THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE BARGAINING UNIT POSITION. This position is for an IT Specialist (SYSADMIN), PD D2489000 and is part of the MTARNG, G6. (PD can be obtained from HRO) ***Incentives may be authorized IAW agency policy*** Selecting Official: Larry Finstad Also advertised as T5: MT-12118112-T5-23-475 (CAT 1-6, Veterans' Preference DOES NOT apply.) MT-12118113-T5-23-476 (CAT 7, Open to the Public, Veterans' Preference DOES apply.)

Duties

This position is located in a National Guard JFHQ-State organization under the office of the Chief Information Officer (CIO/G6/J6). The purpose of the position is to serve as a systems administrator on one or more of the systems maintained/administered throughout the state. The incumbent is responsible for installing and testing the system security configuration and monitoring, operating, troubleshooting and maintaining server hardware and software. Manages all assigned servers and server resources, analyzing and defining requirements; analyzing workload; monitoring capacity and performance; diagnosing and resolving problems; and developing backup and recovery procedures. Installs, configures, and maintains servers and server resources in support of business processing requirements and ensures that servers are tested for stability. Installs and upgrades operating systems and layered software packages, ensuring compatibility with Army standards prior to installation of upgrade or new release. Develops and maintains database of hardware and software configurations. Conducts hardware and software audits to ensure compliance with Army, NGB and DOD standards and maintains system configurations. Monitors and manages the performance, capacity, availability, serviceability, and recoverability of installed servers and associated server resources. Implements security procedures and tools. Resolves hardware/software interface and interoperability problems, and ensures server functionality, integrity, and efficiency. Resolves inquiries and problems concerning access, use, and availability of datacenter technologies. Provides technical assistance to current and potential users to minimize disruptions of computer operations. Provides formal or informal training so users understand the relationships of the system and are able to work with the system without undue interruption. Tests and analyzes system malfunctions to resolve physical and logical processing problems. Analyzes, evaluates, and resolves malfunctions by adjusting equipment configurations, realigning port allocations, recommending appropriate acquisitions, and distinguishing between equipment, software, and operation problems. Assists in solving problems associated with deliveries in support of individual hardware or software orders. Documents program purposes, methods, assumptions, and conclusions. Leads or participates in on-site surveys and/or reviews program information to determine status of the function and adequacy and quality of services. Documents findings and ensures recommendations are relevant to actual operating environments. Directs preparation or prepares a variety of program reports. Maintains liaison with counterparts at other commands/installations for troubleshooting assistance and researching available products and state-of-the-art technologies and advancements. Develops strategies to incorporate into the organization's inventory such technologies and advancements found to be compatible with user requirements, taking into consideration any affect these technologies and techniques will have on existing architecture and infrastructure. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.
• This is an excepted service position that requires membership in the employing state's National Guard, required prior to the effective date of placement.
• Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform.
• Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment.
• Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the National Guard in the military grade listed in this announcement.
• Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• Must complete appropriate training and obtain required certifications IAW DoDI 8140, DOD 8570.01M or applicable governing document(s) for Cyber workforce as an IA Technician Level within 6 months.
• Appointments in the Title 32 MTNG technician program may terminate/suspend your military incentives; please see your MTNG Retention Office/Military Personnel Incentive Program Manager for details.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position.
• External applicants must be able to start within 6 months of selection.

Qualifications

Military Grades: E4 - E9; WO1 - CW5; O1 - O5 GENERAL EXPERIENCE: 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 gained 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. 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. 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. (MUST address these specialized experiences in detail on resume to be considered for this grade) OR Substitution of Education for Specialized Experience: At the GS-11 level, a Ph.D. or equivalent, or 3 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree may be substituted for specialized experience. (Must submit copies of all relevant transcripts showing proof of educational claims if using Substitution of Education to qualify for this position. Official copies may be required at a later date.)

Education

If you are using Substitution of Education for Specialized Experience to assist in qualifying for this position, you must provide copies of all relevant transcripts to support your educational claims. (Official copies may be required at a later date.)

Contacts

• Address MT J6 1956 MT MAJO STREET FORT HARRISON, MT 59636 US
• Name: Jessica Wharton
• Email: [email protected]