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This National Guard position is for a SUPV IT SPECIALIST (NETWORK), Position Description Number D1554and is part of the AL 232ND CBCS, National Guard.
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ALABAMA AIR NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED: This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the Alabama Air National Guard. 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 Alabama Air National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the Alabama Air National Guard in the military grade listed in this announcement.
This position is located in the Network Systems Flight of an ANG Combat Communications Squadron. The purpose of this position is to supervise, direct and manage employees designing, engineering, analyzing, installing, maintaining and operating automated communication systems which include transmission systems and networks for voice and data, in both tactical and fixed base environments.
This position requires military membership. It is designated For National Guard Enlisted Incumbency Only. The incumbent provides technical supervision, guidance and leadership to subordinates. Incumbent performs duties necessary to accomplish information technology and communications functions and provide for customer support for ongoing programs essential to squadron operations, training, and mission readiness.
EXCEPTED POSITION: Alabama Air National Guard membership required.
POSITION STATUS: TEMPORARY PROMOTION NTE 30 SEPTEMBER 2017
LOCATION: 232ND CBCS, MONTGOMERY, AL
SELECTING OFFICIAL: Maj P. TRITZ
06/21/2017 to 07/12/2017
$72,168 - $93,821 per year
GS 12
1 vacancy in the following location:
Not required
No
Temporary Promotion - Temporary Promotion - 9/30/2017
Full-Time
12
Yes
ALAF 17-123
472648600
AREA OF CONSIDERATION FOR ALABAMA AIR NATIONAL GUARD POSITION:
AREA 1: All permanent Alabama Air National Guard civilian excepted technicians currently employed.
As a SUPV IT SPECIALIST (NETWORK), GS-2210-12, you will perform the following duties:
-- Directs the installation, engineering, testing, evaluation, modification, maintenance, and reporting of the full range of Communications-Electronics (C-E) equipment and systems assigned. Provides highly complex technical solutions that support unique command and control communications systems requirements. Monitors quality control practices. Evaluates scheduling, rescheduling or reassignment of work. Ensures standard C-E maintenance and repair methods are followed to meet complex specifications. Tracks time and work completion that is critical for safety reasons, workload, and manpower requirements. Incumbent analyzes current and past maintenance effectiveness. Takes, directs, or recommends remedial actions to correct problems or deficiencies and to preclude recurrence. Advises the Commander of significant issues and matters affecting the production, control, and effectiveness of the unit's C-E systems function.
-- Plans, develops, and implements local maintenance policies, procedures, and goals for effective administration, direction, management, and operation of the flight. Monitors current information on system and equipment status, repair actions, modifications, and related matters. Analyzes the flights maintenance capabilities, evaluates maintenance effectiveness, and reports the flight?s mission capability. Initiates action to maintain a maximum degree of efficiency and reliability. Develops new procedures to solve unprecedented technical problems.
-- Ensures the proper use, management, and training of all personnel, consisting of multiple technical disciplines within the flight. The Network Systems flight has 5 subordinate positions. Each branch requires specific technical knowledge and skills in addition to technical knowledge and skills that are common between branches. All subordinate positions are at the GS-11 grade level. Ensures that efficient position management is practiced and that position descriptions of subordinates are accurate. Realigns duties within the flight to ensure efficient use of assigned manpower to accomplish unit's mission.
-- Interviews and recommends selection of new employees. Provides training and orientation. Ensures new employees are briefed in their duties and responsibilities. Establishes work performance standards and discusses and assigns annual performance evaluations. Initiates disciplinary actions, promotion actions and step increases. Recommends awards and approves leave. Manages overall personnel program within the section.
-- Provides technical assistance to organizations/units in establishing digital communications requirements. Provides technical input in the form of complete annexes to base, mobility and wartime tasking plans. Input covers the broad range of digital communications support necessary for mission accomplishment, i.e., voice, data, Radio Frequency (RF) and special communications requirements.
-- Prepares and submits budget estimates and revisions for the procurement, installation, and maintenance of equipment and supply items. Identifies resource shortages or projected shortages to the commander and the National Guard Bureau.
-- Ensures formulation of comprehensive training plans for each function and specialty within the flight. Ensures drill status guardsmen (DSG) are properly trained and able to perform the telecommunications activities.
-- Exercises continuing responsibility for safety conditions, procedures, and work practices employed within the maintenance community. Provides work force guidance on safety matters and ensures safe work practices are utilized. Ensures periodic inspections of work centers are performed and immediate action is taken to correct unsafe conditions.
-- Performs other duties as assigned.
MILITARY REQUIREMENTS:
Compatible military grade and assignment required prior to the effective date of placement. This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the Alabama Air National Guard. Applicants who are not currently a member of the Alabama Air National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact an Alabama Air National Guard recruiter at 800-864-6264 prior to applying for this position.
Military Requirements: Military skill set is determined by AFSC requirements. Upon selection, individuals must be assigned to a compatible military AFSC in accordance with statutes and National Guard Bureau regulations and must obtain/maintain all requirements of the AFSC. Specific requirements are found in: references listed below, NGB Compatibility tables and your local Personnel section.
Military Grade: Only applicants within the military grade listed below will be considered.
Maximum Military Rank: CMSgt Individuals exceeding the maximum military grade are required to submit a letter along with resume agreeing to a military demotion if selected. This Statement of Understanding is required for basic qualification.
Compatible Military Assignments: 3DXXX
*Other Requirements: For positions requiring the operation of motor vehicles, candidates must have a valid state driver's license.
SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: For the GS-5 level, a 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree may be substituted for the experience requirements. At the GS-7 level, one full year of graduate level education or superior academic achievement. At the GS-9 level, a masters or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree may be substituted. At the GS-11 level, a Ph.D. or equivalent, or 3 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree.
You must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your Educational claims. To receive credit for Education, you must provide documentation of proof that you meet the Education requirements for this position.
If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency (https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx).
If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application.
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. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.
Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):
Network Management
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Your resume showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates (format should include Month and Year) of employment and duties performed.
2. Other supporting documents: SF-50 and DD214s are recommended, but not required.
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 complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
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