Please limit your resume to 5 pages. If more than 5 pages are submitted, only the first 5 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications. About the Position: This position is with Letterkenny Army Depot, Directorate of Strategic Management, Production Engineering Division, Test Equipment Maintenance.

Duties

Serve as Branch Chief to direct the operational testing of multi-million dollar electrical and mechanical diagnostic test equipment. Oversee coordination and administrative planning for the Test Equipment Maintenance unit. Develop and implement improved IT systems, capabilities, processes, and procedures. Manage workloads through a maintenance database. Administer personnel management responsibilities (e.g. interview and select personnel for vacancies, approve annual and sick leave, resolve complaints and grievances.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment.
• Must be willing to accept a temporary appointment.
• A 1 year supervisory probationary period may be required.
• Must meet the DoD 8570.01-M Information Assurance Workforce Improvement Program requirements within 6 months of employment.
• Security plus training is required within a year of position acceptance in accordance with DOD Instruction DODI 8570.01-M V3, Information Assurance Workforce Improvement Program.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. Interagency Career Transition Assistance PlanMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligibleReinstatement In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience. Basic Requirement for Supervisory IT Specialist (Systems Administration): Specialized and Other Experience: I have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level in the Federal service which includes: Correcting deficiencies with existing Test Equipment Maintenance/Information Technology (IT) systems, capabilities, processes, and procedures; Determining the number and types of workers needed to accomplish Test Equipment/IT projects; AND Performing systems administration for Test Equipment/IT services. The specialized experience must include, or be supplemented by, information technology related experience (paid or unpaid experience and/or completion of specific, intensive training, as appropriate) which demonstrates each of the four competencies, as defined: (1) Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. Examples of IT-related experience demonstrating this competency include: completing work independently that rarely requires editing or review by others. (2) 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. Examples of IT-related experience demonstrating this competency include: resolving simple and routine problems, questions, or complaints and providing support and guidance to customers on non-routine issues; serving as a primary resource for customers, requesting assistance with complex issues when necessary; and participating in meetings and providing advice to customers in own area of expertise. (3) 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. Examples of IT-related experience demonstrating this competency include: expressing facts and ideas in a clear, concise, convincing, and organized manner; clearly conveying moderately complex ideas, concepts, and information to customers; exhibiting active listening by demonstrating understanding of audience comments and/or questions. (4) Problem Solving - 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. Examples of IT-related experience demonstrating this competency include: expressing facts and ideas in a clear, concise, convincing, and organized manner; clearly conveying moderately complex ideas, concepts, and information to customers; exhibiting active listening by demonstrating understanding of audience comments and/or questions. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Administration and ManagementDecision MakingLeadership Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-11).

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Contacts

• Address GP-W0L6AA LETTERKENNY ARMY DEPOT DO NOT MAIL Chambersburg, PA 17201 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk