JOB SUMMARY: What General Information Do I Need To Know About This Position? Salary: $68,405 (Step 01) to $88,926 (Step 10); NOTE: First time hires to the Federal Government are typically hired at the Step 01. MAJOR DUTIES: Duties: As an IT Specialist (SysAdmin) within the Geological, Energy and Minerals Science Center, some of your specific duties will include: Provides assistance and support for assignments and projects relative to the configuration of IT systems also known as systems administration. Performs routine and recurring assignments independently or supporting higher graded specialists, identifying and resolving recurring and routine issues and problems as they arise. Supports, and documents IT Systems configuration. Provides assistance with authoring and executing detailed test plans. Aids in the preparation of change requests and configuration management submissions. Schedules, monitors, and verifies the integrity of system backups and restore data as needed. Provides database administration; assists in returning disrupted database systems to normal operations; and creates reports and organizes data in response to customer requirements. Assists webmaster with web site development through the creation of basic scripts or code; evaluates code and repair errors; carries out server maintenance functions; and ensures that Web-based content is accessible to all users. IMPORTANT: Click the 'Apply for this job' button to view a complete job description.