INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST (Systems Admin)

Summary About the position: This position will be assigned to the IT Facility, Fort Dix, NJ. Learn more about this agency Requirements Conditions of Employment This position requires the incumbent to complete a background investigation with favorable results. The duties of this position require the incumbent to possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License The incumbent of this position must achieve appropriate IA certification within 6 months of assignment of these duties. Qualifications Who May Apply: Open to everyone. Applicants will be categorized by preference(s) and/or priority consideration eligibilities. An applicant's eligibility will be determined based on eligibility claimed in the questionnaire and proof of eligibility MUST be provided with application by the closing date, 01/20/2025 Business Based Action, Military Spouse Preference, Outside Applicant Veteran, Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran, and Transition Hiring Preference In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if the position allows for qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Qualifying Experience: College coursework or professional certificates from trade school(s) or demonstrated competence in computer science, information technology or related field. Successful completion of a 4-year college or university with coursework in computer science, information technology or closely related field highly desirable. Experience must be comparable to A+, Network and Security+ Microsoft certification levels. Knowledge of IT network systems design principles, methodologies, and approaches used in planning, development, testing, installing, operating, administering, and maintaining network services that support functional requirements. Expert knowledge of network architecture, topology, and protocols sufficient to plan, design, develop, infrastructure. Experience with methods, techniques, and processes for the optimal integration of LAN/WAN components, infrastructure, test and evaluation methods sufficient to provide technical guidance and installation of base-wide programs. Knowledge of customer support concepts and methods, installed applications, operating systems, network systems, protocol, and equipment sufficient to assist management in determining requirements. Proficiency in customer support techniques and principles sufficient to review, validate, and standardize problem resolution. Expertise in data content and output options for a variety of administrative, scientific and/or technical program applications that arc processed on several multi-program operating systems. Skill and aptitude in applying IT network development concepts and techniques to provide computer applications that offer optimal functional support to users. Ability to analyze functional IT network system requirements, translate finding into functional requirements, develop supportable recommendations, and apply appropriate methodologies and tools. Experience in local systems administrator duties as a Client Support Administrator (CSA) and Functional System Administrator (FSA) on systems that reside on the .MIL network. Per DoD 8570.01 M, the incumbent of this position as a condition of employment must achieve the appropriate Information Assurance certification within specified timeline of assignment of these duties. Must be able to obtain a Secret Security Clearance. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Must be able to carry equipment weighing at least 45 pounds. May be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays, and will be on call on a rotational basis. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Education Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. This position does not allow for education substitution. FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. Additional information Individual must fully meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position. U.S. Citizens and Non-U.S. Nationals who have resided in the U.S. Territory for three (3) or more consecutive years immediately preceding the start of Federal Affiliation or a signed memorandum indicating the installation's decision on the 3-year residency requirement. Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must be registered for Selective Service. Direct deposit is required. Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check. A probationary period may be required. Pre-employment requirements must be satisfactorily met prior to Entrance on Duty (EOD). 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. Multiple positions may be filled from this job opportunity announcement. And additional selections may also be made from this job opportunity announcement. Selection(s) are subject to restrictions resulting from hiring preferences and priority consideration eligible. This is a Nonappropriated Fund (NAF) position carrying out Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) activities for the Air Force and Space Force. Read more Benefits Review our benefits