IT Specialist

Duties DUTY 1: Performs studies and establishes plans of action for improving the efficiency of information technology applications. Performs studies covering the 81st Training Group's information technology status. Evaluates existing systems and capabilities and initiates feasibility studies and cost benefit analyses to determine ways and means necessary to enhance mission performance. DUTY 2: Assesses policy needs and develops policy and procedures governing IT activities. Plans, develops, approves procedures and interprets policy related to IT activities. Continually assesses policy needs and interprets broad DoD, AF, and other higher headquarters guidance and applies it through development of policies for the area of responsibility. Consults and coordinates with project staff from other organizations and agencies in developing, revising, interpreting, and modifying policies to ensure application of local activities meet project needs. DUTY 3: Represents the organization at conferences and meetings and presents briefings. Leads and/or participates in discussions, meetings, conferences, committees or special IT projects. Analyzes areas of concern, identifies problems, and resolves conflicts through persuasive discussions with management and user representatives. Consults with base officials and working groups, customers and other organization personnel on IT concerns. Prepares reports encompassing long and short range planning strategy recommendations and presents briefings covering recommendations for acquisition or changes in business practices through enhanced IT use. DUTY 4: Instructs, plans, develops, executes, and evaluates a comprehensive and effective training program. Prepares daily lesson plans. Demonstrates techniques to trainee instructors and tutors new instructors on required proficiency levels and areas assigned. Evaluates student progress and their work performance; provides feedback and recommends special study for students who cannot assimilate materials. Counsels students and helps them identify and resolve problems. DUTY 5: Instructs students through assigned blocks of instruction at basic and/or advanced levels. Studies course objectives, technical orders, and other materials to prepare for assigned days of instruction. Presents material; uses training aids/devices; maintains classroom decorum; and ensures supplies, equipment, and classrooms are available for training. Makes adjustments in presentation or other instructional methods to resolve common classroom problems. Requirements Conditions of Employment U.S. Citizenship is required Mobility agreement must be signed Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance Career Broadening positions are managed by AFPC/DPCZA and are centrally funded. Positions are established specifically to provide developmental experience designed to broaden the skills and/or enhance the leadership perspective of a high-potential, mid-level manager. Career Broadening also provides training and developmental opportunities at various organizational levels. These assignments offer the qualified candidate a unique assignment in that the candidates brings certain experience to the assignment while gaining new experiences in a different work environment TEMPORARY PROMOTION: If the position is filled as a temporary promotion, upon completion of the career broadening assignment, the temporary promotion may lead to permanent promotion without further competition Travel by regularly scheduled commercial or military conveyances IAW Joint Travel Regulations may be required in performance of TDY Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends and/or holidays Shift work and emergency overtime may be required Employee must maintain current certifications Qualifications SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Individuals must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below: Attention to Detail, Customer Service, Oral Communication, and Problem Solving AND one year of specialized experience which that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA's) to successfully perform the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the GS-11 grade/level or equivalent in the federal service. FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Applicants must have served at least 52 weeks at the GS-11 or higher grade (or equivalent in an alternate pay system) within the Federal Civil Service to be considered for referral. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: 1. Knowledge of a wide range of IT principles, concepts, and methods. 2. Knowledge of the organization's policy and planning formulation process along with its missions and objectives to prepare IT polices and plans. 3. Knowledge of system architecture, integration techniques, and testing methods. 4. Knowledge of a wide range of the principles and practical methods, techniques, and tools of instruction to teach a variety of students with a range of differences such as diverse ages, backgrounds, and levels of interest. 5. Ability to analyze complexities of existing technology, review/revise/develop policy, initiate plans for enhancements, and provide management sufficient technical and cost analysis information, through written documentation and oral briefings, to render informed judgments. 6. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, and establish and maintain effective working . Education This job does not have an education qualification requirement. Additional information PCS restrictions: An employee selected to make a PCS to a Career Broadening assignment is restricted from making a second PCS for 12 months Defense National Relocation Program is Authorized Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit. The employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays. Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station. The employee may be required to travel on military and commercial aircraft. Recall to duty may be a requirement of this position. Overtime and/or emergency overtime may be required. This is a formal career broadening position; assignment duration is limited to 36 months. Mobility is a condition of employment. Employee must sign an Air Force-wide mobility agreement. Training Instructor requirement: 20. Non-CCAF Instructor. Non-CCAF instructors are instructors described in paragraphs 12-19 assigned to teach a non-CCAF-credit awarding course. Officers who teach officer-only courses, Basic Military Training readiness, and emergency management instructors, and Inter-American Air Forces Academy instructors are examples of instructors in this category. Section E-Instructor Requirements and Processing 21. Instructor Requirements: 21.1. Instructors teaching CCAF accredited courses must possess, as a minimum, an associate degree, preferably in the discipline (Air Force specialty), from a regionally or nationally accredited postsecondary institution. 21.2. If an instructor's degree is not in the teaching discipline, his or her record must provide evidence of expertise applicable to the subject matter to be taught. 21.3. DoD civilian and contract instructors teaching CCAF courses must possess, as a minimum, an associate degree and appropriate academic preparation or academic preparation combined with work experience prior to employment. If you are unable to apply online, view the following link for information regarding Alternate Application . The Vacancy ID is If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click here . Tax Law Impact for PCS: On 22-Dec-2017, Public Law 115-97 - the "Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017" suspended qualified moving expense deductions along with the exclusion for employer reimbursements and payments of moving expenses effective 01-Jan-2018 for tax years 2018 through 2025. The law made taxable certain reimbursements and other payments, including driving mileage, airfare and lodging expenses, en-route travel to the new duty station, and temporary storage of those items. The Federal Travel Regulation Bulletin (FTR) 18-05 issued by General Services Administration (GSA) has authorized agencies to use the Withholding Tax Allowance (WTA) and Relocation Income Tax Allowance (RITA) to pay for "substantially all" of the increased tax liability resulting from the "2018 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act" for certain eligible individuals. For additional information on WTA/RITA allowances and eligibilities please click here . Subsequently, FTR Bulletin 20-04 issued by GSA, provides further information regarding NDAA FY2020, Public Law 116-92, and the expansion of eligibility beyond "transferred" for WTA/RITA allowances. For additional information, please click here . Benefits Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits . Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. Your applic