IT SPECIALIST (NETWORK)

About the role

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.

This National Guard position is for a IT SPECIALIST (NETWORK), T59059P1 and is part of the Oregon Air National Guard 142nd Wing, National Guard.

What you will do

• As a IT SPECIALIST (NETWORK), GS-2210-11, this position is located at an in the Air National Guard (ANG) wing, in the Operations Section of a Base Communications Unit.
• The purpose of this position is to serve as a base systems administrator to monitor the Local and Wide Area Network (LAN/WAN), including the planning, analysis, acquisition, design, development, implementation, quality assurance, configuration, installation, integration, maintenance testing, operational integrity, and/or management of networked systems for the transmission of information in voice, data, and/or video formats.
• Administers the base Local Area Network (LAN).
• Implements new network operating systems hardware and software and develops base wide network operating procedures.
• Analyzes LAN utilization statistics through data collection and performance measures to ensure the smooth, reliable, and robust operation of LANs to include classified and unclassified networks.
• 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.
• 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 and that operation standards are met.
• Function tests systems components to identify and resolve technical problems, analyze system malfunctions, implement necessary corrective actions, and provide ongoing support for the resolution of complex problems and operating malfunctions.
• 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.
• Maintains required information assurance certification IAW DoD 8570.01-M, 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.
• Ensures the optimum performance of the base firewall.
• Implements directed technical solutions provided by the Information Assurance Specialist required to bring the network into compliance with current network and/or operating system security measures.
• Performs other duties as assigned. *The above description only mentions a limited amount of the position's official duties.
• For a full comprehensive document that covers all the duties of the position, please contact one of the Recruitment Specialists at the bottom of the announcement.

Education

Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree 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.

How you will be evaluated

Once the announcement has closed, your resume will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. Your supporting documentation will used to determine eligibility. Your rating will be based on both your entire application package as well as the responses to the assessment questionnaire.

Please note that if, after reviewing your resume and or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and or experience, your category rating can and will be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities, or you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully.

Errors or omissions may affect your eligibility. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.

Documents you must provide

• Detailed resume (2 page maximum) showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates (format should include Month and Year) of employment and duties performed.
• Transcripts, license, or certification that you meet the education requirements if necessary.
• The following items may be submitted as supporting documentation: Cover Letter, DD-214/ Statement of Service, Diploma/ GED, Disability Letter (Schedule A), Disability Letter (VA), License, OF-306, Form DD-369 Police Records Check, PCS Orders, Performance Appraisal, Professional Certification, Proof of Enrollment, Resume, Separation Notice (RIF), SF-15, SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action, Supplemental Application, and Transcript RESUME REMINDER: Your 2 page resume must include the following information for each job listed: Job title Duties (be as detailed as possible) Month & year start/end dates (e.g. June 2007 to April 2008) Full-time or part-time status (include hours worked per week) Series and Grade, if applicable, for all Federal positions you have held.
• Be sure that your resume clearly supports your responses to all of the questions in the assessment by addressing your work experience in detail.
• Resumes must be limited to 2 pages.
• Recommended: Even though we do not require a specific resume format, your resume must be clear so that we are able to fully evaluate your qualifications.
• To ensure you receive appropriate consideration, please list the duties you performed under each individual job title.
• If we are unable to match your experiences with the positions held, you may lose consideration for this vacancy.
• We cannot make assumptions regarding your qualifications.
• Applicants claiming Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible must submit the following documentation: Military Reserve and National Guard Technician PPP Self Certification Checklist (DD 3145-3) Termination SF-50 Separation stating that the applicant has Priority Placement Eligibility Notice of Separation confirming of eligibility.
• Applicants claiming Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement must submit the following documentation: Military Reserve and Technician Disability PPP Self Certification Checklist (DD 3145-2) Termination SF-50 Separation stating that the applicant has Priority Placement Eligibility Notice of Separation confirming of eligibility.
• Applicants claiming DOD Military Spouse preference must submit the following documentation: Marriage Certificate Spouses PCS Orders Military Spouse PPP Self Certification Checklist Applicants claiming DoD Retained Grade preference must submit the following documentation: Retained Grade PPP Self Certification Checklist (DD3145-1) SF-50 effecting the placement in retained grade status, and A copy of the notification letter received (RIF or classification downgrade)

What to expect next

Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.

If you have additional questions, please contact the HR personnel listed below: Mr. Edward Chitwood Human Resources Specialist (Rec/Plac/Comp) Office *** DSN 355-3303 *** Mrs. Emma Prosser Human Resources Specialist (Rec/Plac/Comp) Office *** DSN 355-3308 *** Mr. Brandon Webb Human Resources Specialist (Rec/Plac/Comp) Office *** DSN 355-3053 ***

Additional information

Veterans Preference Applicants: Veterans' preference will be validated by reviewing submitted documentation. Acceptable documentation may be: 1. A copy of your DD-214, "Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty," which shows dates of service and discharge under honorable conditions.

2. A "certification" that is a written document from the armed forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date the certification is signed. 3.

You may obtain a letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs reflecting your level of disability for preference eligibility by visiting a VA Regional Office, contacting a VA call center or online. 4.

If claiming 10 point preference, you will need to submit a Standard Form, SF-15, "Application for 10-point Veterans' Preference." 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 (***).

The following applies to Bargaining Unit Positions: Bargaining unit positions within the Oregon National Guard are represented by AFGE, local 2986 (AFL-CIO).