Jobs @ Census

Systems Administration Specialization

GS-7 Systems Administration

You have at least one year of systems administration experience in a Windows or Linux/UNIX environment. You have a working knowledge of the capabilities and limitations of the Windows or Linux/UNIX operating systems, and have provided technical support to system users. You have created accounts where the resource allocation was predetermined. Your assignments and the steps to follow usually were defined by your supervisor or by standard operating procedures, and your work was checked closely for accuracy and adequacy. You were expected to recognize when deviations from standard procedures were necessary and to recommend appropriate changes. Additionally, you have experience reviewing routine IT related data from multiple sources and determining relevant information; editing and disseminating written reports and status updates; providing standard products and services to customers; resolving relatively simple issues; communicating basic ideas or information clearly; listening to others and responding appropriately; logically identifying alternatives when solving routine problems; and gathering and applying information from standard materials or sources.

GS-9  Systems Administration

You have at least one year of systems administration experience in a Windows or Linux/UNIX environment. You have a good working knowledge of the capabilities and limitations of the Windows or Linux/UNIX operating systems, and have had some experience writing shell scripts and providing technical support to system users. You have created accounts where the resource allocation was predetermined. The scope of your assignments was most often defined for your, but you used some judgment in selecting specific approaches and, when necessary, made minor changes to adapt the methods to your specific work situations. Your analytical methods, results, and written products were closely reviewed for technical and analytical adequacy. Additionally, you have experience reviewing moderately complex IT related data from multiple sources and determining relevant information; drafting, editing and disseminating written reports and status updates; maintaining relationships with customers with diverse needs; providing moderately technical or complex information about products and services; assessing customers' needs and identifying or tailoring products and/or services to meet them; resolving fairly complex or non-routine issues; explaining moderately complex ideas or information clearly; listening to others and recognizing potential miscommunications; and identifying and solving problems by gathering and applying information from a variety of materials or sources.

GS-11 Systems Administration

You have at least one year of systems administration experience in a Windows or Linux/UNIX environment in areas such as user account creation, backup/restore, and providing general Windows or Linux/UNIX support to system users. As part of your responsibilities, you have developed and/or maintained system documentation and standards. You have a thorough knowledge of the syntax, capabilities, and limitations of the Windows or Linux/UNIX operating systems, including knowledge of the interaction between production programs and the operating system. You have experience in monitoring system resource utilization to detect and solve problems that are about to occur. You have at least one year of experience with the installation and administration of Web and Application servers such as Microsoft IIS or BEA WebLogic. Your analytical approaches and results were very generally reviewed for technical and professional adequacy. Additionally, you have experience reviewing complex IT related data from multiple sources and determining relevant information; drafting, editing and disseminating written reports and status updates; maintaining relationships with customers with diverse needs; providing technical or complex information about products and services; assessing customers' needs and identifying or tailoring products and services to meet them; resolving complex or non-routine issues; explaining moderately complex ideas or information clearly; listening to others and recognizing potential miscommunications; and identifying and solving problems by gathering and applying information from a variety of materials or sources.

GS-12 Systems Administration

You have at least one year of systems administration experience in a Windows or Linux/UNIX environment that included maintaining a DNS or NIS environment or installing or maintaining security software. You have at least one year of experience with the installation and administration of Web and Application servers such as Microsoft IIS or BEA WebLogic. In addition, you have a thorough knowledge of and experience with the Windows or Linux/UNIX operating systems, including the interaction between application programs and the operating system. You have experience in determining the source of system crashes and identifying solutions to recover from them. You have evaluated upgrades and systems changes based on resource allocation. You have a basic understanding of telecommunications and how it interfaces with system hardware and software. You have written complex shell scripts to perform automated system management tasks to assist in trouble-shooting system problems. Your assignments regularly included developing solutions to difficult problems that did not have readily available precedents. Your work was generally reviewed only for adherence to accepted standards. Additionally, you have experience reviewing highly complex IT related data from multiple sources; drafting, editing and disseminating written reports and status updates; developing and maintaining relationships with customers with diverse needs; providing technical or complex information about products and services; anticipating and assessing customers' needs and identifying or tailoring products and/or services to meet them; ensuring that all problems, questions, or complaints are resolved; explaining, or defending complex ideas or information clearly while adapting to the audience's level of knowledge; actively listening to others and clarifying communications; anticipating problems, identifying and evaluating potential sources of information and generating alternatives to solve problems where precedents do not exist; and you keep abreast of the latest technology, IT products and services.