IT SPECIALIST (SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATION) (TITLE 32)
About This Position
This a National Guard Title 32 Excepted Service Position. This is an Indefinite with Right to Convert to Permanent GS-2210-11 IT SPECIALIST (SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATION) (TITLE 32), Position Description Number D2476000 and is part of the MO G2 Intelligence Directorate. SEE NOTES UNDER CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT.
Qualifications
MILITARY REQUIREMENTS: Selected candidate must currently be assigned to a military unit in the Missouri Army National Guard. Title 32 employees will not be militarily senior to their full-time supervisor (grade inversion). Maximum Military Grade - CPT (O-3) GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Must possess experience that provided you basic knowledge of data processing functions and general management principles that enable you to understand the stages required to automate a work process; experience 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.
GS-11 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must possess 36 months specialized computer experience in troubleshooting, recovering, adjusting, modifying, and improving systems to solve complex problems and provide support that minimizes interruptions in service to customers; and knowledge of systems development, modification, testing, installation, operations, and maintenance methods as well as the organization's network and communications architecture and protocols to provide support related to testing, evaluating, installing, configuring and modifying hardware and software for operating systems. The specialized experience must demonstrate your ability to install, configure, and troubleshoot LAN and WAN components such as routers, hubs, switches, and servers. Must possess or able to maintain a TOP Secret security clearance.
DOD Information Awareness Certification Requirements: The employee must obtain and maintain at a minimum a TOP Secret security clearance. Incumbent must possess or be able to obtain and maintain certifications per DoD Directive 8570.1-M, AR 25-2, and as detailed in the Information Assurance (IA) Training and Certification Best Business Practice (BBP). Failure to satisfactorily obtain and maintain required certifications in accordance with the listed publications are grounds for termination.
Selectee is required to satisfactorily complete the appropriate training and obtain the required certification/recertification for this position as outlined in DoD Publication 8570.01-M, Information Assurance Workforce Improvement Program, dated 19 December 2005 (incorporating Change 1 dated 15 May 2008).
Major Duties
Provides remote and on-site field technical support services.
Provides advice and guidance on implementing automation in support of intelligence production.
Facilitates user and administrator access to Army Intelligence networks and tactical MI systems.
Maintains all necessary administrator and user accounts, clearance, privileges, and training to perform maintenance on Army Military Intelligence systems.
Coordinates the receipt of periodic system security and software updates to subordinate units.
Manages the MI maintenance programs and use of MI equipment within designated facilities throughout the organization.
Coordinates MI system support events and personnel as needed for organization and subordinate unit system maintenance.
Executes established processes to coordinate with appropriate offices on the correction of identified deficiencies.
Coordinates with appropriate intelligence organizations and units for applicable system and user specific training.
Provides guidance and advice to the Senior Intelligence Officer (SIO) for career management of MI system maintainer/integrators.
Coordinates and tracks MI system fielding, training, and modernization initiatives.
Ensures subordinate units enter major training events and mobilizations with latest available software and technologies.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Education
Substitution of Education for Specialized Experience at the GS-11 grade level: Must possess a Ph.D.
OR
equivalent, or three years of progressively higher level graduate education in computer science, engineering, information science, or information systems management leading to such a degree. When education is required or substituted for experience, you must submit copies of college transcripts with the application packet. Unofficial copies may be submitted for application purposes, but placement will not occur until official transcripts have been provided.
How You Will Be Evaluated
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.
Additional Information
Selective Service Act: 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).
How to Apply
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/13085473 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.
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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.
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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/.
Required Documents
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Packet which may include the following: Resume (must include the following information) First and Last Name Contact Information (Phone Number and Email) Position Title(s) Company/Organization Name(s) Dates of Employment (MONTH and YEAR) Duties Performed - brief descriptions that show you can perform the tasks at the required level listed in the job announcement 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. It is best practice to ensure military career information is listed
in addition to civilian career information. 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 a copy of the last Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50).
This is NOT a requirement for those that have never been employed by a Federal Agency or those currently employed by our agency. DD214s