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: Battle Creek, MI: $86,962 - $113,047 Columbus, OH: $90,669 - $117,866 Dayton, OH: $90,178 - $117,227 Fort Belvoir, VA: $99,200 - $128,956 New Cumberland, PA: $99,200 - $128,956 Ogden, UT: $86,962 - $113,047 Philadelphia, PA: $95,694 - $124,398 Richmond, VA: $90,751 - $117,972 Responsibilities Serves as technical consultant and liaison to network and other IT management and staffs throughout the DLA and DoD on the DLA network environment and on networks in general. Provides technical guidance, analysis, advice, and assistance on a wide range of complex problems encountered in the conception, design, development, testing, and implementation of network solutions... ...incorporating diverse device requirements, accommodating various protocols, and providing network interconnections among various wide area networks and local area network enclaves. Plans, schedules and participates in network hardware/software testing, deployments, implementations, and service allocations, to include performing liaison functions with IT personnel and network specialists at other DLA sites. Develops and/or modifies test plans, conducts tests, analyzes test results with respect to the acceptance plan for new or modified hardware and software for the ETN. Participates in studies as a team member, accomplishes individual projects, and coordinates intra-agency projects. Provides assessments to include reports of technical findings and recommendations to the appropriate DLA and DISA staff. Provides advice and guidance on the implementation for network security in accordance with guidelines coordinated with the DLA HQ and DLA Cyber Security. Participates in the design, testing, implementation and maintenance of network security software, hardware, and techniques within the DLA. Ensures integrity of maintenance actions to the installed network and its components. Provides on-site hardware and software support for new/modified system and program implementations on an as needed basis. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications To qualify for an IT Specialist (NETWORK/INFOSEC), your resume and supporting documentation must support: 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: Conduct analyses and recommend resolution of complex network issues; advise on the design, development, and integration of network systems consistent with existing or planned network infrastructures; Advise on and implement network security; Evaluate and recommend adoption of new or enhanced approaches for delivering network services; Monitor network performance and performing network diagnostics; Plan for, test and install network software and hardware components, upgrades and fixes; Develop requirements for the acquisition of network hardware, software and services; Identify and define technical requirements applied to the design, development, implementation, management, and support of systems and networks; 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. Additional Information For Important General Applicant Information and Definitions go to: http://www.dla.mil/portals/104/documents/careers/GenAppInfoDef.pdf Reemployed Annuitants: This position does not meet criteria for appointment of Reemployed Annuitants. The DoD criteria for hiring Reemployed Annuitants can be found at: http://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/1400.25-V300.pdf Information for Veterans is available at: http://www.dla.mil/Careers/Programs/veterans.aspx. As of 23 December 2016, Military retirees seeking to enter federal service in the Department of Defense now require a waiver if they would be appointed within 180 days following their official date of retirement. Drug-Free Workplace: The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) has established a Drug-Free Federal Workplace Policy. All applicants tentatively selected for DLA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with DLA for a period of six months. This policy extends to random testing for the use of illegal drugs by employees who occupy testing designated positions defined as sensitive in Section 7(d) of Executive Order 12564. The Defense Logistics Agency's Drug Free Workplace Plan's drug testing panel includes testing for the following illegal substances: marijuana, cocaine, opiates (codeine/morphine), 6-Acetylmorphine (heroin), phencyclidine, amphetamines (amphetamine/methamphetamine), methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA), methylenedioxyamphetamine (MDA), oxycodone, oxymorphone, hydrocodone, and hydromorphone. ADVISORY: By using cannabidiol (CBD) products you are risking a positive drug test result for marijuana.