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Management
Osan, South Korea (On-Site/Office)
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Conditions of employment
In order to qualify, you must meet the requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Information Technology (IT) Management Series, GS-2210 (Alternate A).
EXPERIENCE: Must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below: Attention to Detail, Customer Service, Oral Communication, and Problem Solving AND one year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-11 (or equivalent in other pay systems) which includes: Application of principles, methods, and practices for integrating information system components to plan, coordinate, and administer computer systems while optimizing performance. Experience in IT applications software, database concepts, virtualization, and cloud technologies; Linux system administration (preferably Red Hat Enterprise), Oracle Database Administration, SQL, Linux scripting, system and database monitoring, and multi-server troubleshooting. Proficient with performance-tuning tools, database management, and project management methods to enhance system performance, resolve database issues, and support a wide range of systems administration tasks. Utilization of emerging technologies to implement corrective or preventive actions that ensure optimal system performance. Capable of performing backup, recovery, and maintenance in both offline and real-time environments, including server configuration backups, performance monitoring, problem documentation, and field-level issue resolution.
FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-11 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-12 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:
1. Knowledge of the principles, methods, and practices for integrating information system components sufficient to plan, coordinate, and administer computer systems, and optimize system performance. Knowledge of IT applications software and database concepts, principles, methods, and practices. Knowledge of virtualization and cloud based technologies. Knowledge of Linux (preferably Red Hat Enterprise) system administration, Oracle Database Administration, SQL, Linux scripting language, system/database monitoring, and multi-server troubleshooting.
2. Knowledge of performance tuning tools, database management, and project management methods sufficient to optimize systems performance, troubleshoot database performance problems, and perform a wide range of systems administration functions. Knowledge of the latest advancements in technology to initiate corrective or preventative action to ensure optimum performance of the system. Ability to perform backup, recovery and maintenance off-line and real-time which includes backing up data server configuration; database and applications server performance monitoring, problem documentation, and field-level resolution.
3. Ability to administer large, multi-server application systems utilizing X Windows (xterm) workstation clients and relational database systems. Ability to apply methods and practices for troubleshooting, recovering, adjusting, modifying, and improving systems to solve complex problems, provide support that minimizes interruptions in service to customers, and maintain liaison with industry and other activities to provide awareness of state-of-the-art technology.
4. Knowledge of integrating Linux OS with Microsoft Windows OS in a coexistent environment, which includes supporting associated devices, and the interoperability of systems sufficient to install, upgrade, troubleshoot, test, and maintain those systems; to optimize the functionality and performance of systems; and to ensure the availability, integrity, efficiency, and reliability of servers.
5. Ability to communicate effectively and clearly, both orally and in writing.
6. Knowledge of DoD and Air Force guidelines for system administration, Information Assurance policies, and risk/vulnerability management for Linux OS.
PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.
VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Education
Marketing Message:
The mission of the United States Air Force is: To fly, fight, and win ... Airpower anytime, anywhere. To achieve that mission, the Air Force has a vision of Global Vigilance, Global Reach and Global Power. That vision orbits around three core competencies: Developing Airmen, Technology-to-Warfighting and Integrating Operations. Core competencies and distinctive capabilities are based on a shared commitment to three core values -- integrity first, service before self, and excellence in all we do.
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Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click . To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location.
Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click for more information.
120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur.
Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
Incentives: Recruitment and/or retention incentives may or may not be used.
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 .
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- Performs services as a senior systems administrator.
- Provides technical guidance and instruction to users and other IT specialists.
- Serves as a senior technical advisor to management and Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM).
- Maintains liaison with manufacturers, professional organizations, and counterparts at other installations and services regarding available products and state-of-the-art technologies and advancements.
Conditions of employment
- U.S. Citizenship Required
- Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
- If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
- This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
- Disclosure of Political Appointments
- Employees and family members requiring medical/dental care in the overseas location are responsible for obtaining/paying for care. Access for these members to military medical/dental treatment facilities is on space-available/reimbursable basis only.
- May travel by military or commercial air to conferences, meetings, or other functions away from the duty site.
- The employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evening, weekends, and/or holidays.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
- Positions for which information security is an additional duty: This position may include information assurance (IA) work as an additional duty.
- Per DoD 8570.01-M, the recipient of this additional duty must achieve the appropriate IA certification within six months of assignment of these duties. A waiver of this six month requirement may be granted per DoD 8570.01-M, C3.2.4.2 or C3.2.4.3.
- Failure to receive the proper IA certification may result in the reassignment of this additional duty to another employee within the organization.
- Position only open to current federal civilian employees within the Department of Defense (DoD).
- PCS Cost will be paid by the gaining unit.
In order to qualify, you must meet the requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Information Technology (IT) Management Series, GS-2210 (Alternate A).
EXPERIENCE: Must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below: Attention to Detail, Customer Service, Oral Communication, and Problem Solving AND one year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-11 (or equivalent in other pay systems) which includes: Application of principles, methods, and practices for integrating information system components to plan, coordinate, and administer computer systems while optimizing performance. Experience in IT applications software, database concepts, virtualization, and cloud technologies; Linux system administration (preferably Red Hat Enterprise), Oracle Database Administration, SQL, Linux scripting, system and database monitoring, and multi-server troubleshooting. Proficient with performance-tuning tools, database management, and project management methods to enhance system performance, resolve database issues, and support a wide range of systems administration tasks. Utilization of emerging technologies to implement corrective or preventive actions that ensure optimal system performance. Capable of performing backup, recovery, and maintenance in both offline and real-time environments, including server configuration backups, performance monitoring, problem documentation, and field-level issue resolution.
FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-11 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-12 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:
1. Knowledge of the principles, methods, and practices for integrating information system components sufficient to plan, coordinate, and administer computer systems, and optimize system performance. Knowledge of IT applications software and database concepts, principles, methods, and practices. Knowledge of virtualization and cloud based technologies. Knowledge of Linux (preferably Red Hat Enterprise) system administration, Oracle Database Administration, SQL, Linux scripting language, system/database monitoring, and multi-server troubleshooting.
2. Knowledge of performance tuning tools, database management, and project management methods sufficient to optimize systems performance, troubleshoot database performance problems, and perform a wide range of systems administration functions. Knowledge of the latest advancements in technology to initiate corrective or preventative action to ensure optimum performance of the system. Ability to perform backup, recovery and maintenance off-line and real-time which includes backing up data server configuration; database and applications server performance monitoring, problem documentation, and field-level resolution.
3. Ability to administer large, multi-server application systems utilizing X Windows (xterm) workstation clients and relational database systems. Ability to apply methods and practices for troubleshooting, recovering, adjusting, modifying, and improving systems to solve complex problems, provide support that minimizes interruptions in service to customers, and maintain liaison with industry and other activities to provide awareness of state-of-the-art technology.
4. Knowledge of integrating Linux OS with Microsoft Windows OS in a coexistent environment, which includes supporting associated devices, and the interoperability of systems sufficient to install, upgrade, troubleshoot, test, and maintain those systems; to optimize the functionality and performance of systems; and to ensure the availability, integrity, efficiency, and reliability of servers.
5. Ability to communicate effectively and clearly, both orally and in writing.
6. Knowledge of DoD and Air Force guidelines for system administration, Information Assurance policies, and risk/vulnerability management for Linux OS.
PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.
VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Education
Marketing Message:
The mission of the United States Air Force is: To fly, fight, and win ... Airpower anytime, anywhere. To achieve that mission, the Air Force has a vision of Global Vigilance, Global Reach and Global Power. That vision orbits around three core competencies: Developing Airmen, Technology-to-Warfighting and Integrating Operations. Core competencies and distinctive capabilities are based on a shared commitment to three core values -- integrity first, service before self, and excellence in all we do.
Click to view the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide:
- AF DCIPS Interchange
- AF Internal Employee
- Cyber Interagency Transfer Authority (CITA)
- DoD Transfer (Excluding Air Force)
- Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan
- Land Management Employee
- Non-AF DCIPS Interchange
- Overseas - Excepted Service Family Member
- Overseas - Family Member Preference
- Overseas - Military Spouse
- Overseas Family Member Preference with Veteran Preference
- Overseas Military Spouse Preference with Veteran Preference
- PPP DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible
- Veterans Employment Opportunities Act
- Recent experience in the planning and execution of Air Force operational level exercises.
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click . To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location.
Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click for more information.
120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur.
Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
Incentives: Recruitment and/or retention incentives may or may not be used.
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 .
If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click .
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