Clarification from the agency

Area 1: Open to on-board current federal technicians of the Michigan National Guard Area 2: Open to current military members of the Michigan National Guard

***THIS IS A TITLE 32 NATIONAL GUARD POISITION THAT REQUIRES MILITARY MEMBERSHIP***
This position is located at an in the Air National Guard (ANG), Component Numbered Air Force (cNAF), Air Operations Group (AOG), Air Communications Squadron (ACOMS). The purpose of the position is to maintain detailed technical knowledge and provide technical and analytical guidance and support for the design of various networks that interconnect tactical sites through a variety of transmission media, considering the needs of requesting agencies, tactics and doctrine. The primary knowledge requirements of the position are information transmission technology, information processing methodology, information technology, computer capabilities, processing techniques, and information security techniques in a multiple interactive operating system environment within the Air Operations Group, Tenants and geographically separated units (GSU) if assigned. Due to the unique mission of the cNAF, this PD cannot be used in any other organization.


GS-11

Designs and engineers data and voice networks carried over various transmission systems such as cable systems, fiber optic as well as copper. Engineers and designs router-to-router connections utilizing military and commercial protocols, circuit configurations through military and commercial multiplexers. Develops plans for employment of communications systems to support in-garrison and deployed operations.

Plans and designs Wide Area Networks (WANs) consisting of Commercial Off the Shelf (COTS) and Military Specification (MILSPEC) components to operate IAW accepted Information Technology (IT) security policies using automated network planning tools.

Utilizes a broad knowledge of IT concepts, principles, methods and practices to (a) provide network services that support a requesting agency's requirements; (b) relate agency requirements to existing technology, policies, priorities, systems capabilities, technology and services, operating practices and procedures, terms/conditions of systems and service contracts, equipment and staffing requirements, costs and funding, and other supporting services required; and (c) identify, direct, and coordinate the actions required to provide needed services.

Coordinates frequency assignments with local Spectrum Managers.

Determines requirements and requests resources from different agencies to support contingency and/or training networks. Coordinates with using agencies on Internet Protocol (IP) addressing, area codes, and telephone numbering. Contacts, as required, Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA), Major Commands (MAJCOMs), or other agencies to coordinate operations. Creates and disseminates Virtual Private Network Requests and other formal requests.

Identifies and corrects network and transmission deficiencies in planned or currently operational networks. Provides guidance and direction pertaining to AOC communications equipment/systems and the operating characteristics of communications equipment, services, and systems.

Determines operational, technical and support requirements for the location, installation, operation and maintenance of network equipment and systems. Coordinates and conducts operational tests and evaluations of designed networks to optimize capabilities.

Develops short and long range planning procedures to meet mission requirements. Develops procedures to ensure optimal use of MILSPEC and COTS equipment and reporting procedures. Interprets and applies joint standards when designing data, voice, and transmission networks and/or systems to meet mission objectives.

Develops training programs involving the standardization, control, and/or guidance of communications programs. Plans, develops and administers operations. Performs duties associated with mobilization readiness of section personnel and equipment.

Serves as the central focal point for all Time Compliance Network Orders (TCNO) system vulnerability alerts. Ensures, local functional system administrators (FSA's), Client Support Administrators (CSA's) and users, comply with security procedures, and identified vulnerabilities are corrected.

The above duty description doesn't contain all details of the official position description.

Conditions of employment

• AIR NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP REQUIRED. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a Michigan Air National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.
• This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the Michigan Air National Guard, required prior to the effective date of placement.
• Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform.
• Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment.
• Applicants who are not currently a member of the Michigan Air National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the Michigan Air National Guard in the military grade listed in this announcement.
• Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a trial period
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory
• Must have a valid civilian driver's license.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position.
• 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.
• Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.
• Irregular and/or overtime (compensatory) hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies or may be required to work hours outside of the normal duty day.
• Duties and responsibilities of your job may significantly impact the environment. Responsible to maintain awareness of your environmental responsibilities as dictated by legal and regulatory requirements, your organization, and its changing mission.
• POSITION CONDUCTS INFORMATION ASSURANCE FUNCTIONS. THE INCUMBENT SHALL COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE CERTIFICATION PROGRAM AND WILL BE REQUIRED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATION.

Qualifications

In your resume you will need to address the general and specialized experience listed below. 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.

Military Grades: E4-E7

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:

GS-9

Experience, education, or training receiving, maintaining, and issuing data storage media for computer operations. Experience in scheduling the use of computer time for program processing. Experience collecting and sequentially staging input media with associated program instructions for processing. Experience in at least one programming language. Translating detailed logical steps developed by others into language codes that computers accept where this required understanding of procedures and limitations appropriate to use of a programming language. Experience interviewing subject-matter personnel to get facts regarding work processes and synthesizing the resulting data into charts showing information flow. Experience in analysis of the interrelationship of pertinent components of the system. Experience planning the sequence of actions necessary to accomplish the assignment. Experience scheduling the sequence of programs to be processed by computers where alternatives had to be weighed with a view to production efficiency.

GS-11

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.

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.

Resume MUST include the following:

• Job Title
• Job title Duties (be as detailed as possible)
• Employer's name and address
• Supervisor's name and contact information
• Month & year start/end dates (e.g. June 2007 to April 2008)
• Full-time or part-time status (include hours worked per week)
• Series and Grade, if applicable, for all Federal positions you have held

• Area 1: Current Federal Technicians of the Michigan National Guard
• Area 2: Current military member of the Michigan National Guard.
• Area 3: Open to all applicants who are willing and eligible to join Michigan National Guard.