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 an Information Technology (IT) specialist responsible for unit level assistance in the operation and maintenance of the installation's computer network and to provide technical assistance, training, and support to customers.

Duties

Assists in administering the base and local area networks (LAN's) and wide area network (WAN) for the installation Assists in planning, testing, and configuring base network systems Analyzes and resolves problems and trends Provides customer support, assistance, training, and orientation

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• A security clearance may be required
• Recruitment incentives may/may not be authorized
• 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
• Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
• Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station.
• The employee may be required to travel on military and commercial aircraft.
• The employee will be required to obtain and maintain IAT Level II certification to meet the DoD Information Assurance Workforce Improvement Program baseline certification requirements (DoD 8570.01-M)
• Information Assurance Certification is a condition of employment. This position includes information assurance (lA) work as a paramount duty requirement. Per DoD 8570.01-M, the incumbent of this position must achieve the appropriate IA ...
• ... certification within six months of assignment of these duties. A waiver of this six month requirement may be granted per DoD 8570.01-M. C3.2A.2 or C3.2.4.3. Failure to receive the proper IA certification may result in removal from this position

Qualifications

Experience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Information Technology (IT) Management Series 2210 (Alt A). Due to the use of 120-day rosters, this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement. https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/2200/information-technology-it-management-series-2210-alternative-a/ SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year or will have one year within 120 days of closing of this announcement, at the next lower grade GS-07, or equivalent in other pay systems. Specialized experience includes knowledge of Local Area Network (LAN) and Wide Area Network (WAN) and system principles and practices sufficient to install, configure and troubleshoot components. Knowledge of concepts and techniques required to assist in the planning, operation, and maintenance of LAN/WAN, including installing and implementing enhancements. Knowledge of customer support principles, methods, and procedures sufficient to document problem resolutions and to provide guidance and training to customers. Knowledge of the procedures and techniques necessary to gather, synthesize, and draw conclusions regarding trend analysis. The ability to analyze routine network problems and recommend solutions. OR I have successfully completed a master's or equivalent graduate degree OR 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master's degree or equivalent graduate 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 a copy 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-07 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-09 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. 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: Knowledge of basic LAN/WAN and system principles and practices sufficient to install, configure, and troubleshoot components Knowledge of customer support principals, methods, and procedures for documenting problem resolutions and providing guidance and training to customers Knowledge of concepts and techniques required to assist in the planning, operation, and maintenance of LAN/WAN, including the installation and implementation of enhancements Knowledge of the procedures and techniques necessary to gather, synthesize, and draw conclusions regarding trend analysis Ability to analyze routine network/computer problems and recommend solutions Ability to communicate factual and procedural information clearly, both orally and in writing 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 Eglin AFB 310 W Van Matre Ave Ste 102 Eglin AFB, FL 32542 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]