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Summary This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer. Responsibilities You will serve as an IT Specialist (SYSADMIN/ INFOSEC) in the Systems Administration and Networking Division (N91), External Support Department (N9) at Naval Computer and Telecommunications Area Master Station, Pacific (NCTAMS PAC). You will coordinate a variety and complex and unusual security issues with Information Assurance Managers (IAM). You will monitor and evaluate systems’ compliance with information assurance (IA) requirements. You will develop and maintain a comprehensive quality assurance program for diverse platforms that cover file back-up and recovery, equipment maintenance, and quality control of system processing and outputs. You will install and maintain software and hardware, control current visions and future releases of application software, and document the physical configuration of an information system. You will identify and anticipate servicer performance, availability, capacity or configuration problems. You will initiate corrective or preventative actions, such as increasing disk or memory capacity to improve performance. You will develop and present training on the operation and maintenance of new systems to the IT staff. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Applicants must have directly applicable experience that demonstrates the possession of knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies necessary for immediate success in the position. Qualifying experience may have been acquired in any public or private sector job, but will clearly demonstrate past experience in the application of the particular competencies or knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to successfully perform the duties of the position. Such experience is typically in or directly relates to the work of the position to be filled. You must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below: 1. Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. Examples of experience demonstrating this competency include: Optimizing the functionality of networks and systems while diagnosing and recovering failed systems. 2. Customer Service - Works with clients and customers (that is, 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. Experience demonstrating this competency include: Planning and coordinating the installation of new products and equipment. 3. Oral Communication - Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately. Examples of experience demonstrating this competency include: Providing advice and guidance in implementing information assurance policies and procedures in the development and operation of networked systems. 4. Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations. Examples of experience demonstrating this competency include: Recommending additional components to improve overall system performance. In addition to my experience demonstrating the four competencies above, I have qualifying experience such as: -Experience evaluating computer network system designs, prototypes and computer applications. -Experience applying configuration management regulations, principles and techniques. -Experience mitigating security vulnerabilities and risks while maintaining system integrity and availability. -Experience utilizing UNIX (Linux), Microsoft, Cisco or similar programs to apply system integration methods and performance tuning methods to test and evaluate methods and procedures. This position is within the Work Category PROFESSIONAL at Work Level FULL PERFORMANCE, Series and Grade GG-2210-12. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. Education Additional Information This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Several vacancies may be filled. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments. Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf. Military Spouse Preference applicants will be placed at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined Best Qualified (BQ). A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position. This position is in the excepted service and does not confer competitive status. In accordance with DoDI 1400.25, Volume 3005, Section 3.15, all employees newly appointed to a CES position will serve a 3-year probationary period. Permanent and term employees currently serving in a probationary period in the competitive service or a probationary or trial period in the excepted service will complete the period as prescribed in their original conditions of employment in the new CES position if they transfer without a break in service or are promoted, demoted, or reassigned to a CES position.