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THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.
This National Guard position is for a SUPV IT SPECIALIST (NETWORK) (Title 32), Position Description Number D2174P01 and is part of the OK 137th Special Operations Wing, National Guard.
Learn more about this agency05/04/2021 to 06/17/2021
$77,488 - $100,739 per year
GS 12
1 vacancy in the following location:
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
No
Permanent
Full-time
Excepted
12
Yes
No
OK-11102369-AF-21-098
600357000
Current members, those who want to join or transitioning military members.
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Open to current members of the Oklahoma Air National Guard in the grades of E7 through E8 with the AFSC 3DXXX or those willing and eligible to join. *Applicants that are not current members must submit official military documents showing that they are eligible to join in those grades with that AFSC.
This position is located in the Operations Section of a Base Communications Unit. This position serves as the
Operations Section supervisor and a senior Information Technology (IT) specialist. This is an Air National
Guard (ANG) Dual Status Technician position requiring military membership, compatible military skill
assignment, and classification. The purpose of this position is to perform a full range of supervisory functions
providing administrative control and technical direction and oversight for subordinate personnel within the
Section. Responsible for analyzing customer requirements and managing the systems administration,
optimization, operational requirements and maintenance associated with the various local area/wide area
networks (LAN/WAN), wireless systems, and voice systems utilized by both Wing and tenant organizations on
the base. Manages customer IT requirements to meet operational, training, and readiness missions. Ensures
viable training programs are developed for assigned functions.
Plans work to be accomplished by subordinates, sets and adjusts short-term priorities, and prepares
schedules for completion of work. Assigns work to subordinates based on priorities, selective consideration of
the difficulty and requirements of assignments, and the capabilities of incumbents. Evaluates work
performance of subordinates. Gives advice, counsel, or instruction to incumbents on both work and
administrative matters. Interviews candidates for positions in the unit; recommends appointment, promotion,
or reassignment to such positions. Hears and resolves complaints from incumbents, referring group
grievances and more serious unresolved complaints to a higher level supervisor or manager. Effects minor
disciplinary measures, such as warnings and reprimands, recommending other action in more serious cases.
Identifies developmental and training needs of incumbents, providing or arranging for needed development
and training. Finds ways to improve production or increase the quality of the work directed. Develops
performance standards.
Provides technical expertise and management oversight, in the installation, administration, optimization,
and operation of multiple large and enhanced complex networks and communication systems. Maintains
required information assurance certification IAW DoD 8570.01-M, Federal Information Security Management
Act of 2002, Clinger Cohen Act of 1996, in order to ensure the rigorous application of information security
and information assurance policies, principles, and practices in the delivery of all information technology
services. Independently oversees installation, configuration, testing, migration, integration, and operation
within the network operating environment, ensuring appropriate allocation of resources and minimal service
disruptions, and advises customer support specialists, by providing post-implementation support to endusers.
Establishes project plans and priorities and coordinates with appropriate personnel to carry out the
plans. Provides guidance to subordinates on the development of complex project plan tasks and timeliness.
Provides detailed information regarding all technical aspects of equipment, software, and systems. Develops
and applies project management techniques to the obtainment of new systems and enhancements to existing
systems projects. Coordinates on decisions regarding strategic changes to IT capabilities. Reviews
outstanding requirements, assesses and validates priorities, and provides solutions to customer problems.
Oversees effort to set up, load, and configure hardware and software to operate networks as defined in the
technical design plan. Coordinates installation and sustainment issues with IT and telecommunications
specialists, and plans for post-implementation support to end-users. Monitors progress of assigned projects
and ensures timelines are met. Oversees the test and implementation of vendor-supplied modifications to
existing operating systems and the installation and relocation of equipment with organizations on or
supported by the base IT function. Manages the preparation of plans and procedures and documentation for
use by IT and telecommunications technicians and operations personnel and recommends revision of
operating procedures as necessary. Assesses the security effectiveness of installed systems.
(Continued on PD)
Military Grades: E7 - E8
Compatible Military Assignments: 3DXXX
GENERAL EXPERIENCE: 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.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: 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.
Directs information technology and telecommunications programs and work the work of the Operations
Section of a base Communications Unit. The section is responsible for analyzing customer requirements and
managing the systems administration, optimization, operational requirements, and maintenance associated
with the various LAN/WAN, wireless systems, and voice systems utilized by both Wing and tenant
organizations on the base. The work directed is administrative and technical in nature. The IT and
communications systems administered, maintained, and supported directly impact the communications
capabilities of all organizations residing on the base.
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.
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.
You must provide official 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):
Technical Competence
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 (including Month and Year, e.g., 02/2017, Feb 2017, etc.) of employment and DETAILED NARRATIVE of duties performed. Please feel free to contact CPT Schmid @ ashley.schmid.mil@mail.mil or 405-228-5590 to ensure your resume is in the correct format, before the announcement closes.
2. Other Required Documents:
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/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/11102369
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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You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.
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Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.
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