IT SPECIALIST (NETWORK) (Title 32)

Duties

As an IT SPECIALIST (NETWORK) (Title 32), GS-2210-11, you will serve as a base systems administrator to monitor the Local and Wide Area Network (LAN/WAN), including the planning, analysis, acquisition, design, development, implementation, quality assurance, configuration, installation, integration, maintenance testing, operational integrity, and/or management of networked systems for the transmission of information in voice, data, and/or video formats.

Major Duties - This is NOT an all-inclusive list:

• Analyze LAN utilization statistics, performance measures, and system profiles to ensure smooth, reliable, and robust network operation.
• Function test LAN/WAN components to identify technical problems, analyze system malfunctions, and implement necessary corrective actions.
• Monitor operation of LAN/WAN hardware and operating software to verify operability, efficiency, and compliance with established standards.
• Maintain accurate inventories, configuration backups, and documentation for all network hardware, software, and system configurations.
• Conduct system performance reviews before and after new programs or upgrades are loaded and document results for management.
• Assist customers with the use of office automation tools, local and wide area networks, and other automated systems.
• Provide customer training and support for new network systems and ensure inquiries and issues are resolved expeditiously.
• Identify and document network requirements based on customer needs, operational constraints, and facility capabilities.
• Evaluate alternative solutions to satisfy user requirements and recommend the most efficient and effective automation approaches.
• Participate in progress reviews with system programmers, operating officials, and users to assess system reliability, productivity, and compatibility.
• Conduct problem analysis to identify trends, ineffective practices, equipment shortcomings, and user complaints.
• Analyze network usage, traffic interruptions, hardware/software capabilities, and performance indicators to diagnose root causes.
• Identify potential performance or capacity problems and plan changes or modifications to avert system failures.
• Troubleshoot LAN/WAN components, network servers, cables, routers, switches, virtual servers, and application software to restore proper operation.
• Determine feasibility of proposed revisions or new program applications and recommend technical improvements to management.
• Install, configure, integrate, and troubleshoot LAN/WAN hardware and software, including routers, switches, cables, network interface cards, modems, multiplexers, and virtual servers.
• Develop, implement, and test network operating system and application software to ensure compatibility with existing configurations.
• Maintain, test, and update system software; reconfigure peripheral equipment; and install and troubleshoot LAN data cables for proper connectivity.
• Implement network operating system upgrades, develop base-wide procedures, and participate in planning network infrastructure improvements.
• Maintain required information assurance certifications and apply security policies, risk analyses, and compliance measures to safeguard network services.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• IAW The Fair Chance Act, Agency employees may not request criminal history information at the point of initial application, upon receipt of an application, or prior to, during or after a job interview. If an Optional Form (OF) 306, Declaration of Employment is submitted prior to the point of a conditional offer, questions related to background information section may not be asked.
• This is an excepted service position that requires membership in the Illinois National Guard and in the military grade listed in the announcement. This is required prior to the effective date of placement. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.
• Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform.
• Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment.
• Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a trial period.
• This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position.
• Irregular and/or overtime (compensatory) hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies or may be required to work hours outside of the normal duty day.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• Recruitment and relocation incentives may be available for this position.
• Conducts travel to and from offsite worksite(s) from the normal work area to perform assigned dutie; may include Operating Locations (OL) and GSUs. Due to distances involved, travel may involve one or more overnight stays.
• Telework may be authorized.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position.
• Requires compliance with the Department of Defense Information Assurance Workforce Improvement Program, DoD Instruction 8570.01-M. Must obtain and maintain the appropriate certification level for this position.
• One year of specialized experience equivalent to the lower grade level in order to be considered for this position.
• Limited to on-board ILNG technicians only.

Qualifications

AREA OF CONSIDERATION: The areas of consideration for this position, Title 32 Excepted Service (32 U.S. Code § 709), will be in the following manner and sequence:

• The area of consideration for this position will be all excepted permanent and indefinite temporary technicians within the ILNG.

Military Grades: Enlisted Only - Minimum rank requirement of TSgt & May not exceed the rank of MSgt.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE : GS-11 Level - MUST possess specialized experience which includes1-year specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade. In addition 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 refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Verbiage displayed on your resume or application must contain your own words. You may refer to position descriptions, i.e. the general and specialized experience located within the vacancy announcement, to assist with describing work experiences; however, resumes or applications received in verbatim will not be considered. In your resume you will need to address the general and specialized experience listed above. Please use as much detail as needed, giving dates (months and years) of the experience, position title and how the experience was gained. This information is needed to determine if you are qualified for the position.

Education

If you are using Education to qualify for this position, you must have completed a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, or three full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, from an accredited college or university, for the GS-11 level requirements.

You must provide OFFICIAL transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. To receive credit for Education, you must provide documentation of proof that you meet the Education requirements for this position.

Additional information

• If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency ( ).

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