SUPV IT SPECIALIST (NETWORK) (TITLE 32)

Duties

As a SUPERVISORY IT SPECIALIST (NETWORK), GS-2210-13, you will manage the operations of an IT Branch/Division primarily responsible for network infrastructure, systems administration, and telecommunications services. Exercise supervisory personnel management responsibilities. Advise and provide counsel to employees regarding policies, procedures, and management directives. Directly oversee and advise on the execution of network, systems, telecommunications, and other IT infrastructure projects. Communicate effectively with technical staff as well as non-technical personnel to interpret technological requirements of the organization. Outline project priorities, define milestones, and adjust project schedules to achieve short and long-range organizational goals. Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.
• This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard, required prior to the effective date of placement.
• 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.
• Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the National Guard in the military grade listed in this announcement.
• 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.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• Must obtain and maintain a TOP SECRET clearance level. State or territory may designate a different level through use of the OPM Position Designation Tool.
• Must complete appropriate training and obtain required certifications IAW DoDI 8140, DOD 8570.01M or applicable governing document(s) for Cyber workforce as an IA Technician Level within 6 months of employment pending training seat availability.
• Must complete Fiscal Law training and maintain financial training requirements.

Qualifications

Military Grades: CW2 through CW4: O-1 through O5

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Must have experience, education or training that has provided a basic knowledge of data processing functions and general management principles that enabled the understanding of the stages required8 to automate a work process; experience in work such as computer operator or assistant, computer sales representative, program analyst, or other positions that required the use or adaptation of computer programs and systems.

CORE COMPETENCIES: Must have IT-related core experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below:

• Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.
• 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.
• Oral Communication - Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, considering 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.
• Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must have at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level in either the federal service or the private sector. Experience designing, engineering, implementing, maintaining, and troubleshooting enterprise Local Area Networks (LAN) and Wide Area Networks (WAN). Experience applying engineering concepts to complex environments, including virtualized network environments, wireless infrastructures and hybrid cloud networking. Experience integrating cybersecurity requirements into network architecture, which includes implementing Zero Trust Architecture, Risk Management Framework standards, and vulnerability mitigations. Experience configuring. Securing and maintaining large-scale multi-site VPN infrastructures. Knowledge of cloud migration and analyzing complex network performance resiliency and availability issues to develop solutions. Experience planning work sequences, setting project controls and coordinating with teams inside and outside of your immediate unit. Experience directing, assigning, and reviewing the work of technical personnel, as well as providing technical guidance to leadership and key stakeholders.

Education

Education Requirement: None

Substitution of Education to qualify for this position is not available.

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 ( ).