THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This position is located in an information management organization. The purpose of this position is to function as a technical specialist on issues relating to the wide area network (WAN) and local area network (LAN) systems and their integration in the network. DEFINITION OF AREA(S) OF CONSIDERATION: Area 1 = Officer (O3 and below), Warrant Officer, and Enlisted members of the Louisiana National Guard.

Duties

Duties & Responsibilities: --Performs a variety of network device configuration and connectivity tasks. --Executes procedures and coordinates corrective action to optimize network performance. Installs, configures and monitors tested and evaluated software packages that provide performance measurements of the WAN/LAN. --Implements the standard configuration software loads for all network devices. Utilizes benchmarks and performance measurement and evaluation data to manage network servers and data communication devices to support normal and surge workload. Works with technical support personnel in resolving critical problems. --Uses remote management software tools to maintain and update configuration, protocol and user/system files. --Documents and tracks change to configuration, protocol and user/system files. --Executes appropriate action to ensure backup processes are completed. --Evaluates the performance of network devices such as servers, workstations, and peripheral devices, and remote access systems. --Coordinates the development and implementation of configuration management plans for complex LANs and WANs with supported elements to include headquarters staff elements, tenant activities, state government, regional operating activities and national agencies. --Implements plans and procedures for remote installation of applications and upgrades using state of the art software distribution methods. --Monitors distribution of applications and upgrades ensuring compliance with regulations and copyright laws. --Implements procedures to ensure accurate records of authorized users of distributed software are maintained. --Implements the standard operating procedures for all devices on the network. --Reviews and evaluates proposed software. Provides input to briefings and presentations on the complexities of the installation networks. These briefings provide the basis for long-range decision planning relating to C4 network project management. --Analyzes equipment and software reliability and utilization reports to identify and define problem areas and to establish end-to-end systems performance levels. Factor 1 - Knowledge Required by the Position: -- Knowledge of, and skill in applying network design principles and concepts, network architecture principles and concepts, network protocols, remote access technology concepts, network operation and maintenance concepts and methods, network management tools, configuration management concepts and practices, network topology concepts, LAN/WAN principles and methods, network optimization techniques and acquisition management policies. --Skill in configuring hubs and switches, monitoring network performance, performing network diagnostics, analyzing network traffic patterns and installing network software fixes and upgrades. --Skill in establishing connectivity between remote sites, creating network maps, troubleshooting network problems (outages) and implementing configuration management plans for complex LANs and WANs. Factor 2 - Supervisory Controls: Supervisor sets overall objectives, and in consultation with the incumbent, determines timeframes and possible shifts in staff or other resources required. The incumbent, having developed expertise in management of the enterprise network, independently plans and carries out analysis of the organizations requirements, interprets policies, procedures and regulations in conformance with established mission objectives. Integrates and coordinates work of lower graded computer specialists and resolves conflicts that arise. Incumbent informs supervisor about progress, potentially controversial matters or far reaching implications. Completed work is reviewed from an overall standpoint in terms of effectiveness in meeting requirements and achieving expected results. Factor 3 - Guidelines: The incumbent uses a wide variety of reference materials and manuals; however, they are not always directly applicable to issues and problems or have gaps in specificity. Precedents are available outlining the preferred approach to more general problems or issues. The incumbent uses judgment in researching, choosing, interpreting, modifying, and applying available guidelines for as other as adaptation to specific problems or issues. Perform duties as assigned.

Requirements

Qualifications

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Must possess experience, education or training that has provided a basic knowledge of data processing functions and general management principles that enabled the applicant to understand the stages required to automate a work process; experience may have been gained in work such as computer operator or assistant, computer sales representative, program analyst, or other positions that required the use or adaptation of computer programs and systems. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must possess at least Thirty-six (36) months experience, education, or training in analysis of the interrelationship of pertinent components of the system; experience planning the sequence of actions necessary to accomplish the assignment; experience scheduling the sequence of programs to be processed by computers where alternatives had to be weighed with a view to production efficiency. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT & NOTES: 1. Position requires a secret security clearance. 2. This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position. 3. Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission. *4. Irregular and/or overtime (compensatory) hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies or may be required to work hours outside of the normal duty day. 5. The duties and responsibilities of your job may significantly impact the environment. You are responsible to maintain awareness of your environmental responsibilities as dictated by legal and regulatory requirements, your organization, and its changing mission. 6. THIS POSITION CONDUCTS INFORMATION ASSURANCE FUNCTIONS. THE INCUMBENT SHALL COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE CERTIFICATION PROGRAM AND WILL BE REQUIRED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATION. CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS ARE OUTLINED IN DOD INSTRUCTION 8570.01-M

Education

You must provide transcripts and/or other documentation as proof to support your Educational claims, and receive credit to meet the Education requirements for this position.

Contacts

• Address LA ARNG J6 INFORMATION MANAGEMENT 6400 SAINT CLAUDE AVENUE NEW ORLEANS, LA 70117 US
• Name: LANG HRO INBOX
• Phone: 504-278-8600
• Email: [email protected]