Summary This National Guard position is for a IT SPECIALIST (CUSTSPT), Position Description Number D2182P01 and is part of the NJ 108th Communications Squadron, National Guard.This vacancy announcement is a Title 32, Excepted Service position. This position is responsible for providing voice, data, wireless, Communications Focal Point (CFP) and information security services provided to the Wing, supported Geographically Separated Units, and Tenants. Responsibilities As a IT SPECIALIST (CUSTSPT), GS-2210-11, you will: Manage the assigned IT/communications environment with privileged access at the network level for the Wing, Geographically Separated Units (GSU), and Tenants. Serve as a focal point for ensuring functionality and operability of the assigned IT/data systems/functions, voice and wireless systems to support mission requirements of Wing, Geographically Separated Units (GSU), and Tenants. Provide customer technical assistance and support for all users. Determine customer requirements and assists customers by recognizing and analyzing trends and providing instruction and orientation services. Conduct feasibility studies to identify and analyze system failures and analyzes data to determine if trends exist which forecast the need for future replacement or modification of system hardware and software. Coordinate frequency needs with command level spectrum management office to maintain current allocations and obtain new authorizations. Install, maintain, and repair hardware devices supporting a broad range of information and communications systems. Adhere to management control plan requirements by conducting self inspection and staff assistance visits. Perform other duties as assigned. Requirements Conditions of Employment MILITARY REQUIREMENTS: Compatible military grade and assignment required prior to the effective date of placement. This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard. Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position. Areas of Consideration: CAT 3: Areas III: All current members of the New Jersey National Guard Military Grades: SrA/ E-4 to TSgt/ E-6 Participation in direct deposit is mandatory. May be required to successfully complete a probationary period Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service Qualifications GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Must have experience, education or training in the following: Performing data processing functions Applying general management principles Using automated work processes Working as a computer operator or assistant, computer sales representative, program analyst, or similar position Using computer programs and systems SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must have at 36 months experience, education, or training in the following: Applying computer applications Planning the sequence of actions necessary to accomplish the assignment Coordination with others outside the organizational unit Developing project controls Adapting guidelines or precedents to meet the needs of the assignment Preparing documentation on cost/benefit studies Summarizing the material and organizing it in a logical fashion Education There are no education requirements for this vacancy announcement Additional Information Security Clearance Must be able to obtain a Top Secret Clearance within 1(One) Year of appointment. Note: Selectee must be able to obtain the CompTia Security+ Certification within (1) Year of appointment. 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). IF YOU COPY AND PASTE ANY PORTION OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT, YOUR RESUME WILL BE DISQUALIFIED For Title 32 Dual-Status Positions: Selectee(s) must be within the military grade(s) listed in this job announcement prior to the effective date of placement into the technician position. (Applicant(s) (Enlisted) who are over grade must clearly state, in their resumes, their intentions to willingly take a reduction in grade) Bonuses For Title 32 Dual-Status Positions: Military Bonuses and Student Loan Repayment Program: If you are selected for this position, you should always check with your servicing incentive manager to verify how accepting this position will affect your entitlement prior to considering an offer of employment. Telework The option to telework is subject to the supervisor/branch chief and Director's approval. NOTE: If the individual selected is currently on a Title 10 or Title 32 tour no action can be taken until he/she is released from tour "Our agency supports the Federal Labor Relations Authority (FLRA) policies on labor relations, ensuring that all dual status T-32 technicians can engage with authorized union representation if they choose to do so."