THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a IT SPECIALIST (SYSADMIN/CUSTSPT), Position Description Number D1655P01 and is part of the KS 184 Intelligence Wing, Kansas Air National Guard.

Duties

As an IT Specialist (SYSADMIN) GS-2210-11 you will provide information technology system support to the assigned unit. The incumbent provides systems administration support on workstations and servers using multiple operating systems. The incumbent is responsible for installing and testing the system security configuration and monitoring, operating, troubleshooting and maintaining workstation and server hardware and software. The incumbent is the primary customer support specialist for the classified systems used throughout the unit. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• KANSAS NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED.
• This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard.
• 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.
• Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• Must obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance and be eligible for access to Special Compartmented Information (SCI).
• 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.
• This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) 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.
• Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.
• Duties/responsibilities of 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.

Qualifications

Military Grades: E6 through E7 Compatible Military Assignments: ID771 GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Must have the following competencies: Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. 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. 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. Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must have at least 1-year specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade, Specialized experience must include: Knowledge of a variety of operating systems on desktops and servers. Some of the operating systems utilized involve a higher security level than that typically used in an office automation environment. These involve multiple levels of security with multiple authentication levels. Knowledge of and skill in operating a wide variety of encryption hardware and software along with the ability to integrate these items into the local communications backbone. Knowledge and skill in managing a variety of classified communications and computer hardware and software in support of an intelligence unit. Knowledge of project management techniques and tools sufficient to provide expert guidance on the implementation of emerging technologies. Knowledge of the principles and methods used for planning and managing the implementation, update, and integration of information system components. Skill in troubleshooting problems and implementing changes on multifaceted and interdependent computer platforms. Knowledge of, and skill in applying system design techniques and hardware capabilities to analyze requests for new and modified applications. Knowledge of and skill in applying storage management practices, assignment of resources, and file management techniques. Skill in using performance tuning tools and techniques that are used to optimize systems functionality in order to meet installation systems requirements. Knowledge of system diagnostic tools and structured techniques for the recovery of failed systems and data access. Knowledge of analysis and design techniques to develop system software modifications, systems administration policy and procedures for use across the organization. Knowledge of the overall architecture of the systems administered in order to install and maintain software and hardware configurations. Knowledge of state-of-art system software technology and related computer equipment to perform studies and to evaluate system changes and provide customer support to unit personnel. Knowledge of the provisions and state-of-art hardware, software, operating systems, and various approaches to networking and interfaces, as well as existing C4 infrastructure, to determine the applicability and susceptibility for use within the unit. Knowledge of a wide range of IT standards, principles, concepts, methods, policies, and authorized approaches. Knowledge of network configuration techniques, computer equipment and assigned system software to determine source of failures. Knowledge of applications, operating systems and components, protocols, and various hardware and software used within the unit in order to conduct system administration functions. Knowledge of information technology systems security principles and methods to design, develop, implement, and manage systems, networks, and data that ensure confidentiality, integrity and availability. Knowledge of a wide variety of applications, operating systems, protocols, and equipment used in customer organizations, and methods and practices for troubleshooting, recovering, adjusting, modifying, and improving current computer systems in the unit and troubleshooting techniques for all hardware and peripherals. Knowledge of a wide range of communications concepts, principles, and practices as well as telecommunications operating techniques, digital and analog communications requirements. Skill in identification, isolation and correction of complex workstation and network system faults. Skill in identifying and resolving conflicts between workstations, network and peripheral devices; skill in adapting existing software to advanced systems; and skill in adapting multiple devices to operate from individual workstations or as network devices. Physical Demands The work is primarily sedentary. Some work may require walking and standing in conjunction with travel for attendance at meetings and conferences away from the work site. Some incumbents may carry light items such as papers, books or small parts, or drive a motor vehicle. The work does not require any special physical effort. Work Environment: The work is performed in a typical office setting. Special safety precautions are not required.

Contacts

• Address KS 184 Intelligence Wing 52960 Jayhawk Drive Wichita, KS 67221-9010 US
• Name: Karlee Thomas
• Phone: 785-646-0509
• Email: [email protected]