Clarification from the agency

CAT 7 - U.S. Citizens

A GS-2210-11, IT SPEC (PLCYPLN):

• Responsible for acceptance and certification of communications-electronics (C-E) systems and implementation of quality and reliability plans for assigned C-E systems. Develops sampling plans and procedures for monitoring product certification decisions.
• Independently evaluates the effectiveness of substantive unit programs and processes in meeting their established goals and objectives.
• Analyzes evaluation results on both a quantitative and qualitative basis to provide concise and objective information to identify mission strengths and weaknesses.
• Develops recommendations to correct deficiencies or suggest program or process improvements for the organization. Plans and designs procedures to improve product and service quality.
• Develops and administers a system of internal audits, evaluations, and checklists designed to ensure conformance with squadron mission.
• Using standardized and locally developed evaluation programs and processes, responsible for planning and accomplishment of scheduled and unscheduled managerial, personnel, technical and special evaluations.
• Collectively evaluates management effectiveness, performance and technical proficiency of assigned personnel, equipment, and systems condition. Coordinates and/or conducts management studies of organization, staffing, work measurement, methods, or procedures.
• Monitors all unit standardization/evaluation type programs ensuring adherence to all requirements defined in USAF, ANG, and other applicable directives.
• Responsible for ensuring military duty position standards are current and used.
• Utilizes comprehensive knowledge of implemented programs and their interrelationships to apply statistical analysis techniques to measure progress, efficiency, and trends impacting the effectiveness of the organization. Performs cost-benefit and task analysis to seek more efficient and effective means and methods to achieve desired results.
• Interprets a variety of technical requirements making independent judgments to determine organizational compliance with applicable regulations, procedures and practices.
• Provides organization management with factual, objective assessments of the unit's ability to perform the mission.
• Analyzes, validates, and identifies ways to improve the mission, function, and activities of the organization
• Advises employees, supervisors, and managers on the evaluation of basic program policies, regulatory requirements, and procedures.
• Provides the commander and supervisors with factual, objective assessments of a section's ability to perform the mission and develops recommendations for needed improvements.
• Develops process, management, administrative, and technical evaluation plans for implementation by managers.
• Reviews workload requirements to ascertain areas where procedures can be combined, distributed, or simplified to increase productivity, efficiency, or effectiveness.
• Recommends internal reporting and status tracking procedures to ensure adequate control in terms of deadlines, progress reports, and follow-up reports. Manages the evaluation program to ensure required actions are tracked and completed.
• Implements ANG policy relating to systems storage requirements.
• Analyzes system operations to identify inefficiencies and takes action to resolve problems and ensure optimal performance and consistency.
• Provides input to the ANG Continuity of Operation Plan (COOP) procedures for system disaster recovery.
• COOP recovery includes reestablishment of systems at multiple sites and locations.
• Conducts studies to ensure ground industrial safety, fire prevention and security standards are being followed.
• Makes recommendations, reviews responses and ensures that corrective actions are performed.
• Ensures all work centers are following all applicable safety practices according to applicable regulations; fire safety practices, to include fire extinguisher sign off forms and training are being kept up to date and properly documented; and that building security measures are being followed according to the applicable Force Protection condition.
• Routinely conducts safety studies in order to track violations and on the job injuries to maintain the safest work environment possible. Ensures all fire exits are clearly marked and obstruction free.
• Responsible for development of training programs for assigned drill status personnel.
• Plans and schedules training activities for assigned Drill Status Guard members.
• Oversees and conducts On the Job Training (OJT) for personnel. Ensures the availability of lesson plans, facilities, and training aids.
• Monitors the training status of personnel and ensures supplemental and/or remedial training is accomplished when required.
• Responsible for documentation of accomplished training in a timely manner. This may require the use of automated training documentation system.
• Other duties as assigned.

Conditions of employment

• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• A resume and supporting documents must be submitted (see "How to Apply").
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position.
• This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position.
• Position requires ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.
• May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours; overtime may be required.
• Duties and responsibilities may significantly impact the environment. You are responsible to maintain awareness of your environmental responsibilities as dictated by legal and regulatory requirements, your organization, and its changing mission.

Qualifications

GENERAL EXPERIENCE:
Experience, education, and/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:
Must have at least 36 months of specialized experience which includes experience, 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. Or 1-year specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade.

How you will be evaluated

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. You may also be excluded from consideration if you indicate that you are unwilling to accept the lower grade and a determination is made that you are not qualified at the higher grade. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.

Verbiage displayed on your resume or application must contain your own words. You may refer to position descriptions, as well as the general and specialized experience located within the vacancy announcement, to assist with describing work experiences; however, resumes or applications received in verbatim will not be considered. In your resume you will need to address the general and specialized experience listed above. Please use as much detail as needed, giving dates (months and years) of the experience, position title and how the experience was gained. This information is needed to determine if you are qualified for the position.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics). NOTE: You do not have to respond to the KSA's separately but your resume should contain sufficient information to demonstrate possession of the KSA's.

• Knowledge of DoD and Air Force communications regulations, services, and instructions to ensure telecommunications services are in compliance with applicable regulations and instructions.
• Knowledge of operational and performance characteristics of telecommunications to develop procedures/policies/practices for local use.
• Comprehensive knowledge and skill in applying statistical analysis and evaluative techniques to the identification, consideration, and resolution of issues or problems of a procedural or factual nature.
• Comprehensive knowledge of technical and managerial processes related to employment of information technology and communications-electronics systems.
• Expert knowledge of administrative regulations and operating procedures to identify, analyze, and provide recommendations for improving management, administrative, operations and maintenance methods and procedures.
• Knowledge of Air Force (USAF) and Air National Guard (ANG) policies, procedures, regulations and precedents.
• In-depth specialized knowledge of Combat Communications missions, equipment, objectives, terminology, and management practices.
• In-depth knowledge in conducting interviews and evaluations, analyzing findings and developing recommendations for corrections or improvements in the evaluated program.
• Skill in applying statistical analysis, sampling methods and techniques to determine compliance with applicable standards.
• Knowledge of AF and ANG personnel, training and administrative programs, principles and practices.
• Knowledge of assigned communications-electronics, telecommunication systems, and computer networking equipment, its characteristics, and assorted support equipment.