THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a IT SPECIALIST (PLCYPLN) (T32), Position Description Number D2580000 and is part of the AL DCSIM JFHQ, National Guard. ORGANIZATION: DCSIM, MONTGOMERY, AL SELECTING OFFICIAL: CPT D. BYRD ***THIS POSITION MAY BE AUTHORIZED A RECRUITMENT OR RELOCATION INCENTIVE FOR UP TO 25%***

Duties

1. Works within Plans and Policy section to support Future Operations as well as Project management requirements. Documents infrastructure upgrade plans to support operational surge requirements and projected requirements. Participates in portions of larger continuing studies pertaining to possible additions, alterations, maintenance arrangements or replacement of automated equipment for the network enclave. Assists in technical specification reviews and economic analysis. Reviews/prepares documents for excess equipment and reviews documentation for removal of equipment from applicable records and contracts when no longer required. Assists in the development of technical specifications, and tracks configuration changes to existing baseline. Designs and develops specifications for network equipment, telecom closets, outside cable plant (fiber & copper), and inside wiring in support of Military Construction Army (MCA) projects, sustainment, restoration modernization projects, and local minor construction/renovation/expansion projects. (40%) 2. Serves as a technical writer-editor with responsibility for writing, editing, reviewing, and publishing a wide range of technical, business, and guidance documents for technical processes in Information Technology. Prepares draft documents covering significant division and branch accomplishments for weekly activity reports, news articles, journals, and various SharePoint and Knowledge Management Centers. Discusses with agencies/project contributors to gather pertinent facts analyzing the information to identify areas of particular interest to the intended audience and determines the best method of presentation. The purpose of these documents and other written products is to improve quality and knowledge management, present and interpret technical data, and provide rationale for recommended actions. Reviews, collects, and edits information from team members and other contributors for content, organization, accuracy, grammar, consistency, literary quality, and format in accordance with changing regulations. Ensures that written materials are Section 508 accessible and contain effective visual aids such as tables, figures, and drawings and reflect a writing style appropriate to the type of document and readership. Supports Knowledge Management (KM) policies, strategies, practices, and projects. Works with individuals, other organizations, and Higher Headquarters to assess existing and emerging KM capabilities to fulfill KM needs and provide recommendation to leadership for implementation of the Information Technology (IT) and IT solutions. Contributes toward the technical solution to establish a centralized, standardized process and location for knowledge management. May participate in conferences and meetings throughout the Command or other agencies on matters relating to IT requirements. The purpose of these meetings is to obtain and clarify policy, instructions, or to make special presentations or reports relating to projects and departmental accomplishments. (30%) 3. Provides automation and network operations planning (OPLAN) support to OPLAN development. Assures that technical solutions and supporting operational documentation conform to functional requirement, applicable regulations, accreditation standards and architectural design. Conducts testing necessary to guarantee satisfactory performance upon release to live system. Performs prototype testing of hardware and/or software design as needed to validate design solution and minimize technical work. Helps maintain the Information Strategic long-range and short-range plan, continuity of operations, information assurance control documentation and associated drawings. (20%)4. Provide customer service, communicate in verbal and written form, and problem solve. Be thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. Emphasizes customer service with stakeholders such as clients and customers (that is, any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit produces, including the general public, individuals who work in the agency, other agencies, or organizations outside the Government) to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations. Researches and understands available products and services; demonstrates committment to providing quality products and services. (10%) (4) Performs other duties as assigned. PLEASE CONTACT HRO FOR COMPLETE POSITION DESCRIPTION.

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.
• 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.
• May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours; overtime may be required.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.

Qualifications

MILITARY REQUIREMENTS: This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military grade in the Alabama Army National Guard. Applicants who are not currently a member of the Alabama Army National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact an Alabama Army National Guard recruiter at 800-464-8273 prior to applying for this position. MINIMUM MILITARY RANK: 2LT MAXIMUM MILITARY RANK: CPT *Other Requirements: For positions requiring the operation of motor vehicles, candidates must have a valid state driver's license. EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Each applicant must fully substantiate (in his/her own words) that he/she meets the requirements of the Specialized Experience listed below: Otherwise, the applicant will be considered unqualified for this position. DO NOT COPY THE VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT OR THE POSITION DESCRIPTION. DOING SO MAY RESULT IN DISQUALIFICATION FOR THE POSITION. GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Basic Requirements This standard allows eligibility through meeting either the requirements specified in the section titled Education or the requirements specified in the section titled Experience. Education: All academic degrees and coursework must be from accredited or pre-accredited institutions Undergraduate or Graduate Education: 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. Experience must be IT related; the experience may be demonstrated by paid or unpaid experience and/or completion of specific, intensive training (for example, IT certification), as appropriate GS-5 through GS-15 (or equivalent): For all positions individuals must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below. The employing agency is responsible for identifying the specific level of proficiency required for each competency at each grade level based on the requirements of the position being filled. Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. Customer Service - Works with clients and customers (that is, any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit produces, including the general public, individuals who work in the agency, other agencies, or organizations outside the Government) to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; knows about available products and services; is committed to providing quality products and services. Oral Communication - Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately. Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: 1-year specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade. Specialized experience includes 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.

Education

Substitution of Education for Specialized Experience:

Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degreeor3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree.

Education: All academic degrees and coursework must be from accredited or pre-accredited institutions

You must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. To receive credit for Education, you must provide documentation of proof that you meet the Education requirements for this position.

Contacts

• Address AL DCSIM JFHQ 1720 Congressman Dickinson Dr Montgomery, AL 36109 US
• Name: CPT DINAH BYRD
• Phone: (334) 213-7517
• Email: [email protected]