SUPERVISORY IT SPECIALIST (SYS ADMIN/NETWORK)

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The primary purpose of this position is to serve as supervisory senior Information Technology (IT) specialist to analyze, manage, or perform work necessary to provide optimum use of operating systems by planning, testing and implementing modifications, and to solve problems and accomplish work processes in support of the installation's information technology (IT) network.

Learn More About This Agency: 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 Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan Military Spouse Preference Qualifications: In order to qualify, you must meet the 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: Must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the following four competencies: Attention to Detail, Customer Service, Oral Communication, Problem Solving AND have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade (GS-11) or equivalent in other pay systems.

Examples of specialized experience includes: planning, organizing, and directing the activities of the organization to ensure that managed systems and associated IT/networking services comply with legal and regulatory requirements and meets customer needs; utilizing IT management information systems and applications software technology to isolate causes of problems between hardware, system, and applications software programs; measuring system performance and/or extending operating system capabilities to support organizational business processes and operations; applying application software development techniques when carrying out project assignments of considerable difficulty and with little specificity regarding approach to be followed; and assigning work to subordinate elements based on priorities, while taking into consideration employee capabilities, difficulty, and mission requirements.

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.

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 asset management principles, applicable laws, and Department of Defense (DoD) concepts, theories, policies, directives, and procedures.

Knowledge of IT management information systems and applications software technology to isolate causes of problems between hardware, system, and applications software programs 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 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 inspire, motivate, and guide others toward a goal accomplishment.

Leadership ability, including the ability to coach, mentor, and challenge subordinates; ability to adapt leadership style to a variety of situations; and ability to model high standards of honesty, integrity, trust, openness, and respect for the individual by applying these values to daily behaviors.

Ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions and mentor, motivate, and appraise the staff of an organization through subordinate supervisors.

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 both orally and in writing. 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 manages the activities of the secured Cyber Operations work centers.

(SCOO, SCOI, SCXS) Develops goals and objectives that integrate organization and Cyber Operation work center objectives. Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities.

Directs, coordinates, and oversees work through subordinate supervisors. Represents the Secured Cyber Operations element with a variety of installation and functional area organizations.

Administers base local area network (LAN)and Wide area network (WAN) Ensures rigorous application of information security and assurance policies in the delivery of network services.

Oversees the Wing Information Assurance Manager, Oversees the Communications Security (COMSEC) Manager for all cryptographic activities including managing the Cryptographic Access Program (CAP) Implements and manages the Air Force Electronic Key Electronic Key Management System (AFEKMS) program.