Job opening: IT SPECIALIST (PLCYPLN/ENTARCH)
Salary: $82 830 - 107 680 per year
Published at: Aug 01 2023
Employment Type: Full-time
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The primary purpose of this position is to provided assured and agile cyberspace capabilities for the 2d Bomb Wing, 307 Bomb Wing, 8th Air Force, AFGSC HQ and mission partners on Barksdale AFB. To enhance Bomber operations, maintenance, and security by providing effective and responsive communications-computer and information services those organizations on base.
Duties
Performs studies and establishes plans of action for improving the efficiency of information technology applications
Assesses policy needs and develops policy and procedures governing IT activities
Functions as a senior technical advisor on contract and budget activities
Represents the organization at conferences and meetings and presents briefings
Requirements
- U.S. Citizenship Required
- Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
- A SECRET security clearance is required
- PCS expenses ARE NOT authorized
- This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
- Disclosure of Political Appointments
- The employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays
- Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station
- The employee may be required to travel on military and commercial aircraft
- Recall to duty may be a requirement of this position
- Overtime and/or emergency overtime may be required
Qualifications
In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, there is no Group Coverage Qualification Standard for this series.
BASIC REQUIREMENT OR INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT:
Through experience in 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.
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SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-11, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes knowledge of a wide range of IT principles, concepts, methods, advancements, policies, design, development, testing and applications, both hardware and software sufficient to assess the organization's IT business requirements and convince management toward a specific course of action. Knowledge of the organization's policy and planning formulation process along with its missions, goals, and objectives to prepare IT polices and plans.
FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-11 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-12 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:
Knowledge of a wide range of IT principles, concepts, and methods.
Knowledge of the organization's policy and planning formulation process along with its missions and objectives to prepare IT polices and plans.
Knowledge of budgetary processes, cost-benefit analysis methods, and analysis of performance data to prepare persuasive budget recommendations in support of IT requirements.
Knowledge of system architecture, integration techniques, and testing methods.
Ability to analyze complexities of existing technology, review/revise/develop policy, initiate plans for enhancements, and provide management sufficient technical and cost analysis information, through written documentation and oral briefings, to render informed judgments.
PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.
VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Education
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Contacts
- Address Barksdale AFB
345 Davis Avenue W
Suite 223
Barksdale AFB, LA 71110
US
- Name: Total Force Service Center
- Phone: 1-800-525-0102
- Email: [email protected]
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