THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a IT SPECIALIST (NETWORK) (Title 32), Position Description Number D1822000 and is part of the IL 182 AW, National Guard.
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 U.S. Citizens. Military Grades: Enlisted Only - Minimum rank requirement of SSgt and May not exceed the rank of MSgt. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: GS-11 Level - MUST possess 1-year specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade. 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. GS-09 Level - MUST possess 1-year specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade. Experience, education, or training receiving, maintaining, and issuing data storage media for computer operations. Experience in scheduling the use of computer time for program processing. Experience collecting and sequentially staging input media with associated program instructions for processing. Experience in at least one programming language. Translating detailed logical steps developed by others into language codes that computers accept where this required understanding of procedures and limitations appropriate to use of a programming language. Experience interviewing subject-matter personnel to get facts regarding work processes and synthesizing the resulting data into charts showing information flow. Experience 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. 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.
As an IT SPECIALIST (NETWORK) (Title 32), GS-2210-9/11, you will provide technical and analytical guidance and support for the design of information technology (IT) networks that interconnect tactical sites through a variety of transmission media, considering the needs of requesting agencies, tactics and doctrine. Major Duties - This is NOT an all-inclusive list: Design and engineer IT networks over transmission systems such as satellite, troposphere scatter, LOS radios, laser radios, and cable systems. Engineer router-to-router connections, switch-to-switch trunking, and circuit configurations through military and commercial multiplexers. Review and analyze data, make technical judgments, and prepare recommendations concerning quality, acceptability, or need for improvements. Conduct transmission path analysis using computerized programs to evaluate spectrum and network capabilities. Coordinate and implement actions required to provide network services that support a requesting agency's requirements. Coordinate with DISA, MAJCOMs, and other agencies to align operations with the Global Information Infrastructure. Support contingency or training network requirements by determining resources and coordinating with supported agencies. Represent the organization in conferences and committees to establish methods and operating procedures to meet mission needs. Provide technical guidance on frequency spectrum management to internal and external stakeholders. Communicate requirements and coordinate operations between aligned units and external agencies for network support. Provide technical direction for radio frequency spectrum analysis and compatibility of frequency assignments. Present recommendations concerning network quality and improvements to leadership and committees. Conduct training sessions and on-the-job training for drill status guard members and full-time staff. Identify and resolve deficiencies in planned or operational networks using IT concepts and principles. Plan and design WANs using COTS and MILSPEC components in accordance with IT security policies. Interpret and apply joint standards when designing IT networks to meet mission objectives. Develop solutions for integrating new systems within existing architectures, considering alternatives, cost, and training requirements. Evaluate network test results, identify problem areas, and recommend corrective actions.