IT SPECIALIST (SYSTEM ADMIN)

Duties

• Provides technical support to the 374th Force Support Squadron to ensure proper functional use of IT equipment and programs and to preclude undue interruptions to IT services.
• Work involves the management of the IT system administration, IT network services and security, which includes +200 software systems and + 10 commercial systems loaded on +800 computer units, for +400 users, in over 43 locations on and off Yokota AB.
• Responsibilities include planning, designing, coordinating, purchasing, installing, configuring, maintaining, and troubleshooting hardware and software systems; and implementing new updates, repairs, and additions to commercial IT systems, including networks, in order to meet AF requirements and standards.
• Helps to ensure business systems are up to date and configured/optimized in accordance with current AF requirements and initiatives. Aids in developing, planning, and executing IT projects.
• Assists in building, installing, configuring, optimizing, and managing networks and network components; network monitoring; and diagnosing and resolving network problems. Installs cable and connects LAN/WAN/WIFI computer workstations to support WAN/LAN/WIFI environments. Installs and maintains hardware, software, and network devices for all computer users.
• Resolves interface and interoperability problems. Maintains inter-connectivity between 374 FSS's specialized and nonspecialized systems, and other local and remote systems. Establishes TCP/IP and DHCP connectivity with other systems and base and remote e-mail.
• Provides technical training assistance to users to assist the user in effectively using the systems. Serves as a consultant for all computer users.
• Ensures all equipment is maintained pursuant to DoD and USAF requirements. Coordinates with other base/DOD agencies as well as contractors to ensure compliance standards are met, and serves as liaison between users and commercial technical support.
• Manages supplies to support office and common-use peripheral equipment.
• Performs scheduled backups and equipment inventories. Collects management information data on system operation.
• Works under the direct supervision of the IT System supervisor, who defines the employee's scope of work responsibilities, objectives, priorities, and deadlines.
• Ensures the thorough application of information security & information assurance policies, principles, and practices. Implements security plans, procedures, and training to comply with Wing, Air Force, and Department of Defense standards. Conducts Client System Administrator (CSA) training for functional area. Monitors CSA notices and initiates directed actions as appropriate.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Position is a position of trust.

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Requirements

Conditions of employment

• This position requires the incumbent to complete a background investigation with favorable results.
• This position requires that the incumbent possess and maintains a valid government issued driver's license.
• This position requires the incumbent to complete a pre-employment physical exam.
• This position requires the incumbent to work an uncommon tour of duty to provide coverage on evenings, weekends and holidays.
• This position requires the incumbent to complete a pre-employment drug screening and random testing thereafter.
• The incumbent must be a U. S. Citizen or legal U. S. residents residing within the commuting area of Yokota AB.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Open to everyone. Applicants will be categorized by preference(s) and/or priority consideration eligibilities. An applicant's eligibility will be determined based on eligibility claimed in the questionnaire and proof of eligibility MUST be provided with application by the closing date, 06/19/2026

The Area of Consideration for this vacancy announcement is US Citizens and legal US residents within the commuting area Yokota AB, Japan (100 miles). Legal US residents must possess a social security number. Must be able to provide documentation proving residence status overseas.

• Business Based Action
• Family Member Preference
• Military Spouse Preference
• Outside Applicant Veteran
• Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran
• Transition Hiring Preference

In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.

Qualifying Experience:

• Must have extensive related work experience which has provided a thorough knowledge and skill in applying techniques for analyzing and evaluating system software and hardware requirements to include: hardware/software systems and their interfaces; network and security; data content and output options for a variety of administrative and technical program applications that are processed on any of several multi-:program operating systems.
• Knowledge of facility environment and infrastructure to support computer systems is required.
• Knowledge of basic LAN/WAN/WIFI, computer systems, equipment, and software and system principles and practices sufficient to install, configure, and troubleshoot components.
• Experience in analyzing computer networks, hardware/software problems and development of effective and economical solutions.
• Must have the ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Must be able to read, write and speak English fluently.
• This position may be required to work other than normal duty hours and is required to perform other duties as assigned.
• Must be able to lift and carry objects weighing up to 40 pounds and satisfactory completion of a pre-employment physical is required.
• Local installations and National Agency Check records checks are required.
• Highly desirable experience includes experience with DoD automated data processing and networking standards, policies, and techniques; data-base engineering (MS-Access• or SQL); Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator; and/or experience with Point of Sales systems (Aloha, FoodTrac, RecTrac).
• An accredited bachelor's degree in a directly related area of study may be substituted for experience.
• This position requires weekly travel away from normal duty station (Yokota AB to/from Tama Hills Complex). Duty location designated is Yokota AB.
• Successful completion and maintenance of, at a minimum, Tier 3 background check.
• Must have extensive related work experience which has provided a thorough knowledge and skill in applying techniques for analyzing and evaluating system software and hardware requirements to include: hardware/software systems and their interfaces; network and security; data content and output options for a variety of administrative and technical program applications that are processed on any of several multi-:program operating systems.
• Knowledge of facility environment and infrastructure to support computer systems is required.
• Knowledge of basic LAN/WAN/WIFI, computer systems, equipment, and software and system principles and practices sufficient to install, configure, and troubleshoot components.
• Experience in analyzing computer networks, hardware/software problems and development of effective and economical solutions.
• Must have the ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Must be able to read, write and speak English fluently.
• This position may be required to work other than normal duty hours and is required to perform other duties as assigned.
• Must be able to lift and carry objects weighing up to 40 pounds and satisfactory completion of a pre-employment physical is required.
• Local installations and National Agency Check records checks are required.
• Highly desirable experience includes experience with DoD automated data processing and networking standards, policies, and techniques; data-base engineering (MS-Access• or SQL); Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator; and/or experience with Point of Sales systems (Aloha, FoodTrac, RecTrac).
• An accredited bachelor's degree in a directly related area of study may be substituted for experience.
• This position requires weekly travel away from normal duty station (Yokota AB to/from Tama Hills Complex). Duty location designated is Yokota AB.
• Successful completion and maintenance of, at a minimum, Tier 3 background check.

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. This position does allow for education substitution in order to qualify.

Additional information

• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• U.S. Citizens and Non-U.S. Nationals who have resided in the U.S. or U.S. Territory for three (3) or more consecutive years immediately preceding the start of Federal affiliation.
• All Federal NAF employees are required by PL 104-134 to have salary payments made by electronic funds transfer/direct deposit.
• Probationary period may be required.
• Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from hiring preferences and priority consideration eligible.
• Additional selections may be made from this vacancy announcement for up to 60/90 days after the closing date. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
• Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government's interest.
• LQA is not authorized.
• Post Allowance is authorized for Regular Full Time employment category.
• This is a Nonappropriated Fund (NAF) position carrying out Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) activities for the Air Force and Space Force.
• Applicants must be able to provide a REAL ID or present a combination of source identity documents authorized to facilitate access to the installation. Please contact the servicing HR Office with any questions.