- Position Title
- IT SPECIALIST (NETWORK) (TITLE 5)
- Agency
- Army National Guard Units
- Announcement Number
- MO-12680803-AR-25-030 Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Wednesday, January 22, 2025 to Wednesday, February 12, 2025
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Assessment 1
Respond to all the questions below. For each question, choose the response below that best describes your experience and/or training. Mark only one response for each question. Please note that your answers will be verified against the information you provide in your resume or application and information your references provide.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
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Do you possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector that demonstrates your ability to performs duties as a technical coordinator or technical specialist on issues relating to the Wide Area Network (WAN) and Local Area Network (LAN) systems and their integration with the network? The specialized experience must also indicate your ability to diagnose and correct complex system faults based on data provided by remote systems monitoring tools; resolve problems affecting multiple users of a large network; assess situations complicated by conflicting requirements which must be analyzed to determine the applicability of established methods; identify, analyze and recommend new requirements and changes to current network systems; and install, configure, troubleshoot, and repair new and existing network information systems, network peripherals and devices.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
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Performs duties with the responsibility for ensuring the correct configuration of network devices.
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Develops methods and procedures and coordinates corrective action to optimize network performance.
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Researches, tests and evaluates software packages which provide performance measurements of the WAN.
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Develops the standard configuration software loads for all network devices.
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Develops benchmarks and performance measurements and evaluation data to manage network servers and data communication devices to support normal and surge workload.
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Works with technical support personnel in resolving critical problems.
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Uses remote management software tools to maintain and update configuration, protocol and user/system files.
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Develops and maintains documentation regarding network configuration, operating procedures, necessary to maintain the reliability of the network.
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Documents how user data is stored and protected on network storage devices.
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Coordinates appropriate action to ensure backup processes are completed.
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Determines the use of network devices such as servers, workstations, and peripheral devices, and remote access systems.
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Implements configuration management plans for complex LANs and WANs with supported elements to include; headquarters staff elements, tenant activities, state government, regional operating activities and national agencies. Initiates appropriate measures to maintain network security.
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Develops plans and procedures for remote installation of applications and upgrades using state of the art software distribution methods.
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Oversees the distribution of applications and upgrades ensuring compliance with regulations and copyright laws.
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Establishes procedures to maintain accurate records of authorized users of distributed software.
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Instructs lower graded information technology (IT) specialists in the administration and maintenance of the installation's network devices.
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Establishes network trust relationships.
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Recommends standard operating procedures for all devices on the network.
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Directs the review and evaluation of proposed software.
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Prepares briefings and presentations on the complexities of the installation network that provide the basis for long-range decision planning relating to IT network project management.
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Directs the analysis of equipment and software reliability and utilization reports to identify and define problem areas and to establish end-to-end systems performance levels.
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Writes policy and plans for the installation continuity of operations plan (COOP)
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Serves as network administrator responsible for configuring hubs, and switches, monitoring network performance, performing network diagnostics, analyzing network traffic patterns; and installing network software fixes and upgrades.
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Conducts performance tuning activities designed to optimize data management processes and recommends performance enhancements such as increasing storage capacity or modifying interfaces.
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Distributes and balances workload among employees.
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Gives on-the-job training to lower-graded employees.
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Approves leave for assigned employees.
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Provides input into annual performance appraisals.
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Resolves simple complaints and grievances, referring the more serious ones to the supervisor.
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Recommends training needs for employees.
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Provides input to the supervisor concerning selections, promotions, reassignments, recognition of outstanding performance.
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Do you certify that all of your responses to this questionnaire are true and accurate; and do you accept that if your supporting documentation does not support one or more of your responses to the questionnaire that your application may be rated lower or you may be removed from further consideration?