Summary This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer. Responsibilities You will manage and oversee the configuration and optimization of routers and switches to support the full range of network related services. You will be responsible for planning, evaluating, coordinating and implementing NIPRNET, SIPRNET, and Standalone network connections for users requiring access to the organizations unclassified and classified networks. You will serve as subject matter expert (SME) for Secret Internet Protocol Network (SIPRNET) and Network Internet Protocol Network (NIPRNET). You will initiate corrective action plans, within regulatory/statutory guide parameters to improve and accomplish network requirements. You will write Standard Operating Procedures to adapt operating policies, instructions or procedures and convey NEC operating instructions. You will plan, conduct, control and coordinate varied studies and analysis to meet operational needs for network systems. You will responsible for coordination with Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA), Department of the Navy, Higher Headquarters, and contractor representatives for installation, testing, and 24 hour operation of SWFPAC Networks. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: analyzing and evaluating IT network systems including performance, security and cost to develop plan and design for network modification and enhancement AND recommend solutions to enterprise IT requirements. Your experience must reflect skill in the following areas: attention to detail, customer service, oral communication, and problem solving. 1. Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. IT-related experience demonstrating this competency include: Configuring and optimizing network servers, hubs, routers and switches; Monitoring network capacity and performance; Developing plans and designs for network modifications and enhancements; Reviews proposed applications for compatibility and interoperability. 2. Customer Service - Works with clients and customers. IT-related experience demonstrating this competency include: Coordinates installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and fine-tuning of the LAN; Analyzes systems malfunctions and implements necessary corrective actions; Installing network software fixes and upgrades. 3. 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 include: Liaison with clients on all matters related to network operations and support; Prepare and present reports; Participate in the IT capital planning process. 4. 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: Analyzing and defining network requirements; Conduct analyses and recommend resolution of complex issues affecting network services; Evaluates the effectiveness of current network systems; Evaluate and recommend adoption of new or enhanced approaches to deliver network services. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/2200/information-technology-it-management-series-2210-alternative-a/ 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. Education Additional Information This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. This announcement uses the Defense Industrial Base, Major Range and Test Facilities direct hire authority to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to certain positions in the competitive service. This position is subject to work an uncommon tour, including nights, weekends, and holidays to meet mission requirements. Overtime or night differential pay and/or unusual duty hours may be required. Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees. A relocation incentive is generally a single payment intended to offset some of the relocation costs experienced by the selectee. A relocation incentive may be authorized. Several vacancies may be filled. 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: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf. 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.
