INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST (CUSTSPT/SYSADMIN)

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To serve as the subject matter expert in Information Technology (IT) Specialists preparing and planning the IT infrastructure/environment.

Wings Representative for Plans and Programs for all IT program matters.

Serves as an assistant to the commander and is the senior civilian of the squadron The mission of the United States Air Force is: To fly, fight, and win ... Airpower anytime, anywhere.

To achieve that mission, the Air Force has a vision of Global Vigilance, Global Reach and Global Power.

That vision orbits around three core competencies: Developing Airmen, Technology-to-Warfighting and Integrating Operations.

Core competencies and distinctive capabilities are based on a shared commitment to three core values -- integrity first, service before self, and excellence in all we do.

Click here to view the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide: AF DCIPS Interchange AF Internal Employee EO 13473 Appointment of Certain Military Spouses Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan Land Management Employee Military Spouse Preference PPP DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technicians PPP DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible PPP Mil Res (MR) and Nat Guard (NG) Pref Eligible Technician Receiving Disability Retirement Veterans Employment Opportunities Act In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Information Technology (IT) Management Series, GS-2210 (Alternate A).

https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/2200/information-technology-it-management-series-2210-alternative-a/ EXPERIENCE: Applicants Must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below: Attention to Detail, Customer Service, Oral Communication, and Problem Solving AND one year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-11 (or equivalent in other pay systems) which includes applying C4 systems integration methods, performance tuning methods, test and evaluation methods and procedures, IT security principles and methods.

Proficient in project management principles and methods sufficient to plan and coordinate the installation of new products or equipment, and to resolve unusual and difficult issues, and create new techniques for use.

FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible.

One year at the GS-11 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-12 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks.

NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: Knowledge of C4 systems principles, operating techniques, concepts, and methodology and knowledge of stored program digital and analog communications systems and networks.

In addition, it requires knowledge of laws, rules, regulations, and policies as they apply to telecommunications systems.

Knowledge of applicable safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures.

Knowledge of information technology (IT) management system requirements and application software development techniques required in carrying out program and project assignments of considerable difficulty with little specificity or tasks from leadership.

Ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions and staff of a small sized organization.

Ability to analyze, plan, and adjust work operations of one or more organizational segments to meet program requirements and objectives within available resources.

Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Ability to establish effective working relationships with others.

Ability to maintain an up-to-date awareness of technological advances and predict how management can meet future requirements.

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work.

You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social).

Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Major Duties:

Performs as an expert in IT Plans and Programs for Columbus AFB. Plans, organizes, and oversees the activities of the Plans and Programs Flight.

Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities over a limited staff Provides overview and specific guidance for the management and administration for support, or Contingency Plans, and programming plans for the installation Develops and maintains required programs to support mission needs.

Represents the squadron with a variety of installation, multi-functional area organizations Performs C4 System Base-Level Planning and Integration Utilizes the required standard plans and programs tools required by the DOD and the Air Force.