IT SPECIALIST (OS)

Summary

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The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a resident technical authority for assigned applications and systems providing support to critical, national initiatives related to world-wide enterprise Information Technology solutions to ensure the availability and functionality.

Duties

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• Serves as principal technical authority and lead specialist with responsibility to ensure effective, economical, and advanced technical management of customer computing requirements for assigned systems and applications.
• Employs broad comprehensive knowledge of emerging technologies enterprise IT architecture, customer business processes, organizational plans, and resource requirements in accomplishment of assigned projects.
• As the principal technical authority, performs or directs a group of IT specialists in the performance of duties and functions identified in the following paragraphs.
• Ensures the rigorous application of information security/information assurance policies, principles, and practices in the delivery of system administration services.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• All new DCIPS employees are required to complete a two-year DCIPS trial period.
• If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: ;/li>
• This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Must be registered for Selective Service, see Legal and Regulatory Guide
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit
• Position is designated special-sensitive and requires eligibility for access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI).
• This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Testing Program.
• The employee may be required to travel in military and/or commercial aircraft to perform temporary duty assignments.
• Employee may be required to undergo random CI polygraph examinations in accordance with security regulations involving material handled.
• The employee may be required to work irregular duty hours, nights and/or weekends. Other assigned duties as required.
• Information Assurance Certification may be a condition of employment.
• This is a Mission-Essential position.

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for Individual Occupational Requirements for Information Technology (IT) Management Series, 2210 (Alternative A).

***Salary Ranges includes local market supplement***

This is a GG-13 position in the Defense Civilian Intelligence personnel System (DCIPS). The GG-15 duties for the "Supervision/Management" work category are at the "Expert" work level and are equivalent to those at the GS-13 level. The selectee's salary will be set within the grade equivalent to a GS/GG grade based on the selectee's qualifications in relation to the job.

BASIC REQUIREMENT OR INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT:

The employing agency is responsible for identifying the specific level of proficiency required for each competency at each grade level based on the requirements of the position being filled.

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 meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below:

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Your resume must reflect the quality level experience which demonstrates the possession of the knowledge, skills, abilities and competencies necessary for successful job performance required for this position. My experience includes mastery of distributed processing techniques, heterogeneous networked environments and internetworking techniques; Extensive knowledge of mini/microcomputer systems serving as the authority on a wide range of technologies and applications; Mastery of interrelationships of multiple IT disciplines and systems development principles and approaches to lead IT systems development projects from design to support. Note: Creditable experience may include previous military experience, experience gained in the private sector, or experience gained in another government agency.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:

1. Comprehensive knowledge of concepts, policies, procedures, and implementation strategies, to accomplish delivery of AFTAC business requirements, processes, products, and services. Advanced IT principles, concepts, methods, standards, and practices to develop and interpret policies, procedures, and strategies governing the planning and delivery of services throughout AFT AC.

2. Mastery of interrelationships of multiple IT disciplines and systems development principles and approaches to lead IT systems development projects from design to support. Advise customers of new developments and advanced technologies in information management and information delivery to customers. Mastery of distributed processing techniques, heterogeneous networked environments and internetworking techniques. Extensive knowledge of mini/microcomputer systems serving as the authority on a wide range of technologies and applications.

3. Mastery and expert knowledge of technological advancement in the area of lnformation System (IS) services, defining issues and problems and the use of expertise to advise on all phases of IS and on long-range information management strategies and plans.

4. As a technical authority on AFT AC support requirements, requires knowledge of advanced technology information processing concepts, an expert level of products and principles, practices to accomplish work processes through the use of modernized telecommunications and automation equipment, systems, services and facilities. Knowledge is also used to review, analyze, and resolve difficult and highly, complex information management system problems.

5. Highly specialized knowledge of data communication technology, data base information management, distributive data processing, client/work server architectures, web(Inter/lntranet) processing/implementation, acquisition, implementation and life-cycle management processes and modernization of office automation system/support.

6. Mastery and use of expert knowledge for installation, test, and acceptance processes of systems/applications software, and for the assurance of the proper administration of the standard security products and the associated utility special products and major subsystems. Assignments require a wide variety of techniques in supporting IT initiatives associated with special and recurring studies. The work is very complex, involving the latest in IT hardware and software. Solves difficult multi-faceted automation integration problems.

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1. Position is designated special-sensitive and requires eligibility for access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), other intelligence-related Special Sensitive information, or involvement in Top Secret Special Access Programs (SAP) to fully perform the duties and responsibilities of the position. A non-disclosure agreement must be signed.

2. Drug Testing: This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Testing Program. Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing. Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety.

3. The employee may be required to travel in military and/or commercial aircraft to perform temporary duty assignments.

4. Employee may be required to undergo random CI polygraph examinations in accordance with security regulations involving material handled.

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE:

Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE:

Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

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5. The employee may be required to work irregular duty hours, nights and/or weekends. Other assigned duties as required.

6. Information Assurance Certification may be a condition of employment. This position includes information assurance (IA) work as a paramount duty requirement. Per DoD 8570.01-M, the incumbent of this position may be required to achieve the appropriate Information Assurance Management (IAT) Level 2 certification within 6 months of assignment of these duties. A waiver of this six month requirement may be granted per DoD 8570.01-M, C3.2.4.2 or C3.2.4.3. Failure to receive the proper IA certification, if deemed required, may result in removal from this position.

7. This is a Mission-Essential position performing a Mission-Critical-Function which must continue uninterrupted after the occurrence of an emergency and continued through full resumption of all functions.

Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information.

Current Federal Civilian employees may apply for temporary and term positions and if selected, a break in service may be required prior to appointment to the position.

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Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.

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Selectees who physically reside permanently in the U.S., the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico or Northern Mariana Islands, and the Possessions of the U.S., during the entire recruitment process (application, selection, and acceptance of a formal job offer) and selected for employment in the foreign area are eligible to receive certain foreign area benefits such as: Living Quarters Allowance (LQA) or government quarters, Post Allowance, Home Leave, etc. (subject to approval)

Selectees who physically reside outside the U.S., the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico or Northern Mariana Islands, and the Possessions of the U.S., during any step of the recruitment process (application, selection, and acceptance of a formal job offer) will have foreign area benefits eligibility be determined on a case by case basis.

Tax Law Impact for PCS: On 22-Dec-2017, Public Law 115-97 - the "Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017" suspended qualified moving expense deductions along with the exclusion for employer reimbursements and payments of moving expenses effective 01-Jan-2018 for tax years 2018 through 2025. When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit GSA Bulletin FTR 20-04 here for additional information.

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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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