IT SPECIALIST (INET)

Description

Job Title:IT SPECIALIST (INET)

Department:Department of the Air Force

Job Announcement Number:8X-DCIPS-575432-335968-LMN

SALARY RANGE:	$50,287.00 to $93,175.00 / Per Year
OPEN PERIOD:	Friday, December 09, 2011 to Thursday, December 15, 2011
SERIES & GRADE:	IA-2210-03
POSITION INFORMATION:	Full Time – Permanent
PROMOTION POTENTIAL: 03
DUTY LOCATIONS:	1 vacancy(s) – Cocoa Beach, FL United StatesView Map
WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED:	United States Citizens

JOB SUMMARY:

The mission of the United States Air Force is to fly, fight and win…in air, space and cyberspace. To achieve that mission, the Air Force has a vision of Global Vigilance, Reach and Power. That vision orbits around three core competencies: Developing Airmen, Technology-to-Warfighting and Integrating Operations. Core competencies and distinctive capabilities are based on a shared commitment to three core values – integrity first, service before self, and excellence in all we do.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

U.S. Citizenship Required
Travel and relocation expenses may be paid
A recruitment and/or relocation incentive may be offered
Must Obtain/Maintain Top Secret Security Clearance with SCI
This is a Pre-Employment & Random Drug Testing designated position
This is a polygraph testing position

DUTIES:

DCIPS TRANSITION INFORMATION:

The Air Force Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) community will transition from the IA pay band structure to a DCIPS GG grade structure, on or about 12 March 2012. The GG pay structure is similar to the GS pay structure. Salary will no longer be set in a broad pay band salary range but will instead align to a specific GG grade and step. Candidates hired prior to the transition date will be assigned to the IA pay band with salary set to a GS equivalent grade and step. Candidates hired after the transition date will be placed in the appropriate GG grade and step.

This is an Occupational Band 03 job in the Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System. Band 03 duties for the professional work category are at the level, and are equivalent to those at the GS/GG 11 thru 13. The selectee’s salary will be set within the band equivalent to a GS/GG grade based on the selectee’s qualifications in relation to the job.

**Salary Ranges shown do not include local market supplement**

The organizational location of this position is: Patrick AFB FL

MAJOR DUTIES: IT SPECIALIST (INET)

Serves as an Information Technology (IT) Specialist responsible for the technical design, development, testing, implementation, documentation, modification, management and/or support of existing or new development of internet, intranet, and/or extranet activities, including systems/applications development and technical administration of web sites
Integrates all mission products and services into a web environment for organizational or community partner portals
Documents all unit products services and implements a priority schema and strategy for net-centric operations and processes; constructs, develops and coordinates timeline implementation
Works highly complex and difficult assignments, requiring expert application of technical knowledge of internet systems, services and technologies
Determines overall technical design and structure of internet/intranet product/services; monitors functionality, security and integrity of inter/intranet services; troubleshoots and resolves technical problems with the design and delivery internet/intranet products/services; collects and analyzes internet services usage and performance statistics; evaluating new web services and technologies

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: This position is a Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel Systems (DCIPS) position implemented under Section 504, Title V of Public Law 99-569, Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1987, as codified in Sec 1601, Chap 83 of Title 10 United States Code which sets forth Air Force policies and procedures for DCIPS. This position is in the Excepted Service.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

BASIC QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: I have successfully completed an (Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree) at an accredited college or university in computer science, engineering, information science, information systems management, mathematics, operations research, statistics, or technology management or degree that provided a minimum of 24 semester hours in one or more of the fields identified above and required the development or adaptation of applications, systems or networks. NOTE: Transcripts are required.

I have paid or unpaid IT related experience and/or completion of specific, intensive training (i.e. IT certification) that furnishes me with a thorough knowledge and ability to demonstrate each of the four competencies (1) attention to detail, (2) customer service, (3) oral communications, and (4) problem solving.

AND

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

I have a minimum of one year of specialized experience at the IA-02 pay band or equivalent grade under the General Schedule (GS) or other pay systems. Equivalent experience may be at the level of the lowest GS grade covered by the applicable pay band; however, the experience must demonstrate your ability to apply the knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA’S) to successfully perform the duties of the position being filled. Examples of creditable specialized experience include: Knowledge that has equipped the applicant with the particular competencies/knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position and is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. Such experience is typically gained in the Communication and Information field or through the performance of work where the primary concern is Communication and Information. The employing agency is responsible for defining the specialized experience based on the requirements of the position being filled. Examples of creditable experience may include: Mastery knowledge of internet systems, services and technologies across a wide range of highly complex and difficult assignments. Expert technical knowledge of design and structure of internet/intranet products and services; monitoring functionality, security and integrity of internet/intranet services, troubleshooting and resolving technical problems.

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To view qualifying educational requirements and/or combination of education and specialized experience click on the following link:

http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/Standards/IORs/gs2200/2210-AltA.asp

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:

1. Knowledge of a broad range of web analysis concepts, techniques, and principles sufficient to evaluate business practices and processes; evaluates the feasibility of systems development projects and develop functional requirements and specifications.

2. In-depth knowledge of DoD, AF, community partners, and organization regulations, procedures, guidelines, and processes pertaining to web services, products and capabilities.

3. In-depth knowledge of web-based technical concepts and diverse web development tools to apply emerging web graphics technique, file format standards, and database concepts that drive performance enhancement and innovation.

4. In-depth knowledge of ColdFusion, XML, HTML, XHTML, ASP, JSP, PHP, JavaScript, web server operating systems, web page publishing, content management tools, design programs and other programs and technologies used in web development and management.

5. Ability to gather facts and use effective analytical and evaluative methods to assess information, plan the sequence of actions necessary, make sound decisions, and solve a variety of problems and to analyze and evaluate web systems and applications from an operational perspective.

6. Ability to maintain awareness of technological advances in web development and management to meet future requirements.

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.

ARE YOU USING YOUR EDUCATION TO QUALIFY? You MUST provide transcripts to support your educational claims. Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

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 CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

1. Position is identified as critical-sensitive and incumbent must be able to obtain and retain a TOP SECRET security clearance with Sensitive Compartmented Information. A non-disclosure agreement must be signed. Incumbent will be subject to periodic polygraph testing.

2. Drug Testing: This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Testing Program. Employee must pass initial and periodic short-notice drug testing. Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive position presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety.

3. The employee may be required to travel in military and/or commercial aircraft to performance of temporary duty assignments.

4. Information Assurance Certification is a condition of employment. This position includes information assurance (IA) work as a paramount duty requirement. Per DoD 8570.01-M, incumbent of this position must achieve the appropriate IA certification within six months of assignment of these duties, a waiver of this 6-month requirement may be granted. Failure to receive the proper IA certification may result in the removal from this position.

Your latest resume will be used to determine your qualifications.

HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:

To determine if you are qualified for this position, your resume will be reviewed and compared to your responses to the assessment questionnaire. Applicants, who disqualify themselves, will not be evaluated further.

BENEFITS:

Benefits of Working for the Federal Government - Click here for an overview of the benefits currently offered to Federal employees

OTHER INFORMATION:

Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service. For additional information, click here.

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.

Incentives: Recruitment and/or retention incentives may not be used.

90-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 90-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 90 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur.

HOW TO APPLY:

To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:

1. Your Résumé
2. A complete Occupational Questionnaire
3. Additional Required Documents (see Required Documents section below)

The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on Thursday, December 15, 2011

To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the occupational questionnaire. Please ensure you click the Submit My Answers button at the end of the process.

To fax supporting documents you are unable to upload, click here for the required cover page. This Vacancy ID is 575432. Fax your documents to 1-478-757-3144.

If you cannot apply online:

1. Click the following link to view and print the questionnaire View Occupational Questionnaire

2. OPM Form 1203-FX must be provided to show your responses to the occupational questionnaire. Click here for the OPM Form 1203-FX., and
3. Fax all required documents to 1-478-757-3144. Your OPM Form 1203-FX will be the cover page for your fax transmission.

PLEASE NOTE: The numbering on the OPM Form 1203-FX will not match the Occupational Questionnaire. Section 25 of the Occupational Questionnaire restarts with number one, so when entering your responses please continue regardless of number sequence. This issue has been identified and will be resolved as soon as possible. Applicants are responsible for ensuring their responses are transferred accurately.

It is the applicant’s responsibility to verify that information entered, uploaded, or faxed (i.e., resume) is received, accurate and submitted by the closing date. You may verify your documents have been process by clicking here. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan. Faxed documents take 2-3 business days to process.

Human Resources WILL NOT modify or change any answers submitted by an applicant.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:

The following documents are required and must be provided by the closing date of the announcement.

Online Application (Questionnaire)
Resume (must include beginning/ending month & year for each employment period)

If you are faxing any documents, click here for the official cover sheet to print. The fax number is 478-757-3144

Ensure all submitted documents contain your full name, address, phone number and last four digits of your social security number.

AGENCY CONTACT INFO:

AFPC RSC
Phone: (800)525-0102
TDD: (800)382-0893
Email: CALL_ONLY_DO_NOT_EMAIL_@
1800.525.0102.ORG

Agency Information:
Air Force Personnel Center
550 C Street W Ste 57
Randolph AFB, TX
78150-4759

WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT:

Once your application package is received an acknowledgement email will be sent.

http://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/304921000

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