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ITSPEC (NETWORK) - TITLE 32

Brunswick, Georgia, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$74K/yr - $96K/yr

3+ years exp

USAJOBS is seeking an IT Specialist (Network Services) for the 224th JCSS located in Brunswick, GA. This full-time, temporary position requires Georgia Air National Guard Membership and involves designing and engineering IT networks to support operations and training for the deployed warfighter.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Design and engineer IT networks carried over various transmission systems such as multi-channel satellite, troposphere scatter systems, Line-Of-Sight (LOS) RF radios, LOS laser radios, and cable systems

Engineers and designs router-to-router connections utilizing military and commercial protocols, switch-to-switch trunking, circuit configurations through military and commercial multiplexers, and asynchronous transfer mode (ATM)

Develops plans for employment of communications systems to support operations in support of training and the deployed warfighter

Plan and design Wide Area Networks (WANs) consisting of Commercial Off the Shelf (COTS) and Military Specification (MILSPEC) components to operate IAW accepted Information Technology (IT) security policies using network planning tools

Determines operational, technical and support requirements for the location, installation, operation and maintenance of network equipment and systems

Coordinates and conducts operational tests and evaluations of designed networks to optimize capabilities

Reviews and analyzes data, makes technical judgments, and prepares decisions and recommendations concerning the quality, acceptability, and/or need for changes/improvements

Utilize a broad knowledge of IT concepts, principles, methods and practices to identify, coordinate, and implement actions required to provide network services that support a requesting agency's requirements

Identifies potential network and transmission deficiencies in planned or current operational networks

Manage frequency assignment and control of operating frequencies

Provides technical guidance and direction for different aspects of radio frequency spectrum analysis to the warfighter

Determines the compatibility of frequency assignments for fixed station and/or mobile radio, radar, satellite links, and other systems used by the military

Coordinates frequency assignments with DOD, MAJCOM, ANG, base, and unit spectrum managers

Conducts transmission path analysis (path profiling) with various computerized programs

Coordinates with external agencies for satellite and gateway access for IT systems in support of warfighter and training requirements

Determine requirements and requests resources from different agencies to support contingency and/or training networks

Coordinates with supported agencies on IT network requirements

Contacts Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA), Major Commands (MAJCOMs), or other agencies to coordinate operations between aligned units and the Global Information Infrastructure

Represents the organization in conferences or with committees to establish standard methods and operating procedures to accommodate mission requirements

Prepares recommendations concerning the quality, acceptability, and/or need for changes/improvements

Plan, develop and administer operations plans and applicable annexes by developing short and long range procedures to meet mission requirements

Ensures procedures are identified for status reporting for operations

Interprets and applies joint standards when designing IT networks and/or systems to meet mission objectives

Develop, implement and maintain work center training programs

Plans and schedules tasks and training activities for drill status guard members

Oversees and conducts on-the-job training (OJT) for personnel

Creates and develops lesson plans

Ensures availability of facilities and training aids

Monitors the training status of personnel and ensures that supplemental and/or remedial training is accomplished

Responsible for documentation of accomplished training in a timely manner

Utilizes automated training documentation system

Responsible for mobilization readiness of section personnel and equipment

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualification

Network DesignFrequency ManagementIT Security PoliciesTechnical GuidanceOperational TestingTeam LeadershipProblem SolvingCommunication Skills

Required

NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED

This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard, required prior to the effective date of placement

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 probationary period

Participation in direct deposit is mandatory

Military Grades: A1C - MSgt

Compatible Military Assignments: 1D7X1A or 1D7X1R

General Experience: Must possess experience which has provided the applicant with a knowledge of equipment maintenance work, or skill in reading engineering drawings and specifications, using test instruments, making computations, and keeping records. Experience using computer and automation systems

Specialized Experience: Candidate must have 36 months specialized experience which demonstrates the knowledge of, and skill in applying, a comprehensive range of principles, concepts, and practices concerning equipment, facility, or service operations with complicated technical requirements that have no clear precedent or plan

Experience overseeing and implementing a program involving the identification and resolution of difficult issues or problems

Experience preparing budgets based on plans for maintenance, repair work, new construction alteration projects, replacement of existing equipment, or increase in services and processes to ensure program effectiveness

Experience in managing the function of the work to be performed

Experience which includes leading, directing and assigning work of personnel

Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.