Job Listing: IT Specialist (PLCYPLN)

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 1 vacancy - Indianapolis, IN

The mission of the Indiana National Guard Full-Time Force is to maintain properly trained and equipped units available for prompt mobilization for war, national or state emergency. For information about membership call: 1.800.GO GUARD

NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED - This position is located in an information management organization, Joint Forces Headquarters J6, Indianapolis, IN. The purpose of this position is to manage the development of the state’s enterprise Information Technology (IT) goals, objectives, plans and policies to include identifying business requirements for new systems and developing basic application requirements utilizing systems analysis principles and methods in coordination with area experts. The work directly supports the C4 requirement for developing and maintaining the state Strategic IT Plan which involves defining the current business and IT environment and projecting future requirements for fiscal and manpower resources for IT personnel and training.

 

This position is for a Temporary Appointment Not-To-Exceed 14-FEB-2009.

Open to active military service members (Active or Reserve status) or veterans not currently receiving a military retirement and are eligible for enlistment in the National Guard.  Individuals with no current or prior military service are not eligible. 

 

This job announcement is for employment as an Indiana Army National Guard Technician; a Federal Civil Service position.  This is a dual-status technician job whereby you are required to maintain active membership in a National Guard unit and are required to wear the military uniform at the workplace.  As members of a unit of the Indiana National Guard, you will be required to train with your unit, normally one weekend a month and 15 days of annual training each year.  Indiana Army National Guard units and members are subject to immediate call to federal or state active duty to meet national or state emergencies. 

Major Duties

Duties:
--Develops and manages the state IT Plan. Provides support in the planning and analysis phase to ensure the mission and program management principles are documented,
--Ensures the completion and review of life-cycle trends and cost-benefit analysis for installation information systems and support services.
--Develops information policies, plans and programs for the state in conjunction with the supervisor and the various division/branch chiefs.
--Periodically analyzes existing policies and procedures for application of security and information assurance compliance in all planning and IT management activities.
--Reviews applicable NOB, and Joint Technical Architectures for integration into the state iT architecture.
--Develops, documents and maintains the state IT architecture in support of the C4 program goals and objectives.
--Coordinates the completion and review of the various IT reporting requirements in conjunction with the supervisor and all division/branch chiefs. Analyzes the division chiefs’ submissions to ensure accuracy and compliance with C4 policies and objectives.. Recommends changes and/or improvements.
--Analyzes and manages the information management internal controls program, analyzing proposed systems determining the program impact and resource requirements along with reviewing budget management functions for program impact and compliance with C4 priorities and objectives.
--Serves as a key analyst in the IT capital planning process. Completes and reviews the state’s IT budget submission to ensure that it reflects the goals and objectives of the organization and that it addresses all state Enterprise requirements. This submission is the basis for the state portion of the NGB Program Objective Memorandum (POM) submission.
--Provides analysis and specifications for review by the organizational chief and the various division/branch chiefs to project fiscal impacts and requirements for budgetary issues., Coordinates with the various C4 program managers in the analysis and reconciliation of fiscal issues in support of information management goals and program objectives.
--Conducts analysis and audits of assessable C4 programs. Analyzes findings and develops reports noting deficiencies found with suggested corrective actions designed to ensure the effective accomplishments of the C4 program goals, objectives and policies.
--Analyzes new or proposed regulations, legislation, or operating procedures for impact on the IT programs and operations mission. Develops regulatory and policy documents for the directorate.
--Coordinates the completion of budget management functions in conjunction with all fiscal managers within the organization this includes analysis and review of the Annual Funding Program and the impact to the various C4 Program areas. Prepares management reports and funding status based on the initiatives and objectives for review by the supervisor.
--Analyzes and reviews the organization’s projects and policies to ensure compliance with the Enterprise Information Plan objectives. Schedules and attends meetings and conferences. Represents the organization at meetings and on committees. Prepares briefings and reports.
--Performs other duties as assigned.

ADDENDUM FOR ALL DUAL-STATUS (MILITARY TECHNICIAN) POSITION DESCRIPTIONS:
Incumbent may be required to prepare for and support the mission through the accomplishment of duties pertaining to military training, military readiness, force protection and other mission related assignments including, but not limited to, training of traditional Guard members, CWDE/NBC training, exercise participation (ORE/ORI/UCI/MEI/OCI/IG, etc.), mobility exercise participation, FSTA/ATSO exercise participation, SABC training, LOAC training, weapons qualification training, participation in military formations, and medical mobility processing within the guidelines of NGB/ARNG/.ANG/State TAG rules, regulations and laws.
 

How to Apply

To apply for this position, you must provide both of the following parts:

1.      Your responses to the Qualifications Questionnaire, and

2.      Your resume and any other documents specified in the Required Documents section of this job announcement.

Use the Online Qualifications Questionnaire for convenience and quickest processing.

 

Option A:  Online Qualifications Questionnaire.

Tips for using the Online Qualifications Questionnaire:

·         You must click both Finish and Submit when you are done. Your Online Qualifications Questionnaire is not processed – and your résumé is not attached – until you click the Submit button, even if USAJOBS says it sent your résumé.

·         You can upload or fax supporting documents after you Submit the Online Qualifications Questionnaire.

·         You must complete the entire process by the closing date -- Thursday, July 03, 2008. 

·         To make sure everything you submitted is successfully received, follow these steps:

1.      Go to http://www.applicationmanager.org/ and log in using the box on the right hand side of the page.

2.      Click the radio button for this Vacancy Identification Number: QH194533. Click Select a Vacancy.

3.      Verify that all of your documents appear on the table with a status of Processed.

·         You can save your work and come back later. Just click both Save and Logout.  (When you want to return, go to http://www.applicationmanager.org/and log in using the box on the right hand side of the page.)

·         If you Submit more than one Qualifications Questionnaire for this position, the most recent one Submitted is the one that is used.  Therefore, it is important for you to complete it in its entirety.

 

To begin your Online Qualifications Questionnaire, choose one of these options:

·         If your résumé is going to come from the USAJOBS Resume Builder, you begin the process by clicking the Apply Online button near the bottom of this page. Your résumé will be attached only to the Online Qualifications Questionnaire you complete and Submit from this session, not to any Questionnaires you may already have Saved or Submitted.

·         If your résumé is going to be one you prepared outside of USAJOBS Résumé Builder, click this link to begin the process:  Online Questionnaire.

 

Option B:  Paper Qualifications Questionnaire.

If it is not practical for you to use the Online Qualifications Questionnaire, you can write your answers on paper.  Follow these steps:

1.      You can print a copy of this job announcement so that you can read the questions offline.

2.      Obtain and print a copy of the OPM Form 1203-FX, which you will use to provide your answers. You can obtain the form at this URL http://www.opm.gov./Forms/pdf_fill/OPM1203fx.pdf or by calling USAJOBS by Phone at (703) 724-1850 – after the introduction, press 1, and listen for instructions.

3.      You may submit the Form 1203-FX, resume, and any supporting documents by fax.

·         By Fax: If you are faxing a Form 1203-FX, you do not need a separate cover sheet. Simply make sure the Form 1203-FX is on top of any other documents you are faxing. If you are faxing any documents without the Form 1203-FX on top, always use the official cover sheet which is here -- http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf -- and be sure to fill it out completely and clearly.  The fax number is 1-478-757-3144.  Feed all documents into your fax machine top first so that we receive them right-side up.

Required Documents:

Step 2
For this job announcement the following documents are required:        

Resume

To submit the documents requested follow the options listed above. Your resume, curriculum vitae, the Optional Application for Federal Employment (OF 612), or any other written format you choose to describe your job-related qualifications can be submitted electronically using the document upload process or fax. Please ensure that your resume contains your full name, address, phone and at least your last four digits of your social security number.

Note: Please ensure that your resume contains the basic information outlined under the Applying for a Federal Job link: http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdfimage/of0510.pdf

Contact Information:
Phillip Eaton

Phone: (317)247-3299

Email: phillip.eaton@us.army.mil


Or write:
Indiana National Guard
Joint Forces Headquarters-Indiana
Human Resource Office
Indianapolis, IN 46241

USA


What To Expect Next:

Once the online questionnaire is received you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. After a review of your complete application is made you will be notified of your rating and or referral to the hiring official. If further evaluation or interviews are required you will be contacted.

Instructions for answering the questions in the Occupational Questionnaire: If you are applying to this announcement by completing the OPM 1203-FX form instead of using the Online Application method, please use the following step-by-step instructions as a guide to filling out the required questionnaire. You will need to print the vacancy announcement and refer to it as you answer the questions. You may omit any optional information; however, you must provide responses to all required questions. Be sure to double check your application before submission.

Social Security Number

Enter your Social Security Number. Providing your Social Security Number is voluntary, however we can not process your application without it.

Vacancy Identification Number

The Vacancy Identification Number is: QH194533

1. Title of Job

IT Specialist (PLCYPLN)

2. Biographic Data

3. E-Mail Address

4. Work Information

If you are applying by the OPM Form 1203-FX, leave this section blank.

5. Employment Availability

If you are applying by the OPM Form 1203-FX, leave this section blank.

6. Citizenship

Are you a citizen of the United States?
7. Background Information

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8. Other Information

9. Languages

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10. Lowest Grade

Enter the lowest grade level (11-11) you will accept.

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11. Miscellaneous Information

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12. Special Knowledge

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13. Test Location

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14. Veteran Preference Claim

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15. Dates of Active Duty - Military Service

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16. Availability Date

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17. Service Computation Date

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18. Other Date Information

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19. Job Preference

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20. Occupational Specialties

The occupational specialty will be selected for you if there is only one, otherwise, select/enter at least one occupational specialty code for this position. The specialty code for this position is:

001 Information Technology Specialist (PLCYPLAN)
21. Geographic Availability

The geographic location code will be selected for you if there is only one, otherwise, select/enter at least one geographic location in which you are intrested and will accept employment. The location code for this position is:

001 Indianapolis, IN
22. Transition Assistance Plan

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23. Job Related Experience

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24. Personal Background Information

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25. Occupational/Assessment Questions:

Respond to all the questions below. For each question, choose the response below that best describes your experience and/or training. Mark only one response for each question. Please note that your answers will be verified against the information you provide in your resume or application and information your references provide.

1. Do you possess general technical, analytical, supervisory or administrative experience that demonstrates your ability to analyze problems of organization, workforce, information requirements, etc., and provide systematic solutions, and the ability to deal satisfactorily with others?

A. Yes.
B. No.

2. Do you possess 36 months of specialized experience that demonstrates thorough knowledge of planning and analysis phases of the mission and program management principles.? Do you posses the ability to develop information policies, plans and programs for the state in conjunction with the division branch chiefs. Has knowledge of the coordination process to complete various IT reporting requirements in conjunction with the division and branch chiefs.

A. Yes.
B. No.

3. Are you currently a member OR eligible to immediately become an active military member of the Indiana Army National Guard?

MILITARY MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION.

A. Yes.
B. No.

For each of the following tasks, chose the statement from the list below that best describes your experience and/or training. Darken the oval corresponding to that statement. Please select only one letter for each item.

A- I have not had education, training or experience in performing this task.

B- I have had education or training in performing this task, but have not yet performed it on the job.

C- I have performed this task on the job. My work on this task was monitored closely by a supervisor or senior employee to ensure compliance with proper procedures.

D- I have performed this task as a regular part of a job. I have performed it independently and normally without review by a supervisor or senior employee.

E- I am considered an expert in performing this task. I have supervised performance of this task or I am normally the person who is consulted by other workers to assist them in doing this task because of my expertise.

4. I have performed an initial design of a network node.

5. I am trained to offset design and installation problems on various networks (voice, video, data).

6. I am knowledgeable in the regulations governing IT Management.

7. I have WAN experience and know the protocols governing T-1s, T-3s, and ISDN.

8. I have experience with the SIPRNET and can provide insight on installation needs.

9. I have done extensive research on a technology with positive results from the customer.

10. I have developed any SOPs, Policies, and Regulations.

11. I am familiar with the wording and format of a policy letter.

12. I have experience with technology and technology design.

13. I have purchased something through the government contracting process and am familiar with the steps.

14. I have used Project Management software to accurately track projects.

15. I have worked in multi-agency settings with successful outcomes.

16. I know the basic tenets of project management.

17. I am comfortable working in a highly automated environment.