INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST (NETWORK SERVICES)

• You will perform major technical tasks associated with the design, specification, installation, configuration, security administration, and maintenance of local area network facilities and services for major SUBMEPP applications and users.
• You will assist SUBMEPP management in the justification and planning of assigned network facilities by analyzing requirements and proposing alternatives including cost/benefit analyses.
• You will evaluate local area network hardware and software including network operating systems, utility software, and other Commercial Off the Shelf (COTS) products by developing evaluation criteria and comparing commercially available products.
• You will manage the installation, configuration, troubleshooting, and tuning of selected local area network hardware, environmental software, and communications facilities for assigned networks.
• You will provide technical direction for the creation and maintenance of user accounts and for the application of appropriate security controls to system resources.
• You will develop supporting information and recommend actions that reduce cost without impairing the effectiveness of an information management system.
• You will develop, coordinate, and prepare technical operating procedures to provide on-going and day-to-day technical operating guidelines for network services and applications.
• You will monitor the usage, performance, and integrity of the local area network for adherence to service level agreements.
• You will represent SUBMEPP in discussions and conferences with other Government activities, with SUBMEPP Contractors, and private companies.

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
• Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
• This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.
• This is a bargaining unit position.
• Generally, current federal employees applying for GS jobs must serve at least one year at the next lower grade level. This requirement is called time-in-grade. Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
• This is a Cyberspace Workforce position, Code 441, Network Operations, proficiency level (Intermediate) the incumbent is required to obtain and maintain qualifications in DoDM 8140.03 Cyber Workforce Qualification and Department of Navy policies.

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-11) or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector providing technical support in the design, specification, requirements, installation, configuration, security administration, or maintenance of Local Area Network (LAN) infrastructure, services, application, or operating systems.

Your experience must also reflect skill in the following areas: attention to detail, customer service, oral communication, and problem solving.

• Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. IT-related experience demonstrating this competency include: analyzing and evaluating cyber security requirements and capabilities for all work processes using computers.
• 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. IT-related experience demonstrating this competency include: providing cyber security and IT oversight support and policy interpretation to the organization.
• 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. IT-related experience demonstrating this competency includes: presenting briefings to-senior management officials on complex issues.
• Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations. IT related experience demonstrating this competency include: resolving problems and issues concerning all phases of cyber security, planning, design, execution, and evaluation.

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website:

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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.





This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.

Several vacancies may be filled.

Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees.

A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments.

Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: .

Veteran's preference does not apply when selecting individuals under this specific hiring authority. However, if you claim veteran's preference, you will be required to submit supporting documentation with your application as described in the Required Documents section below.