IT SPECIALIST (NETWORK) (TEMP-INDEF) (TITLE 32)

Summary

This National Guard position is for a IT SPECIALIST (NETWORK) (TEMP-INDEF) (TITLE 32), Position Description Number D2181P01 and is part of the 151 Com Sqd, located in SLC, UT with the Utah Air National Guard.

This selecting supervisor is SMSgt. Samuel L. Blunck,.

Priority will be given to those who are current military members of the Utah Air National Guard.

Duties

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MAJOR DUTIES: This is NOT an all-inclusive list.

• Administers the base Local Area Network (LAN). Implements new network operating systems hardware and software and develops base wide network operating procedures.
• Coordinates LAN installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and reviews, evaluates, and fine-tunes components such as virtual servers, hubs, switches, and routers to achieve peak efficiency within the overall network connectivity.
• Assists in the development, configuration, installation, and maintenance of network systems to include the LAN/WAN.
• Receives network, communications, and related operating systems from various sources such as design centers and commercial vendors.
• Maintains an inventory of all network hardware and software. Installs, configures, and troubleshoots network and application server hardware, network operating system software, and peripheral network equipment such as routers, bridges, cabling system, network interface cards, modems, multiplexers, and concentrators.
• Conducts problem analysis to identify trends, ineffective practices or procedures, and equipment shortcomings.
• Identifies and documents network requirements for specific needs of customers.
• Determines if the facility environment can provide for network system requirements, and if infrastructure is in place to support the system.
• Conducts in depth analyses of network usage, user complaints, traffic interruptions, hardware and software capabilities, and other relevant factors.
• Changes the components of existing equipment for efficient operation or recommends major modifications to existing systems.
• Recommends methods and procedures and coordinates corrective action to optimize utilization of present equipment.
• Plans for current and future technology integration and works issues for compatibility and standardization based on current and projected customer needs.
• Analyzes LAN utilization statistics, performance measures, and system profiles to ensure network robustness in serving the business needs of the installation.
• Forecasts future needs and prepares recommendations, justifications, and specifications for LAN equipment.
• Determines when improvements in networking capability are needed and makes detailed technical recommendations to the senior system specialist.
• Develops test procedures and participates in progress reviews with operating officials, system programmers, computer users, and others to determine the reliability and productivity, ascertain user friendliness, applicability to the work environment, and compatibility of system hardware and software with existing networks.
• Maintains required information assurance certification IAW DoD 8570.01-M (or most current policy), Federal Information Security Management Act of 2002, Clinger Cohen Act of 1996 in order to ensure the rigorous application of information security and assurance policies in the delivery of network services. Serves as a network security administrator for a large number of users on the installation.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

Compatible military grade and assignment required prior to the effective date of placement. This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard. Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.

Military Rank: Enlisted

• National Guard Membership is required.
• Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• Soldiers who accept a technician position may be terminated from the Bonus and Student Loan Repayment Program (SLRP).
• The incumbent of this position description must have at a minimum, a completed National Agency Check (NAC) prior to position assignment.
• Must maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position.
• 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.
• Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.
• Information Assurance Certification is 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 must achieve the appropriate IA certification within six months of assignment of these duties. A waiver of this six-month requirement may be granted per DoD8570.01-M, Failure to receive the proper IA certification may result in removal from this position.

Qualifications

*Your resume must reflect in detail how the duties and responsibilities under each position you have held with each employer meets the below listed general and specialized experience required for the position.

**Must include beginning and ending dates of employment stated as MM/YYYY; and total hours worked per week in order to determine part time vs. full time credit.

Minimum Requirements:

Have experience, education or training that has provided a basic knowledge of data processing functions and general management principles that enabled the applicant to understand the stages required to automate a work process. Experience may have been gained in work such as computer operator or assistant, computer sales representative, program analyst, or other positions that required the use or adaptation of computer programs and systems.

Specialized Experience GS-11:

Have 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-2210-09? (Must submit SF 50 to validate response)

OR

Applicant must have:

• Knowledge of IT network systems design principles, methodologies, and approaches used in developing, testing, installing, operating, managing, and maintaining network services that support functional requirements.
• Knowledge of the organization's network architecture, topology, and protocols sufficient to plan, design, develop, and integrate network systems and security plans and procedures consistent with existing or planned network infrastructures.
• Knowledge of methods, techniques, and processes for the integration and optimization of LAN/WAN components, infrastructure requirements, and test and evaluation methods sufficient to install and operate base wide programs and provide technical guidance to others in designing, testing, operating, and maintaining network programs.
• Knowledge of a wide variety of established commercial network design programs and how they interrelate and function within various environments.
• Skill in applying IT network development concepts and techniques to provide computer applications which provide optimal functional support for users.
• Ability to analyze functional IT network system requirements, translate findings into functional requirements, develop supportable recommendations for enhancement, and apply a wide range of methodologies and tools.
• Ability to serve as a team leader or member of special projects and to coordinate and document the work of the team.
• Ability to communicate both orally and in writing.
• Ability to maintain an up-to-date awareness of technological advances and predict how management can meet future requirements.

Or Education (see below)

Education

GS-11 level, a Ph.D. or equivalent, or 3 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree. Undergraduate or Graduate Education: Degree in computer science, engineering, information science, information systems management, mathematics, operations research, statistics, or technology management or degree that provided a minimum of 24 semester hours in one or more of the fields identified above and required the development or adaptation of applications, systems or networks.

**You must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your Educational claims. To receive credit for Education, you must provide documentation of proof that you meet the Education requirements for this position.

All academic degrees and coursework must be completed at a college or university that has obtained accreditation or pre-accreditation status from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools that meet this criteria, see ;strong>OR Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the above education requirements if you can show that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States. It is your responsibility to timely provide such evidence by submitting proof of creditability of education as evaluated by a credentialing agency with your application materials.

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All documentation must be in English or include an English translation.

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 (;br>
MILITARY MEMBERS WITH BONUSES: Upon acceptance of a military technician position military members who are currently receiving a military Reenlistment/Extension Bonus (REB) or GI Bill-SR Kicker may lose incentive eligibility and may be subject to termination or suspension of incentive (includes indefinite and temporary technicians on assignment for more than 180 days in any continuous 12-month period). Are advised to meet with education specialist to review contract.

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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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