System Administrator, Application Virtualization Specialist

Full Job Description

This position is located with Bonneville Power Administration (BPA), in the Desktop Delivery (JNRD) team of End User Services (JNR), Enterprise Technology Operations Services (JN), Information Technology (J).

A successful candidate in the System Administrator, Application Virtualization Specialist position will serve as an IT specialist and technical expert for virtual Application management using Microsoft's AppV server.

BASIC REQUIREMENT: Experience must be IT related; the experience may be demonstrated by paid or unpaid experience and/or completion of specific, intensive training (for example, IT certification), as appropriate.

For all positions individuals must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below.

The employing agency is responsible for identifying the specific level of proficiency required for each competency at each grade level based on the requirements of the position being filled.

Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.

Customer Service - Works with clients and customers (that is, any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit produces, including the general public, individuals who work in the agency, other agencies, or organizations outside the Government) to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; knows about available products and services; is committed to providing quality products and services.

Oral Communication - Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.

Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.

To meet this requirement, you must demonstrate proficiency in each of the four competencies listed above as follows: GS-13: Advanced - You can perform the actions associated with each of these competencies without assistance.

You are recognized within your immediate organization as "a person to ask" when difficult questions arise regarding each of these competencies.

Focus is on broad organizational/professional issues; You have consistently provided practical/relevant ideas and perspectives on process or practice improvements which may easily be implemented; You are capable of coaching others in the application of each of these competencies by translating complex nuances relating to each competency into easy to understand terms; You participate in senior level discussions regarding these competencies; You assist in the development of reference and resource materials in these competencies.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: A qualified candidate's resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-12) in the Federal service.

Specialized experience is defined as experience in 1) managing the end-to-end lifecycle of Microsoft App-V server infrastructure (e.g., installation, operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting) in a large-scale enterprise environment; 2) creating, sequencing, deploying, and updating virtualized application packages, ensuring they function correctly and comply with government security baselines and standards; and 3) developing and utilizing advanced PowerShell scripts (or similar scripting languages) to automate application deployments, updates, and configurations, creating a simplified and reproducible user experience.

"Experience" refers to paid and unpaid experience.

Examples of qualifying unpaid experience may include volunteer work done through National Service programs (such as Peace Corps and AmeriCorps); as well as work for other community-based philanthropic and social organizations.

Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills; and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Time-in-Grade: Current Federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement to receive consideration.

CTAP/ICTAP candidates: To be considered "well qualified" you must meet all of the requirements as described in this section.

You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Major Duties:

As a System Administrator, Application Virtualization Specialist, you will: Install, configure and deploy Microsoft App-V Server in an enterprise environment.

Coordinate monthly updates to deployed software and packages to meet requirements outlined in secure baselines and standards for use in a government environment.

Consult with applications developers to determine the effect on end user applications resulting from changes to the operating environment, e.g., new software or hardware installations.

Lead/conduct studies designed to identify potential improvements in the way information technology is applied to key business functions.

Assess new systems design methodologies to improve software quality. Accurately represent customer requirements. Present recommendations for adoption of new methodologies and lead implementation.