This position is located in the Telecommunications and Operating Systems Software Branch which has responsibility for the implementation, modification, and maintenance of non-application software processed on the computer systems installed in the Center. The incumbent develops methods, procedures, and programs to implement and maintain Operating System subsystems, and performs complex systems and equipment analysis. Assignments are rotational and will vary in length according to the developing needs and priorities of the Branch. The incumbent is subject to being recalled to work during emergencies and must work overtime when situations require it.
Some travel is required.
Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B or J.D. if related, OR 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to the GS- 7. Specialized experience is experience that demonstrated knowledge of computer requirements and techniques in carrying out project assignments consisting of several related tasks, such as typically is the case in development of minor modifications to parts of a system on the basis of detailed specifications provided. D or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M. if related OR 52 weeks of experience equivalent to the GS-09. Specialized experience is experience that demonstrated accomplishment of computer project assignments that required a range of knowledge of computer requirements and techniques. For example, assignments would show, on the basis of general design criteria provided, experience in developing modifications to parts of a system that required significant revisions in the logic or techniques used in the original development.