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 specialist for the organizations systems and programs and ensuring proper administration of the classified and unclassified DoD's High Performance Computing (HPC) assets at the organization.

Duties

Installing, configuring, maintaining UNIX or Linux based platforms. Creating, modifying, and deleting user accounts, performing system backups, and maintaining system configuration files. Possessing a fundamental understanding of operating systems and being familiar with either UNIX or Linux commands or utilities at the user level. Maintaining Linux based system software, configuration management tools (Ansible) and firmware revisions, including patches, updates, and OS upgrades. Solving issues with Linux system hardware, software, and third-party software, and provides detailed and thoughtful analysis of problem and solution. Providing solutions and implementing repairs or workarounds, when possible, fully documenting steps taken when required.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• Selectee is expected to be granted with and/or maintain the appropriate security clearance required for the position.
• If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
• Relocation costs or other incentives may be available and considered by the organization
• This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• This position may require drug testing and the candidate may be subject to passing a drug test upon selection.
• 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.
• This position may require travel
• Selectee may be required to serve a probationary or trial period.

Qualifications

Experience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Qualification Standards IOR for Information Technology Management Series, 2210 (Alternative 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. INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT: IOR for Information Technology Management Series, 2210 (Alternative A) In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one year (52 weeks), or will have one year within 120 days of closing of this announcement specialized experience, at the next lower grade DO-01 (GS-11), or equivalent in other pay systems. Specialized experience is experience that includes IT-related experience demonstrating each of the following four competencies: Attention to Detail, Customer Service, Oral Communication, and Problem Solving as well as experience in the competencies/knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position and is in or related to the work of the position of an IT Specialist (systems administrator). Specialized experience is experience in managing, troubleshooting, testing, integrating information system components, optimizing network systems, and maintenance of hardware and software systems with a demonstration of detailed working knowledge of Information Technology architecture, security devices, technologies as well as a wide range of software systems. NOTE: 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. 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: Problem Solving Develops new methods, criteria, policies, or precedents for business management or a professional field. Communication Communicates important concepts to influence decisions or recommend solutions with specialists and management officials in own organization. Business Management Works with customers to define/anticipate problems and develop strategies for effective resolution within a particular program area. Teamwork and Leadership Contributes as lead or key member of the team performing the substantive analytical or professional duties in support of the organizational mission. 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 AFLD WP 2000 Allbrook Drive Wright Patterson AFB, OH 45433 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]