Job opening: IT SPECIALIST (PLCYPLN/ENTARCH)
Salary: $72 974 - 94 863 per year
Published at: Oct 23 2023
Employment Type: Full-time
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The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a technical advisor to local installation information technology (IT) users in the area of policy and plans as related to IT systems.
Duties
Analyzes requirements and establishes plans of action for improving IT applications.
Performs as plans and policy advisor to functional users of information technology.
Assists with contracting functions and budget preparation.
Attends meetings and presents briefings.
Requirements
- U.S. Citizenship Required
- Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
- This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program.
- Disclosure of Political Appointments.
- PCS expenses are NOT authorized.
- 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.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret Clearance.
- This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program.
Qualifications
In order to qualify, you must meet the requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Information Technology (IT) Management Series 2210 (Alternative A). Click here to view the occupational requirements for this position.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the following four competencies: Attention to Detail, Customer Service, Oral Communication, and Problem Solving AND have at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 grade level which includes knowledge of a wide range of IT principles, concepts, methods, advancements, policies, design, development, testing and applications; knowledge of acquisition requirements, budgetary techniques, and financial status sufficient to identify needs and recommend adjustment of IT funding priorities; knowledge of system architecture; and the ability to develop IT policies and plans, perform feasibility studies, perform cost analysis, and serve as a technical representative on IT and service contracts.
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EDUCATION: Completed a Ph.D or equivalent doctoral degree OR 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in computer science, engineering, information science, information systems management, mathematics, operations research, statistics, or technology management or a 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. Note: You must submit copies of your transcripts.
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-9 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-11 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:
1. Knowledge of a wide range of IT principles, concepts, and methods.
2. Knowledge of organization's policy and planning formulation process along with its missions and objectives to
prepare IT polices and plans.
3. Knowledge of budgetary processes, cost-benefit analysis methods, and analysis of performance data to prepare
budget recommendations in support of IT requirements.
4. Knowledge of systems architecture, integration techniques and testing methods.
5. Ability to analyze complexities of existing technology, reviews, revises, and develops policy, initiates plans for
enhancements, and provides management sufficient technical and cost analysis information, through written
documentation and oral briefings, to render informed judgments.
6. Ability to maintain an up-to-date awareness of technological advances and predict how management can meet
future requirements.
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
IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you
MUST submit transcriptswith the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click
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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 Dobbins ARB
1635 Mimosa Drive
Ste 130
Dobbins ARB, GA 30069
US
- Name: Total Force Service Center
- Phone: 1-800-525-0102
- Email: [email protected]
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