THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This is a career ladder position, GS-9/11. If selected at the GS-09 level, you may be promoted without further competition to the next level, up to the maximum promotion potential of GS-11, once all regulatory requirements have been met and upon management request This National Guard position is for a IT SPECIALIST (NETWORK), Position Description Number D2181P01 and is part of the MD 175th ANG, National Guard.
THIS POSITION CONDUCTS INFORMATION ASSURANCE FUNCTIONS. THE INCUMBENT SHALL COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE CERTIFICATION PROGRAM AND WILL BE REQUIRED TO OBTAIN CERTIFICATION WITHIN 6 MONTHS OF APPOINTMENT AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATION. Military Grades: Enlisted E6 and below GENERAL EXPERIENCE: 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-09 - Must have at least 24 months experience, education, or training in analysis of the interrelationship of pertinent components of the system. Experience planning the sequence of actions necessary to accomplish the assignment. Experience scheduling the sequence of programs to be processed by computers where alternatives had to be weighed with a view to production efficiency. GS-11 and above - Must have at least 36 months experience, education, or training that 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. Length of time is not of itself qualifying. Candidates' experience should be evaluated on the basis of duties performed rather than strictly on the rank of the individual; however, established compatibility criteria/assignments must be followed. The applicant's record of experience, training, and education must show possession of the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to fully perform the duties of the position to be filled.
1. Administers the base Local Area Network (LAN). Implements new network operating systems hardware and software. Analyzes LAN utilization statistics through data collection and performance measures Coordinates LAN installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting. 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. Installs, configures, and troubleshoots network and application server hardware. Develops and maintains base wide procedures for networks, system operations, backups, and product assembly and installation. Implements network operating system and/or network application software, and maintain contact with software suppliers to ensure that current releases of software products are in use. Conducts testing of network systems to ensure current network software products are compatible with system configurations and to ensure operability, efficiency, and compliance with existing standards. Monitors operation of the LAN/WAN and ensures hardware and network operating software are functioning properly. Function tests systems components to identify and resolve technical problems. Performs system backups to ensure expedient restoration of the database for the respective network equipment. Assists customers on the use of office automation computers, local and wide area networks, and other automated tools. Ensures backups of network equipment configuration data are current. Resolves LAN related problems for the base. Recommends and prepares operating policies and procedures for networks, system operations, and product assembly and installation. Provides customer assistance and training for new network systems. 2. 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. Conducts in-depth analyses of network usage, user complaints, traffic interruptions, hardware and software capabilities. 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. Uses benchmarks, performance measurement, and evaluation data, in conjunction with modeling and simulation techniques in planning for increased capacity and to support additional workloads. Identifies potential performance or capacity problems and plans for changes to avert problems. Works with technical support personnel in resolving problems. When required, participates with design team on new initiatives, contributing technical expertise on existing LANs. Ensures upgrades to the base infrastructure are identified Cooperates and works with base communication agencies in planning and developing new or additional network infrastructure capabilities. Provides cost analyses for new and upgraded network infrastructure capabilities. 3. Plans for current and future technology integration and works issues for compatibility and standardization. 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 technical recommendations to the senior system specialist. Develops test procedures and participates in progress reviews with operating officials, system programmers, computer users, and others. Ensures applicable operation and maintenance policies and standards are maintained. Reviews literature, assesses reports of state-of-the-art advances in software/hardware, and assesses applicability and impact of introducing new developments to current configurations. Ensures that inquiries and problems are expeditiously resolved. Examines and evaluates alternative means of satisfying user requirements and makes recommendations to users regarding the most effective and efficient automation approaches. As deemed necessary for efficient operation, reconfigures various peripheral equipment. Maintains and tests system software. Identifies and analyzes system hardware or software failures. Installs and troubleshoots LAN data cables to transmission equipment to ensure proper connectivity. Assists in determining the feasibility of proposed revisions or the development of new program applications. Monitors and documents system performances before and after new programs are loaded. Provides information and recommendations of improvements to management. 4. Maintains information assurance certification IAW DoD 8570.01-M. 5.Performs other duties as assigned.