the day-to-day operations on network hardware and operating systems including the evaluation of
system utilization, monitoring response time and primary support for detection and correction of
operational problems. Troubleshoot at the physical level of the network, working with network
measurement hardware and software, as well as physical checking and testing of hardware devices at
the logical level working with communication protocols. Participate in planning design, technical review
and implementation for new network infrastructure hardware and network operating systems for voice
and data communication networks. Maintain network infrastructure standards including network
communication protocols such as TCP/IP. Provide technical consultation, training and support to IT
staff as designated by the government. Diagnose and resolve complex communication problems.
System Operator (Series DD)
Monitor and support computer processing. Coordinate input, output, and file media. Distribute output
and controls computer operation that may be mainframe, mini, or client/server based.
System Programmer (Series DE)
Create and/or maintain operating systems, communications software, data base packages, compilers,
assemblers, and utility programs. Modify existing software as well as create special-purpose software
to ensure efficiency and integrity between systems and applications.
Technical Writer/Editor (Series DF)
These descriptions are similar in scope. The differences would be the type of education and
experience required for the project or task complexity.
Level I (DF01) –Assist in writing and/or editing technical documents, including business proposals,
reports, user manuals, briefings and presentations, functional descriptions, system specifications,
guidelines, special reports, and other project deliverables to meet contract requirements. Develop
outlines and drafts for review and approval by technical specialists and project management ensuring
that final documents meet applicable contract requirements and regulations. Research and gather
technical and background information for inclusion in project documentation and deliverables. Consult
relevant information sources, including library resources, technical and financial documents, and client
and project personnel, to obtain background information, and verify pertinent guidelines and regulations
governing project deliverables. Commensurate experience, education, and level of supervision and
direction.
Level II (DF02) – Write and/or edit technical documents, including business proposals, reports, user
manuals, briefings and presentations, functional descriptions, system specifications, guidelines, special
reports, and other project deliverables to meet contract requirements. Develop outlines and drafts for
review and approval by technical specialists and project management ensuring that final documents
meet applicable contract requirements and regulations. Research and gather technical and
background information for inclusion in project documentation and deliverables. Consult relevant
information sources, including library resources, technical and financial documents, and client and
project personnel, to obtain background information, and verify pertinent guidelines and regulations
governing project deliverables. Commensurate experience, education, and level of supervision and
direction.
Level III (DF03) – Write and/or edit technical documents, including business proposals, reports, user
manuals, briefings and presentations, functional descriptions, system specifications, guidelines, special
reports, and other project deliverables to meet contract requirements. Develop outlines and drafts for
review and approval by technical specialists and project management ensuring that final documents
meet applicable contract requirements and regulations. Research and gather technical and
background information for inclusion in project documentation and deliverables. Consult relevant