Department of Justice

IT Specialist

Washington, District of Columbia Full time

IT Specialist

Department: Department of Justice

Location(s): Washington, District of Columbia

Salary Range: $102415 - $158322 Per Year

Job Summary: This position is in the Department of Justice, Justice Management Division, Office of the Executive Secretariat (OES). OES oversees the review and approval of official documents and coordinating the flow of information critical to rigorous decision making. OES is also responsible for the coordination of all policy related decision material submitted to the Department for clearance. OES provides records management services, including storage of classified material and document searches.

Major Duties:

  • The duties and responsibilities for a IT Specialist (CUSTSPT), GS-2210-12/13 generally include, but are not limited to, the following: Manage assigned IT/communications environment with privileged access. Plan, coordinate, install, and analyze system design, hardware and software. Develop, recommend, and install solutions and upgrades to ensure availability of all components of the assigned system. Resolve IT and functional problems in response to customer reported incidents. Provide technical support to customers. Troubleshoot and diagnose system failures to isolate sources of problems. Identify and document system requirements for specific needs of customers. Ensure upgrades to the base IT and communications infrastructure are identified. Assists customers in developing and submitting recommendations for additional equipment and funds.

Qualifications: To qualify for the position of IT Specialist, at GS-2210-12/13, you must meet the basic qualification requirements listed below. Basic Qualification for 2210 series: Please refer to the OPM IT Management Series 2210 Qualification Standard for the specific experience requirements for the GS-12 and above positions. AND Specialize Experience: For the GS-12, you must have one year of specialized experience at the GS-11 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service, which includes: Developing and/or testing system software and/or make modification; Providing Tier 2 support to diagnose and/or resolve IT problems. Specialize Experience: For the GS-13, you must have one year of specialized experience at the GS-12 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service, which includes: Providing the highest level of technical support for products and/or services; Handling full desktop support, performs diagnostic testing, and addresses issues related to operating systems, software applications, and/or network connectivity. You MUST meet all qualification requirements, including time-in-grade, by 05/18/2026 of this announcement. Your resume must support your responses to the application questionnaire and the qualification requirements. Failure to do so may result in an ineligible rating. See the Required Documents section for important notes about what must be included in your resume. After you submit this application, you will receive an e-mail informing you that a USA Hire assessment is required of you. You will have 48 hours from the closing date of this announcement 05/18/2026 to complete the assessment as this assessment is part of your application.

How to Apply: To apply for this position, you must complete the online application questionnaire and submit your supporting documentation. Your complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 05/18/2026 to receive consideration. The application process is as follows: To begin the application process, click the Apply Online button. Answer the questions presented in the application and attach all necessary supporting documentation. Click the Submit Application button prior to 11:59PM (ET) on 05/18/2026. After submitting an online application, you will be notified whether or not you are required to take additional online assessments through the USA Hire Competency Based Assessment system. This message will be delivered to you via email notification. The email may be routed to your "Spam" or "Junk" folder. If you are asked to take the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be presented with a unique URL to access the USA Hire system. Access to USA Hire is granted through your USAJOBS login credentials. Be sure to review all instructions prior to beginning your USA Hire Assessments. Click here for Computer System Requirements (https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=USA_Hire_System_Requirements) Note, set aside at least 3 hours to take these assessments; however, most applicants complete the assessments in less time. If you need to stop the assessments and continue at a later time, you can re-use the URL sent to you via email and also found on the Additional Application Information page that can be located in the application record in your USAJOBS account. Need Help? If you need help with USAJOBs or the application process, please see the USAJOBS Help or Application Manager Online Help websites which includes information on managing your account, creating an application, uploading documents, etc. Reasonable Accommodation: To request reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact at the hiring office using the contact information listed in the announcement for assistance. Career Transition Programs (CTAP or ICTAP): These programs apply to Federal and/or DOJ employees who meet the definition of surplus or displaced from a position in the competitive service. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: Meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria; Be rated well-qualified for the position with a score of 85 or above based on the competencies listed above; and Submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility. If you are a displaced Federal employee claiming eligibility under CTAP or ICTAP: You must submit your separation notice or agency RIF letter from your agency OR if you have not yet been separated, you can provide the letter of intent to separate you from the agency because of reduction-in-force. Submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal and SF-50 showing current/former position, grade, promotion potential, and duty location OR Certification of Expected Separation, Reduction-In-Force Separation Notice, or Notice of Proposed Removal; SF-50 that documents the RIF separation action; and most recent performance appraisal.

Application Deadline: 2026-05-18