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The primary purpose of this position is to provide advanced technical services in installation and maintenance of hardware; and installation, upgrade, and maintenance of software; and provide network services in support of combat operations.
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- Provides guidance and assistance to customers. Assists customers in the application of system capabilities when the customer has unusual or unique processing requirements that are difficult to formulate.
- Installs and maintains hardware. Verifies that all equipment attachments and power support items are approved and are in compliance with existing regulations, directives, and vendor specifications.
- Installs, upgrades, and maintains software. Performs system software control and library functions. Develops new and/or modified procedures for the operation of the software library and configuration management procedures.
- Analyzes and determines cause of malfunctions related to hardware, software, or environment and initiates corrective action. Monitors, tests, maintains, and operates multiple operating systems-based network platforms.
- Performs periodic or scheduled preventive maintenance for a variety of complex systems. Runs diagnostic and reliability tests and corrects conditions.
- Performs administrative functions. Maintains inventory of computer supplies necessary to keep systems functioning smoothly.
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Conditions of employment - U.S. Citizenship Required
- Males must be registered for Selective Service, see
- If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at:
- This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
- Disclosure of Political Appointments
- Advance in hire may be authorized if there is demonstrable proof provided on your resume
- Leave accrual may be authorized upon request
- Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period.
- Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
- The employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays
- The employee must be able to obtain and maintain a TOP SECRET (TS) security clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI). A non-disclosure agreement must be signed
- Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft
Qualifications In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Clerical and Administrative Support Positions.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade
GS-08 equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes utilizing an extensive body of standardized, optional, and precedent computer operations and problem-solving rules, procedures, techniques, and methods to operate computer systems and to isolate and resolve recurring problems in one or several computers' systems: Assisting customers in the application of system capabilities.
FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the
GS-08 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the
GS-09 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:
1. Knowledge of computer operating systems and associated equipment configurations, including peripheral and teleprocessing equipment and connecting channels; and computer operations and problem-solving rules, procedures, techniques, and methods.
2. Knowledge of system control language and terms for console commands.
3. Knowledge of communication and security regulations, guidelines, traffic flow, and procedures.
4. Knowledge of the appropriate environmental standards necessary for continuous computer operations.
5. Ability to operate a computer having many peripheral devices, and isolate and resolve computer-processing problems.
6. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.
VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Additional Conditions of Employment: - This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program. Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing. Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions presents a clear threat to the mission of the AirForce, national security, and public safety.
- Information Assurance (IA) Certification is a condition of employment. Information assurance (IA) work is a paramount duty requirement per DoD 8570 01-M and the incumbent of this position must hold the appropriate IA certification prior to employment. Position requires DoD IAT Level II or higher baseline certification (CySA+, Security+, GSEC, SSCP, CCNA Security). Failure to receive the proper IA certification and maintain currency may result in removal from this position.
Education This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Additional information Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location.
Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information.
120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur.
Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: MSP applicants, if determined best qualified, must be selected and placed at the highest grade for which they applied. You must include a completed copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist.
Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicant Eligible: PPP Applicants, if determined well qualified and selected, will be placed at the at the full performance level. You must include the applicable completed copy of the PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility as a PPP Applicant. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 through DD3145-4, select the appropriate checklist for your claimed preference). To determine the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist required to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming, refer to the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide located in the Required Documents section of this vacancy announcement.
Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click
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If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click here. Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
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Full time, Part time, Work experience placement, Second job, Work at office, Trial period, Afternoon shift