Vacancy Listings are categorized by major areas of the OCIO. As part of the USDA, the OCIO observes the same hiring guidelines and procedures of the USDA. These can be found at the OCIO Personnel Site and the USDA Office of Human Resource Management (OHRM). Use the chart below to see Vacancy Listings for the various areas of OCIO.

Scroll down to "Office of the Chief Information Officer", "Information Technology Management", "Information Technology Services", "National Information Technology Center", and "Telecommunications Services & Operations" to view the current job vacancies. The job announcements are located at www.USAJOBS.com. Use the key search words associated with each announcement to locate the announcement on the USAJOBS.com web site.

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Announcement No: 12-ITS-044
Position: IT Specialist
SALARY RANGE: $54,032.00 to $77,138.00 / Per Year
OPEN PERIOD: Thursday, January 12, 2012 to
Monday, February 06, 2012
SERIES & GRADE: GS-2210-09/11
POSITION INFORMATION: Full-Time - Permanent
PROMOTION POTENTIAL: 11
DUTY LOCATIONS: 1 vacancy(s) - Gaylord, MI
WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED: U.S. citizens who meet any of the categories shown under the heading "Who May Apply" at the end of the Job Summary

JOB SUMMARY: There is one vacancy available in Gaylord, MI.

This vacancy is located in the Technical Support Division, Northeast Region Branch, MI Group.

International Technology Services (ITS) is an organization within the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Office of the Chief information Officer (OCIO). Its prime directive is to meet the business needs of service center agencies within the USDA by providing outstanding customer service in the form of infrastructure support, as well as assistance in the field of information technology. Among the many services provided by ITS are hardware/software acquisition, infrastructure security operations and management, telecommunications, and help desk support. As the field of information technology continues its rapid growth into the 21st Century, ITS utilizes state-of-the-art methods and technology, and offers excellent career opportunities in several locations throughout the country

Key Information::

• ITS offers alternative and flexible work schedules.
• Click "Print Preview" to review the entire announcement before applying.

Who May Apply:
1. Current Federal employees on career or career conditional appointments in the competitive service, or former Federal employees with reinstatement eligibility;
2. CTAP/ICTAP eligibles;
3. Individuals eligible under special hiring authorities (e.g., individual with disabilities, covered by an interchange agreement, or eligible for Veterans' Recruitment Appointment (VRA), Certain Military Spouses), etc.
4. USDA employees currently serving on a Veterans' Recruitment Appointment (VRA); OR
5. Individuals eligible for appointment under the Veterans' Employment Opportunities Act (VEOA).

Individuals who do not meet the above may apply under 12-ITS-045P, open to the Public.

For more information, please go to www.USAJOBS.com. Search on 12-ITS-044.

Announcement No: 12-ITS-046
Position: Lead IT Specialist (SYSANALYSIS)
SALARY RANGE: $87,815.00 to $114,158.00 / Per Year
OPEN PERIOD: Wednesday, January 25, 2012 to
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
SERIES & GRADE: GS-2210-13
POSITION INFORMATION: Full-Time - Permanent
PROMOTION POTENTIAL: 13
DUTY LOCATIONS: 1 vacancy(s) - Fort Collins, CO
WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED: Current permanent USDA Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) employees, USDA CTAP eligibles, and USDA OCIO employees currently serving on a Veterans' Recruitment Appointment (VRA).

JOB SUMMARY: There is one vacancy available in Fort Collins, CO.

This vacancy is located in the Governance Services Division, Vendor Management Services Branch.

Amended to extend closing date.

International Technology Services (ITS) is an organization within the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Office of the Chief information Officer (OCIO). Its prime directive is to meet the business needs of service center agencies within the USDA by providing outstanding customer service in the form of infrastructure support, as well as assistance in the field of information technology. Among the many services provided by ITS are hardware/software acquisition, infrastructure security operations and management, telecommunications, and help desk support. As the field of information technology continues its rapid growth into the 21st Century, ITS utilizes state-of-the-art methods and technology, and offers excellent career opportunities in several locations throughout the country.

Key Information::

• ITS offers alternative, flexible, and telework schedules for eligible positions.
• Click "Print Preview" to review the entire announcement before applying.

For more information, please go to www.USAJOBS.com. Search on 12-ITS-046.

Announcement No: 12-ITS-052
Position: Information Technology Specialist
SALARY RANGE: $68,809.00 to $105,897.00 / Per Year
OPEN PERIOD: Wednesday, February 01, 2012 to
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
SERIES & GRADE: GS-2210-12
POSITION INFORMATION: Full-Time - Permanent
PROMOTION POTENTIAL: 12
DUTY LOCATIONS: 2 vacancy(s) in the following locations:
Location Negotiable After Selection, United States
WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED: Current permanent USDA Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) employees, USDA CTAP eligibles, and USDA OCIO employees currently serving on a Veterans' Recruitment Appointment (VRA).

JOB SUMMARY: There are two vacancies available in one of the Division's duty locations. This vacancy is located in the Governance Service Division, Vendor Management Services Branch.

International Technology Services (ITS) is an organization within the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Office of the Chief information Officer (OCIO). Its prime directive is to meet the business needs of service center agencies within the USDA by providing outstanding customer service in the form of infrastructure support, as well as assistance in the field of information technology. Among the many services provided by ITS are hardware/software acquisition, infrastructure security operations and management, telecommunications, and help desk support. As the field of information technology continues its rapid growth into the 21st Century, ITS utilizes state-of-the-art methods and technology, and offers excellent career opportunities in several locations throughout the country.

Key Information::

• ITS offers alternative, flexible, and telework schedules for eligible positions.
• Click "Print Preview" to review the entire announcement before applying.

For more information, please go to www.USAJOBS.com. Search on 12-ITS-052.

Announcement No: 12-ITS-053
Position: Information Technology Specialist
SALARY RANGE: $54,032.00 to $77,138.00 / Per Year
OPEN PERIOD: Monday, February 06, 2012 to
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
SERIES & GRADE: GS-2210-09/11
POSITION INFORMATION: Full-Time - Permanent
PROMOTION POTENTIAL: 11
DUTY LOCATIONS: 1 vacancy(s) - Las Cruces, NM
WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED: U.S. citizens who meet any of the categories shown under the heading "Who May Apply" at the end of the Job Summary section below.
JOB SUMMARY: There is a one vacancy available in Las Cruces, New Mexico. This vacancy is located in the Technical Support Division, Southwest Region Branch, Arizona/New Mexico Group.

International Technology Services (ITS) is an organization within the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Office of the Chief information Officer (OCIO). Its prime directive is to meet the business needs of service center agencies within the USDA by providing outstanding customer service in the form of infrastructure support, as well as assistance in the field of information technology. Among the many services provided by ITS are hardware/software acquisition, infrastructure security operations and management, telecommunications, and help desk support. As the field of information technology continues its rapid growth into the 21st Century, ITS utilizes state-of-the-art methods and technology, and offers excellent career opportunities in several locations throughout the country.

Key Information::

• ITS offers alternative and flexible work schedules.
• Click "Print Preview" to review the entire announcement before applying.
  
  Who May Apply:
  1. Current Federal employees on career or career conditional appointments in the competitive service, or former Federal employees with reinstatement eligibility;
  2. CTAP/ICTAP eligibles;
  3. Individuals eligible under special hiring authorities (e.g., individual with disabilities, covered by an interchange agreement, or eligible for Veterans' Recruitment Appointment (VRA), Certain Military Spouses), etc.
  4. USDA employees currently serving on a Veterans' Recruitment Appointment (VRA); OR
  5. Individuals eligible for appointment under the Veterans' Employment Opportunities Act (VEOA).

For more information, please go to www.USAJOBS.com. Search on 12-ITS-053.

Announcement No: IT-2012-0060
Position: Supervisory IT Specialist
SALARY RANGE: $81,823.00 to $125,695.00 / Per Year
OPEN PERIOD: Monday, January 23, 2012 to Tuesday,
February 07, 2012
SERIES & GRADE: GS-2210-13/14
POSITION INFORMATION: Full-Time - Permanent PROMOTION POTENTIAL: 14
DUTY LOCATIONS: 1 vacancy(s) in the following locations:
Kansas City, MO

WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED: Applications will be accepted from all United States citizens.

JOB SUMMARY: The United States Department of Agriculture's overarching mission is to provide leadership on food, agriculture, natural resources, and related issues based on sound public policy, the best available science, and efficient management. With USDA you'll have the flexibility and freedom to explore a world of possibilities through a wealth of exciting and challenging career opportunities. By joining USDA, you can hone your career skills while helping to secure the U.S. future and make a real difference in the lives of Americans and people around the world.

The Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) is seeking a motivated and highly-qualified candidate for an exciting full-time permanent position located in the Infrastructure Operations Division, Network Services Branch (NSB) of the National Information Technology Center (NITC) in Kansas City, MO.

The Network Services Branch is responsible for the installation, configuration, implementation, monitoring and maintenance of telecommunications and network services, including hardware and related COTS software, The branch provides Local Area Network (LAN) connectivity for hosted systems and applications as well as connectivity to the USDA Wide Area Network (WAN) and the Internet.

CONCURRENT ANNOUNCEMENT: This vacancy is also being announced as vacancy announcement number IT-2012-0061. Please review that announcement if you wish to be considered under merit promotion procedures. Note: Applicants must apply separately for each announcement in order to be considered under both procedures.

For more information, please go to www.USAJOBS.com. Search on IT-2012-0060.

Announcement No: IT-2012-0061
Position: Supervisory IT Specialist
SALARY RANGE: $81,823.00 to $125,695.00 / Per Year
OPEN PERIOD: Monday, January 23, 2012 to Tuesday,
February 07, 2012
SERIES & GRADE: GS-2210-13/14
POSITION INFORMATION: Full-Time - Permanent PROMOTION POTENTIAL: 14
DUTY LOCATIONS: 1 vacancy(s) in the following locations:
Kansas City, MO

WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED: Applications will be accepted from current or former federal employees with competitive status, and people who are eligible under special hiring authorities such as VEOA, disabled veterans with a 30% or more disability, and persons with disabilities.

JOB SUMMARY: The United States Department of Agriculture's overarching mission is to provide leadership on food, agriculture, natural resources, and related issues based on sound public policy, the best available science, and efficient management. With USDA you'll have the flexibility and freedom to explore a world of possibilities through a wealth of exciting and challenging career opportunities. By joining USDA, you can hone your career skills while helping to secure the U.S. future and make a real difference in the lives of Americans and people around the world.

The Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) is seeking a motivated and highly-qualified candidate for an exciting full-time permanent position located in the Infrastructure Operations Division, Network Services Branch (NSB) of the National Information Technology Center (NITC) in Kansas City, MO.

The Network Services Branch is responsible for the installation, configuration, implementation, monitoring and maintenance of telecommunications and network services, including hardware and related COTS software, The branch provides Local Area Network (LAN) connectivity for hosted systems and applications as well as connectivity to the USDA Wide Area Network (WAN) and the Internet

CONCURRENT ANNOUNCEMENT: Applicants without prior permanent career appointments or special hiring authority eligibility must apply to the announcement open to all US citizens, IT-2012-0060, to be considered for this vacancy. Note: Applicants must apply separately for each announcement in order to be considered under both procedures.

For more information, please go to www.USAJOBS.com. Search on IT-2012-0061.

Announcement No: 12-ITS-050I
Position: IT Specialist (Data Management)
SALARY RANGE: $81,823.00 to $106,369.00 / Per Year
OPEN PERIOD: Tuesday, January 31, 2012 to
Monday, February 06, 2012
SERIES & GRADE: GS-2210-13
POSITION INFORMATION: Full-Time - Permanent PROMOTION POTENTIAL: 13
DUTY LOCATIONS: 1 vacancy(s) in the following locations:
Kansas City, MO

WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED: U.S. Citizens from the local commuting area who are: 1.CTAP/ICTAP eligibles; or 2.U.S. citizens, no matter where you live, who are eligible for appointment under the Veterans Employment Opportunity Act

JOB SUMMARY:

There is one vacancy available in Kansas City, MO.  This vacancy is located in the Infrastructure Operations Division, Applications Operations Branch.

International Technology Services (ITS) is an organization within the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Office of the Chief information Officer (OCIO). Its prime directive is to meet the business needs of service center agencies within the USDA by providing outstanding customer service in the form of infrastructure support, as well as assistance in the field of information technology. Among the many services provided by ITS are hardware/software acquisition, infrastructure security operations and management, telecommunications, and help desk support. As the field of information technology continues its rapid growth into the 21st Century, ITS utilizes state-of-the-art methods and technology, and offers excellent career opportunities in several locations throughout the country.

For more information, please go to www.USAJOBS.com. Search on 12-ITS-050I .

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