IT Specialist (Network/Sysadmin)(D2727000)

Army National Guard Units • Salinas, PR

21h • Onsite

About The Position

This Puerto Rico National Guard Army Technician position is located at JFHQ-PR, G4, Director of Logistics Specialist Office in Salinas, Puerto Rico. The position requires military membership in the Puerto Rico Army National Guard and requires the selectee to wear the military uniform. The selectee will provide support for Automated Logistics Information Systems and Programs to activities and organizations across states and territories. The work involves specialized planning, analysis, problem identification, and development and implementation of resolutions for administrative and systemic programs throughout the organization.

The work is mostly sedentary, with periodic physical exertion such as lifting up to 40 pounds, bending, stooping, or kneeling during equipment installation and repair. Work is performed in a typical office environment that is adequately lighted, heated, and ventilated. Travel by car, military or commercial aircraft, or other transportation may be required for temporary duty assignments. Irregular or overtime hours may be required to support operational requirements.

This is an excepted-service position requiring a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard before the effective date of placement. The selectee must obtain and maintain the appropriate SECRET security clearance within one year of appointment and achieve the required information assurance certification within nine months of assignment. Continued employment is contingent on satisfactory completion of mandatory position-specific training and maintenance of military membership. The position is subject to a background investigation and random drug testing, and participation in direct deposit is mandatory.

Requirements

• National Guard membership is required; the applicant must be eligible for membership in a compatible military assignment in the Puerto Rico Army National Guard before placement and must wear the military uniform.
• At least one year of specialized experience at the GS-09 level or equivalent, or 36 months of qualifying specialized experience performing or supervising related duties.
• IT-related general experience administering, developing, delivering, and supporting IT systems and services, demonstrating attention to detail, customer service, oral communication, and problem solving.
• Must obtain and maintain an appropriate SECRET security clearance within one year of appointment.
• Must achieve the required information assurance certification within nine months of assignment; failure to obtain required certifications may result in removal from the position.
• Must successfully complete mandatory training identified for the position; continued employment is contingent on satisfactory completion.
• Must meet federal employment suitability requirements as determined by a background investigation.
• Subject to random drug testing.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
• A qualifying conviction for a crime of domestic violence disqualifies an individual from performing the duties of this position.
• Must provide a USAJOBS resume with a clear, detailed narrative in the applicant's own words describing how the required general and specialized experience is met; copied experience descriptions constitute plagiarism and may disqualify the applicant.
• For education credit, provide official or student transcripts showing the conferred degree and include the relevant education information in the resume.
• Physical exertion is periodically required, including lifting 40 pounds, bending, stooping, or kneeling during equipment installation and repair.
• May be required to travel for temporary duty assignments.
• Irregular and/or overtime (compensatory) hours may be required.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for Automated Logistics Information Systems and Programs to state and territorial activities and organizations.
• Plan, analyze, and identify problems and develop and implement resolutions to administrative and systemic programs throughout the organization.
• Serve as an advisor to the Supervisory Logistics Information Technology Specialist (SASMO) and Systems Administrator.
• Manage projects and programs for systems integration and provide technical and functional guidance.
• Lead or supervise LIT systems administrators by developing, assigning, and coordinating duties and projects.
• Plan, modify, implement, and troubleshoot diagnostics and resolve technical problems to support customer needs.
• Perform quality-control duties and conduct quality inspections.
• Perform software conversion, hardware fielding, and continuous support.
• Research and resolve hardware, software, and application-program problems.
• Develop and implement programs; configure modems and network cards.
• Resolve issues affecting the effectiveness and efficiency of automated logistical systems, administrative operations, and systemic work operations.
• Serve as the point of contact for the Sustainment Automation Support Management Office (SASMO).

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive range of federal benefits; specific eligibility and offerings depend on position type and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level