This position will be assigned to the Air Force Service Center at Port San Antonio, TX. This is a regular full-time category position with guaranteed 40 hours per week. Employees appointed to a regular category position are eligible for benefits.

Duties

Responsible for managing the test activities in support of Air Force Services information technology business capabilities. Applies a number of diverse test and evaluation practices, techniques, and processes to identify and resolve difficult issues and make recommendations which result in significant changes to the system. Studies and interprets requirements, specifications, and characteristics for the system to determine the specific factors to be considered, the type of tests to be conducted, and data to be obtained. Develops plans for conducting tests (or a series of tests) to evaluate system design and capability to meet established performance requirements. Ensures system requirements, interfaces, capabilities, and program factors are considered in planning, monitoring, and reviewing tests and test results. The work may include activities such as (1) development testing to determine the suitability of the test items for use in their environment; (2) production and post-production testing to determine operational readiness; (3) testing in regulatory programs to determine compliance with laws, regulations, and standards; and (4) testing in the social sciences using demonstration or experimental and control groups to determine the effectiveness of new methodologies or practices. Formulates and explains recommendations or solutions to modify standard practices, equipment, devices, processes, and techniques in an effort to obtain valid test results and devise new approaches to problems encountered. Executes projects to comply with all applicable Federal, state, and local laws and policies. Provides support to internal and external customers. Performs duties to answer questions, capture information, analyze and solve problems, and hand-off to other resources as appropriate. Performs system administration support as directed. Performs other duties as directed to include providing training to internal and external customers on general IT software functionality. If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12089304

Requirements

• This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment.
• Per DoDM 8140.03, the incumbent of this position must achieve the appropriate foundational and resident qualification requirements within nine months of assignment.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Open to everyone. Applicants will be categorized by preference(s) and/or priority consideration eligibilities. An applicant's eligibility will be determined based on eligibility claimed in the questionnaire and proof of eligibility MUST be provided with application by the closing date, 08/28/2023 Business Based Action, Outside Applicant Veteran, Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran, and Transition Hiring Preference In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if the position allows for qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Qualifying Experience: Experience with testing programming code for function and security in a variety of code languages. Experience with developing test plans and schedules, producing product configuration documentation, writing test cases on project requirements, reporting defects, and escalating issues as needed. Experience which provides a solid understanding of personal computers, relational databases, networking principles, and system administration. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: Project and time management and creative thinking. Ability to apply analytical and logical thinking towards problem solving skills to a complex platform problem. Ability to communicate clearly verbally and in writing. Ability to work in a team setting with DBAs, developers, functionals, and support personnel. **NOTE: Those qualified applicants who meet both the minimum qualification requirement(s) and highly preferred criteria(s) will be considered best qualified for this position and will be referred to the selecting official(s) first for consideration. All other applicants will be referred as needed and requested by the selecting official(s). **Reminder to Applicants: Your experience has to be clearly identified in your resume in order to receive consideration. 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.(Format example: Employer name, position title, beginning and ending dates of employment, with summary of duties, etc.) You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. This position does not allow for education substitution.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

Contacts

• Address AFSVC Information Technology Systems AFSVC/SVS, 2261 Hughes Ave, Suite #156 Lackland AFB, TX 78236-9852 US
• Name: JBSA Lackland NAF HR Office
• Email: [email protected]