IT SPECIALIST (APPSW/INET) Job in Boise, ID

Vacancy No. ID-12750612-AF-3524 Department Air National Guard Units
Salary $88,621.00 to $115,213.00 Grade 12 to 12
Perm/Temp Temporary FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 6/26/2025 Close Date 7/9/2025
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Status Candidates
Locations:
Boise, ID


Summary

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.
This National Guard position is for an IT SPECIALIST (APPSW/INET), Position Description Number D1618000 and is part of the ID Human Resource Office Air, Idaho Army National Guard.


THIS POSITION IS INDEFINITE WITH THE POSSIBILITY TO NON-COMPETITIVELY CONVERT AT A LATER DATE.

This job is open to

Clarification from the agency

CURRENT MEMBERS OF THE IDAHO ARMY OR AIR NATIONAL GUARD.

Duties

--Serves as a principal expert and the authoritative source for software application development providing project leadership to lower-graded specialists. Provides technical guidance for application analysis and programming to internal and external contacts. Coordinates studies and plans with other technical personnel in the directorate. Recommends specific requirements for new application development and improvements to current applications.

-Determines feasibility of the requested applications. Plans, coordinates and accomplishes studies to identify need for new stand-alone and web-based application requirements. Determines specifications, equipment and facilities necessary to develop, modify, and implement needed applications. Designs, develops, implements, monitors, and maintains stand-alone and web-based applications using software engineering techniques. Develops work plans, program logic, special instructions, and detailed flow charts covering processes and application needs. Assures software and systems quality and functionality. Ensures involvement of customer and management throughout the development process. Works with customers to test applications and ensure desired functionality is attained. Performs application maintenance.

-Analyzes National Guard Bureau (NGB), agency and locally developed standard/stovepipe systems to determine needed additions. Develops new applications using software-engineering techniques that enhance existing stovepipe systems.

-Develops reports on the status of projects. Implements project management principles. Drafts project plans, assigns tasks, monitors progress, and resolves critical issues. Achieves cost goals, schedule goals, and performance goals.

-Develops and documents internal Standard Operating Procedures/Instructions (SOP/SOIs) for application development. Creates new guidelines and recommends Engineering Change Proposal - Software (ECP-S) through proponent agencies. Writes and maintains application documentation for internal code. Writes and maintains documentation to include user manuals, help files, and installation guides. Coordinates the demonstration of new and enhanced applications to customers and management. Provides training on application implementation, including classroom instruction and Computer Based Training (CBT) development.

- Determines overall technical design and structure of websites and web-based applications. Ensures security standards are met. Anticipates problems, researches trends in system needs, and determines when new or additional hardware/software is required.

-Attends conferences and seminars that deal with Software Engineering and application development.

-Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

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.
  • Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment.
  • Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
  • Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
  • May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
  • Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
  • Must be able to obtain/maintain Secret Security Clearance.
  • Must be able to obtain/maintain an MOS OR AFSC in IT/INFORMATION SYSTEMS CATEGORIES.
  • Must complete appropriate training and obtain required certifications IAW DoD 8570.01M or applicable document(s) for Cyber workforce as an IT Technician Level within 9 months of employment
  • Must have experience with MS Sharepoint / Power Platform / Website design and maintenance. Must have or ability to obtain and maintain all required certifications.

Qualifications

Military Grades: E-4 THROUGH O-3

GENERAL EXPERIENCE:
This series covers two-grade interval administers that manage, supervise, lead, administer, develop, deliver, and support information technology (IT) systems and services. This series covers only those positions for which the paramount requirement is knowledge of IT principles, concepts, and methods; e.g., data storage, software applications, networking.

Minimum Requirements: 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:

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: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. Requires a practical knowledge of and skill in applying customer support, principles, concepts and methods to install, configure, test, troubleshoot and maintain a variety of standard hardware and software on customer workstations and throughout the state. Work also involves presenting formal and informal training and assistance to customers throughout the organization. Applying quality assurance principles, evaluating established methods and procedures and preparing recommendations for changes in methods and practices where appropriate and ensuring the application of appropriate security measures to the assignment.

Information Assurance Certification may be a condition of employment. This position could include information assurance (IA) work as a paramount duty requirement. Per DoD 8570.01-M, the incumbent of this position may be required to achieve the appropriate IA certification within six months of assignment of these duties. A waiver of this six month requirement may be granted per DoD 8570.01-M, C3.2.4.2 or C3.2.4.3. Failure to receive the proper IA certification may result in removal from this position.

Must have experience with MS Sharepoint / Power Platform / Website design and maintenance. Ideal candidate should have MS PL-900 Power Platform Fundamentals or higher or equivalent experience

Education

If you are using Education to qualify for this position, you must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your Educational claims.

Additional information

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 (https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx).

If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application.

More than one selection may be made from this announcement if additional identical vacancies in the same title, series, grade and unit occur.

Benefits

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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.

Required Documents

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: Educational Transcripts- if you are using education to substitute for specialized experience.

3. DD 214 or docs showing MOS compatibility (if applicable).

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, you must complete the online application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12750612

A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.

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Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.

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Agency contact information

Benjamin O'Neal
Address
ID Human Resource Office Air
4794 Gen Manning Ave
Boise, ID 83705
US

Next steps

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.


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