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COMPUTER ASSISTANT

Department of the Air Force
Air Force Materiel Command
575 AIRCRAFT MAINT SQ/MXDPB. May be used to fill like vacancies at Randolph, TX AFB.
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Summary

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The primary purpose of this position, COMPUTER ASSISTANT, GS-0335-09, is to manage all aspects of information systems to include acquisition, support, training, and installations for an organization.

Overview

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Hiring complete
Open & closing dates
05/17/2023 to 06/01/2023
Salary
$57,853 to - $75,206 per year

The salary listed includes locality adjustment.

Pay scale & grade
GS 9
Location
Few vacancies in the following location:
Randolph AFB, TX
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Multiple Schedules
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
None
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Other
Drug test
No
Announcement number
AFMC-11975770-996794-8L-KNM
Control number
726545900

Duties

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  • Administer information systems.
  • Serve as project officer for recommending selection of and installing new computer systems and software, and maintaining all computer systems.
  • Administer the computer security program.
  • Provides training and assistance to customers.
  • Participate with applications programmers and operations personnel to identify problems with applications, operating systems, or hardware that are difficult to pinpoint.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • U.S. Citizenship Required
  • Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
  • The position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
  • Disclosure of Political Appointments
  • Relocation costs or other incentives may be available and considered by the organization.
  • This position may require travel.
  • This position may require drug testing and the candidate may be subject to passing a drug test upon selection.
  • Selectee is expected to be granted with and/or maintain the appropriate security clearance required for the position.
  • Selectee may be required to serve a probationary or trial period.
  • This position may be required to work other than normal duty hours and may be required to perform other duties as assigned.
  • Information Assurance Certification is a condition of employment. This position includes information assurance (IA) work as a paramount duty requirement.
  • Per DoD 8570.01-M, the incumbent of this position must achieve the appropriate IA certification within six months of assignment of these duties.
  • A waiver of this six month requirement may be granted per DoD 8570.01-M, C3.2.4.2 or C3.2.4.3. Failure to receive the proper IA certification may result in removal from this position.

Qualifications

Experience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Clerical and Administrative Support Positions. Due to the use of 120-day rosters, this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement.

GS-09
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one year (52 weeks), or will have one year within 120 days of closing of this announcement, of specialized experience at the next lower grade (GS-7), or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes: Identifying and determining corrective action to be taken in case of individual job failures not covered in the operations manual, or in circumstances when the prescribed procedures will not produce a solution for a 4-CPU multiprocessor/ multi-programming computer system, and a separate multi-program system used for processing smaller jobs and as back-up; and resolving partial system failures (hardware or software) by providing for revised applications of system operating capabilities in a manner that allows working through or around the problems with reduced capacity, readjusting the system when full operating configuration is restored.

FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-­grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-07 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-09 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. Due to the use of 120 day rosters, applicants within 120 days of completion of TIG requirements are encouraged to apply.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:

  1. Knowledge of DoD and Air Force automated data processing and networking standards, policies, and techniques.
  2. Knowledge of computer hardware and software systems and their interfaces; and higher level programming languages and other job control languages.
  3. Knowledge of data content and output options for a variety of administrative, scientific and/or technical program applications that are processed on any of several multi-program operating systems.
  4. Knowledge of facility environment and infrastructure to support computer systems.
  5. Ability to use and maintain a computer system, equipment, and software; analyze computer network, software, and hardware problems and develop effective and economical solutions; and train users on new computer systems.

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The work involves regular and recurring periods of maintaining, performing repairs, and installing equipment. The employee is required to lift computer equipment, stand, walk, stretch, bend, reach, and stoop.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work is normally performed in a typical office setting but is not limited to this work environment. Some work will be completed at the location of computer equipment that is often in small, poorly lit areas.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location.

Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information.

120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur.

Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: Military Spouse Preference applicants, if determined best qualified, must be selected at the full performance level and placed at the full performance level. You must include a copy of the Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for Military Spouse Preference. Click here to obtain a copy of the Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist.

If you are unable to apply online, view the following link for information regarding Alternate Application. The Vacancy ID is 11975770

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How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.

The resume/documents you submit must support your responses to the online questionnaire. If your application contradicts or does not support your questionnaire responses, you will receive a rating of "not qualified" or "insufficient information" and you will not receive further consideration for this job.

For additional information on what to include in your resume, click here.

Applicants who meet the requirements for and apply as a non-competitive eligible that meet minimal qualifications and other requirements of this position, may be given consideration as a non-competitive candidate and will be referred unless blocked by an individual with priority/preference.

APPRAISALS/AWARDS: Hiring Managers use objective methods and consider previous performance appraisals and awards in the selection process. Current Federal Civilian employees should list any relevant performance related rating and/or awards in your resume.

Applicants who disqualify themselves will not be evaluated further.

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