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SUPV IT SPECIALIST (NETWORK)

Air National Guard Units

Department of the Air Force

Fresh

Location

Salary

$91,320 - $118,718

per year

Closes

March 4, 2026

Job Description

Summary

This job is for a supervisory IT specialist focused on network management in the Pennsylvania Air National Guard, where you'll lead a team in planning, coordinating, and maintaining computer networks for combat communications.

It involves overseeing projects, adapting guidelines to fit specific needs, and ensuring efficient operations in a military environment.

A good fit would be an experienced IT professional with leadership skills, a military background, and at least three years in network-related roles who thrives in a structured, team-oriented setting.

Key Requirements

  • At least 36 months of specialized experience in IT applications, particularly in network management and computer systems
  • Military officer rank between O1 and O4 (Captain to Major equivalent)
  • Active Secret Security Clearance
  • Supervisory experience, including leading, directing, and assigning work to personnel
  • Skills in project planning, coordination with external units, and developing project controls
  • Ability to adapt guidelines, prepare cost/benefit documentation, and manage work functions
  • Eligibility as a Pennsylvania National Guard member or employee in specified areas of consideration

Full Job Description

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.

This National Guard position is for a SUPV IT SPECIALIST (NETWORK), Position Description Number D1565P01 and is part of the PA 271st Combat Communications Squadron, National Guard.

1 or more Position(s) may be hired against this Announcement. Indefinite W/ Rollover Position may lead to permanent assignment without further advertisement.

THIS IS A COMMISSIONING OPPORTUNITY APPOINTMENT STATUS: EXCEPTED This is a Dual Status Excepted Service Technician position in the Pennsylvania Air National Guard.

AREA OF CONSIDERATION: Non-Bargaining Position AOC 1: NG Employees at the 271st CCS AOC 2: NG employees in the 193 Special Operations Wing (This includes 193rd SOW, 193rd RSG, 193rd AOG, 211th EIS, 201st RHS, 112th ACS, 203rd Weather Flight, 193rd SOW Det 1, 148th ASOS, PA ANG HQ DET 1) AOC 3: NG Employees of the Pennsylvania National Guard AOC 4: All service members of the Pennsylvania National Guard (This includes Traditional Airmen, Temporary Technicians and AGR Personnel) TEMPORARY PROMOTION/REASSIGNMENT: Currently employed permanent technician selected will occupy this position as a Promotion not to exceed or Reassignment as appropriate in their present status.

INDEFINITE: Indefinite employment status pertains to applicant nominated, who are not a currently employed permanent technician.

Indefinite appointments may acquire permanent status depending upon future force structure requirements; indefinite appointments do not serve a trial period.

Indefinite appointments may be separated when their services are no longer needed or when funding is no longer available via a 30-day termination notice.

Military Grades: OFFICER O1 - O4 Supervisor for this position is Maj Wilson Manpower #01075395 *NOTE: Accessioning into this position is contingent upon verification of Secret Security Clearance *NOTE: If you're a new supervisor in the Federal Government civil service, you may have to complete a one-year probationary period.

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Experience, education 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: Application must indicate at least 36 months 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.

Experience in managing the function of the work to be performed. Experience which includes leading, directing and assigning work of personnel.

QUALITY OF EXPERIENCE: Length of time is not of itself qualifying.

Candidates' experience should be evaluated on the basis of duties performed rather than strictly on the rank of the individual; however, established compatibility criteria/assignments must be followed.

The applicant's record of experience, training, and education must show possession of the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to fully perform the duties of the position to be filled.

SPECIAL NOTE: Per the Merit Promotion and Placement Plan (MPP) if there are more than 15 qualified applicants for each position, by category, a KSA board will be convened in accordance with Chapter 4 of the MPP.

PCS STATEMENT: PERMANENT CHANGE OF STATION COSTS WILL NOT BE PAID FOR THIS POSITION The Department of Military and Veterans Affairs is a diverse team of professionals who strengthen our commonwealth by serving our veterans and partners while preparing military personnel to safeguard our way of life.

We do not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors.

Applicants that are currently in an AGR status who wish to request to move their AGR resource to this position upon selection, must submit a "Request for AGR Resource Realignment" memo with their application.

A template for the memo can be found at: https://armyeitaas.sharepoint-mil.us/:w:/r/sites/NGPA-HRO/_layouts/15/Doc.aspx?sourcedoc=%7B2CACE53F-3CEC-4838-973F-461645D1B3A1%7D&file=Template%20-%20Request%20for%20AGR%20Resource%20Realignment.docx&action=default&mobileredirect=true Major Duties:

As a SUPV IT SPECIALIST (NETWORK), GS-2210-12, you will direct the planning, engineering, testing, evaluation, modification, security and reporting of the full range of C-E (Communications-Electronics) equipment and systems assigned.

Ensure the proper use, management, and training of all supervised personnel, consisting of multiple technical disciplines.

Consult with users and managers to determine specific locations and requirements for the particular system installation. Interview and recommend selection of new employees.

Plan, develop, and implement local policies, procedures, and goals for effective administration, direction, management, and operation of the section.

Maintain constant coordination between workgroups inside and outside of the unit, because complexity, cost, and uniqueness of the work involved require considerable planning and coordination.

Establish and implement Customer Service Center (Help Desk) to receive trouble calls and complaints from all supported customers.

Prepare and submit budget estimates and revisions for the procurement, installation, and operation/maintenance of equipment and supply items.

Ensure formulation of comprehensive training plans for each function and specialty within the section.

Ensures drill status guardsmen (DSG) are properly trained and able to perform the telecommunications activities.

Monitor and control the expenditure for material and manpower resources in accomplishment of peacetime and wartime mission goals.

Exercise continuing responsibility for safety conditions, procedures, and work practices employed within the maintenance community. Perform other duties as assigned.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 2/4/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 2/5/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: PA-12864976-AF-26-034