Information Technology Specialist

**Duties**: - Implements systems security plans, policies and preventive maintenance schedules. - Using systems diagnostic tools and fault identification techniques, runs tests to verify operability and functionality. - Performs assignments using standard principles, theories, concepts and methods for systems administration and systems engineering. - Provides information and instructions related to the maintenance and service process. Runs systems backups. - Develops network usage policies and procedures. **Requirements**: **Conditions of Employment**: - Direct Deposit and Social Security Card is required. - Meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position. - A one year probationary period may be required. - Completed and signed DA Form 3433 is required prior to entrance on duty. - Subject to satisfactory completion of all pre-employment checks in accordance with AR 215-3, para.2 to include a Tier III or higher background investigation. **Qualifications**: - Experience, education and/or specialized training sufficient to demonstrate knowledge and skill in: - Principles and methods for integrating information systems components; - Performance tuning tools and techniques; - System diagnostic tool and fault identification techniques; - Systems administration methods; and-IT security principles. **Highly Qualified Criteria**: - MS Server 2012R2 with Hyper V usage knowledge - Knowledge and usage of PowerShell Scripting - Experience with managing RecTrac and CYMS databases - Management knowledge of Microsoft Active Directory - Computer and network connectivity troubleshooting skills - Self-sufficient and capable of working on IT projects with mínimal supervision - Possess and maintain a valid driver's license -Posses a valid Security+ certification**Applicants meeting the highly qualifying criteria will be forwarded to management for consideration first**.**Education**: This job does not have an education qualification requirement. **Additional information**: **Area of Consideration**: **Manual Applications**: **Allowances, Incentives, and PCS Costs**: - Payment Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government's interest. - Allowances, differentials, or incentives will not be paid. - Employment Overseas provides a lot of additional benefits & entitlements, for information click here - Applicants must comply with the Exceptional Family Member Program, for information click here **Please check out our Applicant Information Kit**: **Other**: - Additional referrals may be made from this vacancy announcement for up to 90 days after the closing date. - Benefits Review our benefits **How You Will Be Evaluated**: You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. Applicants can claim the following eligibilities: - NAF Preference - Family Member Preference (OCONUS ONLY) - NAF Priority Consideration - Business Based Action - NAF Priority Consideration - Current Appropriated Funds Employee CNE (APF) - NAF Priority Consideration - Current/Former NAF Employee (CNE/FNE) - NAF Priority Consideration - Outside Applicant Veteran (OAV) - NAF Priority Consideration - Parent of a Veteran (OAV) - NAF Priority Consideration - Spouse/Widow(er) of a Veteran (OAV) - Benefits Review our benefits - Required Documents As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies. - Resume **Optional**: Job Application (DA Form 3433) will be accepted in place of a Resume.**The below items are accepted and may be needed to support a qualification and/or a claimed priority/preference**: - Cover Letter - DD-214/ Statement of Service - DA 3433 - PCS Orders - Resume - Separation Notice (RIF) - SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action - How to Apply - **Manually**: Please refer to the "Additional Information" section of this announcement for instructions. **Agency contact information**: **Ricky Jackson**: **Phone**: (314) 483-5793 **Address**: - HU-NAF-W6E6AA USAG RHEINLAND PFALZ_ - DO NOT MAIL_ - APO, AE 09227_ - US _ **Next steps**: Your resume will be reviewed to verify that qualification requirements have been met. We appreciate your interest in this position - Fair and Transparent The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance. - Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy - Reasonable accommodation policy - Financial suitability - Selective Service - New employee probationary period - Signature and false statements - Privacy Act - Social security number request **Required Documents**: - Resume **Optional**: Job Application (DA Form 3