Summary This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer. Responsibilities You will serve as an IT SPECIALIST (NETWORK) under the Activity Command Information Officer (ACIO), Surface Combat Systems Center (SCSC), Wallops Island, VA. You will serve as Network Engineer tasked with the oversight and management of the organization’s network infrastructure. You will be responsible for the maintenance, design, upgrade, and administration of the Research, Development, Test and Evaluation (RDTE) networks at SCSC Wallops Island. You will successfully design and implement network architectures across various government sites, including Local Area Networks (LAN), Wide-Area Networks (WAN), Virtual Private Networks (VPN), and wireless networks. You will proactively monitor network performance metrics to identify and resolve network issues promptly, utilizing advanced troubleshooting techniques to minimize downtime and impact on operations. You will manage network infrastructure projects from initiation to completion, including planning, budgeting, coordination with stakeholders, and ensuring timely delivery. You will work towards continuous improvement of the network by analyzing network traffic patterns and forecasting future needs to plan and implement network expansion and modernization. You will develop and implement backup strategies and disaster recovery plans for network configuration and critical data to ensure continuity in case of network failure. You will regularly update network hardware and software to keep up with new technologies and standards and perform routine network maintenance, including firmware updates and hardware replacements. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the NH-02 pay band (GS-11 equivalency) in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: analyzing network architectures to forecast future needs and ensure the successful and effective design or implementation of a network expansion or modernization project. Your experience must reflect skill in the following areas: attention to detail, customer service, oral communication, and problem solving. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=Occupational-Series https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/2200/information-technology-it-management-series-2210-alternative-a/ Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. Education Additional Information This position is part of the Department of Defense Civilian Acquisition Workforce Personnel Demonstration Project. The NH-03 broadband level encompasses positions equivalent to GS-12 and GS-13. This announcement uses the AcqDemo Business & Technical Management direct hire authority to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to certain positions in the competitive service. This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Several vacancies may be filled. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments. Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf. Veteran's preference does not apply when selecting individuals under this specific hiring authority. However, if you claim veteran's preference, you will be required to submit supporting documentation with your application as described in the Required Documents section below.