IT SPECIALIST (NETWORK) (TITLE 32)

About the role

This is a National Guard Title 32 Excepted Service Position. This position is a Temporary GS-2210-11 IT SPECIALIST (NETWORK) (TITLE 32), Position Description Number D1560P01and is part of the MO 131st Bomb Wing. This is a non-bargaining position.

SEE NOTES UNDER CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT BELOW.

What you will do

• Designed and engineered data and voice networks carried over various transmission systems such as multi-channel satellite.
• Designed and engineered data and voice networks carried over various transmission systems such as troposphere scatter systems.
• Designed and engineered data and voice networks carried over various transmission systems such as Line-Of-Sight (LOS) RF radios.
• Designed and engineered data and voice networks carried over various transmission systems such as Line-Of-Sight (LOS) laser radios.
• Designed and engineered data and voice networks carried over various transmission systems such as cable systems, fiber optic as well as copper.
• Engineered and designed router-to-router connections utilizing military and commercial protocol.
• Engineered and designed router-to-router connections utilizing circuit configurations through military and commercial multiplexers.
• Developed plans for employment of communications systems to support in-garrison and deployed operations.
• Planned and designed Wide Area Networks (WANs) consisting of Commercial Off the Shelf (COTS) and Military Specification (MILSPEC) components to operate IAW accepted Information Technology (IT) security policies using automated network planning tools.
• Utilized a broad knowledge of IT concepts, principles, methods and practices to provide network services that support a requesting agency's requirements.
• Utilized a broad knowledge of IT concepts, principles, methods and practices to identify, direct, and coordinate the actions required to provide needed services.
• Determined the compatibility of frequency assignments for fixed station and/or mobile radio, radar, satellite links, and other systems used by the military.
• Coordinated frequency assignments with ANG Headquarters, local Spectrum Managers, unit spectrum managers as well as MAJCOM Spectrum Management personnel.
• Determined requirements and requested resources from different agencies to support contingency and/or training networks.
• Identified and corrected network and transmission deficiencies in planned or currently operational networks.
• Determined operational, technical and support requirements for the location, installation, operation and maintenance of network equipment and systems.
• Reviewed and analyzed data, made technical judgments, and prepared decisions and recommendations concerning the quality, acceptability, and/or need for changes/improvements.
• Interpreted and applied joint standards when designing data, voice, and transmission networks and/or systems to meet mission objectives.
• Created or adapted guides and controls for network, system, or total communications programs in support of daily operations, training exercises, and deployments.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

Substitution of Education for this GS-11 Position: Must possess a Ph.D. or equivalent, or three years of progressively higher level graduate education in computer science, engineering, information science, or information systems management leading to such a degree.

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.

Documents you must provide

• Resume (must include the following information) First and Last Name Contact Information (Phone Number and Email) Position Title(s) Company/Organization Name(s) Dates of Employment (MONTH and YEAR) Duties Performed - brief descriptions that show you can perform the tasks at the required level listed in the job announcement Please be advised that copying and pasting the specialized experience from the vacancy announcement into your resume is prohibited and will result in your resume being disqualified.
• It is best practice to ensure military career information is listed in addition to civilian career information.
• Transcripts - Only a requirement if education is required OR you substitute education for specialized experience Unofficial copies may be submitted for application purposes, but placement will not occur until official transcripts have been provided.
• SF-50 - If you have previously been employed by another Federal Agency or previously worked for our agency, please submit a copy of the last Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50).
• This is NOT a requirement for those that have never been employed by a Federal Agency or those currently employed by our agency.

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.

Additional information

This is an open continuous announcement. Applicants will be reviewed monthly. Recruitment will continue through the closing date or until the position is filled.

Selective Service Act: 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 (***).