Summary THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a SUPERVISORY IT SPECIALIST (NETWORK) (TITLE 32), Position Description Number D1566P01 and is part of the IL 182 AW, National Guard. Responsibilities As a SUPERVISORY IT SPECIALIST (NETWORK) (TITLE 32), GS-2210-12, you will supervise, direct and manage employees who provide technical and administrative support to customers in a wide variety of areas to include information technology systems, telecommunications systems management, training management, personnel management and information management. Major Duties - This is NOT an all-inclusive list: Direct the planning, engineering, testing, evaluation, modification, security and reporting of the full range of C-E (Communications-Electronics) equipment and systems. Plan, develop, and implement local policies, procedures, and goals for effective administration, direction, management, and operation of section. Ensure the proper use, management, and training of all supervised personnel, consisting of multiple technical disciplines. *6. Practice efficient position management and ensure position descriptions of subordinates are accurate. Prepare and submit budget estimates and revisions for the procurement, installation, and operation/maintenance of equipment and supply items. Maintain current information on system/equipment status, modifications, and related matters through on-site visits and use of unit support functions in order to analyze and report the organizations mission support posture. Establish and implement Customer Service Center (Help Desk) to receive trouble calls and complaints from all supported customers. Consult with users and managers to determine specific locations and requirements for the particular system installation. Direct, recommend, and implement remedial actions to correct problems or deficiencies. Consider and advise all participants (internal and external), suppliers, and contractors of changes and coordinates changes to reprogram or reschedule intended projects to meet mission requirements. Provide highly complex technical and operational solutions that support unique command and control telecommunications systems requirements. Ensure formulation of comprehensive training plans for each function and specialty within the section. Provide work force guidance on safety matters and ensure safe work practices are utilized. Establish work performance standards and discuss and assign annual performance evaluations. Requirements Conditions of Employment IAW The Fair Chance Act, Agency employees may not request criminal history information at the point of initial application, upon receipt of an application, or prior to, during or after a job interview. If an Optional Form (OF) 306, Declaration of Employment is submitted prior to the point of a conditional offer, questions related to background information section may not be asked. This is an excepted service position that requires membership in the Illinois National Guard and in the military grade listed in the announcement. This is required prior to the effective date of placement. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position. 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. 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 trial period. This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position. 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. Participation in direct deposit is mandatory. Recruitment and relocation incentives may be available for this position. PCS expenses may be authorized. Drug testing may be required. Must be able to obtain and maintain the required security clearance. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the lower grade level in the Federal service in order to be considered for this position. This position conducts information assurance functions. Must comply with the requirements of the certification program and will be required to obtain and maintain certification. Certification requirements are outlined in DoDI 8570.01-m. Must be certified IAW DOD 8570.01-M, Federal Information Security Management Act of 2002, Clinger Cohen Act of 1996 and current AF directives. Applicants not currently a commissioned officer must submit a letter of eligibility for appointment from the Chief, FSS. Qualifications AREA OF CONSIDERATION: The areas of consideration for this position, Title 32 Excepted Service (32 U.S. Code § 709), will be in the following manner and sequence: The FIRST area of consideration for this position will be all excepted permanent and indefinite temporary technicians within the ILNG. The SECOND area of consideration will be all current Federal Employees. The THIRD area of consideration will be all Federal re-employment eligible. The FOURTH area of consideration will be applicants willing to become T32 Dual Status Technicians and gain ILNG membership. The FIFTH area of consideration will U.S. Citizens.: Military Grades: Officer/Enlisted - Minimum rank requirement of SMSgt & May not exceed the rank of Maj; May be a commissioning opportunity. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: GS-12 Level - MUST have at least 1-year specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade. 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 requires adaptations of guidelines or precedents to meet the needs of the assignment. Experience preparing documentation on cost/benefit studies where is involved summarizing the material and organizing it in a logical fashion. SPECIALIZED SUPERVISORY EXPERIENCE: MUST possess specialized supervisory experience for the GS-12 Level, which includes experience in managing the function of the work to be performed. Experience which includes leading, directing and assigning work of personnel. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (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. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Verbiage displayed on your resume or application must contain your own words. You may refer to position descriptions, i.e. the general and specialized experience located within the vacancy announcement, to assist with describing work experiences; however, resumes or applications received in verbatim will not be considered. In your resume you will need to address the general and specialized experience listed above. Please use as much detail as needed, giving dates (months and years) of the experience, position title and how the experience was gained. This information is needed to determine if you are qualified for the position. Education If you are using Education to qualify for this position, 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. Undergraduate or 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. You must provide OFFICIAL transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. To receive credit for education, you must provide documentation of proof that you meet the Education requirements for this position. 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). 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