SUPERVISORY INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST (PLCYPLN) - DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY

Experience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Individual Occupational Requirement for Information Technology (IT) Management Series, 2210 (Alternative A). Due to the use of 120-day rosters, this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement.

INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT: Applicants must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the following four competencies: Attention to Detail, Customer Service, Oral Communication, and Problem Solving.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-11, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience include experience applying knowledge of a broad range of IT principles, methods, advancements, policies, systems concepts and analysis, design, development, testing and applications to include hardware and network infrastructure; policy and planning formulation process along with its missions, goals, and objectives to prepare IT policies and plans; skill in applying, business process engineering concepts and methods sufficient to lead/conduct studies designed to identify potential improvements in the way IT is applied to key business functions and ensuring compliance with all guidelines; developing and interpreting IT policies and plans to assess impact of changed policy and emerging technology throughout the base enclave to ensure cybersecurity compliance and ability to stay well informed on rapidly changing technology, to evaluate its possible impact on organization missions, and to develop plans to satisfy requirements in support of national defense. NOTE: Due to the use of 120-day rosters, this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:

l. Expert knowledge of C&I/Cyber systems and devices to include audio, digital and video systems, electronic telephone switching systems, telecommunications and, inside/outside plant wire/fiber optic systems and Voice Over Internet Protocol (VOIP) design and implementation.
2. Expert knowledge of advanced concepts, principles, and practices of Communications and Information (C&I) systems to analyze systems incorporating various types of communications equipment.
3. Expert knowledge and skill to apply state-of-the-art developments to civilian and military C&I/Cyber systems as they apply to current or planned equipment and methods impacting communications infrastructures.
4. Expert knowledge and skill to direct communications teams on technical and installation matters, to include providing cost analysis, material lists, and installation plans.
5. Extensive knowledge of Air Force base-level communications unit business practices and policies/procedures.
6. Extensive knowledge and skill to review and develop comments on contracts and published communications project packages.
7. Knowledge of project management principles, processes, and regulatory guidelines and mandates. Knowledge and skill to implement computer, communications, and cable requirements, and determine project components, to include site survey, support requirements, materials, acquisition, and installation.
8. Expert knowledge of the latest C&I/Cyber capabilities, and the initiative and independence to serve as a project leader, and the writing and speaking skills to prepare acquisition documents, write technical specifications, and present proposals and findings when recommending solutions to C&I/Cyber system problems. Must also have the ability to interpret engineering and architectural designs for C&I/Cyber facilities and infrastructures.
9. Ability to analyze complexities of existing C&I/Cyber technologies and infrastructures/systems, review/revise/develop policy, initiate plans for enhancements, and provide management sufficient technical and cost analysis data and options, through written documentation and oral briefings, to render informed judgments.
10. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
11. Mastery of C&I/Cyber planning, user organization operations, and contracting procedures.

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location.

Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information.

Current Federal Civilian employees may apply for temporary and term positions and if selected, a break in service may be required prior to appointment to the position.

Temporary and Term Appointments: If you are selected for a temporary or term position in the competitive service, your appointment may be extended to the maximum period allowed by law without further competition.

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Tax Law Impact for PCS: On 22-Dec-2017, Public Law 115-97 - the "Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017" suspended qualified moving expense deductions along with the exclusion for employer reimbursements and payments of moving expenses effective 01-Jan-2018 for tax years 2018 through 2025. When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit GSA Bulletin FTR 20-04 here for additional information.