THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for an IT SPECIALIST (NETWORK) TITLE 5, T5247000 (GS-11) / T5349000 (GS-12) and is part of the OR DCSIM, National Guard.

Duties

As an IT SPECIALIST (NETWORK) TITLE 5, GS-2210-11/12, this position is located in an information management organization. The purpose of this position is to serve as the Network Engineer for the state. The incumbent is the state authority on the planning, design, and implementation of the enterprise network infrastructure. 1. Serves as computer network engineer. Develops, defines, assesses and recommends concepts or solutions to implement network designs, policies and procedures that will result in continual upgrade, enhancement and optimization of the state's wide area command and control network and that will ensure proper network configuration and standardization. Applies extensive knowledge of computer network engineering and related disciplines to ensure that emerging technologies are considered in the development of technical refreshment of network components and configurations. Monitors the network management system for the state's wide area command and control/distributed training network to troubleshoot the immediate and geographically dispersed local and wide area networks. Implements and tracks diverse network protocol schemes, perform network baseline monitoring, and network capacity management. Sets the standards for the configuration and monitoring for a broad variety of network devices such as routers, switches, hubs, bridges, firewall, remote access systems, virtual private network, and intrusion detection and security systems. Monitors network trouble ticket system to track systems anomalies and provide management reports. 2. Serves as the Contracting Officer's Technical Representative (COR) in the review and acceptance of network systems contractual work. Coordinates with procurement officials in developing statements of work containing quantities of required support. Provides technical advice and guidance to the directorate and to contractor personnel to facilitate tasks and projects. Acts as the project lead on special projects related to the interrelationships of multiple C4 disciplines (voice, data and video). Writes technical specifications for customized solutions to state network projects. Reviews proposed solutions, oversees project implementation, and ensures compliance with project specifications. Re-engineers products to correct malfunctions and/or enhance performance. Monitors and reports network systems performance to interpret results and implement performance enhancements. 3. Serves as a project manager during the implementation of C4 projects. Develops policies and procedures to insure the needs of the various supported organizations do not adversely effect system performance. Develops policies and procedures to maximize network operations. Performs project management on all network modifications (voice, video and data), architecture and enhancements. 4. Uses standard business practices when reviewing network architecture improvements to insure systems provide sufficient return on their investment. Manages projects approved for implementation, which include network consolidation and/or growth. Redesigns network architecture to insure sufficient bandwidth is available to support the future requirements of the organization. May be assigned to assist the chief by performing limited leader responsibilities. Distributes and balances workload among employees. Gives on-the-job training to lower-graded employees. Approves leave for assigned employees. Provides input into annual performance appraisals. Resolves simple complaints and grievances, referring the more serious ones to the supervisor. Recommends training needs for employees. Provides input to the supervisor concerning selections, promotions, reassignments, recognition of outstanding performance. 5. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• U.S. citizenship is required.
• This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position.
• Must be able to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.
• Federal employment suitability required and determined by a background investigation before appointment to position.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Must have a Top-Secret security clearance.
• Irregular and overtime hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies.
• This position is designated as Essential Personnel and may be subject to duty in preparation for, or in response to, a state emergency or disaster declaration.
• Information Assurance Certification is a condition of employment. This position includes information assurance (IA) work as a paramount duty requirement.
• Must hold a Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification or higher.
• Must hold an IAT Level 3 security certification within six months of hire.

Qualifications

AREAS OF CONSIDERATION: Area 1: All on board permanent and indefinite T5 federal employees within the Oregon National Guard Area 2: All on board permanent and indefinite T32 federal technicians within the Oregon National Guard Area 3: All current non-permanent technicians/employees (T5 and T32) of the Oregon National Guard Area 4: All current and former members of the Oregon National Guard (former members must provide documentation showing membership in the Oregon National Guard such as an NGB 22 or DD214) SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Positions require one year of specialized experience at the next lower GS-grade (or equivalent). Specialized experience is experience that has equipped the applicant with the particular competencies/knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position and is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. To qualify for GS-2210-11 you must have: One-year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade (GS-2210-09) in duties that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. Specialized experience includes experience, education, or training that approaches techniques and requirements appropriate to an assigned computer applications area in an organization (Networking). Experience planning the sequence of actions necessary to accomplish the assignment where this entailed coordination with others outside the organizational unit and development of project controls. Experience that required adaptations of guidelines or precedents to meet the needs of the assignment. Experience preparing documentation on cost/benefit studies where is involved summarizing the material and organizing it in a logical fashion. OR Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or three full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in computer science, engineering, information science, information systems management, mathematics, operations research, statistics, or technology management or degree that provided a minimum of 24 semester hours in one or more of the fields identified above and required the development or adaptation of applications, systems or networks. To qualify for GS-2210-12 you must have: One-year specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade (GS-2210-11) in duties that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled.

Education

If you are using education to qualify for this position, you must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims.

Must hold a Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification or higher.

To qualify for the GS-2210-11 on education alone, you must have a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or three full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in computer science, engineering, information science, information systems management, mathematics, operations research, statistics, or technology management or degree that provided a minimum of 24 semester hours in one or more of the fields identified above and required the development or adaptation of applications, systems or networks.

Contacts

• Address OR DCSIM 1776 Militia Way SE Salem, OR 97301 US
• Name: Angela Lewis
• Phone: 971-355-3304
• Email: [email protected]