IT SPECIALIST (NETWORK)(TITLE 32)

JobSummary

This National Guard position is for a IT SPECIALIST (NETWORK)(TITLE 32), Position Description Number D1937P01 and is part of the FL HQ 101 AOG, National Guard.

LowGrade

7

HighGrade

11

PromotionPotential

11

SubAgencyName

101 ACU SQ, Tyndall AFB, FL

OrganizationCodes

AF/AFNG

Relocation

False

HiringPath

• nguard

MCOTags

TotalOpenings

1

AgencyMarketingStatement

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. The National Guard is the oldest component of the Armed Forces of the United States. Since the earliest American colonial days, citizens have joined together for collective defense. We have a proud tradition of coming to the aid of our friends and neighbors in times of serious emergencies. Join our National Guard team and serve your nation, your states and your community! NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED: This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the 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 National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the National Guard in the military grade listed in this announcement.

TravelCode

0

ApplyOnlineUrl

https://apply.usastaffing.gov/Application/Apply

DetailStatusUrl

https://apply.usastaffing.gov/Application/ApplicationStatus

MajorDuties

• As a IT SPECIALIST (NETWORK)(TITLE 32), GS-2210-7/9/11, you will oversee the status and functionality of multiple base local area network (LAN) and wide area network (WAN) for units within the USAF. Monitors, tests, analyzes, maintains, and operates multiple operating system based network platforms and provides recommendations to units in support of USAF tasking. Executes procedures and coordinates corrective action to optimize network performance. Assists in the planning, development, configuration, installation, and maintenance of network systems to include the LAN/WAN and provides guidance and recommendations to units. Analyzes LAN/WAN utilization statistics through data collection and performance measures to ensure smooth, reliable, and robust operation to include classified and unclassified networks for the ASUS Staff and other supporting organizations. Determines whether the facility environment is adequate for network system requirements, and infrastructure is in place to support systems and the war fighter. Provides guidance and coordination of LAN installation, implementation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and reviews, evaluates, and fine-tunes components such as; hubs, switches, and routers to achieve peak efficiency within the overall network connectivity. Installs, configures, and troubleshoots network and application server hardware, network operating system software, and peripheral network equipment such as routers, bridges, cabling system, network interface cards, modems, multiplexers, and concentrators. Recommends and changes the components of existing equipment for efficient operation or recommends major modifications to existing systems in support of USAF network operations. Coordinates the development and implementation of configuration plans for complex network operating systems, network application software, LANs and WANs with supported elements to include headquarters staff elements, tenant activities, state government, regional operating activities and national agencies. Maintains contact with software suppliers to ensure that current releases of software products are in use. Utilizes benchmarks and performance measurement and evaluation data to manage network servers and data communication devices to support normal and surge workload. Works with technical support personnel in resolving critical network problems. Ensures current network software products are compatible with system configurations and ensures operability, efficiency, and compliance with existing standards. Oversees and troubleshoots operation of the LAN/WAN and ensures hardware and network operating software are functioning properly and that operation standards are met. Function-tests system components to identify and resolve technical problems, analyze system malfunctions, implements necessary corrective actions, and provides ongoing support for the resolution of complex problems and operating malfunctions. Performs system backups to ensure expedient restoration of the database for the respective network equipment. Ensures currency of backups of network equipment configuration data. Ensures the vigorous application of information security/information assurance policies in the delivery of network services.

Education

In lieu of specialized experience, you may qualify with the following education or combination of both education and experience: Successful completion of a master's degree or equivalent graduate degreeor2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master's degree or equivalent graduate 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.

Requirements

Evaluations

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): Decision Making, Hardware, Information Technology Customer Support, Operating Systems, Technical Competence, and Technology Awareness

HowToApply

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. To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application. Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process. 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. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.

WhatToExpectNext

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.

RequiredDocuments

To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Packet which may include the following: Resume: (must include the following information) 1. First and Last Name 2. Contact Information (Address, Phone Number and Email) 3. Position Title(s) 4. Company/Organization Name(s) 5. Dates of Employment (MONTH and YEAR) 6. Duties Performed - it is best practice to be specific and focus on the duties performed that are like (similar to/relative to/consistent with) the position you are applying for. **Please be advised that copying and pasting the specialized experience from the vacancy announcement into your resume is prohibited and will result in your resume being disqualified** Transcripts: Only a requirement if education is required OR you substitute education for specialized experience Unofficial copies may be submitted for application purposes, but placement will not occur until official transcripts have been provided. SF-50: - If you have previously been employed by another Federal Agency or previously worked for our agency, please submit the most recent Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50). **This is NOT a requirement for those that have never been employed by a Federal Agency** DD214s: Most recent DD214 member-4 (If applicable) Veteran's preference (VA Letter): Most recent Benefit Summary/Service verification Letter (If applicable) Final Retirement Orders: Appropriate final military orders (Ex: Medical and/or Regular retirement) (If applicable)

Benefits

BenefitsUrl

https://www.abc.army.mil/

OtherInformation

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).

KeyRequirements

WithinArea

False

CommuteDistance

0

ServiceType

02

AnnouncementClosingType

01

AgencyContactEmail

ng.fl.flarng.list.job-tech-fl@army.mil

SecurityClearance

Not Required

DrugTestRequired

False

AdjudicationType