IT SPECIALIST

Duties * Serves as a computer network engineer. * Developed, defined, assessed and recommended concepts or solutions to implement network designs, policies and procedures that would result in continual upgrade, enhancement and optimization of a wide area command and control network. * Applied extensive knowledge of computer network engineering and related disciplines to ensure that emerging technologies were considered in the development of technical refreshment of network components and configurations. * Monitored the network management system for a wide area command and control/distributed training network to troubleshoot the immediate and geographically dispersed local and wide area networks. * Implemented and tracked diverse network protocol schemes, performed network baseline monitoring, and network capacity management. * Set standards for the configuration and monitoring for a broad variety of network devices such as routers, switches, hubs, bridges, firewall, remote access systems, virtual private network, and intrusion detection and security systems. * Monitored network trouble ticket system to track systems anomalies and provided management reports. * Coordinated with procurement officials in developing statements of work containing quantities of required support. * Provided technical advice and guidance to the directorate and to contractor personnel to facilitate tasks and projects. * Wrote technical specifications for customized solutions to network projects. * Reviewed proposed solutions, oversaw project implementation, and ensured compliance with project specifications. * Monitored and reported network systems performance to interpret results and implement performance enhancements. * Served as a project manager during the implementation of C4 projects. * Developed policies and procedures to ensure the needs of the various supported organizations do not adversely affect system performance. * Developed policies and procedures to maximize network operations. * Performed project management on all network modifications (voice, video and data), architecture and enhancements. * Used standard business practices when reviewing network architecture improvements to ensure systems provide sufficient return on their investment. * Redesigned network architecture to ensure sufficient bandwidth was available to support the future requirements of the organization. * Performed limited leader responsibilities. * Performs other duties as assigned. Requirements Conditions of Employment * United States Citizenship is required. * Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation. * May be required to successfully complete a probationary period. * Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service. * Participation in direct deposit is mandatory. * Appointments of retired members of the Armed Forces as National Guard employees within 180 days of retirement requires a waiver approved by the Adjutant General of Missouri before an effective date can be established. * Must be able to lift 50 pounds or more. Qualifications GS-12 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE : Must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector that demonstrates your ability to perform assignments as a computer network engineer frequently requiring diagnosing and correcting complex system faults based on data provided by remote systems monitoring tools. The specialized experience must also indicate your ability to resolve problems affecting multiple users of a large network; assess situations complicated by conflicting requirements which must be analyzed to determine the applicability of established methods; identify, analyze and recommend new requirements and changes to current network systems; and install, configure, troubleshoot, and repair new and existing network information systems, network peripherals and devices. DOD Information Awareness Certification Requirements: Must possess or able to obtain a TOP SECRET security clearance. Incumbent must possess or be able to obtain and maintain certifications per DoD Directive 8570.1-M, AR 25-2, and as detailed in the Information Assurance (IA) Training and Certification Best Business Practice (BBP). Failure to satisfactorily obtain and maintain required certifications in accordance with the listed publications are grounds for termination. Selectee is required to satisfactorily complete the appropriate training and obtain the required certification/recertification for this position as outlined in DoD Publication 8570.01-M, Information Assurance Workforce Improvement Program, dated 19 December 2005 (incorporating Change 1 dated 15 May 2008). Education This job does not have a qualification requirement that allows substitution of education for specialized experience. Additional information If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency ( https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx ). Veterans' Preference: A copy of your DD Form 214 which must include character of service or a Statement of Service/Proof of Service which must include service dates and character of service. In addition, if claiming 10-point preference you must submit a VA Letter or a disability determination from a branch of the Armed Forces (or documentation of purple heart, if applicable) AND a SF 15 (Application for 10-point veteran preference). Veterans Information: Veterans' preference must be validated by formal submissions including all necessary supporting documentation. You must provide acceptable documentation of your preference or appointment eligibility. Acceptable documentation may be: 1. A copy of your DD-214, "Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty," which shows dates of service and discharge under honorable conditions. 2. A "certification" that is a written document from the armed forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date the certification is signed. 3. You may obtain a letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs reflecting your level of disability for preference eligibility by visiting a VA Regional Office, contacting a VA call center or online. 4. If claiming 10 point preference, you will need to submit a Standard Form, SF-15, "Application for 10-point Veterans' Preference" that can be found in the following link SF-15 . * Benefits Help 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. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits . Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration. Category Rating: Your application will be evaluated and rated under Category Rating selection procedures. Once the application process is complete, a review of your qualifications will be conducted to determine if you are qualified for this job. Qualified candidates will be assigned to a quality category. The quality categories are: a. Highly-Qualified: The numeric value rating normally ranges from 90-100 points. This higher numeric value group is applied for those candidates who possess the type and quality of experience that substantially exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position, including all selective placement factors and appropriate numeric ranking factor(s) as determined by the job analysis and crediting plan. To be Highly-Qualified, the candidates are considered, by the Human Resources Specialist (Staffing), as highly proficient and fully competent to effectively perform all the job requirements and can successfully perform in the position almost immediately, or with a minimum amount of training and/or orientation. b. Well-Qualified: The numeric value group normally ranges from 80-89 points. This next lower numeric value group is used for those candidates that meet the minimum qualifications of the position and are proficient in most, but not all, of the requirements of the position. Candidates may require some training and/or orientation in order to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position. c. Qualified: The numeric value group normally ranges from 70-79 points. This lowest group is for those candidates who meet the minimum qualifications of the position and are proficient in some, but not all, of the requirements of the position. Candidates will require extensive training and/or orientation in order to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position. * Benefits Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a