IT Specialist (Entarch) (Title 32)

Air National Guard Units • Chattanooga, TN

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About The Position

This is a National Guard Title 32 excepted service position with the Tennessee 134th Air Refueling Wing Air National Guard. The IT Specialist (Entarch), GS-2210-11, provides IT engineering and installation services to DoD, MAJCOM, NGB, and base-level customers. The position manages engineering and installation training and operations in garrison and at deployed locations, developing, sustaining, and enhancing network and electromagnetic capabilities to defend national interests. The role produces IT architectural installation project packages; configures, installs, maintains, reconstitutes, removes, relocates, overhauls, and modifies communications, network, radar, airfield, and related systems; conducts engineering surveys and assistance visits; and manages project implementation to ensure architecture, configuration, and integration conformity. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• National Guard membership is required, with membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard before the effective date of placement.
• Must be eligible for immediate National Guard membership and employment at the military grade listed in the announcement if not already a member.
• Military grade must be E-4 through E-7.
• Must have 36 months or one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade, including relevant IT specialty experience, project planning and coordination, adapting guidelines or precedents, and preparing cost-benefit study documentation.
• Must demonstrate knowledge, skills, and abilities relevant to performing the position's duties.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must wear the military uniform.
• Federal employment suitability is subject to a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a trial period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• Must complete a Baseline Pre-Placement Screening for General Schedule positions within 30 days of appointment.
• For positions requiring a security clearance, must possess or be able to obtain the required clearance within one year of appointment.
• For positions requiring motor vehicle operation, must have a valid state driver's license for the state where residing or principally employed.
• Must achieve the appropriate IA certification within six months of assignment of these duties; failure to do so may result in removal from the position.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.

Responsibilities

• Provide IT engineering and installation services to DoD, MAJCOM, NGB, and base-level customers.
• Manage and direct engineering and installation training and operations in garrison and at deployed locations.
• Develop, sustain, and enhance network and electromagnetic capabilities.
• Produce IT architectural installation project packages.
• Configure, install, maintain, reconstitute, remove, relocate, overhaul, and modify IP-based systems, circuits, intrusion detection systems, physical and wireless LANs, WANs, ground radio, satellite and telemetry communications, command and control systems, weather systems, ground aircraft control and warning radar systems, air traffic control radio, meteorological and navigational aid systems, airfield systems, and other equipment platforms.
• Conduct on-site engineering surveys to gather project information.
• Manage project implementation and installation, ensuring architecture, configuration, and integration conformity.
• Conduct on-site IT engineering assistance visits as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific benefits depend on the position and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED