Clarification from the agency

Open to all qualified applicants in all Areas of Consideration listed below.

As a IT SPECIALIST (SYSADMIN), GS-2210-9/11, this position is located in the Base Systems Flight of an ANG Combat Communications Squadron. The purpose of this position is to provide technical and analytical guidance and support for network hardware and software to include various servers and management terminals utilized by tactical communications units, considering the needs of requesting agencies, their tactics and doctrine. The incumbent performs analytical and evaluative duties related to computer networks. The position has paramount knowledge requirements in the transmission, storage, and retrieval of information in voice, data and/or video formats, information processing methodology, computer capabilities, processing techniques, and information security techniques in a tactical, multiple interactive operating system environment.

1. Configures, manages, monitors, and trouble-shoots various network and application server hardware, operating system software, and peripheral network equipment for both classified and unclassified networks. Conducts testing using remote management terminals to insure operability, efficiency, and compliance with existing standards. Recommends system configuration policies. Develops and maintains procedures for system operations, and installation to include policies for system backup and archives. Configures and manages assigned tactical messaging platforms.

2. Coordinates with internal and external functions for Internet Protocol (IP) address resolution. Coordinates with requesting agencies for messaging addresses and requirements, to include classified and unclassified support. Ensures operation and compatibility of assigned Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) devices. Coordinates with internal and external agencies to ensure overall network design, to include boundary protection devices, will support required networked services. Ensures users, representatives, Work Group Managers (WGM), or Work Group Administrators (WGA), receive and implement correct network device configuration.

3. Analyzes equipment and software reliability and utilization to identify and correct problem areas and to establish network performance levels. Uses benchmarks, performance measurement, and evaluation data, in conjunction with modeling and simulation techniques. Plans for increased network capacity to support any additional customer requirements. Develops recommendations or proposals involving a variety of specialized systems and state-of-the art enhancements designed to meet unique tactical requirements and improve operational efficiency.

4. Performs in-depth analysis of automated and manual systems related to proposals for change, in order to develop or modify information systems to meet tactical network user requirements. Determines applicability of established methods. Using customer input, gathers facts about the nature of the work involved in the user's application area, flow of work, processing actions, and work product(s). Provides technical advice to users. Examines and evaluates alternative means of satisfying user requirements. Suggests technically feasible approaches and makes recommendations regarding the most effective and efficient automation approaches. Designs tactical systems to support various options for several simultaneous interactive users. Determines physical storage requirements. Provides consultation and research to determine common and unique requirements. Establishes and documents standardized terms and data elements.

5. Accomplishes risk analysis, accreditation, and certification packages to include disaster recovery plans in accordance with agency requirements. Assists Information Assurance (IA) personnel in conducting risk analysis and security tests and evaluations. Works with other security officers, users, Network Control Center (NCC) personnel, and other support personnel to ensure mandated security directives are followed. Ensures installation, command, and agency security standards are met. Ensures compliance with all Air Force Computer Emergency Response Team (AFCERTs), Time Compliance Network Orders (TCNO's) and other mandated security updates.

6. Develops, implements, and maintains work center training programs. Plans and schedules tasks and training activities for drill status guard members. Oversees and conducts on-the-job training (OJT) for personnel. Creates and develops lesson plans. Ensures availability of facilities and training aids. Monitors the training status of personnel and ensures that supplemental and/or remedial training is accomplished.

7. Performs other duties as assigned.

*The above description only mentions a limited amount of the position's official duties. For a full comprehensive document that covers all the duties of the position, please contact one of the Recruitment Specialists at the bottom of the announcement.

Conditions of employment

• National Guard Membership is required.
• Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• U.S. citizenship is required.
• 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.
• The duties of this job 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.
• Must be able 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; shift work and/or overtime may be required.
• Federal employment suitability required and determined by a background investigation before appointment to position.
• May be required to successfully complete a trial period.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Must be able to obtain/maintain the necessary security clearance for the position.
• Military Assignment Requirement: Open to Enlisted members only
• Military Rank/Grade Requirement: Minimum Rank A1C/E-3 to Maximum Rank TSgt/E-6
• Compatible Military AFSC Requirement: 1D7XX
• This is not a cross training opportunity.
• Applicants outside of the ORANG must submit documents showing award of AFSC such as a tech school certificate, Data Brief, vMPF rip, and/or DD214.
• THIS 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

Areas of Consideration:
Area 1 - Current permanent and indefinite T32 technicians of the Oregon ANG.
Area 2 - Current permanent and indefinite T5 employees of the Oregon ANG.
Area 3 - Current service members in the Oregon ANG.
Area 4 - Individuals in the active duty US Air Force, Air Force Reserve, or Air National Guard.
Area 5 - US Citizens eligible to meet the military requirements for membership in the Oregon ANG.

GENERAL and SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Work in this series includes managing, supervising, leading, administering, developing, delivering, and supporting information technology (IT) systems and services. This series covers only those positions for which the paramount requirement is knowledge of IT principles, concepts, and methods, e.g., data storage, software applications, networking.

To Qualify for GS-09 - 1-year specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade. In addition to the OPM IORs (Alternative A) specialized experience examples, specialized experience includes 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.

A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in duties that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled.

OR

B. A Masters degree or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree. Education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work.

OR

C. A combination of Experience as described in "A" above and Education as described in "B" above.

To Qualify for GS-11 - 1-year specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade. In addition to the OPM IORs (Alternative A) specialized experience examples, specialized experience 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.

A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in duties that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled.

OR

B. Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree. Education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work.

OR

C. A combination of Experience as described in "A" above and Education as described in "B" above.

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 will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. Your supporting documentation will used to determine eligibility. Your rating will be based on both your entire application package as well as the responses to the assessment questionnaire. Please note that if, after reviewing your resume and or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and or experience, your category rating can and will be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities, or you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your eligibility. If you are found to be among the qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.