NEW JERSEY AIR NATIONAL GUARD

FEDERAL TECHNICIAN VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

09-206

OPENING DATE   CLOSING DATE

9 November 2009 9 December 2009

 

THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MUST BE POSTED ON UNIT BULLETIN BOARDS UNTIL THE DAY FOLLOWING THE CLOSING DATE.

 

Application must be forwarded to:

POSITION TITLE,LOCATION,PDCN,GRADE &

HQ New Jersey National Guard

SALARY RANGE

Human Resource Office

Information Technology Specialist (CUSTSPT)

3650 Saylors Pond Road

108th ARW, McGuire AFB, New Jersey

Fort Dix, New Jersey 08640-7600

80876000, GS-2210-11

(609) 562-0872  DSN 944-0872

$63,397 - $82,410 PA

 

 

AREA OF CONSIDERATION:

  AREA I      -  All Excepted Technicians of the 108th Air Refueling Wing (ARW)

              AREA II    -  All Excepted Technicians of the New Jersey Air National Guard (NJANG)

              AREA III   -  All members of the NJANG or those eligible for membership.

 

If a New Jersey Army National Guard (NJARNG) member is selected, the person must transfer to the NJANG.

 

If the individual selected is currently on a title 10 tour no action can be taken until he/she is released from tour.

 

APPOINTMENT STATUS:        ( X )  EXCEPTED        (  )  COMPETITIVE

                                                   (  )  OFFICER    (  )  WARRANT OFFICER   ( X )  ENLISTED

 

MINIMUM RANK:  SSgt/E-5                                                                        MAXIMUM RANK:  MSgt/E-7

 

MILITARY GRADE INVERSION IS PROHIBITED

 

MILITARY POSITION:       108th Air Refueling Wing

 

NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP STATUS:  Employment in this position requires concurrent military assignment to a compatible military position in the New Jersey National Guard in one of the following military specialty codes:

AFSC:  2E1X3, 2E1X1, 2E2X1, 2E6X3, 3C0X1, 3C2X1, SEI: 264

 

NOTE:  THE INDIVIDUAL SELECTED HAS ONE YEAR TO OBTAIN ADVERTISED AFSC/MOS

 

LEVEL OF CLEARANCE/INVESTIGATION:  Member Must Be Able To Obtain Secret Security Clearance

 

SELECTIVE PLACEMENT FACTORS: N/A

 

PRE-PLACEMENT PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: N/A

 

METHOD OF SELECTION:   NJDMAVA TPR 335.A Merit Placement Plan

 

SELECTING OFFICIAL:  SMSgt John A. Early, Supervisory IT Specialist (Network)

 

EVALUATION METHODS: Applications will be reviewed to determine basic eligibility.  Applicants must meet the basic qualifications for the position, including any selective placement factors, in order to be considered basically qualified.  Selection for this position will be made without consideration of race, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, age, lawful political or other affiliation, membership or non membership in an employee organization, physical handicap which does not prevent normal performance of duties, or other non-merit factor.  Complete and accurate information must be provided on your resume or application.  Attach additional sheets if necessary.

 

Acceptance of this position requires participation in the direct deposit/electronic funds transfer program.

THIS POSITION IS AUTHORIZED BY TITLE 32 USC, SECTION 709. POSITION HAS DIFFERENT RIF CRITERIA, NO VETERANS PREFERENCE, CERTAIN GRADE AND PROMOTION LIMITATIONS AND DIFFERENT APPEAL/GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES.

NEW JERSEY AIR NATIONAL GUARD

FEDERAL TECHNICIAN VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT 09-206

 

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:

1.  Applicants may choose to apply by one of the following methods:

    a.  A resume;

    b.  OF 612 “Optional Application for Federal Employment”, which can be found on the NJ HRO WEB Page

(www.state.nj.us/military/hro) or from the HRO.

2.  All government employees must provide a copy of their last SF 50.

3. Insure information related to the specific job you are applying for is accurate, complete and describes job-related qualifications, rather than your entire work history over a period of years.  Please include all related military experience, i.e., AFSC, MOS, etc. and explain your duties and responsibilities.  HAVING THE AFSC/MOS DOES NOT IN ITSELF QUALIFY YOU FOR THIS POSITION.

4.  To be considered for this position, you must meet and answer the requirements for "Specialized Experience", to include KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES, or you will be found NOT QUALIFIED.

5. Government postage paid envelopes, interoffice mail or government facsimile machines may not be used to submit applications for employment.  E-mail applications will not be accepted.

6.  Applications must be received by close of business on the closing date.

                                                                                                                                                                                        

Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government's interest.

 

MAJOR JOB DUTIES (a copy of the complete position description is available in the Human Resource Office:  Manages the assigned IT/communications environment with privileged access at the network level. Serves as a focal point for ensuring functionality and operability of the assigned IT/ communications system environment. Provides customer technical assistance and support for all others. Determines customer requirements and assists customers by recognizing and analyzing trends and providing instruction and orientation services. Conducts 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. Coordinates frequency needs with command level spectrum management office to maintain current allocations and obtain new authorizations. Installs, maintains, and repairs hardware devices supporting a broad range of information and communications systems.

 

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Experience that demonstrated knowledge of computer project assignments that required a range of knowledge of computer requirements and techniques. For example, assignments would show, on the basis of general design criteria provided, experience in developing modifications to parts of a system that required significant revisions in the logic or techniques used in the original development.

 

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:  Must have 36 months experience in the following:

KNOWLEDGE of electronic principles and scientific theory with formulas such as circuit elements, digital logic, microprocessors, core memory, interface circuits, digital data transmission, microwave, antennas, signal behavior, amplifications, core memory, interface circuits, digital data transmission, microwave, antennas, signal behavior, amplification, and display to perform analysis, integration, interoperability, and diagnose conflicts in complex electronic ground communications operational systems consisting of numerous complex integral components and where circuit theory must be used to understand the operations of individual circuits, and the possible interaction of other circuits which create a malfunction.

ABILITY to review, analyze, and resolve difficult and complex technical problems involving systems compatibility, both installation-wide and external interoperability, circuits, switches, distribution, satellite linkages, and networking.

KNOWLEDGE of operational and performance characteristics of telecommunications to develop procedures/policies/practices for local use.   

KNOWLEDGE of DoD, Air Force, NGB, and ANG communications regulations, services, and instructions to ensure telecommunications services are in compliance with applicable regulations and instructions. 

ABILITY to modify existing systems and relate all aspects of the work to overall system requirements, advise on and implement new technology, and offer alternative approaches in operating systems development and/or problem resolution.

KNOWLEDGE of the mission, objectives, terminology, and management practices Wing and tenant organizations to recognize probable areas of interaction and overlap between proposed and existing systems, system modifications and upgrades. 

ABILITY to apply methods and practices for troubleshooting, recovering, adjusting, modifying, and improving systems to solve complex problems and provide support that minimizes interruptions in service to customers.

SUBSTITUTION FOR SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: A Ph.D. or equivalent, or 3 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree. 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 in the computer field.

 

If using education to qualify for this position OR education is a MANDATORY requirement to meet qualifications, you MUST submit copies of college transcripts along with your application/resume prior to the closing date of the vacancy.  If selected for the position, prior to your appointment, you will be required to request certified official transcripts be sent directly from the college or university that identify each course, the college or university, semester or quarter hours earned and grade.

 

 

distribution:   B,C,S HRO (3) DAG (1) DOIM (1) ESSO (4) USPFO (4) AASF #1 (2) AASF #2 (2) SAO (1) IG (1) CAO (1) DPCS-RR (1) POTO (2) UTES (5) CSMS-A (3) CSMS-B (3) ID (1) DOL (1) SRAA (1) DPCS (1) SMO (1) CFMO (1) 108ARW (25) 177FW (25) AFGE (1) ACT (1)