Information Technology Specialist - Huntsville, AL, United States - Department of Defense

Description

Duties

• Serves as the Information Technology Support Officer specializing in the management and administration of organizational IT support infrastructure.
• Participates as a team member within the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of systems, networks, and data through the planning, analysis,
• development, implementation, and enhancement of information technology programs, policies, procedures and tools.
• Implements standard operating procedures, software, controls promoting awareness of security issues among management, and ensures that sound security principles are part of the organization's vision or goals to ensure appropriate levels of security.
• Works with other security officers, users, computer operators, and other support personnel to ensure security regulations are followed, and that installation, command, or agency security standards are met

Requirements Conditions of Employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Must maintain a Secret Security Clearance.
• Must obtain Information Assurance Management Level III certification within six months of appointment.
• Acquisition Workforce Certification in career field "Engineering and Technical Management" at the foundational level within 36 months of appointment.
• One- year probationary period may be required

Qualifications Who May Apply:
US Citizens 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
Additional information about transcripts is in this document

Specialized Experience:

In order to qualify for this position your resume must describe one year of specialized experience equivalent to the NH-02 (GS-11 or equivalent) grade level in the Federal service which includes: 1) Conducting research in support of acquisition of IT hardware, operating systems and application software tools to satisfy the end-user requirements in support of the organization's mission and workplace automation effort.

; 2) Performing advanced level analysis of vulnerabilities and recommends mitigation strategies; and 3) Briefing management on the effect and implications of systems/software changes
AND Applicants must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below based on the grade level required of the position being filled: 1) Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail
2) 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
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
4) Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations
You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:

• Information Technology Policy and Planning
• Problem Solving
• Risk Management
• Technical CompetenceEducation Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify

For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience aloneno substitution of education for experience is permitted
Additional information

• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• You will be required to provide proof of U.S

Citizenship.

• One year trial/probationary period may be required.
• Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
• Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
• If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
• This is a Career Field 34-Information Technology position.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
• When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable

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• Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.
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How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above
Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement
If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience
If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position
Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility
You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process
If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation
You may claim Military Spouse preference
Military Spouse Preference (MSP) applicants will receive preference consideration and will be placed (if selected) at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined best qualified, up to and including the full performance level
You may claim Priority Placement Program (PPP) preference
DoD Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicants will receive preference consideration at the full-performance grade level only
Only MSP/PPP applicants currently occupying a formal training program position are entitled to exercise their priority status
Veterans will be considered along with all other candidates
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP)
If you are a Federal employee in the competitive service and your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority for this position
To receive selection priority, you must: (1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria (2) be rated well-qualified for the position and; (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility
To be considered well-qualified and receive selection priority applicants must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a score of 90 or above
Additional information about the program is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website.

• Benefits Help A career with the U.S

government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package
As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding
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Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent
Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

• Required Documents As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits

Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee
You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies
The documents you are required to submit vary based on whether or not you are eligible for preference in federal employment
A complete description of preference categories and the associated required documents is in the Applicant Checklist for Public Announcements
As described above, your complete application includes your resume, your resp