IOWA AIR NATIONAL GUARD - TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION This position is open to current military members of the 185th ARW, Sioux City, Iowa Air National Guard LOCATION: 185th ARW, Sioux City, Iowa

Duties

As a SUPV IT SPECIALIST (NETWORK), GS-2210-12 your duties are below. 1. Plans work to be accomplished by subordinates, sets and adjusts short-term priorities, and prepares schedules for completion of work. Assigns work to subordinates based on priorities, selective consideration of the difficulty and requirements of assignments, and the capabilities of incumbents. Evaluates work performance of subordinates. Gives advice, counsel, or instruction to incumbents on both work and administrative matters. Interviews candidates for positions in the unit; recommends appointment, promotion, or reassignment to such positions. Hears and resolves complaints from incumbents, referring group grievances and more serious unresolved complaints to a higher level supervisor or manager. Effects minor disciplinary measures, such as warnings and reprimands, recommending other action in more serious cases. Identifies developmental and training needs of incumbents, providing or arranging for needed development and training. Finds ways to improve production or increase the quality of the work directed. Develops performance standards. 2. Provides technical expertise and management oversight, in the installation, administration, optimization, and operation of multiple large and enhanced complex networks and communication systems. Maintains required information assurance certification IAW DoD 8570.01-M, Federal Information Security Management Act of 2002, Clinger Cohen Act of 1996, in order to ensure the rigorous application of information security and information assurance policies, principles, and practices in the delivery of all information technology services. Independently oversees installation, configuration, testing, migration, integration, and operation within the network operating environment, ensuring appropriate allocation of resources and minimal service disruptions, and advises customer support specialists, by providing post-implementation support to end-users. Establishes project plans and priorities and coordinates with appropriate personnel to carry out the plans. Provides guidance to subordinates on the development of complex project plan tasks and timeliness. Provides detailed information regarding all technical aspects of equipment, software, and systems. Develops and applies project management techniques to the obtainment of new systems and enhancements to existing systems projects. Coordinates on decisions regarding strategic changes to IT capabilities. Reviews outstanding requirements, assesses and validates priorities, and provides solutions to customer problems. Oversees effort to set up, load, and configure hardware and software to operate networks as defined in the technical design plan. Coordinates installation and sustainment issues with IT and telecommunications specialists, and plans for post-implementation support to end-users. Monitors progress of assigned projects and ensures timelines are met. Oversees the test and implementation of vendor-supplied modifications to existing operating systems and the installation and relocation of equipment with organizations on or supported by the base IT function. Manages the preparation of plans and procedures and documentation for use by IT and telecommunications technicians and operations personnel and recommends revision of operating procedures as necessary. Assesses the security effectiveness of installed systems. 3. Develops and recommends technical solutions to mission and customer requirements. Defines broad objectives as to scope and priorities of projects and requirements in the section and guides subordinates in the achievement of those objectives. Determines time frames and schedules section personnel assignments to meet objectives. Initiates and leads transition meetings to facilitate customer acceptance of systems and operational aspects of the project. Identifies and addresses critical operational issues and certifies operational readiness of networks, equipment, components, software, and systems for organizations located on or serviced by the activity. Reviews proposals for change, analyzes data, and compares alternatives. Ensures that all hardware and software components are available for installation of new and upgraded IT and communications systems; and, where necessary, relocation of existing services and equipment. Monitors production activity and identifies actions to improve performance. Performs network and operational validation testing of hardware, software, and communication systems. Analyzes performance data and operating parameters to troubleshoot, correct and forecast problems. Ensures availability and use of quality assurance checklists to ensure equipment, systems, and software meet technical design specifications and are configured for optimal operation. 4. Performs other duties as assigned. D2174P01

Requirements

Qualifications

In describing your experience, please be clear and specific. We will not make assumptions regarding your experience. Applicants who do not fully address the minimum/specialized experience needed for the position in their resume will not be referred for consideration. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Knowledge of IT principles, concepts, and methods, e.g., data storage, software applications, networking. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: GS-2210-12: Must have experience in the following: 1-year specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade. 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. Experience in managing the function of the work to be performed. Experience which includes leading, directing and assigning work of personnel.

Education

Substitution of Education for Specialized Experience - Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degreeor3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree

To receive credit for Education, you must provide college transcripts to support your Educational claims.

Contacts

• Address IA 185th ARW 2920 Headquarters Ave Sioux City, IA 51111-1300 US
• Name: Alyssa Smith
• Phone: 515-252-4682
• Email: [email protected]