IT SPECIALIST (NETWORK/SYSADMIN)
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The primary purpose of this position is to serve as Network Operations Manager responsible for managing all aspects of network operations center, management of connectivity, network performance, maintaining network software configurations, managing the distribution of patches and software releases as needed, network and system troubleshooting.
Responsibilities Responsible for the planning, directing, and management of large scale classified and unclassified networks, cloud operations, outlaying network facilities, and associated Information Technology (IT) services/activities directly supporting the Air National Guard Readiness Center, ANG personnel assigned to the Pentagon, and Alt Site COOP locations.
Performs as the lead system administrator on ANGRC servers supporting various functions for the entire command providing the means for the command to work collaboratively, efficiently, and effectively.
The incumbent interfaces with other divisions as needed to support such as:
VTC engineering and project management, system security, VTC analysis and installation and customer care issues.
As a senior IT Specialist, provides expert advice and guidance to multi-disciplinary teams to enable effective use of Department of Defense (DoD)-approved cloud environments for hosting enterprise applications and databases.
Serves as contracting officer representative.
Personnel management responsibilities.
Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, there is no Group Coverage Qualification Standard for this series.
BASIC REQUIREMENT OR INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT:
Through experience in 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 AND SPECIALIZED
Experience:
Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-12, or equivalent in other pay systems.
Examples of specialized experience includes Mastery of, and skill in applying network systems management methods including end-to-end systems performance monitoring; network architecture and topology, including transmissions protocols, broadcasting, switching, control, and management; and the agency's network architecture and available resources sufficient to plan, design, develop, manage, and enhance highly efficient network systems that respond to the agency's business requirements; and efficiently apply available resources.
FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS:
Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible.
One year at the GS-12 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-13 level.
TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks.
NOTE:
Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs):
Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:
Mastery of, and skill in applying a wide range of IT concepts, principles, methods, and practices; systems integration methods; performance tuning methods; IT security principles and methods sufficient to plan and coordinate installation of new products or equipment, e.
g.
servers; work closely with customer officials to ensure seamless implementation; resolve problems; and maintain server integrity and availability.
Mastery of Department of Defense (DoD)/ Air Force regulations and policies.
Mastery of, and skill in applying network design, operations, management, and maintenance methods and concepts; network architecture principles and concepts; network optimization techniques; configuration management concepts and practices; LAN and WAN development principles and methods; acquisition management policies, analytical reasoning sufficient to monitoring network performance; performing network diagnostics; installing network software fixes and upgrades; develop and implement configuration management plans for complex LANs and WANs; and develop requirements for the acquisition of network hardware, software, and services.
Ability to isolate causes of problems between hardware, system, and applications software programs and to measure system performance and/or extend operating system capabilities to support organizational business processes and operations.
Ability to carry out project assignments of considerable difficulty and with little specificity regarding approach to be followed.
Ability to gather facts and use analytical and evaluative methods to assess requirements; deviate from traditional methods; and solve a variety of complex or intricate computer software problems.
Ability to maintain an up-to-date awareness of technological advances and predict how management can meet future requirements.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing PART-TIME OR UNPAID
Experience:
Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work.
You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.
VOLUNTEER WORK
Experience:
Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.
e.
, Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.
g.
, professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social).
Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.
You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Education Additional Information Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP):
For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here.
To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position.
You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location.
Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants):
Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants.
Click here for more information.
120-Day Register:
This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date.
Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur.
Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible:
MSP applicants, if determined best qualified, must be selected and placed at the highest grade for which they applied.
You must include a completed copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP.
Click here to obtain/download a copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist.
Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicant Eligible:
PPP Applicants, if determined well qualified and selected, will be placed at the at the full performance level.
You must include the applicable completed copy of the PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility as a PPP Applicant.
Click here to obtain/download a copy of the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 through DD3145-4, select the appropriate checklist for your claimed preference).
To determine the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist required to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming, refer to the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide located in the Required Documents section of this vacancy announcement.
Direct Deposit:
All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click here.
Tax Law Impact for PCS:
On 22-Dec-2017, Public Law 115-97 - the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 suspended qualified moving expense deductions along with the exclusion for employer reimbursements and payments of moving expenses effective 01-Jan-2018 for tax years 2018 through 2025.
When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable.
Visit GSA Bulletin FTR 20-04 here for additional information.
Recommended Skills Accounting Attention To Detail Broadcasting Business Processes Business Requirements Communication Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
The primary purpose of this position is to serve as Network Operations Manager responsible for managing all aspects of network operations center, management of connectivity, network performance, maintaining network software configurations, managing the distribution of patches and software releases as needed, network and system troubleshooting.
Responsibilities Responsible for the planning, directing, and management of large scale classified and unclassified networks, cloud operations, outlaying network facilities, and associated Information Technology (IT) services/activities directly supporting the Air National Guard Readiness Center, ANG personnel assigned to the Pentagon, and Alt Site COOP locations.
Performs as the lead system administrator on ANGRC servers supporting various functions for the entire command providing the means for the command to work collaboratively, efficiently, and effectively.
The incumbent interfaces with other divisions as needed to support such as:
VTC engineering and project management, system security, VTC analysis and installation and customer care issues.
As a senior IT Specialist, provides expert advice and guidance to multi-disciplinary teams to enable effective use of Department of Defense (DoD)-approved cloud environments for hosting enterprise applications and databases.
Serves as contracting officer representative.
Personnel management responsibilities.
Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, there is no Group Coverage Qualification Standard for this series.
BASIC REQUIREMENT OR INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT:
Through experience in 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 AND SPECIALIZED
Experience:
Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-12, or equivalent in other pay systems.
Examples of specialized experience includes Mastery of, and skill in applying network systems management methods including end-to-end systems performance monitoring; network architecture and topology, including transmissions protocols, broadcasting, switching, control, and management; and the agency's network architecture and available resources sufficient to plan, design, develop, manage, and enhance highly efficient network systems that respond to the agency's business requirements; and efficiently apply available resources.
FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS:
Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible.
One year at the GS-12 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-13 level.
TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks.
NOTE:
Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs):
Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:
Mastery of, and skill in applying a wide range of IT concepts, principles, methods, and practices; systems integration methods; performance tuning methods; IT security principles and methods sufficient to plan and coordinate installation of new products or equipment, e.
g.
servers; work closely with customer officials to ensure seamless implementation; resolve problems; and maintain server integrity and availability.
Mastery of Department of Defense (DoD)/ Air Force regulations and policies.
Mastery of, and skill in applying network design, operations, management, and maintenance methods and concepts; network architecture principles and concepts; network optimization techniques; configuration management concepts and practices; LAN and WAN development principles and methods; acquisition management policies, analytical reasoning sufficient to monitoring network performance; performing network diagnostics; installing network software fixes and upgrades; develop and implement configuration management plans for complex LANs and WANs; and develop requirements for the acquisition of network hardware, software, and services.
Ability to isolate causes of problems between hardware, system, and applications software programs and to measure system performance and/or extend operating system capabilities to support organizational business processes and operations.
Ability to carry out project assignments of considerable difficulty and with little specificity regarding approach to be followed.
Ability to gather facts and use analytical and evaluative methods to assess requirements; deviate from traditional methods; and solve a variety of complex or intricate computer software problems.
Ability to maintain an up-to-date awareness of technological advances and predict how management can meet future requirements.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing PART-TIME OR UNPAID
Experience:
Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work.
You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.
VOLUNTEER WORK
Experience:
Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.
e.
, Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.
g.
, professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social).
Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.
You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Education Additional Information Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP):
For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here.
To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position.
You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location.
Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants):
Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants.
Click here for more information.
120-Day Register:
This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date.
Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur.
Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible:
MSP applicants, if determined best qualified, must be selected and placed at the highest grade for which they applied.
You must include a completed copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP.
Click here to obtain/download a copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist.
Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicant Eligible:
PPP Applicants, if determined well qualified and selected, will be placed at the at the full performance level.
You must include the applicable completed copy of the PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility as a PPP Applicant.
Click here to obtain/download a copy of the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 through DD3145-4, select the appropriate checklist for your claimed preference).
To determine the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist required to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming, refer to the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide located in the Required Documents section of this vacancy announcement.
Direct Deposit:
All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click here.
Tax Law Impact for PCS:
On 22-Dec-2017, Public Law 115-97 - the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 suspended qualified moving expense deductions along with the exclusion for employer reimbursements and payments of moving expenses effective 01-Jan-2018 for tax years 2018 through 2025.
When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable.
Visit GSA Bulletin FTR 20-04 here for additional information.
Recommended Skills Accounting Attention To Detail Broadcasting Business Processes Business Requirements Communication Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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