THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a IT SPECIALIST (PLCYPLN) TITLE 32, Position Description Number D2177P01 and is part of the IL 183 WG, National Guard.

Duties

As a IT SPECIALIST (PLCYPLN) TITLE 32, GS-2210-7/9, you will assist the senior policy and planning specialist by performing the less complex tasks associated with the planning, development, management, and enforcement of approved ANG and local information technology (IT) and communications architecture. Major Duties - This is NOT an all-inclusive list: Analyze requirements and recommends plans of action for improving assigned IT applications. Analyze assigned portions of plans and specifications, prepare justifications for new or enhanced information technology. Analyze IT system development as it relates to the organization and ensures policy and guidance are available for its use, that necessary controls are in place, and systems operate as intended and provide all necessary capabilities. Assess policy needs and reviews, revises, and develop recommended changes to existing policies to govern IT activities. Implement methods, procedures, policies, and techniques concerning telecommunication systems. Perform work involved in developing, refining, and complying with assigned portions of the telecommunications systems planning and policy direction primarily involving short- and long-range plans. Review requests for communication services, develop budgetary justifications, recommend changes to assigned segments of networks/systems designs, prepare/review equipment and facility specifications, monitor/resolve technical communications problems, and/or conduct operational acceptance tests. Adhere to management control plan requirements by conducting self-inspection and staff assistance visits. Analyze areas of concern, identify problems, and resolve the less complex conflicts through persuasive discussions with management and user representatives. Recommend adjustments to IT priorities to meet changing business needs, program plans, goals and objectives. Consult with base officials and working groups, customers and other organization personnel on IT and communications concerns.

Requirements

Qualifications

AREA OF CONSIDERATION: The areas of consideration for this position, Title 32 Excepted Service (32 U.S. Code § 709), will be in the following manner and sequence: The FIRST area of consideration for this position will be all excepted permanent and indefinite temporary technicians within the ILNG. The SECOND area of consideration will be all current Federal Employees. The THIRD area of consideration will be all Federal re-employment eligible. The FOURTH area of consideration will be applicants willing to become T32 Dual Status Technicians and gain ILNG membership. The FIFTH area of consideration will U.S. Citizens. Military Grades: Enlisted, not to exceed rank of TSgt. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: GS-09 Level - MUST possess the specialized experience equivalent to one year at the lower-level GS-07, that involves a wide range of IT management activities that typically extend and apply to an entire organization or major components of an organization; including strategic planning, capital planning and investment control, workforce planning, policy and standards development, resource management, knowledge management, auditing, and information security management.GS-07 Level - MUST possess the specialized experience for the GS-07 Level which provides oversight of network services functions and systems administration of information technology; analytical and evaluative duties associated with telecommunications and computer networks with primary knowledge requirements of the transmission of information in voice, data, and/or video formats, information processing methodology, computer and network server capabilities, processing techniques and information security techniques; management, supervision, leadership, administration, development, delivery, and support of information technology systems and services; knowledge of information technology principles, concepts, and methods; e.g., data storage, software applications, networking, etc. 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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Verbiage displayed on your resume or application must contain your own words. You may refer to position descriptions, i.e. the general and specialized experience located within the vacancy announcement, to assist with describing work experiences; however, resumes or applications received in verbatim will not be considered. In your resume you will need to address the general and specialized experience listed above. Please use as much detail as needed, giving dates (months and years) of the experience, position title and how the experience was gained. This information is needed to determine if you are qualified for the position.

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 for this occupational series and grade.

Contacts

• Address IL 183 WG Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport Springfield, IL 62707-5000 US
• Name: Jakob Little
• Phone: 217-757-1227
• Email: [email protected]