Information Technology Specialist (System Administrator/Database Management) Job in Elmendorf AFB, AK

Vacancy No. 24-9MFSRI662276 Department Pacific Air Forces
Salary $35.00 to $40.00 Grade 4 to 4
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 11/20/2024 Close Date 12/2/2024
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Elmendorf AFB, AK


Summary

About the position: This position will be assigned to the NAF IT Department on JBER, AK .

This is a regular Full-Time Position.

Regular Full-Time employees have a regular and continuous work schedule of at least 35 hours to a maximum of 40 hours per week. You are eligible for the following benefits and compensation: Health and Life Insurance, Awards, Leave, Retirement, 401K, Overtime Pay, Workers' Compensation, Shift Differential, Sunday Premium Pay, Holiday Pay.


This job is open to

Clarification from the agency

Please see the "Who May Apply" section under the Qualifications section.

Duties

Serves as Systems and Database Administrator and provides technical guidance and instruction to users and other Information Technology (IT)
specialists: Administers, installs, and maintains assigned systems. Ensures that the configurations of assigned systems comply with all DoD and AF
Cybersecurity policies and meets or exceeds the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS). Optimizes the functionality and
performance of hardware and software systems and ensures availability, integrity, efficiency, and reliability of assigned systems. Monitors the
ongoing operations to ensure assigned systems are functioning within operational standards. Identifies, troubleshoots, and develops corrective or
preventative procedures and takes actions to rectify complex problems and prevent future occurrences. Employee must keep abreast of new
technology to ensure operational optimization. Applies innovative techniques and seasoned judgment to assist management in identifying areas
where IT systems can reduce or eliminate labor and time intensive manual processes. Provides assistance and support which will either resolve
problems or provide understanding of available tools with which IT technicians and users can accomplish problem resolution. Participates with
management officials to identify automation requirements and conduct analysis of assigned systems to determine resources necessary to fulfill them.
Tracks life of system equipment, prepares and provides analyses to determine future maintenance and replacement costs to help justify budget
submissions. Responsible for administration of database servers including maintenance, monitoring and performance tunes. Ensures existing
databases collect, store, and processes data effectively and accurately. Modifies systems and database configurations to correct problems that affect
the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data. Takes a proactive approach to providing customer assistance to resolve database issues in a
timely manner. Provides formal or informal training for users, subject-matter specialists and support personnel. Promotes use of automated systems
by providing instructions to functional area users on IT processes to include database and file accessing techniques, database security procedures,
backup and program recovery techniques, and testing techniques. Will be driving between different facilities located on Joint Base Elmendorf-
Richardson to perform duties. Reports to the Asst. Director of Information Technology and will perform other related duties as required

This is a drug testing position. The incumbent is subject to random testing.

If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12616509

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • This position requires the incumbent to complete a background investigation with favorable results to obtain a Secret Security Clearance.
  • The duties of this position require the incumbent to possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions to operate vehicles.
  • This position is subject to a pre-employment drug test. The incumbent is subject to random testing for drug use.
  • May be required to work varied shifts, including weekends and holidays.
  • This position requires the incumbent to obtain a CompTIA Security+ or other appropriate IA certification.
  • U.S. Citizenship Required.
  • U.S. Citizens and Non-U.S. Nationals who have resided in the U.S. Territory for three (3) or more consecutive years immediately preceding the start of Federal affiliation.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Open to everyone. Applicants will be categorized by preference(s) and/or priority consideration eligibilities. An applicant's eligibility will be determined based on eligibility claimed in the questionnaire and proof of eligibility MUST be provided with application by the closing date, 12/02/2024

Business Based Action, Military Spouse Preference, Outside Applicant Veteran, Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran, and Transition Hiring Preference

In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if the position allows for qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.

Qualifying Experience:

Knowledge of a full range of database management concepts, operations, principles, methodologies, and approaches used in designing, developing, testing, implementing, managing, and maintaining database systems that meet organizational needs. Knowledge of system software and systems development life cycles including systems documentation, design development, configuration management, cost analysis, data administration, systems integration, and testing. Must have 3 years of relevant, full-time work experience. Every 2 years of IT related education may be substituted for 1 year of work experience. Must be able to read, write, and speak English. Must have a valid driver's license. Must satisfactorily complete a pre-employment drug test. Must have CompTIA Security+ or other appropriate IA certification. Must obtain and maintain DoD 8570-M requirements within 6 months of hire. Failure to maintain a security clearance and the proper IA certification can result in removal from this position.

You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. This position does allow for education substitution.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

Additional information

  • Individual must fully meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position.
  • U.S. Citizens and Non-U.S. Nationals who have resided in the U.S. Territory for three (3) or more consecutive years immediately preceding the start of Federal affiliation.
  • Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
  • Direct deposit is required.
  • Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check.
  • A probationary period may be required.
  • Pre-employment requirements must be satisfactorily met prior to Entrance on Duty (EOD).
  • Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government's interest.
  • Multiple positions may be filled from this job opportunity announcement. And additional selections may also be made from this job opportunity announcement.
  • Selection(s) are subject to restrictions resulting from hiring preferences and priority consideration eligible.
  • This is a Nonappropriated Fund (NAF) position carrying out Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) activities for the Air Force and Space Force.

How You Will Be Evaluated

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

Your resume and supporting document will be evaluated against the qualifications of the position.

Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination has been made that you have inflated your responses to meet the position's qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.

To better expedite the hiring process, we recommend including full contact information (name, address, phone number, email, etc.,) for professional and personal references on your resume.

Required Documents

Required documents may vary based on the eligibility you are claiming (i.e., applying as a Military Spouse Preference - MSP, applying as a veteran, applying as a current federal employees, applying as a displaced employee, etc.,). The below document(s) are required and MUST be submitted with your application by the closing date of this job announcement:

  • Resume


Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support identified the general or specialized experience described in this announcement. If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this vacancy.

Other accepted documents to support a qualification and/or claimed preference/priority eligibility may include:

  • Cover Letter
  • DD-214/ Statement of Service
  • Diploma/ GED
  • Disability Letter (VA)
  • License
  • Other (1)
  • Other (2)
  • PCS Orders
  • Professional Certification
  • Proof of Marriage Status
  • Resume
  • Separation Notice (RIF)
  • SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
  • Transcript


As described above, your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and supporting documents which prove your claimed eligibility. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.

NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package to include supplemental documents may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove another person's personal information before you submit your application. You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.

How to Apply

To be considered for this vacancy you must apply and complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above.

The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 12/02/2024 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. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJobs account and designate the document type when submitting your application. Failure to complete this portion will result in an incomplete application package and you will not be further considered for this vacancy.

It is your responsibility to ensure your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date.

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Agency contact information

Elmendorf-Richardson NAF HR Office
Address
JBER Elmendorf Resource Management Flight
773 FSS/FSCN
10480 Sijan Ave. Ste 202
JBER, AK 99506-0000
US
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Next steps

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