THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a IT SPECIALIST (PLCYPLN) (TITLE 32), Position Description Number D2177P01 and is part of the IL 126, National Guard.

Duties

As a IT SPECIALIST (PLCYPLN) (TITLE 32), GS-2210-7/9, you will assist the senior policy and planning specialist by performing the less complex tasks associated with the planning, development, management, and enforcement of approved ANG and local information technology (IT) and communications architecture. Major Duties - This is NOT an all-inclusive list: Analyze requirements and recommend plans of action for improving assigned IT applications. Analyze assigned portions of existing and planned IT applications, both hardware and software, to determine current and future potential for enhancements. Identify problem areas along with a variety of possible solutions and alternatives and submits change recommendations to a higher graded Policy and Plans specialist. Analyze assigned systems to determine if enhancements are appropriate or if an entirely new system would be more cost effective. Analyze assigned portions of plans and specifications, prepare justifications for new or enhanced information technology. Perform as a plans and policy advisor to functional users of information technology. Develop and interpret policy for administering IT systems. Assess policy needs and review, revise, and develop recommended changes to existing policies to govern IT activities. Analyze IT system development as it relates to the organization and ensures policy and guidance are available for its use, that necessary controls are in place, and systems operate as intended and provide all necessary capabilities. Assist in the development of migration plans for implementation of new technology. Assess and identify training needs that address activities where gaps in competency exist in either current or new technology. Develop training programs, or locates and recommends sources of training that ensure users can apply the best techniques in using IT. Implement methods, procedures, policies, and techniques concerning telecommunication systems.

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 a compatible military assignment 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.
• 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.
• Irregular and/or overtime (compensatory) hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies or may be required to work hours outside of the normal duty day.
• THE INCUMBENT SHALL COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE CERTIFICATION PROGRAM AND WILL BE REQUIRED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATION. CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS ARE OUTLINED IN DOD INSTRUCTION 8570.01-M
• Recruitment and relocation incentives may be available for this position.

Qualifications

AREA OF CONSIDERATION: The areas of considerations for this position, Title 32 Excepted Service (32 U.S. Code § 709), will be in the following manner and sequence, The FIRST area of consideration for this position will be all excepted permanent and indefinite temporary technicians within the ILNG. The SECOND area of consideration will be all current Federal Employees. The THIRD area of consideration will be all Federal re-employment eligible. The FOURTH area of consideration will be applicants willing to become T32 Dual Status Technicians and gain ILNG membership. The FIFTH area of consideration will U.S. Citizens. Military Grades: Enlisted - Minimum Rank E3 - Maximum Rank E6 GENERAL EXPERIENCE: MUST possess experience, education or training that has provided a basic knowledge of data processing functions and general management principles that enable you to understand the stages required to automate a work process; experience may have been 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. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the lower grade level in the Federal service in order to be considered for this position. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: GS-9 Level MUST possess at least 24 months experience, education, or training in analysis of the interrelationship of pertinent components of the system; experience planning the sequence of actions necessary to accomplish the assignment; experience scheduling the sequence of programs to be processed by computers where alternatives had to be weighed with a view to production efficiency. GS-7 Level MUST possess at least 12 months experience, education, or training in translating detailed logical steps developed by others into language codes that computers accept where this required understanding of procedures and limitations appropriate to use of a programming language; experience interviewing subject-matter personnel to get facts regarding work processes,and synthesizing the resulting data into charts showing information flow. 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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Verbiage displayed on your resume or application must contain your own words. You may refer to position descriptions, i.e. the general and specialized experience located within the vacancy announcement, to assist with describing work experiences; however, resumes or applications received in verbatim will not be considered. In your resume you will need to address the general and specialized experience listed below. Please use as much detail as needed, giving dates (months and years) of the experience, position title and how the experience was gained. This information is needed to determine if you are qualified for the position.

Education

If you are using Education to qualify for this position, at the GS-7 level, on full year of graduate level education or superior academic achievement. At the GS-9 level, a masters or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree may be substituted.

You must provide official transcripts to support your Educational claims.

Contacts

• Address IL 126 126th Guard Way Scott AFB, IL 62225-5503 US
• Name: Amanda Martin
• Phone: (618) 222-5727
• Email: [email protected]