IT SPECIALIST (CUSTOMER SUPPORT) (T32)

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THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.

This National Guard position is for a IT SPECIALIST (CUSTOMER SUPPORT) (T32), Position Description Number D2525P01 & D2526P02 and is part of the AL DCSIM JFHQ, National Guard.

ORGANIZATION: DCSG6, FORT MCCLELLAN, AL SELECTING OFFICIAL: MR. S.

PATRICK MILITARY REQUIREMENTS: This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military grade in the Alabama Army National Guard.

Applicants who are not currently a member of the Alabama Army National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership.

If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact an Alabama Army National Guard recruiter at 800-464-8273 prior to applying for this position.

MINIMUM MILITARY RANK: SGT MAXIMUM MILITARY RANK: 1LT EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Each applicant must fully substantiate (in his/her own words) that he/she meets the requirements of the Specialized Experience listed below: Otherwise, the applicant will be considered unqualified for this position.

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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: GS-09: 1-year specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade.

In addition to the OPM IORs (Alternative A) specialized experience examples, specialized experience includes experience, education, or training receiving, maintaining, and issuing data storage media for computer operations.

Experience in scheduling the use of computer time for program processing. Experience collecting and sequentially staging input media with associated program instructions for processing.

Experience in at least one programming language.

Translating detailed logical steps developed by others into language codes that computers accept where this required understanding of procedures and limitations appropriate to use of a programming language.

Experience interviewing subject-matter personnel to get facts regarding work processes and synthesizing the resulting data into charts showing information flow.

Experience 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.

GS-11: 1-year specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade.

In addition to the OPM IORs (Alternative A) specialized experience examples, specialized experience includes experience, education, or training that approaches techniques and requirements appropriate to an assigned computer applications area or computer specialty area in an organization.

Experience planning the sequence of actions necessary to accomplish the assignment where this entailed coordination with others outside the organizational unit and development of project controls.

Experience that required adaptations of guidelines or precedents to meet the needs of the assignment.

Experience preparing documentation on cost/benefit studies where is involved summarizing the material and organizing it in a logical fashion. Major Duties:

GS-09: 1. This is a developmental position. The next full performance target level (FPL) for this career ladder assignment is Information Technology Specialist (CUSTSPT) GS-2210-11, D2526P01.

The incumbent performs GS-2210-09 duties under closer than normal supervision.

Must complete at least 12 months of specialized work experiences at this grade to successfully achieve the GS-2210-11 competency.

The GS-2210-09 position task assignments become progressively more difficult until the target level GS-2210-11 is reached. (40%) 2.

Performs the basic duties and has the basic responsibilities as described in the GS-2210-11 position description; however, detailed assistance, guidance, and support from the supervisors and co-workers are provided, as required, until statutory and performance requirements for advancement to the next higher level are met.

(40%) 3. Receives formal and/or on-the-job instructions designed to familiarize incumbent with the functions and operations of the program area and work responsibility.

Incumbent is provided practical experience in the application of related knowledge and applies professional and/or management theory, principles, and practices to complete the assigned work.

(20%) Performs other duties as assigned. GS-11: 1.

Addresses problems; installs, configures, troubleshoots, and provides maintenance and training in response to customer requirements or inquiries (e.g., tiered-level customer support).

Typically provides initial incident information to the Incident Response (IR) Specialty. Provides Tier II support for end-user hardware failures.

Responds to a variety of failures to devise recovery plans for system failures. Re-images customer workstations as needed and resolves complex problems.

This includes developing and/or using programs and techniques to isolate causes of problems and user errors.

Detects damaged or lost files, optimizes disk management, measures system performance, controls system security, and/or extends system capabilities to support local requirements.

In case of system failure, makes quick fixes to restore operations, then analyzes problems, develops recommendations, and works with other staff to implement changes.

Trouble-shoots and repairs IT systems and related components, (software & hardware) implementing Army standards and accepted practices.

Notifies team leader of any significant trends in hardware / software implementation issues and any potential problems that may have a detrimental effect on mission requirements.

Coordinates support actions with user, other IT personnel, and higher levels as required. Evaluates IT hardware and software used by activities.

Installs, tests, and prepares performance reports and recommendations on such equipment as microcomputers, printers, scanners, etc. Works with users to test and evaluate a variety of software packages.

Resolves problems to the extent possible before referring more difficult problems to appropriate levels. Applies appropriate security measures consistent with approved security standards. (40%) 2.

Provides support and guidance on installing, and operating personal computers, peripheral equipment, and associated software.

Supports users on equipment and software; custom installation and maintenance of hardware and software; investigating and resolving problems arising in the user operation of equipment/systems to extent possible before referring more difficult problems to the appropriate levels; documenting actions taken in Remedy ITSM or the current work ticket tracking system; and serving as a point of information for workstation operations.

Receives, responds to, and ensures resolution of all types of help center calls. (40%) 3. Receives requests for resolution of hardware or software problems that may require in-depth research.

Analyzes customer problems and research database for possible solutions or tasks the appropriate subject matter expert or section capable of resolving the problem.

Coordinates external vendor support for warranty repairs when applicable and ensures proper escort assigned while work is performed. Maintains awareness of current trends in information technology.

Performs varied research and periodical searches to identify current trends in information systems, hardware, software, and training. (10%) 4.

Updates hardware and software architecture databases to reflect installations, turn-ins, and changes in reportable software.

Works directly with Property Book Officers and Supply Sergeants to ensure all assigned and transitional property is accounted for.

Performs cyclic inventories as required by the Command Supply Discipline Program. (10%) Performs other duties as assigned.