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This position is located at the Edelweiss Lodging and Resort, an Armed Forces Recreation Center (AFRC) located in Garmisch-Partenkirchen,, Germany. AFRCs provide rest, relaxation, recreation and sustainment for military personnel, their families, retirees and other members of the Total Defense Force. AFRCs support readiness, retention and quality of life.
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06/05/2023 to 06/18/2023
$70,000 - $80,000 per year
NF 4
1 vacancy in the following location:
No
No
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Yes—You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.
Permanent
Full-time
Competitive
4
No
No
NAFRC2311988712
729635700
Preference and priority consideration will be applied in accordance with federal law and applicable regulations. This job is not open to those with German work permits or Dual Citizenship USA/Germany.
Performs work that involves planning and coordinating the installation, testing, operation, troubleshooting, and/or maintenance of hardware or software systems using standard principles, theories, concepts and methods for systems administration. Implements security plans, policies, and preventive maintenance schedules. Utilizes diagnostic tools and techniques to verify operability, optimize the functionality of networks and/or systems, and to diagnose/recover failed systems. Carries out routine maintenance, upgrade, and support of hardware, operating systems, and/or applications software. Provides ongoing optimization and problem solving support to minimize interruptions in customers' ability to carry out critical business activities. Manages network rights and access to systems and equipment. Interprets and applies information security and information assurance policy, principles, and practices in the delivery of systems administration services. Prepares and presents reports and briefings to technical staff
Specialized IT experience and/or completion of specific, intensive training or IT certification which demonstrates skill in applying:principles and methods for integrating information systems components; Performance tuning tools and techniques; System diagnostic tool and fault identification techniques; Systems administration methods; and IT security principles. OR Completion of a master's degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master's degree in computer science/engineering, information systems management, mathematics, operations research, statistics, or technology management or degree that provided a minimum of 24 semester hours as indicated above and required the development or adaptation of applications, systems, or networks. In addition, candidates must demonstrate IT-related experience which addresses the following five competencies:1. Attention to detail - Such as implementing quality control procedures and conducting compliance reviews. 2. Customer service - Such as providing assistance to both internal and external customers; assessing customers' needs, meeting quality standards, and evaluating customer satisfaction. 3. Verbal communication - Such as conducting formal presentations or training to audiences at varying levels of hierarchy and technical expertise. 4. Demonstrated problem-solving skills - Such as identifying the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
Highly qualified candidates are those who:
Have experience with hardware and software system administration in the past 3 years; have direct experience with preventative maintenance (system patching, backup and recovery, and hypervisor health; have direct experience with information assurance policies, principals and practices, ie host-based or end-point security.
Highly qualified candidates will be considered first.
Conditions of Employment
Appointment subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks. Must currently possess or obtain and maintain a satisfactory Tier 3R investigation. Must possess or obtain (within 6 months of employment) and maintain most applicable Computing Environment (CE) certificates of training and a minimum Information Assurance baseline security certification of Security+ equivalent (or higher certification) in accordance with DoD 8570.01-M, Information Assurance Technical, Level II technicians.
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Additional selections may be made from this vacancy announcement for up to 12 months after the closing date.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Your experience is subject to evaluation and verification against the information in your resume.
You may submit your application packet using one of the two methods identified below:Electronically (preferred): Go to USA Jobsand search for announcement number NAFRC2311988712. All documentation required in the vacancy must be submitted by 11:59 p.m., Eastern Standard Time, on the closing date of the announcement.Manually: A manual application may be obtained in person at the servicing NAF Human Resources Office listed on this announcement. If you are applying manually, all required documentation must be received no later than 4:00 p.m., local time, on the closing date of the announcement.
Referred applicants may be evaluated by a rating panel to determine the quality and extent of your total accomplishments, experience, education, and/or certification. The top candidates will be referred to the hiring official for consideration and may undergo an interview and reference checks.
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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/729635700. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.