Information Technology Specialist

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration • Eureka, California • $86.96k - $134.44k / year • 1d ago

JOB SUMMARY: This position is located in the National Weather Service (NWS), Weather Forecast Office (WFO), with one vacancy in Eureka, California. This position is also announced under vacancy number NWS WR CA-25-12609187-ST, which is open to Status Candidates. You must apply to both announcements if you want to be considered for both. MAJOR DUTIES: As an Information Technology Specialist, you will perform the following duties: Provide application and program support to forecasters and staff by developing and performing installation, configuration, and software maintenance of new and existing application programs. Manage the implementation of projects relating to the Region's software, hardware, networks, and other IT systems. Provide quality assessment and assurance for the operation of IT services and programs and identify best practices and service improvement initiatives in support of systems. Oversee technical staff working on projects, assign task and ensure work is on schedule and within budget. Advise the Meteorologist in Charge on IT use and considerations affecting budget and resources. These duties are described at the full performance level of the GS-13; the GS-12 is developmental leading to such performance. IMPORTANT: Click the 'Apply for this job' button to view a complete job description.