Summary
About the Position: This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. Serves as a Information Technology Specialist (Network) for the Joint Activities Command at Fort Bragg, NC This is a Term NTE 3 YEARS. Cannot be made permanent. Only Resumes up to a total of two pages will be accepted.
Duties
Configures secure and non-secure IP-based Very Small Aperture Terminal (VSAT) satellite networks to ensure reliable voice, data, and video transmissions.
Analyzes satellite spectrum data using a spectrum analyzer to resolve connectivity and interference issues.
Monitors day-to-day network performance across Local Area Networks (LAN) and Wide Area Networks (WAN) to maintain established mission requirements.
Coordinates router and switching services utilizing standard network protocols to synchronize communications infrastructure.
Schedules preventive and corrective maintenance on telecommunications equipment to maximize the operational readiness rate of critical circuits.
Diagnoses complex operational equipment failures to recommend immediate restoration actions
Liaises with external IT service providers and contractors to coordinate engineering and equipment installation projects.
Drafts inter-agency memorandums of understanding to formalize operational procedures, maintenance support, and circuit restoration priorities.
Education
Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications listed in this vacancy announcement. Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), the responses you provide on the application questionnaire, and the result of the online assessments required for this position. You will be assessed on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics): Accountability Attention to Detail Customer Service Decision Making Flexibility Influencing/Negotiating Integrity/Honesty Interpersonal Skills Learning Reading Comprehension Reasoning Self-Management Stress Tolerance Teamwork The USA Hire Assessments includes a cut score based on the minimum level of required proficiency in these critical general competencies. You must meet or exceed the cut score to be considered. You will not be considered for the position if you score below the cut score or fail to complete the assessment. Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration. Cheating on the online assessment may also result in your removal from consideration. You may claim Military Spouse preference. You may claim Priority Placement Program (PPP) preference. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP). If you are a Federal employee in the competitive service and your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority for this position. To receive selection priority, you must: (1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria (2) be rated well-qualified for the position and; (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. To be considered well-qualified and receive selection priority applicants must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a score of 90 or above. Additional information about the program is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website.