You will serve as an IT SPECIALIST (SYSADMIN) in the Joint Fires Division (J32), Operations Directorate (J3) of HEADQUARTERS US INDO-PACIFIC COMMAND. This Job Opportunity Announcement is using an additional online assessment tool to evaluate applicants. Please review the HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED, HOW TO APPLY, and WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT sections below for instructions.

Duties

You will perform functional and operational analyses of networked computer systems to maintain IJFC Command & Control Nodes, Communications, and Computers (C4). You will develop, deliver and support IT systems and services. You will plan and coordinate installation, testing, operation, troubleshooting, and routine maintenance of networked hardware and software systems that include: new hardware, operating systems, databases, applications software. You will draft, coordinate and define standard operating procedures. You will ensure the rigorous application of information security and information assurance policies, principles, and practices in the delivery of systems administration services. You will lead a team of seven Contractor Technicians to maximize timely support, improve efficiencies, and develop team member potential. You will review and ensure work products meet program objectives and policy compliance.

Requirements

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
• Generally, current federal employees applying for GS jobs must serve at least one year at the next lower grade level. This requirement is called time-in-grade. Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
• Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Obtaining and maintaining a current valid United States driver’s license is preferred.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
• MSP/PPP applicants must currently hold the required security clearance.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test (including marijuana) is required. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if you fail to report to the drug test appointment or fail the test. You will be subject to random testing.
• This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain a U.S. Passport.
• This position is considered Key/Emergency-Essential. You will be required to provide immediate and continuing support to ensure the success of combat operations or the availability of combat-essential systems.

Qualifications

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of information technology related experience in the federal service or private or public sector demonstrating the following four competencies, as defined: 1. Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. 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 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. 4. Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations. In addition to your experience demonstrating the four competencies above, your resume must demonstrate one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-12) or pay band in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector demonstrating an expert knowledge of IT policies, processes and procedures along with demonstrated experience in Joint network planning, execution, and assessment. You must also be familiar with military command structure, military staff organization, and operations at a Combatant Command or equivalent strategic-level organization. You must have expert communication skills both orally and in writing with multiple organizations both within and outside the headquarters that includes: other staff directorates, other Combatant Commands, functional and sub-unified commands, service components, DoD, and interagency organizations. Specialized experience must demonstrate performing duties such as the following: 1) Performing functional and operational analyses of networked computer systems to maintain INDOPACOM Joint Fires Center (IJFC) command and control nodes, communications, and computers; 2) Developing, delivering, and supporting IT systems and services; planning and coordinating installation, testing, operations, troubleshooting, and routine maintenance of networked hardware and software systems; 3) Drafting, coordinating, and refining standard operation procedures and ensuring the rigorous application of information security and information assurance policies, principles, and practices in the delivery of systems administration services; 4) Monitoring IJFC C4 capacity and performance; 5) Diagnosing and resolving network problems; developing C4 backup and recovery procedures; and managing high-use databases; and 6) Applying mature judgment and leadership experience within a military service while applying guidelines and developing new standards daily to support the mission. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address HEADQUARTERS US INDO-PACIFIC COMMAND HQ US Pacific Command Honolulu, HI 96701 US
• Name: Department of Navy EIC
• Email: [email protected]