Computer Assistant

Air Mobility Command • Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA

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About The Position

The primary purpose of this position is to provide advanced technical services in applications programming; installation and maintenance of hardware; and installation, upgrade, and maintenance of software. The role includes limited specialized projects and assignments involving development, testing, implementation, and modification of computer programs and operating procedures. The employee installs and maintains hardware and installs, upgrades, and maintains software. The employee also schedules and maintains jobs, advises on formulating job requests and computer programs where guidelines may allow judgmental deviations, and provides guidance and assistance to customers.

Requirements

• At least one year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-06 or equivalent in another pay system.
• Specialized experience applying programming logic, system and higher-level languages for limited programming, and operating-system input/output methods and software.
• Specialized experience coordinating with users to obtain subject matter, processing-purpose, and program-objective information for programming and modifications.
• Specialized experience using programming techniques to identify modifications that can be implemented without affecting overall system logic or processing effectiveness.
• Specialized experience documenting programming, processing controls, and work efforts for program records and guidance of others.
• For merit promotion applicants, meet the applicable federal time-in-grade requirement; one year at GS-06 is required for the GS-07 level where TIG applies.
• Knowledge of DoD and Air Force automated data processing standards, policies, and techniques.
• Knowledge of information-processing sequences, controls, procedures, and computer hardware and/or software systems and their interfaces.
• Knowledge of higher-level programming languages and terminology, codes, abbreviations, and graphics used to prepare system documentation or programs.
• Knowledge of local rules and procedures controlling job priorities and access to data and program files.
• Ability to use and maintain computer systems, equipment, and software; analyze software and/or hardware problems and develop economical solutions; and train users.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
• Must pass initial and periodic short-notice drug testing.
• An appropriate, valid driver's license is required.
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, implement, and modify computer programs and operating procedures for limited specialized projects and assignments.
• Install and maintain hardware.
• Install, upgrade, and maintain software.
• Schedule and maintain jobs and advise on formulating job requests and computer programs, including cases where guidelines allow judgmental deviations.
• Provide guidance and assistance to customers.
• Drive a motor vehicle as required for the work.

Benefits

• Federal employees receive access to a comprehensive benefits package for themselves and their families; specific benefits depend on position type and eligibility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed