Supervisory Information Technology Specialist

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About the position: This is a NAF position with the 61st Force Support Squadron, located with Resources on Los Angeles Air Force Base, El Segundo, California.

This position is considered Regular Full Time. The position is 35 hours, but has the potential to work up to 40 hours per week.

As a regular full time employee, you are eligible for leave and benefits 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, 02/05/2026 Business Based Action, 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: Must have experience that provides knowledge of the basic principles, methods, theories, practices, techniques and terminology of discipline in the subject matter field.

A four-year degree in computer/network field is desired but not required.

Position requires knowledge of basic LAN/WAN and system principles and practices sufficient to install, configure, and troubleshoot components; knowledge of customer support principals, methods, and procedures for documenting problem resolutions and providing guidance and training to customers; knowledge of concepts and techniques required to assist in the planning, operation, and maintenance of a LAN/WAN, including the installation and implementation of enhancements; and ability to analyze routine network problems and recommend solutions.

Supervisory experience is desired. Must satisfactory complete a pre-employment physical. Must be able to lift 52 lbs.

Work requires some physical exertion such as regular bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching to move and correct computer equipment; and lifting of moderately heavy boxes.

Subject to satisfactory completion of Tier-3 (Access National Agency Check with written Inquiries) background investigation.

This position includes Information Assurance (IA) work as a paramount duty requirement. Information Assurance Certification is a condition of employment.

Per DoD 8570.01-M, the incumbent of this position must achieve the appropriate IA certification within six months of assignment of these duties.

Failure to receive the proper IA certification may result in removal of position. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Major Duties:

Under direct supervision of the Resource Management Flight Chief, serves as a first level supervisor, planning, directing, organizing, and exercising control over nonsupervisory employees assigned to the section.

Also performs duties as a senior information technology (IT) specialist for the squadron providing a wide range of IT services with responsibility for planning and coordinating the installation, testing, modifying, upgrading, operation, troubleshooting and maintenance of Appropriated fund (APF) and Non-Appropriated Fund (NAF) Proprietary hardware and software systems.

Also serves as the principle IT supervisory advisor to 61 FSS Commander/Director on all functional APF Non-classified Internet Protocol Router (NIPR) and Secret Internet Protocol Router, NAF IT Systems and Quality of Life commercial networks.

This position ensures the rigorous application of information security/information assurance policies, principles, and practices in the delivery of all IT services; conducts risk and vulnerability assessments of planned and installed information systems to identify vulnerabilities, risks, and protection needs; and promotes awareness of security issues among management and ensuring sound security principles are reflected in organizations' visions and goals.

Duties include: Researches, evaluates, and provides feedback on problematic trends and patterns in customer support requirements; Provides customer training; and maintaining tracking and resolution databases; Develops and establishes methods and procedures for maintaining systems as required.

The position is responsible for testing, installing, operating, managing and maintaining NIPR, EISP and E2NET network services for the 61st Force Support Squadron (61 FSS), in-house servers/LANs, Non-Networked (stand-alone) systems as well.

Coordinates installation, implementation, maintenance and troubleshooting of LANs; as well as patching software including anti-virus programs.

Fine tunes components to include hubs, switches and routers to achieve peak efficiency within the network(s).

Installs, configures and troubleshoots network and application server hardware, network operating system software, Payment Card Industry compliance, peripheral network equipment to include Point-of-Sale terminals, including but not limited to: routers, bridges, cabling systems, firewall and network interface cards.

Analyze processes, problem activities and system designs of the FSS activities to comply with legal and regulatory requirements while meeting customer needs. Performs other related duties as assigned.

If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12876165