experience managing IT projects from identifying customer requirements and developing plans through final delivery. Experience leading cross-functional teams of IT staff and customer representatives through project implementation. Experience administering remote computing platforms, such as virtual desktop, remote access, or mobile computing systems. NOTE: In order to qualify for this position, your experience MUST be IT related; the experience may be demonstrated by paid or unpaid experience and/or completion of specific, intensive training (for example, IT certification), as appropriate. There is no substitute of education for specialized experience for the GS-13 position.

Plans, manages, and coordinates project implementation, and leads implementation teams.

Identifies customers' IT requirements, assigns activities to sub-organizations, and brings IT staff and customer organizations together during implementation.

Serves as the Unit Security Officer (USO) for the Florida Regional Center (FRC), working under the WHA/EX Bureau Security Officer (BSO) to keep the executive director's security program running

Supports the Customer Engagement Office in operating and maintaining the OpenNet, NEN, ClassNet, and Wi-Fi networks.

Develops, modifies, and maintains FRC's cybersecurity plans and strategy, keeping them in line with changes in business requirements, processes, and regulatory compliance.