Recent Graduate - IT Specialist (SYSADMIN) - R8

Summary

This position is in Region 8, Mission Support Division, Information Management Branch, Information Technology Services Section. About Region 8: Region 8

This is an office-centered position*--you must physically report to the duty station stated in this announcement on a regular basis.
*EPA offers work-from-home and work schedule flexibilities as described in the Benefits section.

Duties

At the entry level of this position, you will:

• Maintain hardware and software systems in a variety of operating system environments, including database systems, application servers, web servers, messaging systems, enterprise tools, network systems, and related business systems.
• Monitor performance and functionality of systems required to support organizational objectives.
• Apply information security policies, principles, and practices to correct vulnerabilities.
• Communicate information about system changes to customers, stakeholders and partners.
• Oversee one or more elements of IT contracts in accordance with contract terms, conditions, and specifications in terms of cost, quality, quantity and schedule.

When entering a Federal job at a grade level lower than the highest promotion potential level, you may be promoted to more complex duties and work more independently, as your career progresses.  NOTE:  Career ladder promotions are not automatic, and all eligibility and qualifications requirements must be met in order to progress to the next grade level.

You will spend less than 25% of your work time on contracts, grants/cooperative agreements, and/or interagency agreements.

One or more positions may be filled (in the organization advertised and/or in other organizations), if appropriate to the position.