ShakeAlert IT SysAdmin positions now open - Seattle, WA
O'Rourke, Colin T
The USGS Earthquake Science Center seeks two IT Specialists (SysAdmin) to join the Pacific Northwest Seismic Network and ShakeAlert teams.
These two permanent positions are offered at the GS-11/12 level (salary range $81,242 - $126,585 per year) and will be located in Seattle, Washington. As an IT Specialist (SysAdmin) within the Earthquake Science Center, some of the specific duties will include:
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Plans and carries out difficult and complex assignments in a variety of systems administration areas.
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Develops standard operating procedures for a variety of IT hardware tasks or activities.
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Modifies, adapts, and/or refines broader guidelines to resolve specific complex and/or intricate issues and problems; and identifies and researches trends and patterns in order to develop new methods and criteria and/or propose new policies or practices for systems administration activities.
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Researches options for problem resolution and recommendations.
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Optimizes the functionality and performance of systems. Maintains systems integrity and availability anticipating likely capacity or configuration problems and initiating corrective or preventative actions.
Application Process:
Apply online at https://www.usajobs.gov/job/790822400
The advertisement for this permanent, full-time position posted on USAJOBS on May 15, 2024 and will close on June 3, 2024 (please don’t wait to apply as there is a cap on the number of allowed applicants and the opportunity may close early).
There is a single Job Announcement for the general public and current federal employees:
USGS-SAC-24-12398506-DE-ML
Contact Michelle Liu (ml...@usgs.gov) with questions about the application process or Colin O'Rourke (coro...@usgs.gov) with questions about the anticipated role.
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Applicants must be U.S. Citizens.
The U.S. Geological Survey is an Equal Opportunity Employer.