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This is a GS-09/11 position that is located at the Directorate of Information Management in Jefferson Barracks, MO United States 1 vacancy
Incumbent will be assigned to Position Description Number D1618000 in SPMD 1224
APPOINTMENT FACTORS: This is an Indefinite Excepted Service position. Employment can be terminated with a 30 day notice. Management has the right to convert this position to permanent status without re-advertising. This is a non-bargaining unit position.
NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP REQUIRED: This is an Excepted Service position that requires active membership in a compatible assignment in the Missouri Army or Air National Guard. Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform. Acceptance of an Excepted Service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment.
Applicants who are not currently a member in the Missouri Army National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the Missouri Army National Guard in the military grade listed in this announcement. For enlistment/appointment information, contact 1-800-GO-GUARD (1-800-464-8273).
Applicants who are not currently a member of the Missouri Air National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the Missouri Air National Guard in the military grade listed in this announcement. For enlistment/appointment information, contact 1-800-864-6264 (toll free).
MILITARY REQUIREMENTS: Selected candidate will be required to be in a compatible military assignment prior to effective date of placement. Selected candidate must be MOS/AFSC qualified within 12 months from date of appointment.
Maximum Military Grade Army: Enlisted - SSG (E-6) Warrant Officer - CW2 (W-2)
Air: TSgt (E-6)
Minimum Military Grade Army: Enlisted - PV1 (E-1) Warrant Officer - WO1 (W-1)
Air: AB (E-1)
Warrant Officer - MOS 254A, 255A, 255N or 255S
Enlisted Army: CMF 25 Air: AFSC 3D0X1
Supervisor must verify that selected individual occupies a compatible military position. Technicians will not be militarily senior to their full-time supervisor (grade inversion).
IMPORTANT NOTES: Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances are not authorized for this position. Required Security Clearance is Noncritical Sensitive.
THIS VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT IS AMENDED TO CHANGE THE MILITARY REQUIREMENTS TO INCLUDE WARRANT OFFICER INFORMATION AS STATED ABOVE.
Learn more about this agency05/12/2017 to 06/01/2017
$56,226 - $80,270 per year
GS 09 - 11
1 vacancy in the following location:
Not required
No
Temporary - Indefinite
Full-time - Full Time
No
NG1958919 (Amended)
469821400
Develops, modifies, and tests overall system backup and recovery strategies for assigned systems. Serves as a system administrator responsible for coordinating, implementing, patching, modifying, and troubleshooting various servers' operating systems hosting enterprise level services. Work pertains to the administration of all systems, including a myriad of associated hardware platforms, software applications and numerous interfaces included in the Local Area Network. (LAN) Wide Area Network (WAN), Storage Area Network (SAN) and virtual machine infrastructure. Serves as a technical focal point for the installation, configuration and administration of hardware and software for virtual desktop infrastructure. Determines equipment and communications requirements and interfaces with other systems. Evaluates machine usage and develops plans for the necessary acquisition to support future automation (hardware and software) requirements. Analyzes, evaluates, and recommends hardware/software changes to various computer systems. Considers factors such as compatibility with standard systems, conversion or implementation costs, and impact on existing equipment. Installs, configures and tests products and equipment being reviewed. Develops guidelines, standard operating procedures (SOPs), bulletins and flyers regarding the operation/use of assigned C4 systems, services, and activities. Analyzes policies, regulations, and system provisions governing standard operating systems and provides assistance and advisory services to users. Troubleshoots problems and implements changes on multiple computer platforms. Diagnoses system failures to isolate source of problems between equipment, system software, and application programs. Performs other duties as assigned. Develop and implement a 5 year budget/life cycle plan for all server based infrastructure.
Failure to complete management prescribed courses for full-time support personnel within the first year of employment or assignment, may be cause for reassignment or termination.
In the event a permanent (Tenure 1 or 2) employee is selected, and is willing to accept the indefinite appointment, that employee will relinquish permanent status. Under an indefinite appointment, the employment is subject to a 30 day termination notice.
This position will be filled at the GS-09 trainee grade or the target grade of GS-11. An applicant who is selected at the trainee grade will have potential for promotion to the target grade of GS-11 without further competition. Promotion to full operating/journeyman level will be made after qualifications and eligibility requirements have been met and the incumbent is performing at the higher level in a satisfactory manner.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
If you are a male applicant who was born after December 31, 1959, you are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act. You must certify at the time of appointment that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under Selective Service law.
Be advised that if selected for a military technician position where membership in a reserve component is a condition of employment, your bonus will be terminated and may or may not be subject to recoupment. Questions pertaining to recoupment may be directed to the State Incentives Manager at (573) 638-9500 extension 37647.
Questions pertaining to recoupment for the Missouri Air National Guard may be directed to the State Incentives Manager at Whiteman AFB at (660) 687-7394 and State Incentives Manager in St. Joseph at (816) 236-3339.
Pre-placement or baseline physical is required for newly hired personnel who may be potentially exposed to health hazards in the work environment or who are assigned to positions requiring specific standards of physical fitness.
Please do not send/fax/courier/email any applications or resumes to the National Guard Human Resources Office. You must apply on-line or fax your application to the fax number listed in this announcement with the prescribed Cover Letter. The Human Resources Office can only process materials received through USAJOBS.
GS-11 Specialized Experience: Must possess 36 months of specialized experience that demonstrates thorough knowledge of a variety of operating systems on desktops and servers; system administration of various server platforms and virtual machine infrastructure to include Storage Area Network (SAN); project management techniques and tools sufficient to provide technical guidance on the implementation of emerging technologies; and principles and methods used in planning and managing the implementation, update and integration of information system components. The specialized experience must indicate your ability to troubleshoot problems and implement changes on multi-faceted and interdependent computer platforms; modify application code and devise software patches or workarounds; document problems and advise the responsible party on support issues; apply systems design techniques, program language and hardware capabilities to analyze requests for new and modified applications; apply storage management practices, assignment of resources and file management techniques; and use performance tuning tools and techniques that are used to optimize systems functionality in order to meet installation systems requirements.
GS-09 Specialized Experience: Must possess 24 months specialized computer experience in troubleshooting server hardware/software; implementing systems back-ups and restoring down servers; optimizing system configurations; and implementing and monitoring system security features. The specialized experience must demonstrate knowledge of how the hardware, software and network infrastructure relates to the serviced systems along with an understanding of how they integrate together sufficient to analyze problems reported and to distinguish among hardware, software, network and user-related problems.
General Experience: Must possess experience that provided you basic knowledge of data processing functions and general management principles that enable you to understand the stages required to automate a work process; experience 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.
DOD Information Awareness Certification Requirements:
The employee must obtain and maintain at a minimum a Secret security clearance.
Incumbent must possess or be able to obtain and maintain certifications per DoD Directive 8570.1-M, AR 25-2, and as detailed in the Information Assurance (IA) Training and Certification Best Business Practice (BBP). Failure to satisfactorily
obtain and maintain required certifications in accordance with the listed publications are grounds for termination.
Selectee is required to satisfactorily complete the appropriate training and obtain the required certification/recertification for this position as outlined in DoD Publication 8570.01-M, Information Assurance Workforce Improvement Program,
dated 19 December 2005 (incorporating Change 1 dated 15 May 2008).
ALL APPLICANTS ARE CONSIDERED WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, RELIGION, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEX, POLITICAL AFFILIATION, AGE (WITH AUTHORIZED EXCEPTIONS) OR ANY OTHER NON-MERIT FACTOR.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Once the application process is complete and after the closing date of the vacancy announcement, a review of your application will be made to ensure you meet the job requirements. To determine if you are qualified for this job, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the qualifications questionnaire. The rating you receive is based on your responses to the questionnaire and supporting documents. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, your score may be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities based on information listed in your resume and/or supporting documents. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating. Please ensure the accuracy of your information. Making a false statement in any part of your application may result in disciplinary action.
- Resume or any other written format
Your resume or any other written format you choose to describe your job-related qualifications can be submitted electronically using the document upload or fax process.
Helpful Hints for Applying:
- Ensure that your resume contains your full name, address, phone and at least your last four digits of your social security number.
- Include details about the experience that relates to the position you are applying for.
- Be specific and always include Month and Year for the dates of your experience.
- Be sure to include your applicable military experience and explain the duties of the MOS/AFSC held.
- If you are using education to qualify for this position OR education is a mandatory requirement to meet qualifications, YOU MUST submit copies of college transcripts that identify each course, the college or university, semester or quarter hours earned, grade and grade-point received. Submitting a certificate or a degree will not suffice. You must submit transcripts when required. Photocopies are acceptable.
- If you have been or currently are a Federal Civil Service employee, please submit a copy of your last Notification of Personnel Action, Form SF-50. If you have never been a Federal Civil Service employee, this is not a requirement. This is also not a requirement for current Technicians employed by the Missouri National Guard.
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.
Please read the instructions under How to Apply and Required Documents before you start the application process.
To apply
for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package, which
includes the following:
1. Your responses to the Qualifications Assessment
Questionnaire; and
2. Your résumé (be sure to list your duties and responsibilities as they relate
to the qualifying experience as listed above in this announcement); and
3. Any other documents specified in the Required Documents section of this
job announcement.
APPLICATION MATERIALS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 11:59 PM EASTERN TIME ON Thursday, June 01, 2017. FAILURE TO PROVIDE COMPLETE INFORMATION MAY HINDER YOUR CONSIDERATION FOR
THIS POSITION.
There are two options used to apply for our positions:
The following link provides some application tips and may be used for aiding
you in building your Resume: https://help.usajobs.gov/index.php/Tips
Option A:
Applying Online
To begin, click Apply to access the online
application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to
apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one
before beginning the application. Follow the prompts to select your resume
and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application
package and complete the Qualifications Assessment Questionnaire. You will have
the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application
before it is submitted.
Tips for using the Online Qualifications Assessment Questionnaire:
* You must click the Submit My Answers button
to submit your application package when you are done. Your Online
Qualifications Assessment Questionnaire is not processed and your resume is
not attached until you click the Submit My Answers button, even if
USAJOBS says it sent your resume.
* You can upload or fax supporting documents after you Submit the Online
Qualifications Assessment Questionnaire.
* To receive consideration, you must complete the entire process and submit the
complete application package by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date --
Thursday, June 01, 2017.
* It is your responsibility to ensure that your responses and appropriate
documentation are submitted prior to the closing date.
* To make sure everything you submitted is successfully received and to
verify your application is complete, follow these steps:
1. Log into your USAJOBS account using the following link: https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login.
2. Click on "Application Status" 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.
Please Note: Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the
virus scan process. Verify that all of your documents appear on the Details
page with a status of Processed.
* You can save your work and come back later. Just click both Save and Logout.
To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and
select Application Status. Choose the vacancy, 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.
* If you submit more than one Qualifications Assessment Questionnaire 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: Faxing Applications or Supporting Documents
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 (OPM Form 1203-FX) as this will overwrite your prior online
responses and may result in you being found ineligible.
If you completed the qualification assessment questionnaire online and are
unable to upload supporting document(s), please follow steps 1 and 2 below:
1. To fax your documents, you must use the following cover page:
http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf, and provide the required
information. The Vacancy ID is 1958919.
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, June 01, 2017 to receive consideration. Keep a copy of your fax
confirmation in the event verification is needed.
To complete the qualifications assessment questionnaire and submit via fax,
please follow steps 1, 2, and 3 below:
1. Click the following link to view and print the qualifications assessment
questionnaire View Occupational Questionnaire.
2. Print the OPM Form 1203-FX; follow the instructions and provide your
responses to the qualifications assessment questionnaire items: http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdfimage/opm1203fx.pdf.
Once the application process is completed in its entirety, a review of your application will be made to ensure you meet the job requirements. The review will consist of an evaluation of your responses to the qualification questionnaire and the documentation you submitted in your resume to support your responses. The selecting official will contact you for an interview if your name is referred for this position.
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/469821400. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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AMENDMENT
MISSOURI NATIONAL GUARD
ARMY/AIR TECHNICIAN VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT