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IT SPECIALIST (SYSADIM/CUSTSPT)-Direct Hire Authority

Department of the Air Force
Air Force Materiel Command
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Summary

Veteran's preference does not apply to DHA recruitment.

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The primary purpose of this position is to support the 96th Test Wing through deployment and sustainment of robust operation capabilities, programs and services.

Overview

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Reviewing applications
Open & closing dates
08/07/2025 to 09/05/2025
Salary
$40,332 to - $96,116 per year
Pay scale & grade
NH 2
Location
FEW vacancies in the following location:
Eglin AFB, FL
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
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
None
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Secret
Drug test
No
Position sensitivity and risk
Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk
Trust determination process
Financial disclosure
No
Bargaining unit status
Yes
Announcement number
AFMC-221002-12778428-JDH
Control number
842774400

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Clarification from the agency

This public notice is to gather applications that may or may not result in selection.

Duties

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  • Responsible for troubleshooting and diagnosing all hardware, software, network failures and providing a solution for IT service request elevated to the assigned tier.
  • Responsible for receiving, imaging, inventory, and deployment of all new ad life-cycle replacement systems.
  • Actively supports daily operations and sustainment of enterprise configuration management.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • U.S. Citizenship is required
  • Males must be registered for Selective Service, see Legal and Regulatory Guidance
  • This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
  • For more information on Acq Demo please go to DoD AcqDemo Homepage http://acqdemo.hci.mil/ and Fact Sheet http://acqdemo.hci.mil/faq.html
  • Employee must maintain current certifications
  • This position may require drug testing, and the candidate may be subject to passing a drug test upon selection.
  • Employee may be required to work overtime on an unscheduled or emergency basis including evenings, weekends and/or holidays to accomplish the assigned mission.
  • Shift work and emergency overtime may be required
  • Disclosure of Political Appointments
  • Leave accrual may be authorized upon request
  • All federal employees are required to have direct deposit
  • 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.
  • Will attain DoD approved cybersecurity baseline certificate(s) applicable for cybersecurity functions required for the DoD position held within six months IAW DoD 8570.01-M.
  • Selectee is expected to be granted with and/or maintain the appropriate security clearance required for the position.
  • Required to handle and safeguard sensitive and/or classified information in accordance with regulations to reduce potential compromise.
  • This position may require travel.
  • Relocation costs or other incentives may be available and considered by the organization.
  • Selectee may be required to serve a probationary or trial period.

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Information Technology (IT) Management Series 2210 located here.

Individual Occupational Requirement:

This standard allows eligibility through meeting either the requirements specified in the section titled Education or the requirements specified in the section titled Experience.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower broadband NH-01, equivalent to the next to lower grade GS-04 or equivalent in other pay systems. Specialized experience must include experience which demonstrates each of the following four competencies: 1) Attention to Detail, 2) Customer Service, 3) Oral Communication, 4) Problem solving. (The experience may be demonstrated by paid or unpaid experience and/or completion of specific, intensive training; for example: IT certification.)

OR

Education: Applicants must possess a bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, information science, information systems management, mathematics, operations research, statistics, or technology management or degree that provided a minimum of 24 semester hours in one or more of the following fields identified above and required the development or adaptation of applications, systems or networks. Must submit all relevant transcripts.

IDEAL CANDIDATE:
  • Have exceptional experience and performance as GS-09 or GS-11 equivalent grade in IT service management.
  • Be able to work well with teams and to provide customers with the best IT support and services.
  • Knowledge and experience in public key infrastructure, local registration authority tokens issuance, certification and registration practices.
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. Ability to provide advanced IT technical support to customers.
  2. Ability to research, analyze, interpret, and apply computer sciences and information technology principles and practices.
  3. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Ability to work in team to solve complex issues.
  4. Advanced knowledge level of systems principles and techniques, enterprise IT architecture and new IT technologies, (e.g. cyber operations, prototypes, pilots, and operational applications).
  5. Ability to analyze, plan, and adjust work operations with other personnel to meet program requirements and objectives within available resources.
  6. Intermediate knowledge level of LAN/WAN and system principles, techniques and practices sufficiently to install, configure, and troubleshoot client systems and components; Assist in the planning, operation, and maintenance of a LAN/WAN, including the installation and implementation of enhancements.
  7. Advanced knowledge level of systems principles and techniques, enterprise IT architecture and new IT technologies, (e.g. cyber operations, prototypes, pilots, and operational applications).

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.

Education

ARE YOU USING YOUR EDUCATION TO QUALIFY? If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcriptswith the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience; transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation.


FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

Additional information

This public notice is to gather applications that may or may not result in selection.

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.

If you are unable to apply online, view the following link for information regarding Alternate Application. The Vacancy ID is 12778428

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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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.

BASIS OF RATING: Your application will be rated under the Cut Point procedures based on the extent to which the quality, depth, and complexity of your experience and education relate to the qualification requirements. Additional points are not added for Veteran's Preference; however, Veteran's Preference is considered where applicable.

Best Qualified Group: Candidates in this category possess exceptional skills and experience to exceed well above the minimum requirements.
Fully Qualified Group: Candidates in this category possess good skills and experience above the minimum requirements.
Basically Qualified Group: Candidates in this category meet the minimum education and/or experience requirements.

Your responses to the questionnaire may be compared to the documents you submit. The 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.

Applicants who disqualify themselves will not be evaluated further.

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.

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