SUPV IT SPECIALIST (SYSADMIN)

This position is in the Cyber Excepted Service (CES) under 10 USC 1599f and does not convey eligibility for conversion to the Competitive Service. It is a supervisory/management role at the Full Performance Work Level within the CES Occupational Structure, supporting the mission of the US Cyber Command.

Responsibilities

• Persuade or influence others to gain concurrence on major issues affecting the supervised organization.
• Plan and supervise the work of a unit with clearly defined programs and established organizational structure.
• Develop work schedules and sequences of operations for assigned personnel to ensure deadlines are met and workflow is even.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.
• Requires a favorable suitability review and security clearance; access to classified information may be necessary. Failure to maintain security eligibility may result in termination.
• Must complete Foundational Qualifications within 9 months and Residential Qualification requirements within 12 months per DoD 8140 policy series.
• Designated as "Mission Essential"; incumbent may be required to report to work or relocate within the U.S. during local/national emergencies.
• Subject to recall or call-back during off-shift hours, 7 days a week, 24 hours a day, if required by upper management.

Qualifications

To qualify, you must meet the following requirements:

• Attention to Detail: Experience reviewing IT-related work or data and being asked by others to ensure accuracy, completeness, and consistency with standards.
• Customer Service: Experience maintaining customer relationships, assessing IT needs, and developing or identifying tailored IT products/services.
• Oral Communication: Experience briefing mid-level management and IT staff on system status, projects, or daily operations, including communicating technical information to non-technical audiences.
• Problem Solving: Experience identifying alternatives for complex IT-related issues by gathering information from multiple sources to provide potential solutions.

Qualifying Experience for GG-13: At least one year of experience demonstrating competencies necessary for immediate success, including leading teams in managing enterprise hardware/software and implementing strategic initiatives for on-premise or cloud infrastructure operations. Candidates must describe how they meet this experience in their resume. All qualifications must be met within 30 days after the closing date of this announcement.

There is no substitution of education for the qualifying experience at the GG-13 grade level.

Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits designed to make your career rewarding. Eligibility depends on the type of position (full-time, part-time, or intermittent).

• Moving costs may be paid.
• Recruitment, relocation, or retention incentives may be authorized.
• Relocation Income Tax Allowance (RITA) may apply for eligible appointees (see Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 for details).
• Three-year trial period may be required if not previously completed in the excepted or competitive service.
• One-year probationary period applies for assignment to a supervisory position.
• Telework availability is based on mission requirements and supervisory determination.
• Drug testing is required for tentatively selected candidates in designated positions.
• Veterans' Preference applies to eligible candidates in accordance with DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 3005.

For more information on federal benefits, visit OPM Benefits.

Additional Information

• This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer eligibility for non-competitive conversion to the Competitive Service.
• Annuitants (former federal employees receiving retirement annuity) may be subject to restrictions under DoD policy issued March 18, 2004.
• Additional vacancies may be filled within 90 days of the closing date.
• Applicants are encouraged to apply electronically. For assistance, contact 317-212-0454.