About This Position
THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for an SUPERVISORY IT SPECIALIST (PLCYPLN), Position Description Number T5234P01, and is part of the Montana Army National Guard, G6. (A copy of the Position Description can be obtained from HRO upon request.) Selecting Official: Matthew Williams
Qualifications
GENERAL EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Must have experience, education or training that has provided a basic knowledge of data processing functions and general management principles that enabled the understanding of 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. AND Must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below: Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. Customer Service - Works with clients and customers (that is, any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit produces, including the general public, individuals who work in the agency, other agencies, or organizations outside the Government) to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; knows about available products and services; is committed to providing quality products and services.
Oral Communication - Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately. Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Must have 1-year specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-12).
Must also have experience in managing the function of the work to be performed. Experience which includes leading, directing and assigning work of personnel. *(MUST address your experiences in detail on your resume as they relate to these general and specialized experience requirements, to be considered for this position)*
Major Duties
Manages IT activities for the DODIN-A(NG) and Mission Support Systems. Manages IT activities to ensure the appropriateness of system design, development, deployment, and security functions associated with the infrastructure and support systems, IT network and the inventory of software and hardware. Oversees the IT procurement process and administers an IT inventory management and replenishment program to ensure efficient life-cycle management.
Provides Information System Cost Estimates for the support of Military Construction (MILCON) execution. This includes the construction and review of various management reports and processes used to define, value and tracks IT investments. Directs, coordinates, and oversees work through subordinate supervisors.
Advises staff regarding policies, procedures, and directives of higher-level management or headquarters. Selects candidates for subordinate non-supervisory and supervisory positions taking into consideration skills and qualifications, mission requirements, and EEO objectives. Ensures reasonable equity among units of performance standards developed, modified, and/or interpreted and rating techniques developed by subordinate supervisors.
Explains performance expectations to subordinate supervisors and employees directly supervised and provides regular feedback on strengths and weaknesses. Appraises performance of subordinate supervisors and other employees directly supervised and serves as reviewing official on evaluation of non-supervisory employees rated by subordinate supervisors. Approves expenses comparable to within-grade increases, extensive overtime, and employee travel.
Recommends awards for non-supervisory personnel and changes in position classification to higher-level managers. Hears and resolves group grievances and employee complaints referred by subordinate supervisors and employees. Initiates action to correct performance or conduct problems of employees directly supervised and reviews and/or approves serious disciplinary actions (e.g. suspensions, removals) involving non-supervisory subordinates.
Ensures documentation prepared to support actions is proper and complete. Reviews developmental needs of subordinate supervisors and non-supervisory employees and makes decisions on nonroutine, costly or controversial training needs and/or requests. Encourages self-development.
Approves leave for subordinate supervisors and ensures adequate coverage in organization through peak workloads and traditional holiday vacation time. Demonstrates sensitivity to ideas of subordinates. Plans, organizes, and oversees the activities of the state G-6.
Serves as the State's alternate principal staff office for all facets to include: cybersecurity, automation, telecommunications, information assurance, information plans, policy, integration, budget and records management. Assists in organizational sub-element goals and determines resources needed to maintain the organizational missions and functions. Reviews status of information management related programs, makes planning adjustments and recommends changes.
Through branch chiefs and subordinates, determines overall manning needs; secures position authorizations and adjusts for unusual staffing requirements. Reviews guidance/tasking's and devises plans and methods to fund and accomplish the mission. Monitors, reviews and analyzes program implementations.
Manages all aspects of the state Cybersecurity Program to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, availability and non-repudiation of sensitive and classified information and information system resources. Publishes information assurance policy ensuring information assurance policy compliance. Reviews information technology system certification artifacts and provide accreditation recommendations to the installation management and provide information assurance, awareness, training and education.
Leads the development and promulgation of information assurance policies and procedures to ensure that the information assurance program implementation that is consistent with DoD policies, directives and procedures. Assesses the impact of policies, procedures and special projects required to ensure that the agency information assurance program is integrated into the overall State policy, plans operations and strategy in an effective and responsive manner. Responsible for compliance with all applicable Federal, Department of Defense (DoD) and Army regulations (AR) pertaining to information assurance to include, but not limited to the Federal Information Systems Management Act (FISMA), Federal IT Acquisition Reform Act (FITARA), Department of Defense Directive (DoDD) 8500.1, Information Assurance; Department of Defense Instruction (DoDI) 8500.2, Information Assurance Implementation, AR 25-1: Army Knowledge Management and Information Technology Management and AR 25-2: Information Assurance.
Performs other duties as assigned.
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
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/13033429 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: 1.
Your resume showing: Contact Information-your name and the best way to contact you. Relevant work experience-include the employer's name, job title, start and end dates (AT LEAST MONTH/YEAR - MONTH/YEAR), the number of hours worked per week and describe how you meet the required qualifications of the job. Federal jobs should include series and grade. Education, certifications or licensures. For additional information on what to include in your resume, click here.