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NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED: This is an excepted position that requires membership with a compatible assignment in the Pennsylvania Air National Guard. Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform. Acceptance of an excepted position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment.
AREA OF CONSIDERATION:
NATIONWIDE-ALL SOURCES
APPOINTMENT STATUS: EXCEPTED
This is a Dual Status Excepted Service Technician position in the Pennsylvania Air National Guard.
ENLISTED E1-E8
NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP STATUS: Employment in this position requires concurrent military assignment to a compatible military position in the Pennsylvania Air National Guard in the following:
ENLISTED 1B491
Assignment to a compatible military position is not required for application but will be required if selected for appointment.
Supervisor for this position is Lt Col Malone
02/17/2017 to 03/17/2017
$77,694 - $101,005 per year
GS 12
1 vacancy in the following location:
Occasional travel - Occasional travel may be required for this position
No
Temporary - Indefinite
Full-time - Full Time
No
17-082
463462300
The following list of duties is not conclusive but provides a brief snapshot of the duties that may be required for this position: A copy of the complete position description is available in the Human Resources Office.
Prepares for, maintains currency for, and executes an advanced role in Cyberspace Operations. Prepares Unit Training Assembly, Annual Training and currency training events for Mission Ready Cyberspace Operators to optimize training time available. Conducts extensive research of new vulnerabilities and insecurities discovered in operating systems, application software, infrastructure and boundary protection devices. Conducts extensive research of tools currently being used to attack or gain unauthorized access to information networks. Performs other duties as assigned.
*NOTE: Accessioning into this position is contingent upon verification of Top Secret Security Clearance
GENERALIZED EXPERIENCE:
Experience, education or training at the next higher level before being eligible for that level and must have a minimum of one year on-the-job experience in the grade immediately below the next higher level. An applicant must have a validated understanding of the basic principles and concepts of the occupational series and grade.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:
Application must have at least 24 months experience as a fully qualified Cyberspace Operator. Experienced in the work at a high level of expertise for the preparation and execution of tasked unit missions. Experiences included preparing, maintaining currency for, and executing an advanced role in Cyberspace Operations. Knowledgeable of systems security principles and concepts of emerging Information Technology (IT) security developments. Experiences included duties directed within the infrastructure protection environment and the selection of appropriate tools for team members.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND COMPETENCIES: Applicants who meet the eligibility requirements will be further evaluated by the nominating supervisor based on the following competencies considered essential to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position.
-Knowledge of the mission, objectives, terminology, and management practices in the activity, the agency and the department to recognize probable areas of interaction and to serve as a technical expert in systems/network security.
-Knowledge of project management principles and methods sufficient to assign and provide expert technical direction to team members concerning their role in vulnerability assessments.
-Knowledge of network systems design, development, testing, installation, operating, management, and maintenance concepts and methods to provide and protect network services.
-Knowledge of, and skill in applying IT security principles and methods and of IT security products and services sufficient to evaluate and recommend the acquisition of, implement, and disseminate IT security tools, procedures, and practices to protect information assets.
-Knowledge of information technology methods and information protection techniques and procedures. This includes government and Commercial-Off-The-Shelf (COTS) technology using industry standards and an ability to understand the capabilities and limitations of software, utility programs, network management systems and programming.
-Knowledge of hardware, software, and operating systems; systems configuration and integration; maintenance, upgrades, and modifications.
-Knowledge and skill in applying applicable policies, standards, directives, and operations manuals to perform systems analysis, evaluate approaches, offer advice, define alternative approaches, and coordinate requirements regarding the merits of proposed applications.
-Knowledge of hardware, software, network operations functions, firewalls, packet switching communications protocols, and diagnostic tools to analyze difficult and complex system problems and provides resolutions.
-Knowledge of systems analysis, configuration management, and computer equipment requirements related to networks to assess vulnerabilities. Skill in evaluating innovative approaches in formulation of programs or systems specifications.
QUALITY OF EXPERIENCE: Qualification factors include education, experiences, and competencies in the Comptroller Series GS-2210. A candidate's competencies are evaluated on the basis of duties performed rather than strictly on the rank of the individual; however, established compatibility criteria, awarding requirements for military skills and military skill technical training schools are always followed. The applicant's resume package includes military service experiences and/or civilian experiences; military and/or civilian performance reports; training certificates; and official college transcripts. The resume must clearly demonstrate possession of the competencies needed to fully perform the Series GS-2210 work as defined in the applicable position description's specified grade, certification, duties, and responsibilities. The applicant must qualify for awarding of the established compatibility criteria that includes the military skill assignment, military rank, and military unit of assignment.
INDEFINITE: Currently employed permanent technicians retain their permanent status and will occupy this position as a Permanent Promotion or Reassignment. Indefinite employment status pertains to applicant nominated, who are not a currently employed permanent technician. Indefinite appointments may acquire permanent status depending upon future force structure requirements; indefinite appointments do not serve a trial period. Indefinite appointments may be separated when their services are no longer needed or when funding is no longer available via a 30-day termination notice.
SPECIAL NOTE: Per the Labor Relations Management Agreement if there are more than 15 qualified applicants for each position, by category, a KSA board will be convened in accordance with Section 17.8 of the LMRA.
PCS STATEMENT: PERMANENT CHANGE OF STATION COSTS WILL NOT BE PAID FOR THIS POSITION.
REPROMOTION CONSIDERATION (Applies to technician applicants only.)
Technicians who have been demoted from this or a higher grade previously held in the same occupational series without personal cause and who are not in a grade retention status will be given consideration for re-promotion. Technicians who believe they are entitled to such consideration should forward a description of the circumstances with their application. Technicians eligible for re-promotion will be considered prior to using competitive promotion procedures, except when another technician has a statutory or regulatory right to be placed in or considered for the position.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT For all employees and applicants for employment. Consideration for placement and evaluation of qualifications will be made on a fair and equitable basis without regard to political affiliation, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, or age, and with proper regard for their privacy and constitutional rights. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
EVALUATION METHODS: Applicants will be reviewed to determine basic eligibility. Applicants must meet the basic qualifications for the position, including any selective placement factors, in order to be considered basically qualified. Selection for this position will be made without consideration of race, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, age, lawful political or other affiliation, membership and non-membership in an employee organization, physical handicap which does not prevent normal performance of duties, or other non-merit factor. Complete and accurate information must be provided on your resume and application. Attach additional sheets if necessary.
- Resume (All applicants must submit)
- HRO Form 6; Military Service Background (All applicants must submit)
- OF 306; Declaration of Federal Employment (Only required if you are not an on board current Permanent Pennsylvania National Guard Technician)
- SF 181 Race & National Origin Identification
Transcripts- (If using as a substitute for specialized experience)
These documents must be submitted in order for your application to be considered complete. If you do not submit all of the above referenced documents your application WILL NOT be forwarded to the nominating official.
If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, your application can and will be disqualified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your qualifications.
If your resume does not provide enough information regarding your work history for us to make a creditable qualification determination, your application package may be rendered disqualified and you will no longer be considered for this position.
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
The Application Process
To apply for this position, you must provide both of the following parts:
1. Your responses to the Occupational Questionnaire, and
2. Your resume and any other documents specified in the Required Documents section of this job announcement. (name on resume must match current military ID or driver's license)
Use the Online Occupational Questionnaire for convenience and quickest processing.
ALL RESUMES MUST BE SUBMTTED BY 11:59 PM EST ON THE CLOSING DATE.
Option A: Online Occupational Questionnaire.
1. Click "Apply Now" at the top right hand corner of your screen.
2. Verify that all of your documents that are required for this announcement are included in your application.
· You can save your work and come back later. Just click "Save" and "Logout".
· If you submit more than one application for this position, the most recent one submitted is the one that is used. Therefore, it is important for you to complete it in its entirety.
Option B: Paper Occupational Questionnaire.
If it is not practical for you to use the Online Occupational Questionnaire, you may complete your application process by faxing the OPM Form 1203-FX, resume, and any supporting documents. Application must be received by Friday, March 17, 2017. Follow these steps:
1. You can print a copy of this job announcement so that you can read the questions offline or click the following link View Occupational Questionnaire.
2. Obtain and print a copy of the OPM Form 1203-FX, which you will use to provide your answers. You can obtain the form at this URL http://www.opm.gov/Forms/pdf_fill/OPM1203FX.PDF
3. When faxing the OF Form 1203-FX, resume, and any supporting documents simply make sure the Form 1203-FX is on top of any other documents you are faxing and always use the US Government Application cover sheet which is here -- http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf -- and be sure to fill it out completely and clearly. The fax number is 1-478-757-3144.
Once the online questionnaire is submitted, you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. After HRO reviews your application, if you are found qualified, your application will be forwarded to the selecting supervisor who will, in turn, contact you to schedule an interview. If you are found not qualified, you will receive an email indicating your non-qualification.
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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/463462300. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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THE PENNSYLVANIA AIR NATIONAL GUARD
FEDERAL TECHNICIAN VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
THIS IS A MILITARY POSITION
Vacancy ID: 1905940
PA ANG HQ DET 2
This will be with the 112 COS once activated.
PD Number: D2338000
INDEFINITE
1 or more Position(s) may be hired against this Announcement
Position may lead to permanent assignment without further advertisement.