IT Specialist (Network Services)

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA • Fort Leavenworth, KS

5d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is located at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, and is a Direct Hire Solicitation. Salary negotiation may be available for candidates who are new to Federal service. The IT Specialist (Network Services) provides administration and user support for healthcare clinical information systems, performs evaluative duties related to computer networks and/or telecommunications, and serves as the clinical systems lead and User Role Assignment (URA) coordinator for the Medical Treatment Facility (MTF). The position monitors the ongoing operation of the network for assigned clinical systems and serves as the Clinical Systems Security Officer, providing reports on clinical systems security issues to the Information Assurance Manager (IAM).

The position requires a background investigation and credit check, eligibility for and maintenance of a Secret security clearance or access, and the ability to obtain and maintain A+ certification. The incumbent must consent to seasonal influenza vaccination unless a recognized exemption is provided. Immunization screening is required, including Hepatitis B immunization for positions with direct patient contact; other immunizations may be required depending on the position. The role is designated Mission Essential and Inclement Weather Essential, requiring the incumbent to report during contingency operations, natural disasters, extreme weather, or other emergencies and to make every attempt to report on time or remain on duty during severe weather. A one-year probationary period applies.

Requirements

• Applicants must be U.S. citizens and provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
• Meet the basic requirement through either one year of specialized experience or qualifying graduate education. Specialized experience includes reviewing systems for availability, monitoring system performance to ensure optimal performance, and diagnosing and resolving problems in response to user calls and/or reported incidents.
• Specialized experience must include or be supplemented by IT-related experience demonstrating attention to detail, customer service, oral communication, and problem solving.
• Alternatively, possess a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, or three full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree, in a qualifying field; alternatively, three full years of graduate education with at least 24 semester hours in qualifying fields and required development or adaptation of applications, systems, or networks.
• Be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment; a background investigation and credit check are required.
• Be able to obtain and maintain A+ certification.
• Consent to seasonal influenza vaccination or provide a recognized exemption; complete immunization screening. Hepatitis B immunization is required for positions with direct patient contact, and other immunizations may be required depending on the position.
• Complete a one-year probationary period.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• Foreign education used to meet qualification requirements must be evaluated as equivalent to education from an accredited U.S. institution, or receive full credit for courses at an accredited U.S. college or university.
• Report during contingency operations, natural disasters, extreme weather, or other emergencies, and make every attempt to report on time or remain on duty during severe weather.

Responsibilities

• Provide administration and user support for healthcare clinical information systems.
• Perform evaluative duties related to computer networks and/or telecommunications.
• Serve as clinical systems lead and User Role Assignment (URA) coordinator for the Medical Treatment Facility (MTF).
• Monitor the ongoing operation of the network for assigned clinical systems.
• Serve as the Clinical Systems Security Officer and provide reports to the Information Assurance Manager (IAM) on security issues for clinical systems.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree