- Position Title
- IT Specialist (Systems Administration/Applications Software)
- Agency
- U.S. Army, Pacific
- Announcement Number
- IPA1243977909916 Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Thursday, September 19, 2024 to Wednesday, September 25, 2024
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Eligibilities
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Current Department of Army Civilian Employees Applying on Time-Limited Assignments
This job opportunity announcement is open to current, permanent Army employees that would occupy the position under a time-limited promotion, reassignment or change to lower grade not to exceed (NTE). You are eligible in this category if you fall into one of the following:
• ARMY CIVILIAN EMPLOYEES SERVING ON A PERMANENT APPOINTMENT. You must submit a copy of your most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action. Block 24 of your SF-50 must be a "1" or "2" AND block 34 must be a"1." Army employees can access their SF-50 at: MyBiz.
• ARMY CIVILIAN EMPLOYEES SERVING ON AN EXCEPTED SERVICE VETERANS RECRUITMENT APPOINTMENT (VRA). If you are eligible in this category, you are required to submit an SF-50 showing current Army Excepted Service VRA appointment (block 24 must be a "1" or "2" AND block 34 must be a"2.").
Supporting documentation: You are required to submit the documents which prove you are a current Department of the Army employee in one of the categories described above. To obtain a copy of SF-50s from employment with the Department of Defense, go to My Biz at https://compo.dcpds.cpms.osd.mil/.
Note: The "current Army employee" category does not include permanent Army National Guard employees in the competitive service.
Are you eligible to apply as a Current Department of Army Civilian Employee Applying on Time-Limited Assignments?
This job opportunity announcement is open to current, permanent Army employees that would occupy the position under a time-limited promotion, reassignment or change to lower grade not to exceed (NTE). You are eligible in this category if you fall into one of the following:
• ARMY CIVILIAN EMPLOYEES SERVING ON A PERMANENT APPOINTMENT. You must submit a copy of your most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action. Block 24 of your SF-50 must be a "1" or "2" AND block 34 must be a"1." Army employees can access their SF-50 at: MyBiz.
• ARMY CIVILIAN EMPLOYEES SERVING ON AN EXCEPTED SERVICE VETERANS RECRUITMENT APPOINTMENT (VRA). If you are eligible in this category, you are required to submit an SF-50 showing current Army Excepted Service VRA appointment (block 24 must be a "1" or "2" AND block 34 must be a"2.").
Supporting documentation: You are required to submit the documents which prove you are a current Department of the Army employee in one of the categories described above. To obtain a copy of SF-50s from employment with the Department of Defense, go to My Biz at https://compo.dcpds.cpms.osd.mil/.
Note: The "current Army employee" category does not include permanent Army National Guard employees in the competitive service.
Are you eligible to apply as a Current Department of Army Civilian Employee Applying on Time-Limited Assignments?
Conditions of Employment
This position has requirements which must be met prior to employment, and conditions for continued employment. Your answers to the questions in this section will indicate your understanding of, or possession of, these requirements and conditions.
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This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Top Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment. A pre-employment and recurring comprehensive background investigation that includes, but is not limited to, contact with all references, employers, co-workers, personal associates, and a review of your driving record, credit history, criminal history, and military service are required. Are you willing to undergo pre-employment and recurring investigations to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance as required?
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The duties of this position meet the criteria for compliance with Federal and Department of the Army Drug Free Workplace Programs. Detection of the presence of drugs is warranted. This position is subject to a pre-employment screening, and random testing thereafter, to include testing based on reasonable suspicion and testing due to direct involvement with an on-duty accident. Are you willing to refrain from the use of illegal drugs and submit to a pre-employment drug screening and random testing thereafter to obtain and maintain employment in this position?
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In accordance with AR 690-11, this position has been designated as "Key" and shall not be vacated during a national emergency or mobilization as doing so would seriously impair the capability of the organization to function effectively. The incumbent must be exempted from recall to active duty and will receive training to ensure mission accomplishment of sustaining base operations during mobilization. Are you willing and able to accept that you may be required to take part in readiness exercises, that you must be removed from military recall status, and that you may not join a reserve unit during mobilization to obtain and maintain this position?
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This is an obligated position. An obligated position is one to which an employee has statutory restoration rights or entitlement based on active military service, recovery from a compensable injury, or return rights based on an overseas tour. You will be asked to sign an agreement acknowledging that you are aware of the obligation and willing to be displaced under reduction in force procedures upon the return of the former incumbent. Are you willing to accept an obligated position?
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This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 15% of the time. Are you willing and able to travel away from your permanent duty station up to 15% of the time?
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This position is subject to call back after normal duty hours and occasional emergency overtime. Are you willing to work as required after normal duty hours and occasional emergency overtime?
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This position is designated as an IAT-III with Computing Environments (Windows/Linux Server). The incumbent is required to possess the appropriate required certifications as outlined in DoD Publication 8570.01-M Information Assurance Workforce Improvement Program, dated 12/19/2005 at time of offer or have up to 6 months to gain the required certifications. Are you willing to obtain and maintain required certifications as outlined in DoD Publication 8570.01-M Information Assurance Workforce Improvement Program?
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in an IT Specialist (SYSADMIN/APPSW) position with the Department of the Army. Your resume and the responses you provide to this assessment questionnaire will be used to determine if you are among the best qualified for this position. Your responses are subject to verification. Please review your responses for accuracy before you submit this questionnaire.
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Select the one statement that best describes the experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of an IT Specialist (SYSADMIN/APPSW) at the GS-13 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
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Monitor Windows server and LINUX server performance and take appropriate action to optimize operating systems.
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Maintain workflow process functionality in accordance with mission requirements.
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Work as a team in the installation and testing phases for the operation of new GCCS-J systems.
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Review operating system and GCCS-J version releases to determine effects on the operation of current systems.
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Coordinate and perform scheduled IT system maintenance applying patches, updates, and configuration changes to maintain network integrity on GCCS-J and coalition systems.
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Review guidelines for systems operation and support to develop updated guidance for new system requirements.
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Configure SQL databases, Linux servers, Windows servers, COP servers and/or Agile Client Server and Agile Client applications.
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Develop standardized operating procedures to troubleshoot/perform routine systems back-up.
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Develop guidelines for systems operation and support to identify deficiencies.
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Troubleshoot system server issues within area of responsibility.
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Troubleshoot Common Operational Picture CST channel issues and track anomalies.
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Participate in system acceptability testing and implementation of new GCCS-J versions.
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Provide staff centralized Tier II support for GCCS-J and COP system in support of operational requirements.
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Assist users in determining root cause of failures of COP viewing applications that connect to GCCS-J/GCCS-A systems.
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Provide training on basic COP viewing applications.
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Initiate corrective action to Windows servers, LINUX servers, and GCCS-J systems to restore operations.
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Apply system diagnostic and maintenance tools to ensure system availability and functionality.
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Direct activities during emergency conditions to ensure GCCS-J COP availability, access to critical information and minimize loss of mission capabilities.
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Implement testing procedures in accordance with program office testing plans to validate functionality of upgrades and its success.
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Reconfigure UNIX/LINUX servers to regain processing capabilities during equipment malfunctions.
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Your responses to the Announcement and Assessment Questionnaires, along with your resume and all supporting documentation are subject to evaluation and verification to ensure accuracy. Please take this opportunity to review your responses to ensure their accuracy.