SUPERVISORY IT SPECIALIST (INFOSEC/NETWORK) (T32)
About This Position
THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a SUPERVISORY IT SPECIALIST (INFOSEC/NETWORK) (T32), PD# D2330000 is part of the RI 102D CYBERSPACE OPERATIONS SQUADRON.The purpose of the position is to serve as Cyberspace Operations (CYO) Section Supervisor providing supervision of operators, and prepare other operators to perform exercises, assessments, projects, and overseeing the management of all CYO assessment equipment and tools.
Qualifications
REQUIRED MILITARY GRADE: E-9, W1-W3, or O1-O3 You must indicate your rank somewhere on your resume. MILITARY REQUIREMENTS: A military skill set is determined by the applicable service classification and qualification requirements. Upon selection, individuals are assigned to a compatible unit of assignment and military skill in accordance with Air Force skill classification directives, statutes, and National Guard Bureau regulations.
For continued employment, the selected dual status technician candidate must obtain and maintain all compatible service specific military skill requirements in training and education; and, have the required military and civilian cyberspace program certifications for the specific GS-2210 position within 24 months of hire into the dual status Technician position. GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Must be certified at the next higher level before being eligible for that level and must have a minimum of one year on-the-job experience in the grade immediately below the next higher level. An applicant must have a validated understanding of the basic principles and concepts of the occupational series and grade.
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. Must have at least 12 months of Cyberspace program supervisory experiences.
Major Duties
Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities. Advises and provides counsel to employees regarding policies, procedures, and directives of management. Selects or recommends selection of candidates for vacancies, promotions, details, and reassignments in consideration of skills and qualifications, mission requirements, and EEO objectives.
Develops, modifies, and/or interprets performance standards. Explains performance expectations to employees and provides regular feedback on strengths and weaknesses. Holds employees responsible for satisfactory completion of work assignments.
Appraises subordinate workers performance ensuring consistency and equity in rating techniques. Recommends awards when appropriate and approves within-grade increases. Hears and resolves employee complaints and refers serious unresolved complaints to higher level management.
Initiates action to correct performance or conduct problems. Effects minor disciplinary measures such as warnings and reprimands and recommends action in more serious disciplinary matters. Prepares documentation to support actions taken.
Identifies employee developmental needs and provides or arranges for training (formal and on-the-job) to maintain and improve job performance. Encourages self-development. Approves master leave schedule assuring adequate coverage for peak workloads and traditional holiday vacation time.
Discharges security responsibilities by ensuring education and compliance with security directives for employees with access to classified or sensitive material. Recognizes and takes action to correct situations posing a threat to the health or safety of subordinates. Applies EEO principles and requirements to all personnel management actions and decisions, and ensures all personnel are treated in a manner free of discrimination.
Periodically reviews position descriptions to ensure accuracy, and the most effective utilization of personnel resources. Explains classification determinations to subordinate employees. Performs other duties as assigned.
Education
No substitution of Education for Specialized Experience. Air National Guard Non-Commissioned Officers Must have high school diploma. Dependent on the education requirements for award of the position's compatible military skill (AFSC), an undergraduate degree in Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services from an accredited college/university is desired.
Completion of higher education courses in Computer Engineering; Engineering Physics/Applied Physics; Industrial Engineering; Electromechanical Engineering; Electrical, Electronics and Communications; Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology; Cyber/Electronics Operations and Warfare; Mathematics and Computer Science; Accounting and Computer Science; Computational Science; Management Information Systems and Mathematics; or, courses in business, English composition, computer software, and keyboarding is desired. A graduate degree in Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services is optimum. Air National Guard Officers An undergraduate degree from an accredited college/university is mandatory.
The degree must be in Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services with desired courses in Computer Engineering; Engineering Physics/Applied Physics; Industrial Engineering; Electromechanical Engineering; Electrical, Electronics and Communications; Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology; Cyber/Electronics Operations and Warfare; Mathematics and Computer Science; Accounting and Computer Science; Computational Science; and Management Information Systems; or Mathematics. A graduate degree in Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services is optimum. If you are using Education to qualify for this position, 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.
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.
Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics): Provide administrative control and technical supervision over personnel responsible for oversight of network services functions and systems administration of information technology. Duties associated with telecommunications and computer networks with primary knowledge requirements of the transmission of information in voice, data, and/or video formats, information processing methodology, computer and network server capabilities, processing techniques and information security techniques. Management, supervision, leadership, administration, development, delivery, and support of information technology systems and services.
Knowledge of information technology principles, concepts, and methods; e.g., data storage, software applications, networking, etc. Specialization in work that involves ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of systems, networks, and data through the planning, analysis, development, implementation, maintenance, and enhancement of information systems security programs, policies, procedures, and tools, as well as Network Services (NETWORK) which involves work that involves the planning, analysis, design, development, testing, quality assurance, configuration, installation, implementation, integration, maintenance, and/or management of networked systems used for the transmission of information in voice, data, and/or video formats. Direct a professional organization of Cyber Operations specialists that provide an in-depth assessment of a DoD Mission System network security.
Develop and implement unit policies and procedures, to detect, exploit, and recommend countermeasures for network mission system security weaknesses. Exercise supervisory responsibility and authority including granting leave recommending personnel for promotions, and initiating disciplinary actions as needed. Establish performance standards and appraise performance of Cyberspace Operations Officers and Cyberspace Operations Controllers.
Act as reviewing official on evaluations or appraisals on non-supervisory personnel. Ensures actions taken directly to promote an environment in which employees are empowered to participate in and contribute to effective mission accomplishment. Plan work to be accomplished, set priorities, and prepare schedules for CYO personnel.
Assign work to subordinates based on priorities, difficulty of assignment, and capabilities of employees. Make decisions on work problems presented by subordinates. Review and resolve grievances and serious employee complaints not resolved at a lower level.
Review serious disciplinary cases and disciplinary problems involving subordinate employees and determine required action.
Additional Information
Persons appointed with indefinite status may be separated when their services are no longer needed. Should the need for the indefinite time limitations placed on this position no longer exist, this Indefinite Appointment could be converted to permanent action without further competition. 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 (Register | Selective Service System : Selective Service System (sss.gov)).
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/12929376 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.
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Required Documents
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes: Mandatory Documents: Your resume showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates (including Month and Year, e.g., 02/2017, Feb 2017, etc.) of employment and duties performed A complete Assessment Questionnaire SF50-reflecting your Tenure in Block 24 (1, 2,or 3) Information Assurance - Technical Level II (LAT II) Optional Documents: Official Transcripts (Officers ONLY) Professional Certificates Performance Appraisal Cover Letter DD214 Failure to submit the required documentation will result in automatic disqualification. Please ensure your resume accurately reflects the duties and responsibilities under each position you have held with each employer. In describing your experience, please be clear and specific.
It is your responsibility to make sure your resume states complete information for each job entry (beginning and ending dates of employment stated as MM/YYYY; and total hours worked per week). If your resume does not provide enough information regarding your work history for us to make a creditable qualification determination, your application package may be rendered disqualified and you will no longer be considered for this position. Any and all resumes must be written in your own words, plagiarism is considered to be dishonest and unethical and will automatically disqualify you from the position.