Clarification from the agency

See "Who May Apply" in the "Qualifications" section for more information on who is eligible to apply for this position.

• Ensure optimum technical assistance and operational performance of the RNEC’s network infrastructures.
• Serve as a SME in network design, technical development, and implementation of the evolving Enterprise Network (EN) systems, which support the RNEC Installation Campus Area Network (ICAN).
• Creates and maintains documentation as it relates to RNEC’s Enterprise Network (EN) Architecture network design, network configuration.
• Conducts research on network products, equipment, services, protocols, and standards to remain abreast of developments in the networking industry.
• Manages all Security Technical Implementation Guidelines (STIGs) to existing and newly deployed network equipment.
• Provide RNEC operational guidance and technical assistance to organizational elements throughout the enterprise, to include LNEC in the AOR enterprise network, in connection with network infrastructure.

Conditions of employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Three year trial/probationary period may be required.
• The incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain at a minimum a Secret security clearance. Failure to do so may result in separation for the efficiency of the Federal Service.
• This position requires the employee to occasionally travel (in the most expedient manner) away from the normal duty station. Use Government regulations for all official travel. 10%
• The employee may be required to work overtime.
• The employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.
• Call back and emergency duty are regular requirements of this position.
• The employee may be required to work shift work if the organization moves to a 24/7 operation.
• The employee may be required to remain on duty or report for duty during national emergency, severe weather or other installation closings.
• Obtain and maintain a valid motor vehicle driver’s license.
• Employee may be required to use a cellular telephone and always maintain a working telephone.
• This is an Information Assurance Workforce Improvement Program position. Incumbent (or Selectee) is required to satisfactorily complete the appropriate training and obtain the required certification/recertification
• for this position as outlined in the DoD Publication 8570.01M. Personnel assigned to this position must obtain the appropriate certification within 6 months of being assigned. Failure to satisfactorily obtain and/or
• maintain updated certifications IAW publication listed are grounds for termination.

Qualifications

This position is in the ProfessionalCategory at the Senior Work Level within the CES Occupational Structure.

Who May Apply:
Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities.



Army CES positions apply Veteran's Preference to preference eligible candidates, as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 U.S.C., in accordance with the procedures provided in DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 3005, "CES Employment and Placement". If you are a veteran claiming veterans' preference, as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 U.S.C., you must submit documents verifying your eligibility with your application package.

In order to qualify, you must meet the specailized experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.

To qualify based on your experience, your resume must describe one-year specialized experience that demonstrates the possession of knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies necessary for immediate success in the position. Such experience is typically in or directly related to the work of the position to be filled.

Specialized experience would be demonstrated by: Providing expert level technical and operational understanding of networking components and technologies such as routers, switches, wireless and cryptographic equipment; Analyzing and managing network infrastructure; Providing guidance and expertise on network diagnostics; Evaluating, designing, and sustaining all data communication operations and networking systems; Developing and evaluating program plans, policies and procedures; Creating network schematics, diagrams and documentation supporting network architecture and design; Installing upgrades or patches and configuring and optimizing network hardware, software, and communication links and documenting details.


You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:

(1) Attention to Detail

• Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. Examples of IT-related experience demonstrating this competency include: completing thorough and accurate work independently, even in the most difficult or stressful situations; occasionally reviewing work completed by others.

• Works with clients and customers (that is, any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit produces, including the general public, individuals who work in the agency, other agencies, or organizations outside the Government) to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; knows about available products and services; is committed to providing quality products and services. Examples of IT-related experience demonstrating this competency include: resolving routine and non-routine problems, questions, or complaints; developing and maintaining strong, mutually supportive working relationships with customers; conducting evaluation of support to determine quality of services and customer satisfaction, and recommending procedural changes based on customer need or changes in policy and/or regulation.

• Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately. Examples of IT-related experience demonstrating this competency include: convincingly conveying complex information to customers; presenting thoughts that are well-organized and demonstrating confidence in the facts and ideas; adjusting style when working with individuals with different levels of understanding; using various methods to explain and convey information.

• Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations. Examples of IT-related experience demonstrating this competency include: solving complex or sensitive problems by developing and proposing strategic alternatives; identifying possible conflicts and shared benefits; helping team anticipate problems and identifying and evaluating potential sources of information; providing feedback and coaching to others to help solve problems; engaging appropriate stakeholders when developing solutions in order to understand and incorporate multiple perspectives and needs; evaluating the effectiveness of decisions and adjusting future decisions as appropriate.

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, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.