IT SPECIALIST (PLCYPLN/NETWORK SERVICES)

Summary

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a IT SPECIALIST (PLCYPLN/NETWORK SERVICES), Position Description Number T6332P01 and is part of the 224 ADG, National Guard. This vacancy does not meet the criteria for appointment of annuitants.

Duties

As an IT SPECIALIST (PLCYPLN/NETWORK SERVICES) (GS-2210-12) you will serve as unit level manager/monitor for telecommunicationsystems plans, policies, procedures, and program management for the Eastern Air Defense Sector(EADS) Plans Section (SCXP). Also, serves as the Communication and Information Systems (SC)Configuration Manager (CM) and liaison between the SCXP section and EADS InformationAssurance (IA) team, providing communication link with higher headquarters and detachment CMs and plans teams. Qualifications

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Experience, education, and/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: Must have one year specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade. Experience in managing the function of the work to be performed. Experience which includes leading, directing and assigning work of personnel. Experience leading a team to review plans and orders to include: Contingency Plans (CONPLANs), Operational Plans (OPLANs), Operations Orders (OPORDs), Execution Orders(EXORDs) etc. from the communications perspective. Prepares or reviews all Annex Ks to ensure communications considerations are addressed. Also, performs other duties as assigned. Experience implementing telecommunication programs and special projects. Serves as a project management officer responsible for the successful implementation of various telecommunications programs/projects. Experience coordinating the preparation of and reviews telecommunications statements of work (SOW) and performance work specifications (PWS) for contracts. Experience implementing Configuration Management program. Experience participating in discussions, meetings, committees or special projects and presents briefings and prepares recommendations and reports. Experience developing and maintaining a strong project planning program. Reviews project plans and specifications to ensure adequate analysis and justification of requirements, realistic cost estimates, scheduling, and consideration of all associated constraints and restraints. Participates in discussions, meetings, committees or special projects and presents briefings and prepares recommendations and reports. Presents clear, concise and well-structured oral presentations that address the designated issues. Serves as liaison between SCXP and the Information Assurance personnel. Understands Information Technology (IT) security principles, methods, and security products to protect and maintain the availability, integrity, confidentiality, and accountability of information system resources and information processed throughout the system's life cycle. Applicants who meet one of the DoD Priority Placement Program (PPP) categories below are eligible to apply with this preference. (See Required Documents section) Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Employees Priority Placement Program, Military Spouse Preference (MSP)

Education

Education requirements - Not applicable for this position How You Will Be Evaluated

Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):Ability to Lead or Supervise, Computers and Electronics, and Information Resources Strategy and Planning Other 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 (Register | Selective Service System : Selective Service System (sss.gov)). Recruitment, Relocation, or Retention Incentives (3R): A 3R incentive may be authorized for highly qualified applicants and/or for positions that are determined to be hard to fill. Approval Authority: The Adjutant General is the approval authority for requests up to 25% of the starting salary. The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is the approval authority for requests up to 50% of the starting salary. If an incentive is requested, an official start date will not be established or provided to the selected candidate until final approval is received. Superior Qualifications Appointment (Advanced Step Placement): In accordance with agency pay-setting policy, the hiring official may request advanced step placement for highly qualified candidates of federal GS positions. Eligibility: To qualify, the candidate must be a newly-appointed General Schedule (GS) employee (defined as receiving their first appointment as a civilian employee of the Federal Government, or a former federal employee being reappointed after a break in service of at least 90 days). The hiring official must formally document and demonstrate that the candidate possesses: Superior Qualifications: The level, type, or quality of the candidate's skills, competencies, accomplishments, education, or experience is significantly higher than what is minimally required for the position; OR Special Agency Need: The candidate possesses skills and competencies that are essential to accomplishing a critical, high-priority agency mission, goal, or program. If an incentive is requested, an official start date will not be established or provided to the selected candidate until final approval is received. ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: Information Assurance Certification is a condition of employment. In accordance with DoD 8570,Mandatory Certification of "GIAC Security Leadership Certification (GSLC)" and/or "CertifiedInformation System Security Professional" (CISSP), or equivalent DoD 8570 Management Level IIcertification is required. If Certification is not held, must obtain within six months from initial hiring.Failure to receive the proper IA certification may result in removal from this position. This position is designated as Essential Personnel and may be subject to duty in preparation for, or in response to, a state emergency or disaster declaration. Head of Agency requests to exceed 14days in a calendar year must be approved in advance by the National Guard, Director of Man power and Personnel (NGB-J1).