Summary
This position is assigned to the Information and Communication Management Section of the US Mission to the United Nations (USUN/ICM) in New York City. This position serves as an Information Technology Specialist and technical expert, maintaining awareness of new and emerging technologies to provide up-to-date technical assistance to USUN staff.
Duties
Plan, develop, and implement a range of automated functions, e.g., operating systems, communications, database management, and systems administration.
Identifies customer requirements, develops technical approaches, and coordinates project resources related to project costs and schedules.
Creates, develops, and implements strategies for populating, testing, and maintaining databases.
Oversees implementation of technologies to ensure information systems reliability and accessibility. Provides advanced troubleshooting to identify and isolates deficiencies, isolate sources and root causes, and recommend strategies for correction.
Provides presentation support including delivery, set up, adjustment and operation of a variety of audiovisual (AV) equipment.
Education
Education requirements do not apply to this vacancy announcement.
How you will be evaluated
The evaluation process consists of the ApplyGov Competency Based Assessments for which applicants will be assigned a score between 70 and 100. A resume review will be conducted for minimum qualification requirements, as described in the “Qualifications” section of this announcement, of applicants found to be among the top qualified candidates based on assessment scores. Resumes longer than two pages will be deemed ineligible and will not be considered further. You will be assessed on the following job-related competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics): Non-Supervisory: Oral Communication, Writing, Interpersonal Skills, Problem Solving, Teamwork, Technology Orientation, Customer Service, Attention to Detail and Self-Management. Set aside at least 2 hours to take the external assessments; however, most applicants complete the assessments in less time. There are timed sections that must be completed within the allotted timeframe. Your score from the external assessment (i.e., Non-supervisory) will remain on file for 180 days, allowing you to apply for multiple DOS-announced positions without needing to retake the assessments. Top applicants may be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies: Ability to apply program management principles, methods, and practices. Knowledge of current security concepts encompassing a wide range of security issues. Knowledge of information technology specialty areas. Ability to clearly and accurately communicate technical information to all audiences. Ability to troubleshoot IT networks and systems. In describing your experience, please be clear and specific. We do not make assumptions regarding your experience. Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials may result in your removal from consideration. Applicants found to be among the top qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring official for further consideration and possible interview. Qualified non-competitive candidates must be deemed best qualified based on the applicant assessment in order to be referred to the hiring official for further consideration and possible interview. You may preview questions for this vacancy.