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It Specialist (Network)

Full Time
$90,178 – $117,866 Per Year
Closing on Dec 16, 2024

Location:
Multiple Locations
Requires Relocation:
No
Start Date:
10/12/2024
End Date:
16/12/2024
Offering Type:
Permanent
Hiring Paths:
Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL) Individuals with disabilities Internal to an agency - appears on USAJOBS Military spouses Veterans
Service Type:
Competitive
Travel Percentage:
Occasional travel

About Defense Logistics Agency

America’s Combat Logistics Support Agency: The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) is a U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) agency. DLA provides worldwide logistics support for the missions of the Military Departments and the Unified Combatant Commands under conditions of peace and war. It also provides logistics support to other DoD Components and certain Federal agencies, foreign governments, international organizations, and others as authorized.

Job summary

See below for important information regarding this job. Position will be filled at any of the locations listed below. Site specific salary information as follows: Columbus, OH: $90,669 - $117,866 Dayton, OH: $90,178 - $117,227

Major duties

Incumbent serves as an IT Specialist with the Network and Telecommunications Services Local (LAN) Management Branch. Serves as Technical Expert implementing and managing DLA's Local Area Network (LAN). Responsible for analyzing network requirements and maintaining network architecture. Configures, creates, secures, and maintains wired and wireless LAN management equipment and networks. Develops testing criteria and procedures. Participates in the development of system policies and procedures. Implements and troubleshoots 802.1x EAPOL. Responsible for IP Address Management for IPv4 and IPv6 addresses. Configures, manages, and troubleshoots 802.1x, DHCP, and DNS in wired/wireless LAN. Manages NIPR/SIPR network support and ticket resolution. Supports/maintains networks utilizing various Network Management Tools.

Qualification

To qualify for an IT Specialist (NETWORK), your qualifications must include: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience that equipped you with the particular competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position, and is directly in or related to this position. To qualify at the GS-12 level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military or private sector. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements including time-in-grade (General Schedule (GS) positions only), time-after-competitive appointment, minimum qualifications, and any other regulatory requirements by the cut­ off/closing date of the announcement. Creditable specialized experience includes: Troubleshooting complex technical issues involving wireless/wired networks, DHCP, DNS, STP, DOT1x, and other Layer-2 technologies. Identifies and resolves network issues proactively. Builds, secures, and maintains network equipment and systems. Plan, implement, track, and report on the performance of ongoing projects in a timely manner. Plan for, test and install, network software and hardware components, upgrades and fixes. For all positions individuals must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed: Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. 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. 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. Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (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. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.

Evaluations

The assessments for this job will measure the following Competencies: IT Lifecycle Management (NETWORK) IT Capacity Management (NETWORK) Network Operation (NETWORK) Once the application process is complete, a review of your resume and supporting documentation may be completed and compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine if you are qualified for this job. The rating you receive is based on your responses to the assessment questionnaire. The score is a measure of the degree to which your background matches the competencies required for this position. If your resume and/or supporting documentation is reviewed and a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating.