2d TSB SUPERVISORY IT SPECIALIST (PLCYPLN), GG-2210-15

Organization

Army Network Enterprise Technology Command

Duty Location

WIESBADEN, GERMANY

Major Duties

• Plan and direct European and African Theater of Operations network operations (NETCOPS), training, exercises, taskings, and Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) activities.
• Establish priorities, operational policies, and related procedures for the acquisition/use of Army and Joint information technology and infrastructure capabilities.
• Document and lead the execution plan of European and African Theater of Operations Army (and DoD interoperability) networks and systems, facilitates information technology services.
• Exercise reviewing level supervision and control over military personnel, civilian staff and contractors which consists of technical and other professionals. 
• Review actions initiated by branch chiefs, approve selections for nonsupervisory positions, assure equity in performance standards and rating techniques, deal with unresolved grievances.
• Represent the 2d Signal Brigade in meetings and conferences to provide scheduling, coordination, and technical guidance to internal and external functional groups.
• Develop and present briefings and recommendations to high-level departmental officials concerning the long-range future of automation technology.
• Maintain continuing awareness of developmental and stat-of-the-art advances in information systems technology, especially in the areas of networking, operating systems, and application software.

Qualifications/ Specialized Experience

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 qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.   

To qualify based on your experience, your resume must describe one year of specialized experience that demonstrates the possession of knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies necessary for immediate success in the position. Such experience is typically in or directly related to the work of the position to be filled. Specialized experience would be demonstrated by mastery of information management policies and concepts to provide authoritative advice on implementation requirements as they relate to system Life Cycle Management (e.g., engineering, development of software, military construction, site preparation, logistics support, standardized hardware to reduce costs and simplify maintenance, and capabilities of hardware and software to meet changing requirements); strong oral and written communication skills to present findings and recommendations to all levels; ability to justify and defend decisions and recommendations, and to represent the command at briefings, meetings, or other required functions; Mastery in Military Decision Making Process (MDMP) with advance skill in development of military orders and annexes. 

The specialized experience must include, or be supplemented by, information technology related experience (paid or unpaid experience and/or completion of specific, intensive training, as appropriate) which demonstrates each of the four competencies, as defined: 

1. Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attention to detail.
2. Customer Service - Works with clients and customers (i.e., any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit produces, including the general public, individuals who work in the agency, other agencies, or organizations outside the Government) to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; knows about available products and services; is committed to providing quality products and services.
3. Oral Communication - Expresses information (e.g., ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (e.g., technical, sensitive, controversial); delivers clear and persuasive oral presentations; attentively listens, interprets nonverbal signals, and responds aptly.
4.Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.

 

Conditions of Employment

• Appointment may be subject to suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Three year trial/probationary period may be required.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret Security Clearance.  Critical Sensitive.
• Privileged access to a Department of Defense system, regardless of job series or occupational specialty, to obtain a commercial certification credential that has been accredited by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI).
• The approved base line certification for this task requirement is IAM Level I certification of DoDD 8571.01, and the incumbent must achieve IAM Level I certification within six months or less of entrance on duty.
• This position is eligible for certification IAW DoD 8570-01-M
• This position is covered by the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Program.
• The incumbent is required to sign a DA Form 5019-R and must pass urinalysis testing, as required prior to appointment and periodically thereafter.
• This position requires the employee to occasionally travel (in the most expedient manner) away from the normal duty station 20% of time.  Government regulations will be followed for all official travel.
• Incumbent is required to submit a Financial Disclosure Statement, OGE-450, (5CFE Part 2634, Subpart I USOGE, 6/08).
• Incumbent is subject to a supervisory probationary period if not previously completed.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid U.S. Passport.
• This position has been designated as "Mission Essential".
• In the event of severe weather conditions or other such emergency type situations (natural or man-made disaster) the incumbent is required to report to work or remain at work as scheduled to support mission operations.
• Eligible for situational telework only, including emergency and OPM prescribed "unscheduled telework".
• You may be expected to travel for this position up to 20% of the time.
 

Additional Information

• THIS IS PERMANANET RECRUITMENT ACTION OPEN ONLY TO 2D TSB CURRENT COMPETITIVE AND EXCEPTED SERVICE EMPLOYEES. 

• If you are a current federal career/career-conditional employee, you will be placed on an excepted appointment. 
• Male applicants born after December 31,1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship 
• Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
• Incumbent (or selectee) is require to satisfactorily complete the appropriate training and obtain the required certification/recertification for this position as outlined in DoDM 8140.03 Cyberspace Workforce Qualification and Management Program dated 15 February 2023. 
• This position requires you to submit a Public Financial Disclosure Report (OGE 278) or a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE 450) upon entry, and annually thereafter.
• Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees..
• This is a Digital Technology Career Field position. 
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. 
• 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 https://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction/ for more information. 
* Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest.
• Locality pay does not apply in the overseas area.
• Selectees may receive certain foreign area benefits such as:  Living Quarters Allowance (LQA) or government quarters, home leave, etc.   Selectees will have their eligibility for foreign area benefits determined at the time of hire in accordance with Department of State Standardized Regulation (DSSR) and DoDI 1400.25 volume 1250.
• If an employee brings a child to an overseas location and that child is entitled to attend a DoD school on a space-required basis in accordance with DoDEA Regulation 1342.13, the DoDEA and the Military Department responsible for providing related services will ensure that the child, if eligible for special education, receives a free appropriate public education, including related services pursuant to DoDI 1342.12 and DODM 1342.12.
• If an employee brings an infant or toddler (up to 3 years of age) to an overseas location, and that infant or toddler is entitled to attend the DoDEA on a space required basis in accordance with DoDEA Regulation 1342.13, then the Military Department responsible for providing related services will ensure that the child, if eligible for special education, receives a free appropriate public education, including related services pursuant to DoDI 1342.12 and DODM 1342.12.
• Employees (and family members) who require medical or dental care in the overseas location will be responsible for obtaining and paying for such care.  Access for civilian employees and their families to military medical and dental treatment facilities is on a space-available and reimbursable basis only.
•Medical and dental care may be provided by host nation providers.  The availability and level of care at host nation medical and dental facilities will vary by location.
• Recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized for highly qualified candidates.

Statement of Excepted Service- This position is a DoD Cyber Excepted Service (CES) personnel system position in the Excepted Service under 10 U.S.C. 1599f.

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Required Documents- 1. Your resume: Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement. If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, you may not be considered for this vacancy. For qualifications determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e., HRS per week and month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, you may not receive consideration for this position. 2. Other supporting documents: Transcripts (if using education to qualify), SF50, DD214, Veteran’s Administration letter with disability rating. Proof of Eligibility to Apply: Your application must include the documents which prove you are eligible to apply for the vacancy. WARNING: DO NOT INCLUDE CLASSIFIED INFORMATION IN YOUR APPLICATION PACKET! Application packages that contain Classified information WILL NOT receive consideration for this position. Should you submit a resume or any other document as part of your application package and it is confirmed that any of the information is Classified, in addition to being found ineligible for consideration for this position, your Security Office will be notified to determine if any further action is warranted. If you fail to provide the required documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.

SF50 IS A REQUIRED DOCUMENT FOR CURRENT FEDERAL GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES

CES Veteran's Preference- DoD Components with CES positions apply Veterans’ Preference to preference eligible candidates, as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 U.S.C, in accordance with the procedures provided in DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 3005, “CES Employment and Placement.” If you are a veteran claiming veterans' preference, as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 U.S.C., you must submit documents verifying your eligibility with your application package.

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Equal Opportunity Employer - The United States government does not discriminate in employment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor.

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