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Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS) is looking for the best and brightest to join our Team! MCCS is a comprehensive program that supports and enhances the quality of life for Marines, their families, and others in the Marine Corps Community. We offer a team oriented environment comprised of military personnel, civilian employees, contractors and volunteers who keep the organization functioning smoothly and effectively.
03/31/2025 to 04/07/2025
$25.01 - $26 per hour
NF 04
1 vacancy in the following location:
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25% or less - Varies
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Permanent
Full-time
Competitive
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834455900
NON-APPROPRIATED POSITION DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE: IT Specialist
BUSINESS TITLE: IT Specialist (System Administrator)
FLSA: Exempt
JOB SERIES: 2210 PAY LEVEL: NF-04
INTRODUCTION:
This position serves as an Information Technology (IT) Specialist (System Administrator) within the Information Management Branch, Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS) Division, Marine Corps Base, Camp S.D. Butler, Okinawa, Japan. This position is responsible for the daily operation, security, and administration of Windows-based network operating systems (NOS), enterprise applications, email systems for sending and receiving communication, email platforms (such as Microsoft Exchange, Teams, and SharePoint) for collaboration and content management, directory services, database systems, and backup and recovery solutions.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Responsible for ensuring the stability, performance, and security of enterprise IT systems. This includes monitoring system health, diagnosing and resolving performance issues, and implementing preventative maintenance strategies to mitigate downtime and security risks. Configure and manage Windows Server environments, Active Directory, Group Policy, and enterprise-wide authentication services.
Perform system security monitoring and compliance enforcement, including patch management, security audits, and adherence to DoD cybersecurity policies. Coordinate with higher-level agencies for directory synchronization and system policy enforcement, ensuring compliance with IAT Level II security standards.
Manage user accounts, group policies, and access permissions, ensuring data integrity and system security. Administering backup and disaster recovery solutions, maintaining enterprise antivirus and endpoint security systems, and troubleshooting system outages, network response issues, and security access problems.
Track and maintain IT service tickets, document system configurations and procedures, and provide technical support to end-users. Collaboration with IT leadership to research and implement system upgrades, software deployments, and lifecycle management strategies to improve overall system performance.
Attends technical training, conferences, and meetings to stay informed of emerging technologies and best practices. The role also involves asset management and tracking of Automated Data Processing Equipment (ADPE), ensuring compliance with inventory control policies and security guidelines.
Provide World-Class Customer Service, ensuring effective communication and prompt resolution of IT-related issues. Checks for satisfaction on the quality of goods and services. Takes action to solve problems quickly. Alerts the higher-level supervisor, or proper point of contact for help when problems arise.
Adheres to safety regulations and standards. Uses required safety equipment and observes safe work procedures. Promptly reports any observed workplace hazards, and any injury, occupational illness, and/or property damage resulting from workplace mishaps to the immediate supervisor.
Adheres to established standards of actively supporting the principles of the EEO program and prevention of sexual harassment.
Performs other related duties as assigned by the Network Manager.
EVALUATIONS:
BASIC REQUIREMENTS:
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
This position has been designated as a position of trust. The incumbent must be eligible for a Tier 3 (Secret Clearance) background investigation to satisfy IT Level II designation. Appointment and continued employment is subject to a favorable adjudication of the security investigation.
This activity is a Drug-free workplace. The use of illegal drugs by NAF employees, whether on or off duty, cannot and will not be tolerated. Federal employees have a right to a safe and secure workplace, and Marines, sailors, and their family members have a right to a reliable and productive Federal workforce.
Due to the nature of work in this position, the incumbent may serve in an 'on call' duty status outside of normal work hours that includes: remaining in a reasonable call back radius, carrying a cell phone or regularly checking email to respond to emergencies; remaining in a state of readiness to perform work with limitations on pursuing outside leisure activities, and/or reporting to a designated post of duty to be ready to or to perform work.
GENERAL INFORMATION: Applicants are assured of equal consideration regardless of race, age, color, religion, national origin, sex, GINA, political affiliation, membership or non-membership in an employee organization, marital status, physical handicap which has no bearing on the ability to perform the duties of the position. This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.
It is Department of Navy (DON) policy to provide a workplace free of discrimination and retaliation. The DON No Fear Act policy link is provided for your review: https://www.donhr.navy.mil/NoFearAct.asp.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Your application/resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the job qualifications listed on this announcement. This vacancy will be filled by the best qualified applicant as determined by the selecting official.
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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.
All applications must be submitted online via the MCCS Careers website:
Resumes/applications emailed or mailed will not be considered for this vacancy announcement. To be considered for employment, the application or resume must be submitted online by 11:59 PM (ET) on the closing date of the announcement.
Note: To check the status of your application or return to a previous or incomplete application, log into your MCCS user account and review your application status.
THIS POSITION IS FOR APPLICANTS CURRENTLY RESIDING IN OKINAWA OR ARRIVING ON OFFICIAL GOVERNMENT ORDERS TO OKINAWA WITHIN 30 DAYS.
All applicants who submit an application via our Careers page at https://careers.usmc-mccs.org will be able to view their application status online.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/834455900. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.