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In this position you will serve as a Senior IT Specialist to provide sound engineering techniques to network infrastructure and control the network environment. Responds to security incidents, network faults, and user outages. Controls all communications and information entering and exiting the Base.

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Open & closing dates

11/22/2024 to 12/04/2024
Salary

$101,121 - $156,323 per year
Pay scale & grade

NH 3
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Location

Few vacancies in the following location:
- Edwards AFB, CA
Remote job

No
Telework eligible

Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Travel Required

Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed

Yes—You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.
Appointment type

Permanent
Work schedule

Full-time
Service

Competitive
Promotion potential

None
Job family (Series)
- 2210 Information Technology Management
Supervisory status

No
Security clearance

Secret
Drug test

No
Position sensitivity and risk

Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk
Trust determination process
- Suitability/Fitness
Financial disclosure

No
Bargaining unit status

No
Announcement number

AFTC-12617938-BH-FLYER
Control number

820183900

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U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

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Engineers the base LAN/WAN systems, architecture designs and monitors new network systems, configures, and installs network hardware/software, and maintains optimal LAN operations. Independently installs, configures, and troubleshoots network and application server hardware, operating system software, and peripheral network equipment such as routers, bridges, cabling system, network interface cards, modems, multiplexers, and concentrator.
Develops and implements configuration management plans to ensure optimization of connectivity between remote sites throughout the installation. Develops and maintains local procedures for networks, system operations, and product assembly and installation.
Constructs performance data collections and conducts analysis of current procedures and makes quality improvement recommendations to AFTC leadership. Develops and provides technical training on networks and network management software.
Maintain a thorough knowledge of network software and hardware used within the AFTC architecture and mentors' junior peers on this knowledge. Conducts major studies of network systems and business process issues to appraise desirability of major changes
Plans and manages projects in targeted areas of projected work, to include process review, network engineering and operational practices, and needs that will affect Air Force Flight Test Center (AFFTC) LAN/WAN operation. Provides technical support for existing infrastructure supporting the AFTC enterprise.

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Conditions of Employment

U.S. Citizenship Required
Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
The position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
Disclosure of Political Appointments
Relocation costs or other incentives may be available and considered by the organization.
This position may require travel.
This position may require drug testing and the candidate may be subject to passing a drug test upon selection.
Selectee is expected to be granted with and/or maintain the appropriate security clearance required for the position.
Selectee may be required to serve a probationary or trial period.
Must be able to perform heavy lifting up to 45 lbs. in order to install UPS, network devices, etc. into computer racks. There will be periods of extended standing with requirements for stooping, crawling and kneeling.
May be required to work evenings, holidays and overtime and/or emergency overtime may be required.
Information Assurance certification (8570) is required.
Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station.
Employee may be required to travel on military and commercial aircraft.
The employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends and holidays.
This position MAY be eligible for a recruitment/relocation incentive. Specifics will be discussed with the Selecting Official.
Eligible for situational telework only, including Emergency and Office of Personnel Management (OPM) prescribed "Unscheduled Telework"

Qualifications

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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) located here

BASIC REQUIREMENT OR INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT: This standard allows eligibility through meeting either the requirements specified in the section titled Education or the requirements specified in the section titled Experience.

Education: All academic degrees and coursework must be from accredited or pre-accredited institutions

Undergraduate or Graduate Education: Degree in computer science, engineering, information science, information systems management, mathematics, operations research, statistics, or technology management or degree that provided a minimum of 24 semester hours in one or more of the fields identified above and required the development or adaptation of applications, systems or networks.

OR

Experience must be IT related; the experience may be demonstrated by paid or unpaid experience and/or completion of specific, intensive training (for example, IT certification), as appropriate GS-5 through GS-15 (or equivalent):For all positions individuals must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below. The employing agency is responsible for identifying the specific level of proficiency required for each competency at each grade level based on the requirements of the position being filled.

Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.
Customer Service - Works with clients and customers (that is, any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit produces, including the general public, individuals who work in the agency, other agencies, or organizations outside the Government) to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; knows about available products and services; is committed to providing quality products and services.
Oral Communication - Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.
Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower broadband NH-02 or equivalent to the next lower grade GS-11 in the Federal Service. Specialized experiences is responding to security incidents, network faults, and user outages. Able control all communications and information to and from the base. Provide sound engineering techniques and control the network environment. Able to implement and enforce polices, mandates, and laws to ensure availability, integrity, and reliability of network resources.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Extensive knowledge of a full range of network systems (LAN/WAN) design principles, methodologies, and approaches used in developing, testing, installing, operating, managing, and maintaining mission critical voice, data, and video services that support functional requirements.
Specialized knowledge of the network architecture, interrelationships, operating modes, configuration, topology, and protocols typically found at base level.
Advanced knowledge of network operating and maintenance concepts and methods to troubleshoot network problems.
Advanced knowledge of complex configuration management techniques and requirements appropriate to managing base level network systems.
Ability to gather facts and use effective analytical and evaluative methods to assess information, plan the sequence of actions necessary, make sound decisions, and solve a variety of network problems; and to analyze
component interrelationships and evaluate network systems and computer applications from an operational perspective.
Ability to maintain an up-to-date awareness of technological advances and predict how management can meet future requirements.

Desired Skills:

2 years proven experience as network technician or relevant position desired
2 years Military Technical Control experience or Circuit Activations/Engineering desired.

Additional information

Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click here.

Direct Hire Authority: NO 6-MONTH WAIT! Recently retired and/or retiring from MILITARY service ARE eligible for immediate appointment for AFTC positions. The 180-day waiting period has been waived for AFTC to hire recently retired and/or retiring service members.

Paid Time Off:

11 Federal Holidays off per year
Vacation time (Annual Leave) accumulates based on length of employment. Starts at 13 days (104 hours) per year and up to 26 days (208 hours) per year
13 sick days per year (104 hours)

Retirement:

Pension: Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS)
401K: Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) available with up to 5% agency matching

Health & Wellness:

Various Medical, Dental & Vision packages to choose from for entire family
Flexible Spending Account
Federal Long Term Care Insurance, and Life & Disability Insurance

Work/Life Balance:

Family and Medical Leave Act
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Flexible Work Arrangements (dependent on position)

Career Development:

Tuition Assistance & Professional Development opportunities
Career enhancement and promotion opportunities

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If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
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Equal Opportunity Employer. U.S. citizenship required. Must be of legal working age.

Agency contact information

Air Force Test Center Recruitment

Email

AFTC.Enterprise.Recruiting@us.af.mil

Address

EHA DHA
550 C Street West
JBSA Randolph AFB, TX 78150
US

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For additional information on direct hire opportunities with the Air Force please click here.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

Help

Ensure you click the READ MORE below to open the frame and then CLICK APPLY NOW to complete an application and upload resume (PDF or Word Doc) and/or additional documents (Transcripts, certifications, Vet Docs (DD214), SF-50).

To receive additional information about current and future job openings with AFCS via email notification, please register at www.Afciviliancareers.com and sign up to "Get Career Updates."

For additional information on direct hire opportunities with the Air Force please click here.

Equal Opportunity Employer. U.S. citizenship required. Must be of legal working age.

Agency contact information

Air Force Test Center Recruitment

Email: AFTC.Enterprise.Recruiting@us.af.mil
Address: EHA DHA
550 C Street West
JBSA Randolph AFB, TX 78150
US

Learn more about this agency

Next steps

For additional information on direct hire opportunities with the Air Force please click here.

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

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Open & closing dates

11/22/2024 to 12/04/2024
Salary

$101,121 - $156,323 per year
Pay scale & grade

NH 3
Location

Few vacancies in the following location:
- Edwards AFB, CA
Remote job

No
Telework eligible

Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Travel Required

Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed

Yes—You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.
Appointment type

Permanent
Work schedule

Full-time
Service

Competitive
Promotion potential

None
Job family (Series)
- 2210 Information Technology Management
Supervisory status

No
Security clearance

Secret
Drug test

No
Position sensitivity and risk

Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk
Trust determination process
- Suitability/Fitness
Financial disclosure

No
Bargaining unit status

No
Announcement number

AFTC-12617938-BH-FLYER
Control number

820183900

This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/820183900. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.

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Remote job

Telework eligible

Travel Required

Relocation expenses reimbursed

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Service

Promotion potential

Job family (Series)

Supervisory status

Security clearance

Drug test

Position sensitivity and risk

Trust determination process

Financial disclosure

Bargaining unit status

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