THIS IS A NORTH DAKOTA NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This ND National Guard position is for a SUPERVISORY IT SPECIALIST (PLCYPLN), Position Description Number D1578000 and is part of the ND JOINT STAFF, National Guard.

Duties

The purpose of this position is to manage the Deputy Chief of Staff Information Management (DCSIM) portion of the state's C4 Systems Support program. The incumbent serves as the principal staff officer and primary advisor to the Adjutant General and the Chief of Staff for all matters pertaining to DCSIM supported systems which support the primary functions involving the collection, transportation, processing, dissemination and protection of information. Plans, organizes, and oversees the activities of the state DCSIM organization. Develops goals and objectives that integrate C4 objectives into state short and long term operational plans. Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities. Directs, coordinates, and oversees work through subordinate supervisors. Represents the command in dealings with a variety of state, National Guard and functional area organizations. Establishes, develops, and maintains effective working relationships with all serviced organizations and all senior staff members within the state. Serves as a primary staff advisor and authoritative expert to the Adjutant General, staff elements, and command officials on matters pertaining to information management/services, i.e., information technology (IT), communications, information assurance, printing, publishing, records management, official mail, e-mail, and visual information, both present and future. Monitors, reviews and analyzes program implementation. Reviews and analyzes supported state mission plans and operations to determine current and future information systems requirements; i.e., automation, communications, equipment, facilities, supplies, personnel, funds, etc. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the ND National Guard, required prior to the effective date of placement.
• Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform.
• Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment.
• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Participation in direct deposition is mandatory.
• You must be able to obtain and maintain a secret security clearance.
• 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.
• 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.

Qualifications

PCS STATEMENT: PERMANENT CHANGE OF STATION COSTS WILL NOT BE PAID FOR THIS POSITION. MILITARY GRADES: O4/MAJ-O5/LTC QUALITY OF EXPERIENCE Length of time is not of itself qualifying. Candidates' experience should be evaluated on the basis of duties performed rather than strictly on the rank of the individual; however, established compatibility criteria/assignments must be followed. The applicant's record of experience and/or training must show possession of the knowledge, skills and abilities needed to fully perform the duties of the position. Verbiage displayed on your resume or application must contain your own words. You may refer to position descriptions, i.e. the general and specialized experience located within the vacancy announcement, to assist with describing work experiences; however, resumes or applications received in verbatim will not be considered. In your resume you will need to address the general and specialized experience listed below. Please use as much detail as needed, giving dates (months and years) of the experience, position title and how the experience was gained. This information is needed to determine if you are qualified for the position. Specialized Experience: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 1) Applying expert knowledge of IT systems, concepts, principles, methods, practices, policies, standards, infrastructure and programs, in addition to a wide variety of applications, deployment tools (PDQ, MECM, Ansible, Puppet) and operating systems (Windows, Linux, Solaris and VMWare). 2) Provides training/instruction, consultation, mentoring and support services to System Administrators and/or end users, etc.; 3) Installing, configuring, and troubleshooting hardware and software issues on serves, workstations and IT equipment; and 4) Evaluating and recommending adoption of new/enhanced approaches to the delivery IT services and products to customers. 5) Experience in leading, directing, and assigning work of personnel. You must also possess the experience, training or education to support your claim for the competency statements listed within the assessment questionnaire. Refer to "How you will be Evaluated" section of this announcement.

Contacts

• Address ND JOINT STAFF PO Box 5511 Bismarck, ND 58506-5511 US
• Name: April Vinchattle
• Phone: 701-333-3365
• Email: [email protected]