Computer Assistant

Air Education and Training Command • Lackland AFB, TX

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About The Position

The primary purpose of this position is to provide advanced technical service in applications programming; installation and maintenance of hardware; and installation, upgrade, and maintenance of software. Duties include limited specialized projects and assignments involving development, test, implementation, and modification of computer programs and operating procedures. The role involves installing and maintaining hardware, as well as installing, upgrading, and maintaining software. The position also includes scheduling, maintaining, and advising on the formulation of job requests and computer programs, providing guidance and assistance to customers.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance.
• Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-06, or equivalent in other pay systems.
• Experience applying the fundamentals of programming logic, system and higher level languages used in limited programming, and operating system input/output methods and software to program assigned modules.
• Experience utilizing programming techniques to recognize program modification requirements that can be designed and implemented without impacting total system logic or processing effectiveness.
• Experience utilizing record requirements to write summaries of work efforts to provide finished input to program records for the guidance of others.
• Experience with subject matter information requirements to coordinate with other users about subject matter content and similar information used in module and modification programming.
• Knowledge of DoD and Air Force automated data processing standards, policies, and techniques.
• Knowledge of information processing sequences, controls, and procedures.
• Knowledge of computer hardware and/or software systems and their interfaces.
• Knowledge of terminology, codes, abbreviations, and graphics for preparing system documentation or programs.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to interact with a diverse user population and communicate technical concepts to non-technical personnel.
• Knowledge of local rules and procedures controlling job priorities and controls on access to data and program files.
• Ability to train users.
• Ability to use and maintain a computer system, equipment, and software.
• Ability to analyze computer software and/or hardware problems and develop economical solutions.

Nice To Haves

• If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations.
• If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement.
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced technical service in applications programming.
• Install and maintain hardware.
• Install, upgrade, and maintain software.
• Undertake limited specialized projects and assignments involving development, test, implementation, and modification of computer programs and operating procedures.
• Schedule, maintain, and advise on the formulation of job requests and computer programs.
• Provide guidance and assistance to customers.

Benefits

• 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.
• Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more.

What This Job Offers

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