This is an Air Reserve Technician (ART) position. ARTs are part of the regular career civil service and enjoy all the benefits granted to Federal employees in the competitive civil service. Individuals selected for ART positions must meet both civilian qualifications and uniformed military requirements. In addition to meeting civilian qualifications, applicants must obtain military membership in the Air Force Reserve, wear the uniform, maintain job-specific military specialty, (cont...)

Duties

The primary purpose of this position is: As an enlisted Air Reserve Technician (ART), to serve as the technical advisor for information and emerging technology while providing computer requirements and data systems support to the Numbered Air Force (NAF). Additionally, provides training to reservist in the accomplishment of tasks set forth herein. Determines if systems and processes are capable of meeting operational requirements, resulting in recommendations and decisions that affect whether or not a process or system should be used, be enhanced, or be replaced by other formal or ad hoc solutions. Serves as NAF technical advisor on matters dealing with operating systems, hardware, software and network connectivity and availability. Participates in the determination of systems requirements, recognizing and analyzing trends and providing instruction and orientation services. Provides the NAF Commander with functional oversight over NAF systems with regular requirements to senior leadership. Conducts studies.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required
• Must be a current member of the AF Reserve or willing/qualified to join
• The employee is required to obtain and maintain a SECRET clearance.
• TRAVEL AND RELOCATION EXPENSES WILL BE PAID by UNIT
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• Total salary varies depending on location of position
• This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Position may be subject to random drug testing
• Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends and/or holidays
• Shift work and emergency overtime may be required
• Employee must maintain current certifications
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Advance in hire may be authorized if there is demonstrable proof provided on your resume
• Relocation Incentive is authorized for this position.
• Leave accrual may be authorized upon request.
• Key Position
• AFSC: 1D791

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Information Technology (IT) Management Series, GS-2210 Series SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-09, or equivalent in other pay systems. Experience includes knowledge of a knowledge of information systems, data base concepts, systems software and data processing methods and a comprehensive knowledge of NAF functions so as to be able to plan and administer information strategy and policy concerning the use of organization-wide management systems resources Knowledge of the computer equipment analysis field necessary to evaluate requirements for the NAF. Conduct studies and analyses affecting future operations such as the feasibility of using specific computer equipment within the NAF and at AFRC subordinate units. Knowledge of the NAF and AFRC structure, missions, programs and organizational relationships plus a thorough knowledge of analytical techniques to integrate information management needs. Knowledge of complex data management concepts, principles, and methods sufficient to evaluate effectiveness of systems and to make recommendations regarding the optimization of processes. Knowledge of qualitative and quantitative techniques for assessing and improving complex data processes with Command-wide implications. Ability to determine applications and systems performance, troubleshoot issues affecting performance and put immediate fixes or workarounds in place to overcome shortfalls. Knowledge is used to plan, schedule, and conduct projects and studies to evaluate and recommend ways to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of work operations. The assignments require knowledge and skill in adapting analytical techniques and evaluation criteria to the measurement and improvement of program effectiveness and/or organizational productivity. Ability to communicate orally and in writing sufficient to fully coordinate activities with management officials and other computer specialists, and to provide user training and support. 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 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. NOTE: YOU MUST SUBMIT COPIES OF YOUR TRANSCRIPTS. FEDERALTIME-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-09 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. Thorough knowledge of information systems, data base concepts, systems software and data processing methods and a comprehensive knowledge of NAF functions so as to be able to plan and administer information strategy and policy concerning the use of organization-wide management systems resources. 2. Knowledge of the computer equipment analysis field necessary to evaluate requirements and to conduct studies and analyses affecting future operations. 3. A comprehensive knowledge of complex data management concepts, principles, and methods sufficient to evaluate effectiveness of systems and activities to optimize processes. 4. Ability to determine applications and systems performance, troubleshoot issues affecting performance and put immediate fixes or workarounds in place to overcome shortfalls. 5. Ability to communicate orally and in writing sufficient to fully coordinate activities with management officials and other computer specialists, and to provide user training and support. Other significant facts pertaining to this position are: 1. This is an Air Reserve Technician (ART) position. The incumbent is required to meet and maintain Air Force Reserve standards and requirements. Work schedule will be aligned to allow incumbent to fully participate in unit training assemblies (UTAs). The incumbent's regular assignments are ART duties: however, the incumbent may be assigned some non-ART duties, generally not to exceed 30% of total responsibilities 2. The employee must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance. 3. Work may require travel away from the normal duty station. 4. The employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays and/or overtime and may require occasional 12-hour shifts. 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. This is an Air Reserve Technician (ART) position. ARTs are eligible for 15 days active duty tour each year for which military leave is granted with full civilian pay. Air Reserve units and members; are subject to immediate call to active duty in mobilization to meet a national emergency. For additional information regarding ART positions and/or military qualifications, please call 1-800-257-1212. Retired military are usually ineligible for membership in the AF Reserve. Retired military that have active AF Reserve assignments may apply provided they show assignment (position) on the application. A military service member's statement of service/certification will be accepted IF a terminal leave form or DD214 cannot be provided. The statement/certification should indicate member's separation from active duty is within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement. It must be signed by, or by direction of, the adjutant, personnel officer, or commander of your unit or higher headquarters and must indicate when your terminal leave will begin, your rank, dates of active duty service, the type of discharge and character of service (i.e. honorable). Your preference and/or appointment eligibility will be verified prior to appointment. Military members may be appointed before the effective date of their military retirement/separation if member is on terminal leave. Individuals selected for ART positions must meet both civilian qualifications and uniformed military requirements. In addition to meeting civilian qualifications, applicants must obtain military membership in the Air Force Reserve, wear the uniform, maintain job-specific military specialty requirements, and meet other military qualifications such as age, height, weight, and physical fitness standards. For more information click here and speak with an Air Force Reserve Recruiter.

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 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]