THE ADJUTANT GENERAL’S DEPARTMENT

OHIO AIR NATIONAL GUARD

HUMAN RESOURCE OFFICE

2825 WEST DUBLIN GRANVILLE ROAD

COLUMBUS, OHIO 43235-2789

CONCURRENT

AIR TECHNICIAN VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: 09-243-C

OPENING DATE: 05 JUNE 2009                              CLOSING DATE: 06 JULY 2009     

POSITION TITLE, SERIES/GRADE: IT SPECIALIST (PLCYPLN)
                                                                        80870000-GS-2210-09

SALARY RANGE:     STEP 01 GS-09 $47,755 – STEP 10 $62,081

Selected applicants will be paid at the lowest rate of pay unless HRO determines a higher rate of pay is applicable.

LOCATION AND UNIT OF ASSIGNMENT: 121^ST  COMMUNICATIONS SQ

                                                                               7370 MINUTEMAN WAY

                                                                               COLUMBUS, OH 43217                                                          

AREA OF CONSIDERATION: ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS who are Current Military Members of the Ohio Air National Guard.  NOTE: IF YOU ARE AN AGR AND ARE SELECTED FOR THIS POSITION, YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO VACATE YOUR AGR STATUS.

SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT WILL BE ASSIGNED TO A COMPATIBLE MILITARY POSITION IN AN APPROPRIATE UNIT OF ASSIGNMENT IN THE  OHIO AIR NATIONAL GUARD, AS SHOWN BELOW.

COMPATIBILITY INFORMATION: AIR FORCE; ENLISTED        

Selected applicants must become militarily compatible with this position.  Applicants are responsible for contacting their unit training managers prior to application to ensure that they are eligible to enter the military career field in question.  This includes but is not limited to: ASVAB scores, physical profile, and minimum education requirements.

MOS/AFSC’S COMPATIBLE TO POSITION: 3C3X1

MINIMUM MILITARY GRADE: A1C             MAXIMUM MILITARY GRADE: MSGT

THIS POSITION IS BEING ANNOUNCED IN ACCORDANCE WITH STATE MERIT PROMOTION PROCEDURES AND COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT.  WEARING OF THE APPROPRIATE ARMY/AIR UNIFORM IS REQUIRED WHILE EMPLOYED IN THIS POSITION.

PERMANENT CHANGE OF DUTY STATION (PCS) FUNDS ARE NOT AVAILABLE.  DUE TO MANNING RESTRICTIONS, THIS POSITION WILL BE FILLED WHEN MANNING AND FUNDING BECOME AVAILABLE.

DUTIES: This position is located in the Plans and Resources Flight of a Base Communications Squadron. The purpose of this position is to assist the senior policy and planning specialist by performing the less complex tasks associated with the planning, development, management, and enforcement of approved ANG and local information technology (IT) and communications architecture. Sixty percent of the work performed involves Information Technology issues and systems with the remaining forty percent involving telecommunications specific issues and systems.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: GS-09 24 months experience in which the applicant demonstrates:

1.  Experience in analyzing problems, gathering information, and recognizing solutions.

2.  Experience which demonstrates an applicant’s ability to communicate orally and in writing in a clear and concise manner.

3.  Experience in analyzing and organizing work processes into plans for computer solutions.

4.  Experience in a computer related field performing such tasks as translating logical steps into language codes, computer console operations, and scheduling the sequence of programs to be processed.

5.  Experience which demonstrates the accomplishment of computer project assignments that required a range of knowledge of computer requirements and techniques.  Qualifying accomplishments involve the following:  Knowledge of the customary approaches, techniques and requirements appropriate to an assigned computer applications area; planning the sequence of actions necessary to accomplish the assignment; and adaptation of guidelines or precedents to the needs of an assignment.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs):  GS-09

1.      Knowledge and experience with the different industry standard computer operating systems for both workstations and servers.  

2.      Knowledge and experience with Microsoft applications and operating systems.

3.      Knowledge and experience with industry standard security training and certifications such as CISSP, CSCA and security+.

4.      Knowledge and experience with the industry standard databases applications, i.e. Microsoft, Access and SQL.

5.      Knowledge and experience with web reporting.

6.      Knowledge and experience with forensic investigation of virus and intrusive attacks on computer networks.

7.      Knowledge in the Army logistic and property management procedures and regulations, and the ability to manage using data bases.

GENERAL EXPERIENCE:. Technical, analytical, supervisory, or administrative experience which has demonstrated the candidates ability to analyze problems of organization, workforce, information, requirements, etc. and provide systematic solutions and the ability to deal satisfactory with others. 

SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION:   NOTE: College Transcripts are required if you wish to use Education as a substitution for experience or if a degree is a requirement for the position.  An copy of the transcript must be submitted with the Job Application. Education must be directly related to the field of work. Study successfully completed in a college, university, technical or vocational school may be substituted for experience at the rate of one year of study (30 semester hours or 20 classroom hours of instruction per week for 6 months of experience).   Maximum credit is 6 months of specialized experience.

EVALUATION PROCESS:  Applicants will be evaluated solely on information supplied in the application. Experience will be evaluated based on relevance to the position for which the application is made and whether it is full-time or part-time. Individuals not reflecting experience and/or educational requirements, will be found disqualified and not eligible for interview.

HOW TO APPLY:  Apply for this position by submitting any format of resume that includes appropriate information outlined below. The use of an optional application for Federal employment (OF 612) or the traditional SF 171. In any case, submission of the supplement to Federal application for employment (attached to this announcement) is recommended in addition to your application.

APPLICATIONS MUST CONTAIN:  Apply for this position by submitting any format of resume that includes appropriate information outlined below. The use of an optional application for Federal employment (OF 612) is recommended.  Submission of the supplement to Federal application for employment (attached to this announcement) is also recommended in addition to your application. All applicants must indicate MILITARY MEMBERSHIP STATUS, UNIT OF ASSIGNMENT AND RANK, job announcement number, title and grade(s) of the job for which you are applying. Full name, mailing address, day/evening phone numbers (including area code), Social Security number, date of birth, country of citizenship (most Federal jobs require United States citizenship), highest Federal civilian grade held (also give job series and dates held), copy of your most recent SF-50 if you are currently or previously were a federal employee, education: name and address of high school (including zip code if known), date of Diploma or GED, name and address of any colleges/universities (including zip code if known, majors, type and year of any degrees received. If no degree, show total credits earned and indicate whether semester or quarter hours). Send a copy of your college transcripts if you wish to substitute education for experience.

WORK EXPERIENCE:  Provide the following information for your paid and non-paid work experience as it relates to the job for which you are applying (do not send job descriptions). Job title (include series and grade if Federal). Duties, accomplishments, employers name and address, supervisor’s name and phone number, starting/ending dates (month/year), hours per week and salary. Indicate if we may contact your current supervisor.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS:  Job-related training courses (title & year), skills (example: foreign languages, computer software/hardware, tools/machinery, typing speed) certificates/licenses (current only), honors, awards and special accomplishments, example: publications, memberships in professional or honor societies, leadership activities, public speaking and performance awards. Give dates but do not send the documents unless requested.

   EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for position vacancies without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, lawful political or other affiliations, marital status, membership or non-membership in an employee organization, or to any handicap which does not interfere with accomplishment of position requirements. 

 NOTE: Selected individual(s) will be required to participate in electronic fund transfer for all payments as a condition of employment.

NOTE:  A pre-employment physical exam may be a requirement for hire.

NOTE:  It is illegal to mail  applications at Government expense.  Applications received via this method, will not be considered.

APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED IN THE HUMAN RESOURCE OFFICE,
AGOH-HRO-TN-S (see above address) BY 16:00 (4:00 PM) ON THE CLOSING DATE
Applications can be emailed to: hroappsoh@ng.army.mil
Applications can be faxed to: (614) 336-7052

 OHIO NATIONAL GUARD
          Supplement to Federal Application for employment

Point of Contact for this information is:
Customer Service Section at 614-336-7051 or 7454