IT SPECIALIST (NETWORK) (TITLE 32)

Full Job Description

This National Guard position is for a IT SPECIALIST (NETWORK) (TITLE 32), Position Description Number D0262P01 and is part of the FL 50th RSG, National Guard.

AREA OF CONSIDERATION: This position is in the Excepted Federal Civil Service "under the authority of 32 U.S.C. 709" and is open to Category 1 & 3 Only.

Category 1: All permanent/indefinite (T32 and T5) technicians employed by the agency WITH dual FL National Guard military membership; Category 3: All current military members of the Florida National Guard.

First consideration will be given to Category 1. PCS: Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs, MAY be authorized.

Authorization for payment of PCS expenses will be granted ONLY after determination is made that payment is in the best interest of the Florida National Guard.

Recruitment / Relocation: Incentive MAY be authorized. ONLY after determination is made that payment is in the best interest of the Florida National Guard. NOTES: 1.

This position is categorized as IAT Level II IAW DOD 8570.01. Selectee must obtain required formal training within 6 months of hire date. 2.

Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance FLARNG BUS Code NG5022: This position is "included" in the bargaining unit and eligible for labor organization representation.

The current exclusive representative is The Association of Civilian Technicians, Chapter 87 and the President is Mr. Michael Ortmayer at actch87@gmail.com.

Military Grades - Enlisted: E1 thru E7 GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Must have experience, education or training that has provided a basic knowledge of data processing functions and general management principles that enabled you 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 - GS11: Must have at least one year of specialized experiences at the GS-09 level or the equivalent which provides knowledge and/or 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:

As a IT SPECIALIST (NETWORK) (TITLE 32), GS-2210-11, you will perform a variety of network device configuration and connectivity tasks.

Executes procedures and coordinates corrective action to optimize network performance.

Installs, configures and monitors tested and evaluated software packages that provide performance measurements of the WAN/LAN.

Implements the standard configuration software loads for all network devices.

Utilizes benchmarks and performance measurement and evaluation data to manage network servers and data communication devices to support normal and surge workload.

Works with technical support personnel in resolving critical problems. Uses remote management software tools to maintain and update configuration, protocol and user/system files.

Documents and tracks change to configuration, protocol and user/system files. Executes appropriate action to ensure backup processes are completed.

Evaluates the performance of network devices such as servers, workstations, and peripheral devices, and remote access systems.

Coordinates the development and implementation of configuration management plans for complex LANs and WANs with supported elements to include headquarters staff elements, tenant activities, state government, regional operating activities and national agencies.

Implements plans and procedures for remote installation of applications and upgrades using state of the art software distribution methods.

Monitors distribution of applications and upgrades ensuring compliance with regulations and copyright laws.

Implements procedures to ensure accurate records of authorized users of distributed software are maintained. Implements the standard operating procedures for all devices on the network.

Reviews and evaluates proposed software. Provides input to briefings and presentations on the complexities of the installation networks.

These briefings provide the basis for long-range decision planning relating to C4 network project management.

Analyzes equipment and software reliability and utilization reports to identify and define problem areas and to establish end-to-end systems performance levels.