THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a IT SPECIALIST (NETWORK) (T32), Position Description Number D1560P01 and is part of the AL 280th CBCS, National Guard. ORGANIZATION: 280 SOK, DOTHAN, AL SELECTING OFFICIAL: MAJ B. WILLIAMS ***THIS POSITION MAY BE AUTHORIZED A RECRUITMENT OR RELOCATION INCENTIVE FOR UP TO 25%***

Duties

(1) Designs and engineers data and voice networks carried over various transmission systems such as cable systems, fiber optic as well as copper. Engineers and designs router-to-router connections utilizing military and commercial protocols, circuit configurations through military and commercial multiplexers. Develops plans for employment of communications systems to support in-garrison and deployed operations.

Requirements

• NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.
• This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard, required prior to the effective date of placement.
• Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform.
• Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the National Guard in the military grade listed in this announcement.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours; overtime may be required.

Qualifications

MILITARY REQUIREMENTS: This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military grade in the Alabama National Guard. Applicants who are not currently a member of the Alabama Army National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact an Alabama Army National Guard recruiter at 800-464-8273 prior to applying for this position. MAXIMUM MILITARY RANK: SrA MAXIMUM MILITARY RANK: MSgt *Other Requirements: For positions requiring the operation of motor vehicles, candidates must have a valid state driver's license. EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Each applicant must fully substantiate (in his/her own words) that he/she meets the requirements of the Specialized Experience listed below: Otherwise, the applicant will be considered unqualified for this position. DO NOT COPY THE VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT OR THE POSITION DESCRIPTION. DOING SO MAY RESULT IN DISQUALIFICATION FOR THE POSITION. GENERAL EXPERIENCE: For all positions individuals must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below. The employing agency is responsible for identifying the specific level of proficiency required for each competency at each grade level based on the requirements of the position being filled. Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. 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. 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. Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: 1-year specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade. In addition to the OPM IORs (Alternative A) specialized experience examples, specialized experience includes experience, education, or training that approaches techniques and requirements appropriate to an assigned computer applications area or computer specialty area in an organization. Experience planning the sequence of actions necessary to accomplish the assignment where this entailed coordination with others outside the organizational unit and development of project controls. Experience that required adaptations of guidelines or precedents to meet the needs of the assignment. Experience preparing documentation on cost/benefit studies where is involved summarizing the material and organizing it in a logical fashion. SKILL & KNOWLEDGE: -- Expert knowledge of the mission, objectives, terminology, and management practices in the organization to recognize probable areas of interaction -- Knowledge of commonly used communications systems, technology, and operations, as well as established methods, procedures, regulations and other guides that relate to a particular area. -- Comprehensive knowledge of IT concepts, principles, methods and practices to plan network services that support customers' requirements. -- Ability to define problem areas, gather and analyze factual data, and form and communicate conclusions and recommendations. -- Knowledge of communications systems and network systems technology and operations, sufficient to plan, manage, integrate, and/or execute communications and network systems, services, or operations needed to satisfy the customer's needs. -- Knowledge of network systems design, development, testing, installation, operation, management, and maintenance. -- Comprehensive knowledge and skill in applying DOD, AF, and NGB policies, standards, directives, and operations manuals to perform systems analysis, evaluate approaches, offer advice, define alternative approaches, and coordinate requirements regarding the merits of proposed applications, design changes, etc., for the customer. -- In-depth knowledge of hardware, software, network operations functions, packet switching, communications protocols, and diagnostic tools to analyze difficult and complex system and end user problems, furnish assistance, and provide resolution. -- Skill in relating the facets of the work to the overall network architecture and overall project scope to evaluate new systems to be integrated or converted so they work within current or proposed architecture and provide alternatives, costs, training concerns, and recommendations for conversion and/or integration. -- Knowledge of Data Links equipment and operational parameters to assist with planning, configuring, and maintaining data link and Common Operational Picture (COP) systems. --IAW DoD 8570 requirements for position requires Special Experience Identifier (SEI) 264 Information Assurance Knowledge Level Table IAT II. IA Technical Level II personnel provide network environment and advanced level computing environment support. This position has privileged network access.

Education

Ph.D.
or
equivalent doctoral degreeor3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree

or
Experience must be IT related; the experience may be demonstrated by paid or unpaid experience and/or completion of specific, intensive training (for example, IT certification), as appropriate

Contacts

• Address AL 280th CBCS 209 Wallace Dr Dothan, AL 36303 US
• Name: Maj Bryant Williams
• Phone: 334-340-8604
• Email: [email protected]