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Peace Corps

Information Technology Specialist, FP-2210-3

Announcement Number:	DPC13-A0001-LH	Application Deadline:	01/17/2013
Locations:	Washington D.C., Dist of Columbia	Open Date:	01/03/2013
Salary Range:	Min: 81256.0 - Max: 119327.0	Location Notes:
Pay Schedule:	Annual	Who May Apply:	US Citizens
Time Limit:	Term	Promotion Potential:	3
Number of Vacancies:	1	Work Schedule:	Full Time

Agency Marketing Statement:

Ten Reasons to Work for Peace Corps! -- (1) Voted in the top 4 Best Places to Work in the Federal Government for small agencies in 2011, (2) the Peace Corps has a unique global mission. (3) Benefits include higher salary caps than the Federal standard with (4) quicker step increases. (5) Peace Corps employees earn non-competitive eligibility after 3 years of service and (6) have the chance to be selected for an annual Leadership Development Academy. (7) The working environment is highly flexible with alternative schedules, credit hours, teleworking. (8) There is a Distinguished Speaker Series, and (9) work-life programs including Metro and bicycle subsidies. (10) Peace Corps has a vibrant Community atmosphere; established through President Kennedy's call to service; the Peace Corps asks applicants what you can do for your country . . . and the world.
Ten Reasons to Work for Peace Corps! -- (1) Voted in the top 4 Best Places to Work in the Federal Government for small agencies in 2011, (2) the Peace Corps has a unique global mission. (3) Benefits include higher salary caps than the Federal standard with (4) quicker step increases. (5) Peace Corps employees earn non-competitive eligibility after 3 years of service and (6) have the chance to be selected for an annual Leadership Development Academy. (7) The working environment is highly flexible with alternative schedules, credit hours, teleworking. (8) There is a Distinguished Speaker Series, and (9) work-life programs including Metro and bicycle subsidies. (10) Peace Corps has a vibrant Community atmosphere; established through President Kennedy's call to service; the Peace Corps asks applicants what you can do for your country . . . and the world.

Notes:

PRIOR INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITY OR RELATED WORK: Individuals who have been engaged in certain intelligence activity or related work or who have been employed by or connected with an intelligence agency are ineligible for employment with Peace Corps. Acceptance of employment with Peace Corps precludes employment by certain intelligence organizations for a specific period of time, determined by the employing agency, after Peace Corps employment ceases. APPLICANTS WITH CIA CONNECTIONS. CLICK HERE FOR INFORMATION ABOUT HOW TO PROCEED.
This is an Excepted Service Appointment. Initial appointments to the Peace Corps normally are for 30 months, but may be extended up to 5 years. Employees are paid on the Foreign Service pay scale and receive the same benefits as other Federal employees. A background security investigation will be required for all hires. Appointment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication. Failure to successfully meet these requirements will be grounds for termination

This is an Excepted Service Appointment. Initial appointments to the Peace Corps normally are for 30 months, but may be extended up to 5 years. Employees are paid on the Foreign Service pay scale and receive the same benefits as other Federal employees. A background security investigation will be required for all hires. Appointment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication. Failure to successfully meet these requirements will be grounds for termination

Duties:

This position is for a Senior Linux Administrator located in the Office of CIO. The main responsibility for this position is to deploy, manage, maintain, and support Red Hat Linux in an enterprise environment. The Linux skills required for this position include: Responsible for providing administration, maintenance, security and planning for Red Hat (RHEL) Linux environment. Required to provide lead infrastructure support in an Oracle/Financial/Linux environment. Thorough understanding of storage infrastructures, (NetApp and Cisco FC switches). Familiar with Power Broker. Thorough knowledge of command line and scripting techniques. Plan and implement firmware, software and O/S upgrades. Continuously analyze overall system performance and design improvements. Perform SOX related weekly audits against server syslogs. Promote and support changes for change management committee.

Installs, configures, troubleshoots, and maintains hardware and software to ensure the availability and functionality of the systems. Recovers data in the event of hardware or software failure.
This position is for a Senior Linux Administrator located in the Office of CIO. The main responsibility for this position is to deploy, manage, maintain, and support Red Hat Linux in an enterprise environment. The Linux skills required for this position include: Responsible for providing administration, maintenance, security and planning for Red Hat (RHEL) Linux environment. Required to provide lead infrastructure support in an Oracle/Financial/Linux environment. Thorough understanding of storage infrastructures, (NetApp and Cisco FC switches). Familiar with Power Broker. Thorough knowledge of command line and scripting techniques. Plan and implement firmware, software and O/S upgrades. Continuously analyze overall system performance and design improvements. Perform SOX related weekly audits against server syslogs. Promote and support changes for change management committee. Installs, configures, troubleshoots, and maintains hardware and software to ensure the availability and functionality of the systems. Recovers data in the event of hardware or software failure.
Manages the lifecycle of an information technology project from concept development through implementation. Identifies customer requirements, develops technical approaches, and coordinates project resources related to project costs and schedules.
Manages the lifecycle of an information technology project from concept development through implementation. Identifies customer requirements, develops technical approaches, and coordinates project resources related to project costs and schedules.
Researches and/or analyzes information technology (IT) problems, issues, and project or program requirements relative to integrating products and services with agency mission area requirements.
Researches and/or analyzes information technology (IT) problems, issues, and project or program requirements relative to integrating products and services with agency mission area requirements.
Plans, designs, and develops test methods, procedures, techniques, and requirements for computer systems. Reviews, analyzes, evaluates, and improves hardware, software, systems, and/or equipment testing methods, concepts, techniques, and operations. Participates in the test and evaluation of contractors' equipment, components, systems, or products. Develops new technologies, such as computer simulations, for innovative testing of design concepts, applications, and systems. Develops and implements test technologies to address the design, development, verification, and operation needs of software, systems or hardware.
Plans, designs, and develops test methods, procedures, techniques, and requirements for computer systems. Reviews, analyzes, evaluates, and improves hardware, software, systems, and/or equipment testing methods, concepts, techniques, and operations. Participates in the test and evaluation of contractors' equipment, components, systems, or products. Develops new technologies, such as computer simulations, for innovative testing of design concepts, applications, and systems. Develops and implements test technologies to address the design, development, verification, and operation needs of software, systems or hardware.