IT Specialist (Network)

Joint Activities•Key West, FL

About The Position

This position is in the Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS), in the Excepted Service, and is located with the C4I Systems Directorate, Information Systems Division. The incumbent serves as a technical expert for Joint Interagency Task Force South on local area network (LAN) telecommunications. The position is designated Key and Tier 5, Special Sensitive, High Risk, and requires a Top Secret security clearance with Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) access. The majority of the work is performed in an office, with site visits and inspections that may involve exposure to dirty, dusty, noisy, or inclement conditions. Temporary duty travel is required 25% or less of the time. The incumbent must be able to travel frequently, address critical mission issues outside normal duty hours, and carry a pager or cell phone for on-call availability. The role develops and advises on telecommunications policies, programs, procedures, and technical methods; identifies network and information-service problems and opportunities; and recommends solutions. The incumbent plans and directs communications studies, advises senior telecommunications managers on new developments, and guides operating-level managers on applying new technology and systems. The position requires a pre-placement physical, the ability to carry diagnostic equipment weighing up to 30 pounds, and compliance with applicable cybersecurity work-role qualification and drug-testing requirements.

Requirements

One year of specialized experience developing IT communication policies, planning principles, or technical methods; ensuring operational readiness and availability of network architectures such as NIPR, SIPR, TS/SCI, CLAN, or Rel-B; and installing, maintaining, or troubleshooting telecommunications network hardware. This experience is typical of work at the GS/GG-12 level.
Specialized experience must demonstrate the four IT-related competencies: attention to detail, customer service, oral communication, and problem solving.
Experience alone must meet the qualification requirement; education cannot substitute for experience.
Must be a U.S. citizen and provide proof of citizenship.
Must obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance with SCI access.
Must obtain and maintain applicable cybersecurity work-role qualifications: foundational requirements within 9 months, resident requirements within 12 months, and 20 hours of continuous professional development per work-role code.
Must pass a pre-placement physical and be able to carry telecommunications diagnostic equipment weighing up to 30 pounds.
Must be able to bend, stoop, crouch, crawl into small areas, and climb ladders during site inspections.
Must pass pre-employment and periodic drug testing and acknowledge random drug-testing requirements.
Must be willing to carry a pager or cell phone and be on call.
Must travel frequently, including temporary duty travel of 25% or less, and work critical mission issues outside normal duty times.
Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination based on a background investigation.
Direct deposit of pay is required.
Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
The position requires a two-year trial period.
This is a Key position that cannot be vacated during war or national emergency without seriously impairing the organization's mission.

Responsibilities

Serve as the technical expert for Joint Interagency Task Force South on local area network telecommunications.
Make decisions or recommendations to change, interpret, or develop policies or programs.
Develop operating procedures and standardized methods related to equipment operations, techniques, and maintenance.
Identify information systems and services shortfalls, problems, issues, and opportunities; recommend solutions and improvements.
Plan, organize, and direct communications studies.
Advise top-level agency telecommunications and subject-matter managers on applying new developments.
Provide guidance to operating-level telecommunications managers on applying new technology and systems.
Inspect and assess telecommunications equipment and supporting facilities at site locations.