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Technician
Vacancy Announcement
Excepted Appointment Permanent
Position Description: D1560P01
FC/MD: 38A000
COMPATIBLE MILITARY ASSIGNMENT:
AFSC: 3DXXX
The National Guards full-time support program requires that all military technicians are members of the National Guard and are appointed to full-time positions which correspond to their military assignments. (IAW TPR 303, 24 August 2005)
MILITARY GRADE:
MINIMUM MILITARY GRADE: E3
MAXIMUM MILITARY GRADE: E7
Grade inversion within the full time workforce in not permitted. The military grade must not exceed that of the supervisor. Members applying for this position and exceeding the maximum military grade listed on this job announcement MUST submit a statement in writing that they are willing to take an administrative reduction in grade to the advertised military grade on the job announcement for which applying. Applicants who exceed the military grade will NOT be placed into the technician position until they have been administratively reduced to the military grade on the job announcement.
SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action): *Current Federal Employees are recommended to submit a recent SF-50(Notification of Personnel Action) with their application- To download yours visit MyBiz or your agencys personnel database.
Learn more about this agency02/10/2017 to 03/13/2017
$61,748 - $80,270 per year
GS 11
1 vacancy in the following location:
Occasional travel - 1-5 days per year
No
Permanent
Full-time - Full Time
No
17-118-1910874
463912500
This position is located at an in the Air National Guard (ANG), Component Numbered Air Force (cNAF), Air Operations Group (AOG), Air Communications Squadron (ACOMS). The purpose of the position is to maintain detailed technical knowledge and provide technical and analytical guidance and support for the design of various networks that interconnect tactical sites through a variety of transmission media, considering the needs of requesting agencies, tactics and doctrine. The primary knowledge requirements of the position are information transmission technology, information processing methodology, information technology, computer capabilities, processing techniques, and information security techniques in a multiple interactive operating system environment within the Air Operations Group, Tenants and geographically separated units (GSU) if assigned. Due to the unique mission of the cNAF, this PD cannot be used in any other organization.
ADDITIONAL APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:
If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency.
It is recommended that all applicants use the usa jobs resume builder to apply for this vacancy. This will ensure full credit is given for the qualification requirements listed below.
HOW TO QUALIFY FOR THIS JOB:
In your resume you will need to address the general and specialized experience listed below. Please use as much detail as needed, giving dates of the experience, position title and how the experience was gained. This information is needed to determine if you are qualified for the position
Verbiage displayed on your resume or application must contain your own words. You may refer to position descriptions i.e. the general and specialized experience located within the vacancy announcement to assist with describing work experience; however, resumes or applications received in verbatim will not be considered.
GENERAL EXPERIENCE:
Your Resume must list some experience in each of these areas:
Experience, education or training that has provided a basic knowledge of data processing functions and general management principles that enabled the applicant to understand the stages required to automate a work process. Experience may have been gained in work such as computer operator or assistant, computer sales representative, program analyst, or other positions that required the use or adaptation of computer programs and systems.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:
Your Resume must show at least 36 Months in the following areas:
Education or training that approaches techniques and requirements appropriate to an assigned computer applications area or computer specialty area in an organization. Experience planning the sequence of actions necessary to accomplish the assignment where this entailed coordination with others outside the organizational unit and development of project controls. Experience that required adaptations of guidelines or precedents to meet the needs of the assignment. Experience preparing documentation on cost/benefit studies where is involved summarizing the material and organizing it in a logical fashion.
PREFERRED EXPERIENCES:
1. Experience with SVTC.
2. Experience with TACLANE's.
3. Experience with Cisco switches and routers.
4. CCNA certification desirable.
5. Experience with Firewalls and boundary protection appliances.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITIES (KSAs):
This information is used only for rating and ranking and not used for qualifying applicants. In your application and/or resume please address the following factors in detail, giving dates of the experience and in what position the experience was gained.
-- Expert knowledge of the mission, objectives,
terminology, and management practices in the organization to recognize probable
areas of interaction and overlap between proposed and existing systems.
-- Knowledge of commonly used communications systems, technology, and
operations, as well as established methods, procedures, regulations and other
guides that relate to a particular area.
-- Comprehensive knowledge of IT concepts, principles, methods and practices to
plan network services that support customers' requirements.
-- Ability to define problem areas, gather and analyze factual data, and form
and communicate conclusions and recommendations.
-- Knowledge of communications systems and network systems technology and
operations, sufficient to plan, manage, integrate, and/or execute
communications and network systems, services, or operations needed to satisfy
the customer's needs.
-- Knowledge of network systems design, development, testing, installation,
operation , management, and maintenance.
-- Comprehensive knowledge and skill in applying DOD, AF, and NGB 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, design
changes, etc., for the customer.
-- In-depth knowledge of hardware, software, network operations functions,
packet switching, communications protocols, and diagnostic tools to analyze
difficult and complex system and end user problems, furnish assistance, and
provide resolution.
-- Skill in relating the facets of the work to the overall network architecture
and overall project scope to evaluate new systems to be integrated or converted
so they work within current or proposed architecture and provide alternatives,
costs, training concerns, and recommendations for conversion and/or
integration.
-- Knowledge of Data Links equipment and operational parameters to assist with
planning, configuring, and maintaining data link and Common Operational Picture
(COP) systems.
--IAW DoD 8570 requirements for position requires Special Experience Identifier
(SEI) 264 Information Assurance Knowledge Level Table IAT II. IA Technical
Level II personnel provide network environment and advanced level computing
environment support. This position has privileged network access.
Substitution of Education for Specialized Experience:
At the GS-11 level, a Ph.D. or equivalent, or 3 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree.
*It is the applicant's responsibility to provide documentation or proof that he or she has met the applicable educational provisions described in this subsection. An official transcript; statement from the institution's registrar, dean, or other appropriate official; or equivalent documentation is acceptable.
EEO STATEMENT:
The Michigan National Guard is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Selection for this position will be made without regard to race, religion, age, sex, national origin, political affiliation, marital status, membership or non-membership in an employee organization, or any other non-merit factor except where military assignments preclude female membership.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
1. Properly submitted application materials will be reviewed for qualifications after the closing date. HRO will use the applicable Qualification Standards when evaluating applicants' minimum Qualifications.
2. Candidates must meet the basic qualifications established for the position (general and specialized experience) including any selective placement factors, listed on the vacancy announcement. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be considered basically eligible and will be rated as qualified. Applicants not meeting the minimum qualifications will be informed by the HRO as to the reason for their ineligibility. Experience as described on the application/resume will be evaluated in terms of type and quality in relation to the requirements of the position.
3. Applicants' National Guard experience (Traditional Guard) will be credited as full-time experience (day-for day) when determining minimum qualifications.
AREAS OF PRIORITY:
In accordance with the applicable procedures, applicants will be forwarded to
the selecting official to conduct interviews in order by area of priority
listed.
AREA 1 - Open to on-board permanent technicians of the
Michigan Air National Guard or Michigan Army National Guard (TENURE I or II
Status).
AREA 2/3 - Open to current members of the
Michigan Air National Guard or Michigan Army National Guard and those eligible
for enlistment/commission in the Michigan Air National Guard or Michigan Army
National Guard.
Required Documents: Current Resume
Optional Documents: Recent SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action), Transcripts, Miscellaneous, DD-214s, any other supporting documents.
Transcripts: *It is the applicant's responsibility to provide documentation or proof that he or she has met the applicable educational provisions described in this subsection. An official transcript; statement from the institution's registrar, dean, or other appropriate official; or equivalent documentation is acceptable.
SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action): *Current Federal Employees are recommended to submit a recent SF-50(Notification of Personnel Action) with their application- To download yours visit MyBiz or your agencys personnel database.
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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.
It is recommended that all applicants use the USA JOBS resume builder to apply for this vacancy. This will ensure full credit is given for the qualification requirements.
There are two options available to apply for our positions: To begin, choose one of these options:
OPTION 1 - APPLYING ONLINE:
1. To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or login to your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete your application package and the Occupational Assessment.
2. If your resume is going to come from USAJOBS Resume Builder, you begin the process by clicking the Build New Resume button. NOTE: Your resume will be attached only to the online Occupational Assessment you complete and submit from this session, not to any questionnaires you may already have saved or submitted.
3. If your resume is going to be one you prepared outside of USAJOBS Resume Builder, it will need to be uploaded.
4. You will be re-directed to Application Manager to begin the Occupational Assessment.
5. Follow the instructions to complete your application package.
6. You must submit a separate application package for each position you wish to apply for.
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1. Login to your USAJOBS account with your user name and password. Under "My Account" select "Application Status." This will take you to a screen displaying the vacancies you have applied for.
2. Under "Application Status" select "More Information" for the position you wish to upload additional documents to.
3. You will be re-directed to Application Manager to upload and/or review your application package.
4. Once you have been re-directed to Application Manager, select "Accept and Proceed."
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OPTION 2 - APPLY VIA FAX:
1. Print a copy of the cover page located here https://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf
2. Print a copy of the OPM Form 1203-FX located here http://www.opm.gov/Forms/pdf_fill/OPM1203fx.pdf
3. Fax the cover page, OPM Form 1203-FX, and all required forms/supporting documents to 1-478-757-3144
1. Once your entire application and resume is received you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful.
2. Your application documents and resume will be reviewed and graded.
3. All qualified applications within each area of consideration will be forwarded to the Hiring Organization Selecting Official for review and evaluation in accordance with applicable regulations and agreements. (There is no limit to the number of applications which may be considered by a selecting official within an area of consideration.)
4. You will receive an email informing you of the status of your application.
5. If at any time, prior to close of business onclosing date, you have any questions about the application process you may reach the agency contact above.
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