IT Specialist - West Jordan, United States - Army National Guard Units

Description

Summary This National Guard position is for a IT Specialist (CUSTSUPT) (Title 32), Position Description Number D2526P01 and is part of the G6, located in Draper, UT with the Utah Army National Guard.

The duty location is the AASF, West Jordan, UT This selecting supervisor is MSG David S. Jones.

IAW UTNGR dated AUG 2022 and LIUNA-UTARNG CBA dated 11 OCT 2022, Priority will be given to all current, onboard employees of the UTARNG.

Responsibilities MAJOR DUTIES:
This is NOT an all-inclusive list.

Addresses problems; installs, configures, troubleshoots, and provides maintenance and training in response to customer requirements or inquiries (e.g.,tiered-level customer support).

Provides Tier II support for end-user hardware failures. Responds to a variety of failures to devise recovery plans for system failures. Re-images customer workstations as needed and resolves complex problems. This includes developing and/or using programs and techniques to isolate causes of problems and user errors.

Detects damaged or lost files, optimizes disk management, measures system performance, controls system security, and/or extends system capabilities to support local requirements Trouble-shoots and repairs IT systems and related components, (software & hardware) implementing Army standards and accepted practices.

Notifies team leader of any significant trends in hardware / software implementation issues and any potential problems that may have a detrimental effect on mission requirements.

Coordinates support actions with user, other IT personnel, and higher levels as required. Evaluates IT hardware and software used by activities. Installs, tests, and prepares performance reports and recommendations on such equipment as microcomputers, printers, scanners, etc. Works with users to test and evaluate a variety of software packages. Resolves problems to the extent possible before referring more difficult problems to appropriate levels. Applies appropriate security measures consistent with approved security standards. Provides support and guidance on installing, and operating personal computers, peripheral equipment, and associated software.

Supports users on equipmentand software; custom installation and maintenance of hardware and software; investigating and resolving problems arising in the user operation ofequipment/systems to extent possible before referring more difficult problems to the appropriate levels; documenting actions taken in Remedy ITSM or thecurrent work ticket tracking system; and serving as a point of information for workstation operations.

Receives, responds to, and ensures resolution of all types of help center calls. Receives requests for resolution of hardware or software problems that may require in-depth research.

Analyzes customer problems and research databasefor possible solutions or tasks the appropriate subject matter expert or section capable of resolving the problem.

Coordinates external vendor support forwarranty repairs when applicable and ensures proper escort assigned while work is performed.

Maintains awareness of current trends in information technology .Performs varied research and periodical searches to identify current trends in information systems, hardware, software, and training.

Updates hardware and software architecture databases to reflect installations, turn-ins, and changes in reportable software. Works directly with Property Book Officers and Supply Sergeants to ensure all assigned and transitional property is accounted for. Performs cyclic inventories as required by the Command Supply Discipline Program. Performs other duties as assigned. Requirements Conditions of Employment Compatible military grade and assignment required prior to the effective date of placement.

This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard.

Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership.

If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.

Military Rank:
Officer, Warrant,

Enlisted Compatible Military Assignments:
O: 25 WO: 254A, 255A, 255N, 255


S ENL:
25 CMF Must obtain and maintain a minimum of SECRET clearance. However, TOP SECRET (TS) security clearance with eligibility for access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) may be required.

CompTIA Security+ Cert Preferred Incumbent must complete appropriate training and obtain required certifications IAW DoDI 8140, DOD M or applicable governing document(s) for Cyber workforce as an IA Technician Level II within 6 months of employment pending training seat availability.

Participation in direct deposit is mandatory. Medical screening will be completed upon selection for hire. Soldiers who accept a technician position may be terminated from the Bonus and Student Loan Repayment Program (SLRP). This is a National Guard dual status technician position which requires military membership. Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service. May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.

This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968.

An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position. May be required to travel to and from offsite worksite(s) from the normal work area to perform assigned duties. Due to distances involved, travel may involve one or more overnight stays. May be required to travel in military and/or commercial vehicles to perform temporary duty assignments.

Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.

May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours; overtime may be required. Potential for Incentive Pay.

Qualifications *Your resume must reflect in detail how the duties and responsibilities under each position you have held with each employer meets the below listed general and specialized experience required for the position.

Must include beginning and ending dates of employment stated as MM/YYYY; and total hours worked per week in order to determine part time vs.

full time credit.


Minimum Requirements:

Have experience, education or training that has provided a basic knowledge of data processing functions and general management principles that enabled the applicant to understand the stages required to automate a work process.

Experience may have been gained 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.

Specialized Experience GS-09: Have at least 24 months experience in analysis of the interrelationship of pertinent components of the system.

Experience planning the sequence of actions necessary to accomplish the assignment.

Experience scheduling the sequence of programs to be processed by computers where alternatives had to be weighed with a view to production efficiency.

Or Education (see below)

Specialized Experience GS-11:

Have at least 36 months experience that approaches techniques and requirements appropriate to an assigned computer applications area or computer specialty area in an organization.

Experience planning the sequence of actions necessary to accomplish the assignment where this entailed coordination with others outside the organizational unit and development of project controls.

Experience that required adaptations of guidelines or precedents to meet the needs of the assignment. Experience preparing documentation on cost/benefit studies where is involved summarizing the material and organizing it in a logical fashion.

Or Education (see below) Education At the GS-9 level, a masters or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree may be substituted.

Undergraduate or Graduate Education:

Degree in computer science, engineering, information science, information systems management, mathematics, operations research, statistics, or technology management or degree that provided a minimum of 24 semester hours in one or more of the fields identified above and required the development or adaptation of applications, systems or networks.

GS-11 level, a Ph.
D. or equivalent, or 3 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree.


Undergraduate or Graduate Education:

Degree in computer science, engineering, information science, information systems management, mathematics, operations research, statistics, or technology management or degree that provided a minimum of 24 semester hours in one or more of the fields identified above and required the development or adaptation of applications, systems or networks.

You must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your Educational claims.

To receive credit for Education, you must provide documentation of proof that you meet the Education requirements for this position.

All academic degrees and coursework must be completed at a college or university that has obtained accreditation or pre-accreditation status from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S.

Department of Education.

For a list of schools that meet this criteria, see OR Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the above education requirements if you can show that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States.

It is your responsibility to timely provide such evidence by submitting proof of creditability of education as evaluated by a credentialing agency with your application materials.

More information may be found at All documentation must be in English or include an English translation. 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 ).


MILITARY MEMBERS WITH BONUSES:

Upon acceptance of a military technician position military members who are currently receiving a military Reenlistment/Extension Bonus (REB) or GI Bill-SR Kicker may lose incentive eligibility and may be subject to termination or suspension of incentive (includes indefinite and temporary technicians on assignment for more than 180 days in any continuous 12-month period).

Are advised to meet with education specialist to review contract.