IT SPECIALIST (PLCYPLN)

• Performs studies and independently establish plans for improving the efficiency of information technology and communications processes.
• Interprets a variety of technical requirements making independent judgments to determine organizational compliance with applicable instructions, procedures and practices.
• Evaluates mission effectiveness, using standardized and locally developed evaluation programs and processes.
• Advises supervisors and managers on the evaluation of programs, policies, regulatory requirements, and procedures.
• Develops process, management, administrative and technical evaluation plans for implementation.
• Recommends internal reporting and status tracking procedures to ensure adequate control in terms of deadlines, progress reports, and follow-up reports.
• Prepares and maintains files and publications IAW current directives to include both paper and electronic media.
• Research includes using various means and media to obtain needed information to accomplish the task.
• Develops, implements and maintains work center training programs.
• Performs other duties as assigned., * This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the National Guard.
• Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform.
• Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment.
• Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the National Guard in the military grade listed in this announcement.
• Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• Conducts travel to and from offsite worksite(s) from the normal work area to perform assigned duties.
• Must be certified IAW DOD 8570.01-M, Federal Information Security Management Act of 2002, Clinger Cohen Act of 1996 and current AF directives.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position.
• This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968.
• Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.
• Irregular and/or overtime (compensatory) hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies or may be required to work hours outside of the normal duty day.
• The duties and responsibilities of your job may significantly impact the environment.
• The incumbent shall comply with the requirements of the certification program and will be required to obtain and maintain certification program and will be required to obtain and maintain certification.
• Certification requirements are outlined in DOD Instruction 8570.01-M., If applicant is willing to join the Indiana Air National Guard and meet the AFSC compatibility requirements, please upload your Report Individual of Personnel (RIP) to your documents on this application to determine ASVAB qualification., If you are a Tenure 0 Temporary employee (your position has a not-to-exceed date), you do not need an ETP memo. If you became a new employee through a USAJobs announcement within the last 36 months, you will need an ETP memo. If you received a promotion, reassignment, or grade reduction through a USAJobs announcement within the last 36 months, you will need an ETP memo. If you require an ETP memorandum, you can download the template here: The memorandum will be written by you, the employee, and signed by your supervisory chain up to the Director level. Directors and Supervisors will submit the signed memorandum for final review to the HRO Staffing inbox: The Human Resources Officer (HRO) is the final approval for all ETP waivers. If approved, the memorandum will be returned to you and then submitted with your application.

MILITARY GRADES: E-3 through E-6, Education: All academic degrees and coursework must be from accredited or pre-accredited institutions

Graduate Education: Degree in computer science, engineering, information science, information systems management, mathematics, operations research, statistics, or technology management or degree that provided a minimum of 24 semester hours in one or more of the fields identified above and required the development or adaptation of applications, systems or networks. Degree must be Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree

OR

Experience: IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below.

• Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.
• Customer Service - Works with clients and customers (that is, any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit produces, including the general public, individuals who work in the agency, other agencies, or organizations outside the Government) to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; knows about available products and services; is committed to providing quality products and services.
• Oral Communication - Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.

• Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations AND SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: At least 1-year specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade, at the GS-09 level. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped the applicant with the particular competencies/knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Specialized experience includes experience, education, or training that approaches techniques and requirements appropriate to an assigned computer applications area or computer specialty area in an organization. Experience planning the sequence of actions necessary to accomplish the assignment where this entailed coordination with others outside the organizational unit and development of project controls. Experience that required adaptations of guidelines or precedents to meet the needs of the assignment; or experience preparing documentation on cost/benefit studies where is involved summarizing the material and organizing it in a logical fashion; or experience analyzing requirements and recommending plans of action for improving assigned information technology (IT) applications; or experience implementing methods, procedures, policies, and techniques concerning telecommunication systems; or experience implementing IT and communications programs and special projects. Experience following management control plan requirements through self-inspection and resolving identified discrepancies in IT field., Education: All academic degrees and coursework must be from accredited or pre-accredited institutions Graduate Education: Degree in computer science, engineering, information science, information systems management, mathematics, operations research, statistics, or technology management or degree that provided a minimum of 24 semester hours in one or more of the fields identified above and required the development or adaptation of applications, systems or networks. Degree must be Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree To receive credit for Education, you must provide transcripts or documentation of proof that you meet the Education requirements for this position., * Position requires a determination of eligibility for access to classified information.

• Is a dual-status military technician position in which an applicant or employee is subject to a determination of eligibility for acceptance or retention in the armed forces, in connection with concurrent military membership.