IT SPECIALIST (DATAMGT) TITLE 32

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THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.

This National Guard position is for a IT SPECIALIST (DATAMGT) TITLE 32, Position Description Number D1627P01 and is part of the IL DCSIM, National Guard.

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As a IT SPECIALIST (DATAMGT) TITLE 32, GS-2210-12, you will serve as the technical expert and project leader for database administration in the state. Administers multiple relational database management systems (RDBMS) and software packages residing on multiple hardware and software platforms. Incumbent performs duties with broad technical latitude.

Major Duties - This is NOT an all-inclusive list:

• Investigate the amount of storage space consumed, access time statistics, and frequency of use for a given multiple relational database management system.
• Review existing and anticipated future database systems including current automated systems, data shortcomings, data requirements of the organization.
• Recommend conversion to automated systems/databases where none currently exist or recommend modifications or workarounds.
• Develop and implement database management strategies for the backup and recovery of database information resulting from system operational and performance problems.
• Provide assistance, advice and guidance to organizational users, both in administrative and technical areas concerning the use of the multiple database management systems available.
• Coordinate with specialists and managers at higher levels to obtain information to interface with systems at those levels to facilitate the acquisition and exchange of database information.
• Serve as the state's data management representative at meetings and seminars both at the local and national level.
• Provide interpretations of limited and/or conflicting regulations and guidance concerning database management and coordinate with appropriate personnel concerning the resolution of problem areas encountered.
• Coordinate studies and plans with organization managers as well as administrative and technical personnel at all levels.
• Accomplish all contract administration functions related to data management contracts including the review and signature of appropriate payment documents.
• Ensure that a contractors' progress complies with contract terms, provisions, and compliance with specifications.
• Manage contracts with private computer firms concerning data system application studies.
• Use software-engineering techniques and design new applications that enhance existing systems.
• Review and recommend operational procedures and software usage for the generation of alternate site file copy of essential agency data files for continuity of operations.
• Administer multiple relational database management systems and software packages residing on multiple hardware and software platforms.
• Serve as an organization's senior database representative at state and agency meetings and seminars designed to arrive at solutions to mutual database application problems encountered.

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Conditions of employment

• IAW The Fair Chance Act, Agency employees may not request criminal history information at the point of initial application, upon receipt of an application, or prior to, during or after a job interview. If an Optional Form (OF) 306, Declaration of Employment is submitted prior to the point of a conditional offer, questions related to background information section may not be asked.
• This is an excepted service position that requires membership in the Illinois National Guard and in the military grade listed in the announcement. This is required prior to the effective date of placement. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.
• Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform.
• Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment.
• Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a trial period.
• This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position.
• Irregular and/or overtime (compensatory) hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies or may be required to work hours outside of the normal duty day.
• Must complete appropriate training and obtain required certifications IAW DoDI 8140 or DOD 8570.01M or applicable governing document(s) for Cyber workforce as an IA Technician Level within 9 months of employment pending training seat availability.

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 be U.S. Citizens.

Military Grades: NTE LTC.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: GS-12 Level - MUST possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade, GS-11, in the Federal service in the normal line of progression for the occupation, IT SPECIALIST (DATAMGT), in the organization. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped the applicant with the particular competencies/knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position and is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. Such experience is typically gained in the IT field or through the performance of work where the primary concern is IT. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to: 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 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.

Additional information

• If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency (
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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.

Benefits

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