Summary

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.

This National Guard position is for a IT SPECIALIST (SYSADMIN) (TITLE 5), Position Description Number T5537000 and is part of the IL DCSOPS, National Guard.

Clarification from the agency

This is an open continuous announcement. Initial cutoff will be 05 January 2024. Recruitment will continue through the announcement closing date until the position is filled.

Duties

As a IT SPECIALIST (SYSADMIN) (TITLE 5),GS-2210-11, you will provide technical support, guidance and advice to the State Senior Intelligence Officer (SIO) on the management and training of the Army Military Intelligence (MI) systems, systems maintenance, systems maintainers, and networks.

Provide remote and on-site field technical support services, such as software baseline installation, configuration, planning, installing, testing, operating, troubleshooting, and maintaining enterprise hardware and software, to the organizations fixed and tactical Military Intelligence (MI) systems, Army intelligence networks, and partner nation coalition networks.
Maintain all necessary administrator and user accounts, clearance, privileges, and training to perform maintenance on Army Military Intelligence systems; including, but not limited to, the below or equivalent Top Secret/SCI with read on Counterintelligence scope polygraph NSA privileged access.
Coordinate lifecycle replacement, warranty replacement, and sustainment level support and funding to organization and subordinate MI systems and networks.
Provide advice and guidance on implementing automation in support of intelligence production.
Provide guidance, instruction, and maintenance briefings to subordinate units, senior leaders and other staff regarding maintenance policies and procedures in all areas relating to MI systems and maintenance programs.
Coordinate subordinate unit equipment fielding priority with ARNG, State Force Integration Readiness Officer (FIRO), and State Property Book Officer (PBO).
Facilitate user and administrator access to Army Intelligence networks and tactical MI systems.
Track organization and subordinate unit MI systems and networks type, version, accreditation, information assurance (IA) compliance, and mission capable statuses.
Utilize multiple automated systems to generate reports to account for and report on organization and subordinate unit MI system maintainer/integrators, and applicable MOS's for training, clearance, certification, user, and administrator account requirements.
Coordinate the receipt of periodic system security and software updates to subordinate units.
Responsible for developing and establishing policies and procedures to manage the organization's MI Systems maintenance program in accordance with applicable regulation, policy, and law.
Ensure subordinate units enter major training events and mobilizations with latest available software and technologies.

**This is NOT an all-inclusive list of duties.**

Conditions of Employment

Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
Must have at a minimum, a completed National Agency Check (NAC) prior to position assignment.
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.
This position is designated as Essential Personnel and may be subject to duty in preparation for, or in response to, a state emergency or disaster declaration. This designation will not exceed 14 calendar days per year unless otherwise approved by the TAG.
Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
Recruitment and relocation incentives may be available for this position.
This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program.
Must obtain Global Combat Support System - Army (GCSS-A) Maintenance Supervisor access within 24 months of hire.
Attend the ARNG Security Manager Course within 12 months of hire.
This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position.

Qualifications

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: GS-11 Level - MUST have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade, GS-09, in the Federal service in the normal line of progression for the occupation, IT Specialist (Systems Administration). Examples of specialized experience would typically include but are not limited to 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. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the GS-09 grade/level position or equivalent in the federal service.
OR
Education: Must have successfully completed a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work of this position and is directly related to the work of this position.
OR
Combination of Education and Experience: You may meet the qualifications requirement for this position by combining your specialized experience and appropriate progressively higher-level graduate level education according to the following formula: (a) your total months of full-time specialized experience as a percentage of a 12-month total; PLUS (b) your total number of qualifying progressively higher-level graduate semester or quarter hours as a percentage of one year of graduate study. The total of the two percentages must equal at least 100 percent.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Verbiage displayed on your resume or application must contain your own words. You may refer to position descriptions, i.e. the general and specialized experience located within the vacancy announcement, to assist with describing work experiences; however, resumes or applications received in verbatim will not be considered. In your resume you will need to address the general and specialized experience listed below. Please use as much detail as needed, giving dates (months and years) of the experience, position title and how the experience was gained. This information is needed to determine if you are qualified for the position.

Education

If you are using Education to qualify for this position, then you must have successfully completed a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work of this position and is directly related to the work of this position.
OR
Combination of Education and Experience: You may meet the qualifications requirement for this position by combining your specialized experience and appropriate progressively higher-level graduate level education according to the following formula: (a) your total months of full-time specialized experience as a percentage of a 12-month total; PLUS (b) your total number of qualifying progressively higher-level graduate semester or quarter hours as a percentage of one year of graduate study. The total of the two percentages must equal at least 100 percent.

You must provide official transcripts or other documentation to support your Educational claims. To receive credit for Education, you must provide documentation of proof that you meet the Education requirements for this position.

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 (Register | Selective Service System : Selective Service System (sss.gov)).

If you are needing some extra information regarding Federal Resumes, you should consider these tips from USA Jobs: USAJOBS Help Center | What should I include in my federal resume.

Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

Review our benefits

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

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):

Attention to Detail
Compliance
Customer Service
Problem Solving

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

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: Your resume that clearly demonstrates experience that meets the requirements of this position. Your resume must contain identifiable information such as your name, address, and phone number. It should also show your work schedule, hours worked per week, dates (including Month and Year, e.g., 02/2017, Feb 2017, etc.) of employment and duties performed.

Other supporting documents (as applicable):

Certifications
DD-214
SF-50
Official Transcript (Copy)

Veterans' Preference: When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference for 5pt (TP), 10pt (CP/CPS/XP), or for Sole Survivor Preference (SSP) in the questionnaire. You must provide a legible copy of your DD214(s) which shows dates and character of service (honorable, general, etc.). If you are currently serving on active duty and expect to be released or discharged within 120 days you must submit documentation related to your active-duty service which reflects the dates of service, character of service (honorable, general, etc.), and dates of impending separation. Additionally, disabled veterans and others eligible for 10-point preference (such as widows or mothers of eligible Veterans) must also submit an SF-15 "Application for 10 Point Veteran Preference" with required proof as stated on the form. Documentation is required to award preference. For more information on Veterans' Preference, please visit http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/vetpref/index.aspx.

Documents that support Veterans' Preference:

DD-214/ Statement of Service
Disability Letter (VA)
SF-15

If claiming eligibility under the VOW Act: The VOW Act requires Federal agencies to treat active-duty service member as veterans, disabled veterans, and preference eligibles, when they submit, at the time they apply for a Federal job, a "certification" of active service in lieu of a DD214. In order to be considered under the VOW Act, the certification must specify that the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date the certification is submitted with your application package for this job announcement. The certification must be on letterhead from the appropriate military branch and include the following information: military dates of service and expected discharge or release date, character of service, military rank, type of discharge, and date when terminal leave will begin. Certifications must be signed by, or by direction of military members' military personnel offices, unit commanders or higher headquarters. Agencies are required to verify a qualifying separation from military service prior to appointment, through the DD214 or other appropriate documentation. Your preference and/or appointment eligibility will be verified prior to appointment.

Documents NOT accepted: photographs, copies of position descriptions, training certificates, performance ratings, awards, and letters of appreciation.

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.

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/12236733

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

To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.

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.

After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.

You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.

To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.

Agency contact information

Rachael Lamb

Phone

(217) 761-3573

Email

rachael.r.lamb.mil@army.mil

Address

IL DCSOPS
1301 N MacArthur Blvd
Springfield, IL 62702
US

Learn more about this agency

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.

IT SPECIALIST (SYSADMIN) (TITLE 5) Job in Bloomington, IL

Summary

This job is open to

The public

Veterans