IT SPECIALIST (NETWORK SERVICES/SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATION)

Clarification from the agency

All On-Board (permanent, temporary, indefinite) Title 5 and Title 32 NYNG employees, AGR/M-Day/DSG within the NYNG, former members of NYNG with a National Guard Bureau Form 22 or 22A showing an Honorable Discharge or a General Discharge Under Honorable characterization.

As an IT Specialist (Network Services/Systems Administration), GS-2210-12, you will serve as the senior system administrator providing planning, directing, and coordinating of Command and Control (C2) missions systems' installation, maintenance and support. Serves as lead system administrator, trainer and supervisor, and provides Information Assurance (lA) support.

Conditions of employment

• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a two year trial period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• The employee’s normal duty days and hours may require rotating shifts and/or days.
• Irregular and/or overtime (compensatory) hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies or may be required to work hours outside of the normal duty day.
• The employee may be required to travel on military and commercial vehicles and aircraft to perform temporary duty.
• The employee must obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance within one year of appointment.
• The employee must obtain and maintain Security+ certification and may be required to obtain and maintain Linux+ or other certifications I.A.W. DoD 8570 and local requirements.
• This is a drug testing designated position. The incumbent is subject to random testing for drug use.
• 3+ years’ experience with the Linux operating system is highly desirable.
• For positions requiring the operation of motor vehicles, candidates must have a valid state driver’s license for the state in which they live or are principally employed.

Qualifications

GENERAL EXPERIENCE:
Experience, education, and/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 one year specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade that demonstrates responsibility for the overall planning and coordinating of the installation, testing, operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of mission systems hardware and software. Experience serving as Network Administrator responsible for the overall integrity of the BCS-F networks and their ability to meet mission requirement. Demonstrated responsibility for overall training efforts, planning, and coordination of C2 systems' administrator and maintenance training for the Eastern Air Defense Sector. Experience serving as the Network Security Officer responsible for managing network security and protection, administering security measures and performing security auditing. experience ensuring compliance with governing directives on physical, operational, and communications security, implementing network security and protection.

Applicants who meet one of the DoD Priority Placement Program (PPP) categories below are eligible to apply with this preference. (See Required Documents section)

• Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible

• Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement

• Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Employees

• Priority Placement Program, Military Spouse Preference (MSP)

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.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):Information Technology Customer Support, System Administration, and Technology Application

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

1. Detailed resume to include employer, job title with to and from dates (to include month/year), duties, responsibilities, and experience gained in each position held. Resumes cannot be more than two pages in length. If the resume provided is longer than two pages, it will not move forward in the qualification process. The resume provided must have relevant experience pertaining to the position in which you are applying to. If military or civilian, please include your rank and/or grade.

If your resume does not meet the above requirements, you will automatically be disqualified for the position.

2. Must provide one of the following documents showing proof of membership with the NYNG:
Title 5 and Title 32 Technicians must have SF 50
M-DAY/DSG must have proof of Enlistment, NGB 22 or NGB 22A, or DD214 for Former/Retired NYNG members,
Active Guard Reserves (AGR) must provide current orders.

3. 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.

Applicant claiming Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Employees must submit the following documentation:
-DoD Retained Grade Self Certification Checklist (DD 3145-1)
- SF-50 effecting the placement in retained grade status
- Copy of the notification letter the employee received (RIF or classification downgrade)

Applicants claiming Priority Placement Program, Military Spouse Preference must submit the following documentation:
- DoD Military Spouse Preference Self Certification Checklist (DD 3145-4)
- Sponsor's PCS Orders
- Proof of Military member's current active duty status
- Marriage Certificate

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