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IT Specialist (PLCYPLN)
Boise, Idaho
Appointment Type: Indefinite
PD #: D2172P01
Series/Grade: GS-2210-11/11
Salary Range: $61,137.00-$79,478.00
** MEMBER MAY CONVERT TO PERMANENT IF A POSITION BECOMES AVAILABLE **
*Candidates must possess, or be able to obtain, and maintain a Secret Security Clearance*
*PCS is not authorized*
MEMBERSHIP IN THE AIR NATIONAL GUARD IS REQUIRED: This is an Excepted Service position that requires membership in the Idaho Air National Guard as a condition of employment. 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. Loss of military membership will result in immediate loss of your full-time military technician position.
In accordance with the Labor Management Agreement, Article 18, Promotions:
Area of Consideration
The area of consideration for all Idaho National Guard bargaining unit positions will be as follows:
(1) Bargaining unit members
(2) All other individuals
This does not preclude management from selecting either Section (1) or Section (2) applications after Section (1) applicants have been considered.
AREAS OF CONSIDERATION:
Current members of the Idaho Air National Guard or those eligible to become a member.
Application materials must be received by Wednesday, June 07, 2017. Failure to provide complete information may result in your not receiving consideration for this position. Please refer to the Qualifications and Evaluations section to understand the requirements.
05/05/2017 to 06/07/2017
$61,137 - $79,478 per year
GS 11
1 vacancy in the following location:
Not required
No
Temporary - Indefinite
Full-time - Full Time
No
17-134
469285700
DETAILED DUTIES ARE LOCATED ON ATTACHED POSITION DESCRIPTION
The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a senior information technology (IT) and communications specialist and consultant to management in support of installation IT and communications policy and plans to include the unit's ability to provide command, control, communication, computer, and intelligence (C4I) programs essential to the operations, training, and readiness missions. Analyzes organizational processes and procedures through assessment of management, operational, technical and administrative practices pertinent to the organization. Identifies process, system, and training deficiencies by applying defect prevention principles and root cause problem resolution techniques and recommends corrective action for each.
DUTIES:
1. Performs studies and independently establish plans for improving the efficiency of information technology and communications processes. Performs studies of all aspects of the installation's information technology and communications programs, processes, and methods. Evaluates existing systems and capabilities and initiates feasibility studies to determine ways and means necessary to enhance mission performance. From those studies, derive cost benefits and /or required investment and recommends a best course of action along with proposed alternatives. Evaluates the impact emerging technology will have on organization capabilities, customer needs, and mission readiness, while considering the organization's resources.
2. Interprets a variety of technical requirements making independent judgments to determine organizational compliance with applicable instructions, procedures and practices. Audits IT programs, processes and projects. Continually assesses policy needs and interprets broad DoD, AF, and other higher headquarters guidance and applies it through development of policies for the area of responsibility. Establishes metrics to measure and evaluate systems and process performance, identifying workforce planning and management issues, e.g., proficiency, retention, and training.
3. Evaluates mission effectiveness, using standardized and locally developed evaluation programs and processes. Manages the scheduling and accomplishment of 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 unit standardization/evaluation programs ensuring adherence to applicable directives. Responsible for ensuring military duty position standards are established.
4.
Advises supervisors and managers on the evaluation of programs, policies,
regulatory requirements, and procedures. Recommends the establishment of
quantity or quality criterion. Develops baseline for use in measuring and
analyzing organizational productivity and effectiveness.
5. Develops process, management, administrative and technical evaluation plans
for implementation. Notes deficiencies, identifies necessary resources, and
recommends corrective actions. Reviews work processes to ascertain where
procedures can be combined, distributed, or simplified to increase
productivity, efficiency, or effectiveness.
6. 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.
7. Prepares and maintains files and publications IAW current directives to
include both paper and electronic media.
8. Coordinates with HHQ elements, Program Management Offices, Specific
System/Hardware Support Elements, OEM Vendors and Vendor Contracted support
facilities for issue resolution. Research includes using various means and
media to obtain needed information to accomplish the task. May require the use
of various stand alone (e.g., paper based, CD, DVD, etc.) or on-line (network
or web based) methodologies to obtain needed information.
9.
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. Responsible for documentation of
accomplished training in a timely manner. May require the use of a directed
automated training documentation system.
10. Adheres to management control plan requirements by conducting self
inspection and staff assistance visits. Resolves identified discrepancies.
11. Performs other duties as assigned.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:
Within your application package, you must explain how you gained the specialized experience required for this position. Applicants applying at the GS 11 level must have
at least 36 months 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.
Information Assurance Certification may be a condition of employment. This position could include information assurance (IA) work as a paramount duty requirement. Per DoD 8570.01-M, the incumbent of this position may be required to achieve the appropriate IA certification within six months of assignment of these duties. A waiver of this six month requirement may be granted per DoD 8570.01-M, C3.2.4.2 or C3.2.4.3. Failure to receive the proper IA certification may result in removal form this position.
GENERAL EXPERIENCE:
This series covers two-grade interval administers that manage, supervise, lead, administer, develop, deliver, and support 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.
Experience, education 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.
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
There are no special education requirements for this position.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
BENEFITS:
The Federal government offers a number of exceptional benefits to its employees. The following WEB addresses are provided for your reference to explore the major benefits offered to most Federal employees.
Flexible Spending Accounts:
For additional information, visit: https://www.fsafeds.com/fsafeds/index.asp
Health Insurance:
For additional information visit: http://www.opm.gov/insure/health/index.asp
Leave:
For additional information visit: http://www.opm.gov/oca/leave/index.asp
Life Insurance:
For additional information visit: http://www.opm.gov/insure/life/index.asp
Long Term Care Insurance:
For additional information visit: http://www.ltcfeds.com
Retirement Program:
For additional information visit: http://www.opm.gov/retire/index.asp
This link provides an overview of the benefits currently offered to federal employees: http://www.usajobs.gov/El/benefits.asp
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
SUBSTITUTION EDUCATION FOR SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:
At the GS-11 level or higher, a Ph.D. or equivalent, or 3 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree.
Undergraduate or Graduate Education: 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 fields identified above and required the development or adaptation of applications, systems or networks.
SPECIAL INFORMATION:
Idaho National Guard Mission Statement:
The incredible versatility of the National Guard enables its troops to respond to domestic emergencies, combat missions, counter drug efforts, reconstruction missions and moreall with equal speed, strength and efficiency.
Whether the call is coming from the Governor of the State of Idaho or directly from the President of the United States, Guard Soldiers and Airman are always ready and always there.
Selectee will be required to participate in the Direct Deposit Funds Transfer Program.
This is a dual-status position and membership in the Idaho Air National Guard is required. By submitting this application you are affirming to the validity of the information you have provided.
All male applicants born after 31 December 1959 will be required to furnish a statement of Selective Service registration status prior to appointment. (5 U.S.C. 3328)
Acceptance of any military technician position over 179 days will cause termination of entitlement and eligibility for all bonuses and student loan repayments effective the date of employment. This does not affect the Montgomery GI Bill eligibility. Payments of Selected Reserve reenlistment bonuses authorized in section 308b of title 37, United States Code, to Military Technicians (Dual Status) who become eligible for reenlistment while serving on active duty in Iraq, Afghanistan or Kuwait in support of Operation Enduring Freedom or Operation Iraqi Freedom or Operation New Dawn (in theater) are excluded from repayment. Acceptance of any military technician position may affect your incentive bonus. Check with your incentives manager to see if this applies to the incentive you received.
Applicants who feel they have reinstatement/restoration/re-promotion rights to this grade and position should contact the Human Resources Office.
The Idaho National Guard is an Equal Opportunity employer. Selection for this position will be made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical handicap or age which does not interfere with job accomplishment or National Guard membership. Veteran's Preference does not apply to any National Guard position.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
BENEFITS:
The Federal government offers a number of exceptional benefits to its employees. The following WEB addresses are provided for your reference to explore the major benefits offered to most Federal employees.
Flexible Spending Accounts:
For additional information, visit: https://www.fsafeds.com/fsafeds/index.asp
Health Insurance:
For additional information visit: http://www.opm.gov/insure/health/index.asp
Leave:
For additional information visit: http://www.opm.gov/oca/leave/index.asp
Life Insurance:
For additional information visit: http://www.opm.gov/insure/life/index.asp
Long Term Care Insurance:
For additional information visit: http://www.ltcfeds.com
Retirement Program:
For additional information visit: http://www.opm.gov/retire/index.asp
This link provides an overview of the benefits currently offered to federal employees: http://www.usajobs.gov/El/benefits.asp
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
Failure to provide complete information will result in your not receiving consideration for this position.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:
- Current Resume
- Personnel Records Review (RIP)
- Transcript (If using education to substitute for experience, you must submit a transcript)
- Job related certificates and licenses (optional) - current only
- Explanation of specialized experience - if not included in body of resume
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package, which includes all of the documents in the required documents section.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on Wednesday, June 07, 2017.
We are ONLY accepting on-line applications.
To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log into your existing USAJOBS account. Please ensure you click the Submit my Answers button at the end of the process.
NOTE: To check the status of your application or return to a previous or incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account, select Application Status, and click on the more information link under the application status for this position.
After the position closing date, your application will be reviewed in full. If qualified your application will be forwarded to the hiring official. If further evaluation or interview are required you will be contacted.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
Failure to provide complete information will result in your not receiving consideration for this position.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:
- Current Resume
- Personnel Records Review (RIP)
- Transcript (If using education to substitute for experience, you must submit a transcript)
- Job related certificates and licenses (optional) - current only
- Explanation of specialized experience - if not included in body of resume
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package, which includes all of the documents in the required documents section.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on Wednesday, June 07, 2017.
We are ONLY accepting on-line applications.
To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log into your existing USAJOBS account. Please ensure you click the Submit my Answers button at the end of the process.
NOTE: To check the status of your application or return to a previous or incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account, select Application Status, and click on the more information link under the application status for this position.
After the position closing date, your application will be reviewed in full. If qualified your application will be forwarded to the hiring official. If further evaluation or interview are required you will be contacted.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/469285700. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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