Information Technology Specialist (CUSTSPT)

Summary

About the position: This position is Non-Appropriated Fund (NAF) and will be assigned to the 773 FSS NAF IT Department on JBER, AK. Regular Full-Time employees have a regular and continuous work schedule of at least 35 hours to a maximum of 40 hours per week. You are eligible for the following benefits and compensation: Health and Life Insurance, Awards, Leave, Retirement, 401K, Overtime Pay, Workers' Compensation, Shift Differential, Sunday Premium Pay, Holiday Pay.

Duties

Provide end-user support for all users and systems within the organization and serve as the organization's first line of help to resolve IT and computer systems related issues. Perform basic helpdesk duties such as receive visitors and incoming calls; create and maintain user accounts and records; provide new user orientation and training. Assists in planning for short-ten and long-ten loss of system hardware and software; monitor system efficiency, audit logs, and error logs; perform routine system and database maintenance and troubleshoot system failures; perform routing system, database, and user data backups; and ensure end-users are trained and provided user manuals. Consult with customers regarding potential system or program upgrades. Will install, configure, operate, and provide and coordinate support for all client devices and applications and insure they meet the needs and requirements of the activity. Provide instructions and assistance to all organizational personnel on the use of Air Force developed and off-the-shelf software packages. May be required to create, edit, and maintain end-user instructions and manuals. Proactively interacts with users to ensure proper operation of computer systems, hardware, and software. Research and evaluate and provide feedback on problematic trends and patterns in customer support requirements. Work directly with the Air Force Services Agency, contractors, and vendors to resolve hardware and software issues to include warranty replacements. Update and maintain an approved work order database. Submit and track work requests to other base agencies. Will assist with tracking and maintaining of the IT asset inventory by preparing required documents and following established procedures to ensure the accuracy of the inventory. May be required to maintain ledgers to compile monthly office supplies inventory and pickup parts and supplies as needed. May be required to coordinate with Air Force Services Agency, other base agencies, and contractors to ensure compliance standards are being met. May be assigned the duties of Cybersecurity Liaison (CSL}, Equipment Custodian (EC), and/or Records Custodian (RC). Area of responsibility includes end-users, workstations, servers, and peripherals within the Force Support Squadron. Will keep work areas clean and organized. Will be driving between different facilities located on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson to perform duties. Works under the supervision of the Assistant Director of IT and will perform other related duties as required. If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13095847 Qualifications

Who May Apply: Open to everyone. Applicants will be categorized by preference(s) and/or priority consideration eligibilities. An applicant's eligibility will be determined based on eligibility claimed in the questionnaire and proof of eligibility MUST be provided with application by the closing date, 11/18/2026 Business Based Action, Military Spouse Preference, Outside Applicant Veteran, Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran, and Transition Hiring Preference In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if the position allows for qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Qualifying Experience: Knowledge of customer support principles, IT security policies, methods and procedures for documenting resolutions, and troubleshooting. Knowledge of IT design principles, methodologies, and approaches used in testing, installing, operating, managing and maintaining systems that support functional requirements. Must have 2 years of relevant, full-time work experience. Every 2 years of IT related education may be substituted for I year of work experience. Must be able to read, write, and speak English.

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. This position allow for education substitution. FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. How You Will Be Evaluated

Your resume and supporting document will be evaluated against the qualifications of the position. Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination has been made that you have inflated your responses to meet the position's qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility. You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation. To better expedite the hiring process, we recommend including full contact information (name, address, phone number, email, etc.,) for professional and personal references on your resume. Other Information

Individual must fully meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position. U.S. Citizens and Non-U.S. Nationals who have resided in the U.S. Territory for three (3) or more consecutive years immediately preceding the start of Federal affiliation or a signed memorandum indicating the installation's decision on the 3-year residency requirement.. Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must be registered for Selective Service. Direct deposit is required. Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check. A probationary period may be required. Pre-employment requirements must be satisfactorily met prior to Entrance on Duty (EOD). Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government's interest. Multiple positions may be filled from this job opportunity announcement. And additional selections may also be made from this job opportunity announcement. Selection(s) are subject to restrictions resulting from hiring preferences and priority consideration eligible. This is a Nonappropriated Fund (NAF) position carrying out Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) activities for the Air Force and Space Force. Applicants must be able to provide a REAL ID or present a combination of source identity documents authorized to facilitate access to the installation. Please contact the servicing HR Office with any questions.