IT SPECIALIST (NETWORK/SYSADMIN)

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for an IT SPECIALIST (NETWORK/SYSADMIN) GS-9/11, Position Description Numbers D2726000/D2727000, and is part of the Montana Army National Guard, G4 MTMA. Selecting Official: WO1 Clark Serves as an advisor to the Supervisory Logistics Information Technology (LIT) Specialist (SASMO) and Systems Administrator on all Combat Service Support (CSS) Automated Logistics Systems and Programs. Exercises knowledge and oversight for all matters pertaining to the fielding and operation of Automated Logistics System and Programs. Utilizes an extensive knowledge of logistics programs/operations and a clear understanding of automated systems to manage projects and programs for systems integration of CSS automation. Identifies funding requirements to support SASMO operations, justifies and submits budget requirements for State operating budget, and executes funds received. Is the technical expert within the state/territory responsible for providing technical and functional guidance for serviced Automated Logistics Systems and Programs. Serves as project leader/supervisor responsible for developing, assigning, and coordinating duties and projects for LIT systems administrators. Serves as the senior LIT systems administrator responsible for planning, coordinating, modifying, implementing, and troubleshooting to support customer needs. Reviews SASMO Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure they are current (i.e., help desk, repair operations, etc.). Evaluates trouble tickets escalated from the help desk, setting priorities on a weekly and monthly basis. Coordinates automation initiatives with State G6 and G3 elements. Operates as the Quality Control Specialist for the Quality Control Program and Quality Control Plan. Oversees a variety of studies, analyses, and reports regarding the integrity of all LIT systems. Conducts quality inspections, customer feedback, and continuous improvement initiatives associated with the Quality Control Plan. Perform Software conversion, hardware fielding and continuous support. Researches and resolves hardware, software, and applications program problems by troubleshooting and working with user, NGB support agencies, and/or manufacturer/vendors/representatives as required. Develops/implements programs to ensure software and vulnerabilities updates are applied in proper order. Coordinates and communicates with Department of the Army (DA), National Guard Bureau (NGB), and Program Executive Office/Program Manager, regarding CSS operations and automated systems support, problem resolution, software upgrades and change packages. Assists functional users in automated CSS systems management and operation. Provides advisory services for functional users. Provides requested information gathered through the analysis of available documentation such as functional user manuals, regulations, operations manuals, and technical support manuals. Provides assistance to functional users in the identification of computer problems, troubleshooting diagnostics and resolution of technical problems identified in trouble tickets and initial setup of serviced automated logistics information system computers to include loading software, configuring modem and network card(s), assigning Internet Protocol (IP) addresses with correct subnet, connectivity to the network as required, coordinating with other support personnel and completing technical inspections. Provide hands on technical support to all State/Territory unit Logistics Automation Systems in order to provide uninterrupted operation and support. Resolves issues and problems concerning the effectiveness and efficiency of automated logistical systems administrative and systemic work operations. Utilizes knowledge of logistics management principles, policies, and procedures to implement, establish, and execute operational plans and policies for Automated Logistics Systems. Analyzes requirements, manages, and coordinates automated logistics information system hardware and peripherals pertaining to the receipt, distribution, installation, and life cycle management of devices that are directed to be managed at unit/state level. Installs, tests, and evaluates automated logistics information system hardware. Manages the State/Territory CSS automation hardware tactical computer exchange (TCX) (aka equipment float) program and ensures accountability of exchanges. Performs organizational and direct support level automated logistics information system hardware maintenance as required. Determines systemic problems during maintenance of hardware or in the application of software and initiates corrective action as needed. Serves as the point of contact for the Sustainment Automation Support Management Office (SASMO) Work Order Desk. Provides telephone coverage for users requesting assistance with hardware/software via a help desk, resolve problems, escalates complex issues to enterprise systems or to a technical specialist/contractor supplied support services; as well as prepares and accomplishes all workorder work order routing. Performs other duties as assigned. (A Position Description with full list of duties can be obtained from HRO upon request.) Military Grades: Enlisted E1 • E9; Warrant WO1 GENERAL EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT FOR GS-9 AND GS-11: Must have experience, education or training that has provided a basic knowledge of data processing functions and general management principles that enabled the understanding of the stages required to automate a work process; experience in work such as computer operator or assistant, computer sales representative, program analyst, or other positions that required the use or adaptation of computer programs and systems. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE AND/OR EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS FOR GS-09 Must have one of the following: A) 1 year of experience, education, or training which is equivalent to the next lower grade (GS-07) in receiving, maintaining, and issuing data storage media for computer operations. Experience in scheduling the use of computer time for program processing. Experience collecting and sequentially staging input media with associated program instructions for processing. Experience in at least one programming language. Translating detailed logical steps developed by others into language codes that computers accept where this required understanding of procedures and limitations appropriate to use of a programming language. Experience interviewing subject-matter personnel to get facts regarding work processes and synthesizing the resulting data into charts showing information flow. Experience in analysis of the interrelationship of pertinent components of the system. Experience planning the sequence of actions necessary to accomplish the assignment. Experience scheduling the sequence of programs to be processed by computers where alternatives had to be weighed with a view to production efficiency. (Must address these specialized experiences in detail on resume to be considered for this grade.) OR B) A master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D., if related. Major study--computer science, information science, information systems management, mathematics, statistics, operations research, or engineering, or course work that required the development or adaptation of computer programs and systems and provided knowledge equivalent to a major in the computer field. (Copies of all relevant transcripts must be provided to qualify using education.) OR C) A combination of Specialized Experience and Education that equal 100% of the requirements. (Experience must be addressed and copies of all relevant transcripts must be provided to assist in qualifying with this option.) SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE AND/OR EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS FOR GS-11 Must have one of the following: A) 1 year of experience, education, or training which is equivalent to the next lower grade (GS-09) 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. Experience preparing documentation on cost/benefit studies where is involved summarizing the material and organizing it in a logical fashion. (Must address these specialized experiences in detail on resume to be considered for this grade.) OR B) Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related. Major study--computer science, information science, information systems management, mathematics, statistics, operations research, or engineering, or course work that required the development or adaptation of computer programs and systems and provided knowledge equivalent to a major in the computer field. (Copies of all relevant transcripts must be provided to qualify using education.) OR C) A combination of Specialized Experience and Education that equal 100% of the requirements. (Experience must be addressed and copies of all relevant transcripts must be provided to assist in qualifying using this option.)