Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a base systems administrator to monitor the Local and Wide Area Network (LAN/WAN), including the planning, analysis, acquisition, design, development, implementation, quality assurance, configuration, installation, integration, maintenance testing, operational integrity, and/or management of networked systems.

Duties

Administers the base Local Area Network (LAN). Conducts problem analysis to identify trends, ineffective practices or procedures, and equipment shortcomings. Plans for current and future technology integration and works issues for compatibility and standardization based on current and projected customer needs. Ensures the rigorous application of information security and assurance policies in the delivery of network services.

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.
• The employee must have the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance.
• Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on a military or commercial aircraft.
• Recall to duty and overtime may be a requirement of this position.
• Employee must be able to obtain and maintain DoD 8570 certification and obtain and maintain at a minimum of IA Tech level II (Security+).
• IA Tech level ill certification may serve as approved certification in lieu of IA Tech level II requirements. Failure to maintain proper certification may result in removal.
• This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program. Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing.

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 for 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 one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-9 grade level or equivalent pay systems. Specialized experience includes application of IT network systems design principles, methodologies; Planning, developing, testing, installing, operating, administering, and maintaining network services. Utilization of methods, techniques, and processes for integration and optimization of LAN/WAN components, infrastructure requirements, and test and evaluation methods. Installing and operative base wide programs; Providing resolution of customer problems by applying of customer support concepts and methods. OR EDUCATION: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree. Note: You must submit a copy of your transcript. 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 full range of network (LAN/WAN) and voice system design principles, methodologies, and approaches used in developing, testing, installing, operating, managing, and maintaining network/voice services that support functional requirements. 2. Knowledge of the network/voice architecture, topology, protocols, and security requirements typically found at the base level. 3. Knowledge of configuration management concepts and practices to develop and implement plans for LANs/WANs. 4. Knowledge of network/voice system operating and maintenance concepts and methods to troubleshoot network and voice system problems. 5. Ability to analyze component interrelationships and evaluate network/voice systems and computer applications from an operational perspective. 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 here to check accreditation.

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 JBSA Fort Sam Houston 2484 Stanley Rd, Bldg 2263, Ste 323 JBSA Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]