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PREVIOUSLY ADVERTISED VA# 16-242 (1884402)
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST (SYS ADMIN),
GS-2210-11, PD# D1618000
JFHQ-G6, Fort Dix, New Jersey
Starting Salary: $68,666.00 PA
Salary Range: $68,666.00 - $89,262.00 PA
OPENING DATE CLOSING DATE
23 MARCH 2017 6 APRIL 2017
AREA OF CONSIDERATION:
AREA I: All New Jersey Army National Guard (NJARNG) Technicians
AREA II: All Members of the New Jersey Army National Guard (NJARNG)
AREA III: Current and Prior Military Service Members Eligible for Membership in the New Jersey National Guard (NJNG)
If the individual selected is currently on a title 10 tour no action can be taken until he/she is released from tour.
APPOINTMENT STATUS: EXCEPTED
This is a Dual Status Excepted Technician position in the New Jersey Army National Guard.
( ) OFFICER ( ) WARRANT OFFICER ( X ) ENLISTED
MINIMUM RANK: SPC/E-4 MAXIMUM RANK: MSG/E-8
MILITARY POSITION: Any unit in the New Jersey Army National Guard.
NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP STATUS: Employment in this position requires concurrent military assignment to a compatible military position in the New Jersey National Guard in one of the following military specialty codes: CMF: 25
NOTE: THE INDIVIDUAL SELECTED HAS TWO YEARS TO OBTAIN ADVERTISED AFSC/MOS.
LEVEL OF CLEARANCE/INVESTIGATION: MUST HAVE A SECRET SECURITY CLEARANCE.
SELECTIVE PLACEMENT FACTORS: N/A
PRE-PLACEMENT PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: N/A
SELECTING OFFICIAL: MAJ Matt Bayless, Supervisory IT Specialist (Policy & Planning)
Learn more about this agency03/23/2017 to 04/06/2017
$68,666 - $89,262 per year
GS 11
1 vacancy in the following location:
Occasional travel - Occasional Travel May Be Required
No
Permanent
Full-time - Full Time
No
NJ 17-AR-45 (1932169)
466419500
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 Resource Office.
MAJOR DUTIES: Develops, modifies, and tests overall system backup and recovery strategies for assigned systems. Serves as a technical focal point for the installation and configuration of hardware and software on personal computers and for personal data assistants associated with assigned systems. Serves as a systems administrator responsible for planning, coordinating, modifying, implementing, and troubleshooting in order to meet customer needs. Serves as a technical focal point on multiple operating systems and computer platforms. Analyzes, evaluates, and recommends hardware/software changes to various computer systems.
APPLICANTS MUST PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS WITH THEIR RESUME:
Current Resume (name on resume must match current military ID or Driver's License)
Current valid, unexpired state Driver's License
ARNG/Army: Current Personal Qualifications Report (PQR)/ERB
ANG/Air: Current Record on Individual Person (RIP)
Proof of Security Clearance Level (if applicable)
DD214 for applicants who are separated from military service. This includes anyone who is no longer in the military.
Army Applicant must provide a copy of printout from JPAS. Applicant can obtain this from their Unit JPAS Manager (If Applicable)
Other branches of military service equivalent military personal information that will provide current military rank, ASVAB Scores, clearance level etc.
Additional Certification Required:
Current Security + Certificate (or equivalent IAT-II baseline certification) is required within 6 months of being selected.
It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure the PQR/RIP is current. If the applicant has been promoted and the PQR/RIP does not reflect the new rank then the applicant must provide an order or other military documentation with their resume reflecting the new rank and date of rank.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: APPLICANT MUST PROVIDE A COPY OF A CURRENT VALID DRIVER'S LICENSE.
NOTE: This position is designated as Information Assurance Technical Level II and requires the employee to successfully complete one of the following certifications: Security +, Security+ CE, GSEC Sans Security Essentials, CCNA Security, SSCP. The employee has 6 months of placement as outlined in DOD 8570.01-M. Failure to meet requirements as outlined may categorize employee unqualified for this position and employment MAYBE terminated.
GENERAL EXPERIENCE: 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.
Please address the following Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA's) in your resume: Applicants who meet the eligibility requirements will be further evaluated on the following KSAs considered essential to perform the duties and responsibilities of this position.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must have 36 months of experience in the following:
KNOWLEDGE of a variety of operating systems on desktops and servers.
KNOWLEDGE of project management techniques and tools sufficient to provide technical guidance on the implementation of emerging technologies.
KNOWLEDGE of the principles and methods used for planning and managing the implementation, update, and integration of information system components.
SKILL in troubleshooting problems and implementing changes on multifaceted and interdependent computer platforms.
KNOWLEDGE of agency applications, operating systems and components, protocols, and various hardware and software used throughout the state in order to conduct system administration functions.
SUBSTITUTION FOR SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: A PHD or equivalent, or 3 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree. Degree in computer science, engineering, information science, information systems management, mathematics, operations research, statistics, or technology management or degree that a provided a minimum of 24 semester hours in one or more of the fields identified above and required the development or adaptation of applications, systems, or networks.
If using education to qualify for this position OR education is a MANDATORY requirement to meet qualifications, you MUST submit copies of college transcripts along with your application/resume prior to the closing date of the vacancy. If selected for the position, prior to your appointment, you will be required to request certified official transcripts be sent directly from the college or university that identify each course, the college or university, semester or quarter hours earned and grade.
PARTICIPATION IN DIRECT DEPOSIT IS MANDATORY
UNDER 5 USC 2108 & 5CFR 211, VETERAN'S [REFERENCE CRITERIA DOES NOT APPLY]
PERMANENT CHANGE OF STATIONS (PCS) NOT AUTHORIZED
Financial Suitability - It is the policy of the government not to deny employment simply because an individual has been unemployed or has had financial difficulties that have arisen through no fault of the individual. Information about an individual's employment experience will be used only to determine the person's qualifications and to assess his or her relative level of knowledge, skills, and abilities. Although an individual's personal conduct may be relevant in any employment decision, including conduct during periods of unemployment or evidence of dishonesty in handling financial matters, financial difficulty that has arisen through no fault of the individual will generally not itself be the basis of an unfavorable suitability or fitness determination.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
EVALUATION METHODS: Applications 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, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, age, lawful political or other affiliation, membership or 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 or application. Attach additional sheets if necessary.
METHOD OF SELECTION: NJDMDVA TPR 335.A - MERIT PLACEMENT PLAN.
For this vacancy announcement the following documents are required:
Current Resume
Current valid, unexpired state Driver's License
ARNG/Army: Current Personal Qualifications Report (PQR)/ERB
ANG/Air: Current Record on Individual Person (RIP)
Proof of Security Clearance Level (if applicable)
Security +, Security+ CE, GSEC Sans Security Essentials, CCNA Security, SSCP within 6 months of hire.
It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure the PQR/RIP is current. If the applicant has been promoted and the PQR/RIP does not reflect the new rank then the applicant must provide an order or other military documentation with their resume reflecting the new rank and date of rank.
If the applicant has any questions, does not understand, or not sure what applies to their particular situation please call TSgt Janeen M. MacGray, (609) 562-0887.
NOTE: If any document required in this vacancy announcement is missing from your packet, please provide a brief explanation of the reason which will be taken into consideration during the qualification process.
APPLICATIONS DETERMINED TO BE INCOMPLETE, INCORRECT OR INSUFFICIENT UPON INITIAL REVIEW WILL NOT RECEIVE FURTHER CONSIDERATION.
HELPFUL HINTS:
DETAILS, DETAILS, DETAILS, about the experience that relates to the position you are applying for.
Be sure to include all work history, both military and civilian, that is relevant to position applying for
Provide the month and year of the dates of experience.
Janeen M. Macgray
(609)562-0887
JANEEN.M.MACGRAY.MIL@MAIL.MIL
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.
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)
TO APPLY ONLINE
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59PM (EST) on Thursday, April 06, 2017 to receive consideration.
To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log into your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
Click Submit My Answers button to submit your application package.
It is your responsibility to ensure that your responses and appropriate documentation are submitted prior to the closing date. Thursday, April 06, 2017
To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The 'Details' page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
You are encouraged to apply online. Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application.
NOTE: If you applied online and your application is complete, do NOT fax the paper application (1203FX) as this will overwrite your prior online responses and may result in you being found ineligible.
TO FAX DOCUMENTS
If you completed the occupational questionnaire online and are unable to upload supporting document(s):
1. To fax your documents, you must use the following cover page http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdfand provide the required information. The Vacancy ID is 1932169
2. Fax your documents to 1-478-757-3144.
If you cannot complete the Application Package online, you may fax all of your materials. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on Thursday, April 06, 2017 to receive consideration. Keep a copy of your fax confirmation in the event verification is needed.
TO APPLY BY FAX
To complete the occupational questionnaire and submit via fax:
Click the following link to view and print the occupational questionnaire View Occupational Questionnaire
Print the 1203FX form, follow the instructions and provide your responses to the occupational questionnaire items http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdfimage/opm1203fx.pdf
Fax all six pages of the completed 1203FX form along with any supporting documents to 1-478-757-3144. Your 1203FX will serve as a cover page for your fax transmission.
EXCEPTION TO POLICY : NJANG & ARNG military members DEPLOYED may submit their applications by email or fax. OPM Form 1203FX, resume, and other documents (application must be accompanied with Title 10 orders) must be submitted by the vacancy closing date to the following: E-mail: ng.nj.njarng.mbx.nj-job-submission@mail.mil or Fax# 609-562-0855, ATTN: J1-HRO-TB-S.
View Occupational Questionnaire CLICK ON LINK TO VIEW QUESTIONNAIRE
Once the online questionnaire is received you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. After a review of your complete application is made you will be notified of your rating and or referral to the hiring official. If further evaluation or interviews are required you will be contacted.
Instructions for completing the OPM 1203-FX:
If you are applying to this announcement by completing the OPM 1203-FX form instead of using the Online Application method, please use the following step-by-step instructions as a guide to filling out the required questionnaire. You will need to print the vacancy announcement and refer to it as you answer the questions. You may omit any optional information; however, you must provide responses to all required questions. Be sure to double check your application before submission.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/466419500. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
Learn more about
THE NEW JERSEY ARMY GUARD
FEDERAL TECHNICIAN VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
THIS IS A MILITARY POSITION
NJ 17-AR-45, VIN# 1932169