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THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.
This National Guard position is for a IT SPECIALIST (PLCYPLN) (Title 5), Position Description Number T5905700 and is part of the OK 137th Special Operations Wing, National Guard.
05/04/2021 to 06/02/2021
$65,792 - $85,535 per year
GS 11
1 vacancy in the following location:
No
Not required
No
Temporary - Indef w/Poss Perm
Full-time
Excepted
11
No
No
OK-11102943-AF-21-099
600363700
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Current members, those who want to join or transitioning military members.
Open to the public - to include Veteran Preference, Federal Re-employment Eligibles, National Guard Employees, Title 32 Military Technicians, all other federal employees.
Location: This position is located at an in the Air National Guard (ANG) wing, Air National Guard Combat
Communications Plans and Resources section of a Base Communications unit.
Accountable Property Officer; Property Administrator for Wing. Receives and enters new asset records, processes receipt, transfer, and disposition of all IT assets. Ensures appropriate documentation is generated and attached to asset transfers. GPC holder for the Wing, approve all Wing IT asset purchases, work with vendors and AFWAY in order to procure said assets. Track all IT assets on installation, work with local property custodians to conduct and complete inventories.
Purpose: The primary purpose of the position is to serve as a technical advisor to local base information
technology (IT) and communications users in the area of policy and plans as related to IT and
communications systems. This involves planning, development, management, and enforcement of approved
ANG and local information technology (IT) and communications architecture. Serves as the lead manager of
IT and communications projects, acquisition and control of equipment and services at Flying Wing, tenants
and geographically separated units if assigned. Sixty percent of the work performed involves Information
Technology issues and systems with the remaining forty percent involving telecommunications specific issues
and systems.
Analyzes requirements and establishes plans of action for improving IT applications. Analyzes existing
and planned IT applications, both hardware and software, to determine current and future potential for
enhancements. Based upon the organization's goals and objectives, an assessment of available resources,
and extrapolation of cost benefit analysis data, recommends adjustments to IT priorities to meet changing
business needs, program plans, goals and objectives. Develops project plans to meet those needs by
identifying problem areas and considering a variety of possible solutions and alternatives. Analyzes existing
systems to determine if enhancements are appropriate or if an entirely new system would be more cost
effective. Analyzes plans and specifications, prepares justifications for new or enhanced information
technology. Coordinates results of analysis with impacted organizations to ensure compatibility with existing
architecture and recommends proposals to reduce conflicts. Develops milestones and performs as point of
contact throughout the various phases of projects until successfully concluded.
Performs as plans and policy advisor to functional users of information technology. Develops and
interprets policy for administering IT systems. Assesses policy needs and reviews, revises, and develops
policies to govern IT activities and presents recommendations to higher-level management. Where
necessary, modifies established plans and policies in response to changes in legislation or other directives.
Through feasibility studies, assesses impact of changes on current programs and recommends changes to
existing plans to ensure compliance. This includes long range planning, and involves defining current and
future business requirements. Analyzes IT system development as it relates to the organization and ensures
policy and guidance are available for its use, that necessary controls are in place, and systems operate as
intended and provide all necessary capabilities. Develops migration plans for implementation of new
technology. Assesses and identifies training needs that address activities where gaps in competency exist in
either current or new technology. Develops training programs, or locates and recommends sources of
training that ensure users can apply the best techniques in using IT. Provides technical assistance to system
users and contractors. This includes keeping abreast of the latest developments in technology and conducting
feasibility studies to evaluate systems performance as it relates to the organization.
Plans and develops methods, procedures, policies, and techniques concerning telecommunication systems.
Performs work involved in developing, refining, and complying with telecommunications systems planning
and policy direction including short- and/or long-range planning. Develops planning documentation, reviews
requests for communication services, prepares budgetary justifications, coordinates the allocation of
resources, designs networks/systems, prepares/reviews equipment and facility specifications,
monitors/resolves technical communications problems, and/or conducts operational acceptance tests. May
serve in a liaison capacity between contractors and wing officials to resolve a wide variety of conventional
problems involving high value telecommunication systems. Develops implementing instructions.
(Continued on PD)
Substitution of Education for Specialized Experience - Must possess both Undergraduate and Graduation Education with a major study in the following; computer science, information science, information systems management, mathematics, statistics, operations research, or engineering, or course work that required the development or adaptation of computer programs and systems and provided knowledge equivalent to a major in the computer field.
Educational claims must be supported with digital copies of official transcripts attached to online application.
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 (https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx).
If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.
Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):
Technical Competence
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Your resume showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates (including Month and Year, e.g., 02/2017, Feb 2017, etc.) of employment and DETAILED NARRATIVE of duties performed. Please feel free to contact CPT Schmid @ ashley.schmid.mil@mail.mil or 405-228-5590 to ensure your resume is in the correct format, before the announcement closes.
2. Other supporting documents:
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 complete the online application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/11102943
A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
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