COMPUTER ASSISTANT (T32)

Clarification from the agency

Title 32 CAT 1- All on board Federal Employees/Technicians within the ALARNG (T32 and T5, Permanent and Excepted Indefinite)

-- Creates local modifications to the STAMIS system. Modifications within and among systems are created to provide for the communication of data between testing platforms and the STAMIS system. Results are used to ensure the timely and accurate exchange of maintenance, supply and operational data between individual aircraft laptop computers and the Local Area Network (LAN). Works with multiple operating systems with guidelines that are not always specific or may not exist. Monitors the transfer of data between aircraft laptops and LAN computers to ensure data integrity is maintained. Monitors data back-up systems.

-- Ensures data and data files are accurately entered into a system through the Local Area Network (LAN). Monitors database files from outside sources (e.g., inspection master files, component master files and reportable item files) to ensure data integrity and applicability. Restores deleted data files as necessary. Utilizes Standing Operating Procedures (SOP's) in the event of ULLS-A failure.

-- Troubleshoots common or recurring problems experienced by laptop users. Creates database inquiries to access local information stored in the ULLS-A. Assists AASF users in preparing locally designed reports. Creates, edits and saves database queries. Prioritizes work and necessary repair actions to ensure operating systems function correctly.

-- Ensures reports accurately reflect individual aircraft status. Oversees AMSS processes for daily recording and reporting of aircraft/subsystem readiness and end-of-period reports. Maintains and updates unit parameters and aircraft/weapon systems authorization files to ensure calculated readiness rates are available.

-- Serves as the Terminal Area Security Officer (TASO) with security oversight over AASF ULLS-A system components. Manages ULLS-A network security protection mechanisms. Assigns, secures, stores, and maintains user IDs, passwords and controls individual and group access to the ULLS-A system. Provides advice and recommendations for using and safeguarding ULLS-A data and resources against unauthorized disclosure, modification, access, use, destruction or denial of service. Trains or works with personnel on ULLS-A changes and procedures. Prepares presentations, utilizing computer programs, as required.

-- Performs other duties as assigned.

Conditions of employment

• NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.
• This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard, required prior to the effective date of placement.
• Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform.
• Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the National Guard in the military grade listed in this announcement.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours; overtime may be required.

Qualifications

MILITARY REQUIREMENTS: This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military grade in the Alabama Army National Guard. Applicants who are not currently a member of the Alabama Army National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact an Alabama Army National Guard recruiter at 800-464-8273 prior to applying for this position.

MAXIMUM MILITARY RANK: CW3

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Each applicant must fully substantiate (in his/her own words) that he/she meets the requirements of the Specialized Experience listed below: Otherwise, the applicant will be considered unqualified for this position. DO NOT COPY THE VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT OR THE POSITION DESCRIPTION. DOING SO MAY RESULT IN DISQUALIFICATION FOR THE POSITION.

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Experience, training, or education which demonstrates the applicant's ability to follow directions, procedures, or systematic work methods which gives evidence of the candidate's ability to perform this work. Experience using computer and automation systems.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: 1 year equivalent to at least next lower grade level.

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:
-- Detailed knowledge of ULLS-A systems, hardware and software, and how they interconnect in and between normal, variable, and different operating conditions and systems (DOD, MSDOS, etc) in the AASF and AVCRAD to accomplish duties.

-- Extensive knowledge of computer equipment, internal computer processes, and application and utility programs.

-- Knowledge of a wide range of analytical and diagnostic methods, procedures, and principles to identify system failures, take corrective actions to resume normal operations, and implement procedures to allow for partial use until problems are resolved.

-- Knowledge of the codes, abbreviations and terms used in the ULLS-A system program and the order needed to acquire, interpret and resolve problems based on information derived from ULLS-A system reports.

-- Knowledge of job priorities, rules and scheduling procedures in order to align and adjust schedules in accordance with functional program priorities when work schedules are re-aligned.

-- Skill and knowledge to independently apply DoD, Army, NGB, and local policies, standards, and directives to perform analysis, to evaluate the automated information systems requirements, and offer assistance and guidance to those who receive informational products.

-- Knowledge of a wide range of current automated information systems, data automation, and information technology concepts, methods, techniques, and procedures. This includes Army, NGB, and commercial off-the-shelf systems technology.

-- Knowledge of AASF missions, objectives, terminology, and management practices in the facility, NGB, and the DA to recognize probable areas of interaction and overlap between proposed and existing system requirements.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

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.

To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:

1. Your resume showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates (including Month and Year, e.g., 02/2017, Feb 2017, etc.) of employment and duties performed.

2. Other supporting documents: SF-50s, transcripts and DD 214s are recommended, but not required.

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