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Summary
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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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Overview
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Open & closing dates
11/22/2024 to 12/04/2024
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Salary
$101,121 - $156,323 per year
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Pay scale & grade
NH 3
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Location
Few vacancies in the following location:
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Remote job
No
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Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
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Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
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Relocation expenses reimbursed
Yes— You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.
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Appointment type
Permanent
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Work schedule
Full-time
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Service
Competitive
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Promotion potential
None
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Job family (Series)
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Supervisory status
No
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Security clearance
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Drug test
No
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Position sensitivity and risk
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Trust determination process
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Financial disclosure
<a href="https://help.usajobs.gov/working-in-government/fair-and-transparent/financial-disclosure" target="_blank">No</a>
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Bargaining unit status
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Announcement number
AFTC-12617938-BH-FLYER
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Control number
820183900
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Duties
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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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Requirements
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
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
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.
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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.
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)
- Pension: Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS)
- 401K: Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) available with up to 5% agency matching
- Various Medical, Dental & Vision packages to choose from for entire family
- Flexible Spending Account
- Federal Long Term Care Insurance, and Life & Disability Insurance
- Family and Medical Leave Act
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Flexible Work Arrangements (dependent on position)
- Tuition Assistance & Professional Development opportunities
- Career enhancement and promotion opportunities
Benefits
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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
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Benefits
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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
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As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
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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
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EHA DHA
550 C Street West
JBSA Randolph AFB, TX 78150
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Required Documents
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.
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How to Apply
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
- Address
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EHA DHA
550 C Street West
JBSA Randolph AFB, TX 78150
US
Next steps
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Fair & Transparent
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION: This Job Opportunity Announcement (JOA) will be used to form a pool of qualified applicants who will be considered for direct hire vacancies as they become available.
The Air Force Test Center (AFTC) is where tomorrow's Air Force is tested! Long considered the "Center of the Aerospace Testing Universe", AFTC is truly where Air Force superiority begins. Home to many Aerospace establishments and records, AFTC remains the state-of-the-art leader in Aerospace testing, and provides the warfighter with cutting-edge technology. AFTC does not only celebrate its past, but we continue to lead from the front. Join our team today and make Aerospace history!
The Air Force Test Center is looking for a Full-Time/Information Technology Specialist (NETWORK) (NH-2210-03) to work at the 412th Test Wing, 412th Mission Support Group, 412th Communications Squadron (412 CS/SCOIM) at Edwards AFB, CA.
This is an acquisition demonstration project position NH-03 equivalent to a GS-12 to GS-13.
Agency contact information
Air Force Test Center Recruitment
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EHA DHA
550 C Street West
JBSA Randolph AFB, TX 78150
US