GS-0332

Computer Operations

Performs computer operations work including system monitoring, job scheduling, and operations support.

📊Administrative📈GS-4/5/6/7/8/9/10📁0300

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Qualification Requirements

Official OPM qualification standards for GS-0332

Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Clerical and Administrative Support Positions

Individual Occupational Requirements: There is no OPM qualification standard for this series. If a standard is needed to fill positions in this series, the employing agency should contact OPM for assistance.

Note: Agencies should use the Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Clerical and Administrative Support Positions in conjunction with any agency-specific requirements when staffing Computer Operation positions.

Experience and Education Requirements by Grade Level (Group Standard):

Grade	General Experience	Specialized Experience	Education
GS-1	None	None	None
GS-2	3 months	None	High school diploma or equivalent
GS-3	6 months	None	1 year above high school
GS-4	1 year	None	2 years above high school
GS-5	None	1 year at GS-4 level	4 years above high school
GS-6+	None	1 year at next lower grade	Generally not applicable

General Experience: Progressively responsible clerical, office, or other work that indicates ability to acquire the particular knowledge and skills needed to perform the duties of the position to be filled.

Specialized Experience: Experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled.

Education: One year of full-time academic study equals 30 semester hours, 45 quarter hours, or approximately 36 weeks at 20+ classroom hours per week.

Combining Education and Experience: For grades GS-3 through GS-5, applicants may substitute education for experience. Express both as percentages; combined must equal at least 100%.

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✓Experience substitution: Military experience may substitute for education.

🎖️Military to Federal Crosswalk

Military jobs that transition to GS-0332

Marine Corps0671

★★★★★Match

Data Systems Administrator

Computer operations series values systems administration skills.

Skills:

computer operationssystem monitoringdata managementtroubleshooting

Entry Grades:

GS-7GS-9

Army25B

★★★★★Match

Information Technology Specialist

Computer operations experience. System monitoring and operations support.

Skills:

Computer OperationsSystem MonitoringBatch ProcessingOperations Support

Entry Grades:

GS-5GS-7GS-9

💡 Tip: Your unique military experience may qualify you even if your MOS isn't listed.

📋Typical Duties

•Monitor computer systems
•Schedule and run batch jobs
•Respond to system alerts
•Maintain operational logs
•Support production systems
•Troubleshoot problems

🎯Key Competencies

Technical Knowledge

Understanding of computer systems and operations.

Problem Solving

Ability to diagnose and resolve system issues.

Attention to Detail

Accuracy in monitoring and operating systems.

Reliability

Dependability in maintaining system availability.

Communication

Skill in documenting and reporting issues.

Adaptability

Ability to work various shifts and respond to emergencies.

🔑Resume Keywords

Computer OperationsMaintain operational logsMonitor computer systemsRespond to system alertsSchedule and run batch jobsSupport production systemsTroubleshoot problems

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