Job summary

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE DUAL STATUS TECHNICIAN POSITION. This position is for an ITSPEC (CUSTSPT), and is part of the WY 153rd Communications Squadron, Wyoming Air National Guard. Military affiliation is required. This is a Standing Register Advertisement. Applications will be reviewed on or shortly after the following dates: 8 Oct, 18 Nov, 9 Dec, 13 Jan 25, 3 Feb, 4 Mar, 14 Apr, 19 May, 9 Jun, 15 Jul, 5 Aug, and 18 Sep 25.

Major duties

This position is located in the Operations Section of the 153d Communications Squadron (153 CS), 153d Mission Support Group, in the Wyoming Air National Guard's 153d Airlift Wing. This position is responsible for providing voice, data, wireless, Communications Focal Point (CFP) and information security services provided to the Wing, supported Geographically Separated Units, and Tenants. The incumbent specializes in one or more of the major information technology (IT) and/or communications systems/functions managed and maintained by the 153 CS - network infrastructure, wireless systems, voice systems, and CFP operations. The purpose is to serve as a customer support specialist performing work involving analytical and evaluative duties related to classified and unclassified information technology networks and/or cyber system with primary knowledge requirements of information processing methodology, information technology, telecommunications systems, computer capabilities, processing techniques, IT trouble ticket management, and data communications. ** This is NOT an all-inclusive list of duties. **

Requirements

KEY REQUIREMENTS: Open to current or prior service active duty, reserve or national guard members of one of the branches of the US Air Force, Army, Navy, Marines, or Coast Guard, Military members: Submit vMPF Rip, DVR, ERB/STP, ERS, MBS, or PDR with resume. Prior service members: Submit a DD Form 214. Must become a member of the Wyoming Air National Guard before appt. To inquire about Recruiting into the WY Air National Guard, contact (307) 772-6333 for assistance. Must possess or be able to obtain AFSC 1D7X1, Cyber Defense Operations Must possess at least the minimum ASVAB score listed below for retrain opportunity. May be required to successfully complete a 1-year trial period. Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation. EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS: Technicians are paid through Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer (DD/EFT). Military Technicians are ineligible for military enlistment, retention, and student loan repayment bonuses. Acceptance of a Technician position will terminate these military incentives. If you have questions regarding these bonuses/incentives, contact (307) 772-6333 for assistance. Acceptance of a permanent or indefinite position will cause termination from the Selected Reserve Incentive Program (SRIP) and TRICARE Reserve Select (TRS). Recruitment/Relocation Incentive MAY BE authorized, if eligible. Subject to funding and TAG approval. PCS is not authorized in lieu of incentives. Required to meet minimum IT certification requirements within 6 months of appointment. See Assurance Certification Requirements below for more information. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: 1. Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position. 2. Position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. Individuals convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position. 3. Occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours; overtime may be required. 4. Duties and responsibilities may significantly impact the environment. Responsible to maintain awareness of environmental responsibilities as dictated by legal and regulatory requirements, organization, and its changing mission. 6. Conducts information assurance functions. Incumbent shall comply with the requirements of the certification program and will be required to obtain and maintain certification.

Qualification

AREAS OF CONSIDERATION: Primary consideration will be made from Areas 1, 2, and 4. If referrals are not made from the target category, subsequent referrals may next be made from Area 6 (if eligible). Area 1: All permanent and indefinite Wyoming National Guard (NG) WY ANG employees assigned to the 153 CS. Area 2: All permanent and indefinite Wyoming Air National Guard (ANG) T32 Dual Status technicians employed within the Wyoming Air National Guard. Area 4: All current military members of the Wyoming Air National Guard. Area 6: Current or prior service active duty, reserve, or national guard service members of one of the branches of the United States military (Air Force, Army, Navy, Marines, or Coast Guard). TECHNICIAN INFO Type of Appointment: Permanent Tenure: Group 1 or 2 Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:00 am - 4:30 pm FLSA: Exempt Telework: The duties of this position require primary physical presence. Situational telework may be considered on a case-by-case basis. Position #: Varies Selecting Official: CMSgt Emily Young MILITARY GRADE Min: E-3/A1C Max: E-6/TSgt Enlisted applicant's military grade cannot exceed the maximum military grade authorized. Over-grade applicants must provide a written demotion statement of understanding with application, willingness to be administratively reduced in grade (E6/TSgt) if selected for this position. A Demotion Statement of Understanding is located at: https://go.usa.gov/xEeZ2 Applicants' under or that over-grade, without a written demotion statement of understanding, will not be considered for this vacancy. Acceptance of this position does not in any way constitute a military promotion. GS-09 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must possess at least one year of experience, education, or training equivalent to a GS-7 receiving, maintaining, and issuing data storage media for computer operations. Experience in scheduling the use of computer time for program processing. Experience collecting and sequentially staging input media with associated program instructions for processing. Experience in at least one programming language. Translating detailed logical steps developed by others into language codes that computers accept where this required understanding of procedures and limitations appropriate to use of a programming language. Experience interviewing subject-matter personnel to get facts regarding work processes and synthesizing the resulting data into charts showing information flow. Experience in analysis of the interrelationship of pertinent components of the system. Experience planning the sequence of actions necessary to accomplish the assignment. Experience scheduling the sequence of programs to be processed by computers where alternatives had to be weighed with a view to production efficiency. GS-11 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must possess at least one year of experience, education, or training or equivalent to a GS-9 that approaches techniques and requirements appropriate to an assigned computer applications area or computer specialty area in an organization. Experience planning the sequence of actions necessary to accomplish the assignment where this entailed coordination with others outside the organizational unit and development of project controls. Experience that required adaptations of guidelines or precedents to meet the needs of the assignment. Experience preparing documentation on cost/benefit studies where is involved summarizing the material and organizing it in a logical fashion. NOTE: Specialized Experience will be used to determine qualifications for the announced position. Applicants must provide from (e.g., 02/2015 - 03/2017 or Feb 2017 - Mar - 2017) dates and hours worked per week with description of your specialized experience on the resume. ASSURANCE CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Reference: DoD 8570.01-M, Information Assurance (IA) Workforce Improvement Program, Para C3.2.3. IA Technical (IAT) Category Level II Training Requirements Within 6 months of assignment of IA duties all military and government civilian IAT personnel must achieve IA Baseline Certification unless a waiver is granted. An individual needs to obtain only one of the "approved certifications" for IAT Level II to meet the minimum requirement. SSCP = System Security Certified Practitioner CCNA or CCNA-Security = Cisco Certified Network Associate GSEC = Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC) GIAC Security Essentials Certification Security+ CE CND = Certified Network Defender GICSP = GIAC Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional CySA+ = Cybersecurity Analyst Include a copy of certification if already completed with application. New hires' qualification periods begin the date they start in the position (i.e., they must obtain the appropriate certification within 6 months of being assigned IA functions). Personnel in technical category positions must be issued and retain an appointing letter to their IA duties including a statement of responsibilities for the system. A completed copy will be maintained in the individual's personnel record. Personnel in technical category positions must maintain certifications, as required by the certifying provider, to retain privileged system access. Personnel who are not appropriately qualified within 6 months of assignment to a position or who fail to maintain their certification status shall not be permitted privileged access and may lose their position of assignment if employee fails to attain or return to certified status. MILITARY REQUIREMENTS: Selected candidates will be required to be in a compatible military grade and assignment prior to the effective date of placement. COMPATIBLE MILITARY ASSIGNMENTS: Must possess or be eligible to retrain into AFSC 1D7X1, Cyber Defense Operations. ** Preference will be given to candidates in current possession of AFSC 1D7X1. Enlisted 1D7X1 ASVAB Requirements: Must possess a minimum score of "45" on the Mechanical AND a minimum score of "60" on the Electrical portions of the ASVAB. Medical Profile PULHES must not be greater than 333232 Must be able to lift 40 lbs. unassisted. DRIVER'S LICENSE: Must possess a valid driver's license.

Education

If you are using Education to qualify for this position, *** College transcripts must be submitted only when substituting education for experience. Undergraduate and Graduate Education. Major study--computer science, information science, information systems management, mathematics, statistics, operations research, or engineering, or course work that required the development or adaptation of computer programs and systems and provided knowledge equivalent to a major in the computer field. GS-09 Education Substitution: Possess a Master's or equivalent degree where the Major study was computer science, information science, information systems management, mathematics, statistics, operations research, or engineering, or course work that required the development or adaptation of computer programs and systems and provided knowledge equivalent to a major in the computer field. GS-11 Education Substitution: Possess a Ph.D., or equivalent doctoral degree; OR 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or equivalent doctoral degree. (Must include legible copies of transcripts with application) You must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. To receive credit for Education, you must provide documentation of proof that you meet the Education requirements for this position.

Evaluations

Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics): Information Systems/Network Security Information Technology Customer Support Technical Competence IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Please note that if, after reviewing your resume and or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and or experience, your rating can and will be adjusted to reflect your abilities more accurately, or you may lose consideration for this position. If you are referred for consideration, you may be asked to submit additional job-related information, which may include, but not limited to; responses to the knowledge, skills, and abilities; completion of a work sample, and/or contact for an interview. Verbiage displayed on your resume or application must contain your own words. You may refer to position descriptions, i.e. the general and specialized experience located within the vacancy announcement, to assist with describing work experiences; however, resumes or applications received in verbatim will not be considered. In your resume you will need to address the general and specialized experience listed above. Please use as much detail as needed, giving dates (months and years) of the experience, position title and how the experience was gained. This information is needed to determine if you are qualified for the position.