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Summary You will serve as a IT SPECIALIST (NETWORK) in the Navy Enterprise Tactical Training Network (NETTN) Branch (RS20E3) of NAVAL SURFACE WARFARE CTR CORONA DIV. The salary range shown above represents all of the positions within the band, including high grade positions. This is not a high grade position; therefore, the salary may be limited to a GS-13 Step 10 (currently $139,036). Responsibilities You will serve as the governments Lead Technical Subject Matter Expert (SME) for network design, maintenance and operation of the Navy Continuous Training Environment (NCTE) under the cognizance of United States Fleet Forces (USFF) command. You will be responsible for leading the project execution, design, analysis and technical writing in support of NCTE capabilities and systems to meet war-fighter and Department of Defense (DoD)/Department of the Navy (DON) requirements. You will be responsible for the oversight and execution of projects for the NCTE network systems. You will produce network system solutions to meet user training requirements based on design; fiscal; operational; and information assurance guidelines, and resource availability. You will check system hardware availability, functionality, integrity, and efficiency. You will conduct functional and connectivity testing to ensure continuing operability. You will provide guidance and leadership to assist the Operation and Maintenance contractor fulfill network support requirements of the NCTE. You will oversee installation, implementation, configuration and support of system components. You will implement and enforce local network usage policies and procedures. You will maintain baseline system and network security according to organizational policies. You will plan for, develop, and execute acceptance testing on internal and external projects to ensure the end product meets the Fleet user training requirements. You will troubleshoot hardware / software interface and interoperability problems. You will work within a teaming environment in the Live, Virtual, Constructive (LVC) Engineering Department and interface with sponsors, civilians, contractors, other warfare centers, and customers. You will be responsible for working with NCTE, sponsors, and the program office to help procure, accept, and integrate new network systems on the NCTE. You will be the primary Project Manager for field engineering network projects that impact multiple networks and op areas. You will interface frequently with on-site Range Systems Managers to address impact to local range operations and determine mitigation alternatives. You will work directly with on-site network engineers and network maintenance personnel to develop tasking. You will respond to feedback, recommendations, and observations provided by the on-site training engineers. You will work on assigned projects to meet sponsor and customer requirements. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the next lower pay band, NT-04 (GS 11/12 equivalency), in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: As a professional IT Specialist leading the design, integration , and management of networks to deliver secure, efficient, and mission-ready solutions for the improvement or optimization of a continuous training environment. Your experience must reflect skill in the following areas: attention to detail, customer service, oral communication, and problem solving. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/2200/information-technology-it-management-series-2210-alternative-a/ 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. Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement. 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. During the application process you will have the ability to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions in the local commuting area. Depending on the hiring organization and the position being filled, job requirements (e.g., security clearance, travel, drug testing, financial disclosure filing, bargaining unit status, etc.) may vary. Other hiring managers filling similar positions may offer relocation expense reimbursement and/or may offer recruitment incentives for new employees, depending on funding availability and in accordance with policy. If you opt-in and are referred on a certificate, your resume will be available to other hiring managers for 180-days from the date the job announcement closes. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions. 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 PPP applicants will be placed at the FPL, if determined Well Qualified (WQ). To receive priority consideration, the FPL must be the same grade level or equivalent of the retained grade or the grade held immediately prior to separation. ICTAP Applicants: To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority as an ICTAP candidate, displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rating in the highly qualified category (score 85) or higher. ICTAP candidates must provide copies of all of the following documentation at the time of application: 1) agency notice; 2) most recent performance appraisal; and 3) most recent SF-50 or notification of personnel action that includes position, grade level, and duty location. Applicants who do not provide this documentation will not receive consideration as an ICTAP candidate. For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/ 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 subject to work an uncommon tour, including nights, weekends, and holidays to meet mission requirements. Overtime or night differential pay and/or unusual duty hours may be required. Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees. A relocation incentive is generally a single payment intended to offset some of the relocation costs experienced by the selectee. A relocation incentive may be authorized.