SUPERVISORY IT SPECIALIST (PLCYPLN/ENTARCH)

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The primary purpose of this position is: To serve as the Division Chief directing and supervising highly skilled cyber employees in Plans Programs and management support.

Responsible for planning, directing, reviewing and coordinating the efforts of work operations.

In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Information Technology (IT) Management Series 2210 (Alternative A).

https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/2200/information-technology-it-management-series-2210-alternative-a/ SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-13, or equivalent in other pay systems.

Examples of specialized experience includes: Experience with providing management oversight for activities assigned to the Plans and Resources division and involved in organizing, coordinating, directing, and overseeing all aspects of Air University's (AU's) technology infrastructure operations.

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-13 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-14 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 IT systems security principles, concepts, and methods to be adopted and practiced taking necessary actions to plan a secure infrastructure and protected environment to impart education to be practices in identifying, evaluating, mitigating, and minimizing risks associated with IT systems vulnerabilities.

Knowledge of IT systems analysis and applications software concepts, functions, techniques, and capabilities sufficient to evaluate new and emerging IT technology, security methods and principles, the feasibility of proposed new systems and applications software projects; and managing information systems and applications software processes to ensure successful integration with existing and anticipated infrastructure in the database environment.

Knowledge of operational activities and the most up-to-date information about the subject matter on information/network security matters (such as special operations, personnel recovery, airlift, etc...), weapon systems, and command, control, and mission process, systems, and applications.

Knowledge of IT management information systems and applications software technology to lead execution of IT troubleshooting and optimization efforts such as: isolate causes of problems between hardware, system, and applications software programs pertaining to Cyberspace operations and defense and to measure system performance and/or extend operating system capabilities to support organizational business processes and operations.

Knowledge of IT management information systems requirements and application software development techniques required in leading and carrying out project assignments of considerable difficulty and with little specificity regarding approach to be followed.

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

Ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions and staff of a multi-college education in organizations.

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:

Plans, organizes, and oversees the activities of the Air University Communications/Plans and Resources Division. Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities.

Represents Air University with a variety of installation and functional area organizations.

Leads strategic technological planning to achieve AU goals by prioritizing technology initiatives and coordinating the evaluation, deployment, and management of current and future technologies.