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Duties

Incumbent serves as an IT Specialist with the Network and Telecommunications Services Local (LAN) Management Branch. Serves as Technical Expert implementing and managing DLA's Local Area Network (LAN). Responsible for analyzing network requirements and maintaining network architecture. Configures, creates, secures, and maintains wired and wireless LAN management equipment and networks. Develops testing criteria and procedures. Participates in the development of system policies and Procedures. Implements and troubleshoots 802.1 x and EAPOL. Responsible for IP Address Management for IPv4 and IPv6 addresses. Configures, manages, and troubleshoots 802.1x, DHCP, and DNS in wired/wireless LAN. Manages NIPR/SIPR network support and ticket resolution. Supports/maintains networks utilizing various Network Management Tools.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Tour of Duty: Set Schedule
• Security Requirements: Critical-Sensitive with Secret
• Appointment is subject to the completion of a favorable suitability or fitness determination, where reciprocity cannot be applied; unfavorably adjudicated background checks will be grounds for removal.
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
• Selective Service Requirement: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.
• Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
• Bargaining Unit Status: Yes

Qualifications

To qualify for an IT Specialist (NETWORK), your qualifications must include: A. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience that equipped you with the particular competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position, and is directly in or related to this position. To qualify at the GS-12 level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military or private sector. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements including minimum qualifications, and any other regulatory requirements by the cut­ off/closing date of the announcement. Creditable specialized experience includes: Troubleshooting complex technical issues involving wireless/wired networks, DHCP, DNS, STP, DOT1x, and other Layer-2 technologies. Identifies and resolves network issues proactively. Builds, secures, and maintains network equipment and systems. Plan, implement, track, and report on the performance of ongoing projects in a timely manner. Plan for, test and install, network software and hardware components, upgrades and fixes. For all positions individuals must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed: 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. B. Education: Applicants may not qualify for this position based on education in lieu of specialized experience. 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.

Education

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.

Contacts

• Address DLA Information Operations J6 8725 John J Kingman Rd Ft Belvoir, VA 22060-6221 US
• Name: Elise Baerwald
• Phone: 4457372974
• Email: Elise.Baerwald@dla.mil