Microcomputer/Network Technician 2

Salary: $29.73 Hourly
Location : Anchorage, AK
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 49048
Department: Military & Veterans Affairs
Division: Administrative Services
Opening Date: 03/26/2025
Closing Date: 5/2/2025 5:00 PM Alaska
Division: Administrative Services
Position Open To: Alaska Residents Only
Bargaining Unit: General Government
Range: 16

Job Description
Classification Study Notice

This position is currently undergoing review as part of the prospective IT Job Class Study and therefore both the title and pay range currently assigned may be subject to change upon the final allocation.
The Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA), Division of Administrative Services (DAS), IT Section is recruiting for a

Microcomputer/Network Technician 2.
This position is in the General Government (GGU) bargaining unit at a range 16.
This position is open to Alaska Residents only.

Please check our Definition FAQ to determine if you qualify.

RECRUITMENT EXTENDED TO GATHER A LARGER APPLICANT POOL: This recruitment's post has been extended, it will close on May 2nd at 5pm.
If you have already applied, there is no need to reapply.
What You Will Be Doing:
As a member of the DMVA DAS Information Technology team, your role will involve delivering comprehensive end user and desktop support, along with network services for both local and remote users. Reporting to the Microcomputer/Network Specialist, you will assist in the planning, installation, configuration, administration, and maintenance of various IT systems, including servers, networks, microcomputers, printers, and telecommunications equipment, ensuring optimal functionality and support for all users.

Our Mission and Culture:
As a Microcomputer/Network Technician in our IT section, you will be integral in upholding our commitment to exceptional service delivery by ensuring all IT hardware and software are properly maintained, updated, and compliant with security standards. Your role will focus on supporting the State Emergency Operations Center as well as Alaska's military and veteran population, contributing to our customer-service oriented mission with a strong emphasis on reliability and proactive maintenance of our infrastructure. Your technical expertise and dedication will directly impact our agency's ability to deliver essential services to those we serve.

The Benefits of Joining Our Team:
DAS IT is proudly located on Joint Base Elmendorf/Fort Richardson (JBER) surrounded by the natural beauty of the Arctic Valley where you can enjoy a three-mile paved walking / jogging trail and have access to both an on-site café and no-cost fitness center at the Army National Guard Armory. You will have the opportunity to collaborate and engage with uniformed military members and fellow state employees, to accomplish our mission while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Additional benefits include paid leave accrual, various retirement options, and comprehensive medical, vision, and dental plans, ensuring you are well-supported both professionally and personally as you serve your community.

The Working Environment You Can Expect:
As a member of DMVA's independent IT department, you'll contribute to a dynamic team that prioritizes agility and localized decision-making, allowing us to tailor solutions to our specific mission and enhance emergency preparedness. We value work-life balance, providing flexible scheduling and organizing team-building activities such as potlucks and game nights to strengthen camaraderie. Our culture fosters open communication, encouraging team members to share feedback and actively participate in decision-making, creating an inclusive and collaborative work environment.

Who We Are Looking For:In addition to the minimum qualifications, the ideal candidate will possess the following competencies:

• Hardware: Knowledge of specifications, uses, and types of computer or computer-related equipment.
• Operating Systems: Knowledge of computer network, desktop, and mainframe operating systems and their applications.
• Technical Competence: Uses knowledge that is acquired through formal training or extensive on-the-job experience to perform one's job; works with, understands, and evaluates technical information related to the job; advises others on technical issues.

To view the general description and example of duties for the position please go to the following link: If you can see yourself in this role, we encourage you to apply.
NOTE SPECIAL NOTICE - JBER (BASE) ACCESS NOTE
The successful applicants must pass a federal background check in order to qualify for military base access, which is required with this position's work location on base. The background check may include fingerprinting. All job offers are conditional pending successful completion of the federal background check and issuance of a Defense Biometrics Identification System (DBIDS) card allowing base access. Also, you must be able to maintain the clearance throughout your employment. If using a private vehicle this will require a valid Alaska Driver License, proof of vehicle insurance, and a valid State of Alaska vehicle registration.

State employees are guests on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson; clearance and access is not within the State's control.

Special Note: In addition, in some cases employees must be able to obtain and maintain a Common Access Card (CAC). As part of the examination process, a background check investigation, including a criminal records check, will be conducted. Conviction of a crime will not automatically preclude appointment. The circumstances involved in the conviction will be considered.
Minimum Qualifications

Any combination of education and/or experience that provides the applicant with competencies in

• Analytical Thinking/Problem Solving: Uses a logical, systematic, and sequential approach to address problems or opportunities or manage a situation by drawing on one's knowledge and experience base and calling on other references and resources as necessary.

• 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 State 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.

• Information Assurance: Knowledge of methods and procedures to protect information systems and data by ensuring their availability, authentication, confidentiality, and integrity.

• Technical Problem Solving: Troubleshoots, diagnoses, analyzes, and identifies system malfunctions to determine the source and cause of the problem.

Equivalent to those typically gained by:

Training or experience in some combination of providing customer service response, diagnosis, resolution, and/or escalation of end-user issues with information technology hardware and applications; installing new computers, printers, and other peripheral devices; and/or loading and troubleshooting software and hardware systems, maintaining security software, and configuring network settings for workstations.

Special Note:
"Competencies" means a combination of interrelated knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors that enable a person to act effectively in a job or situation.

"Typically gained by" means the prevalent, usual method of gaining the competencies expected for entry into the job.

"Training" and "education" in this guidance are synonyms for the process of acquiring knowledge and skills through instruction. It includes instruction through formal and informal methods (such as classroom, on-line, self-study, and on-the-job), from accredited and unaccredited sources, and long-duration (such as a post-secondary degree) and short-duration (such as a seminar) programs.

Additional Required Information

Please read the below information carefully. This applies to your application submission.
Please ensure your application (through work history, training, education, licenses, certifications, etc.) supports/demonstrates you possess the minimum required competencies for the job class.

Required documents due at the time of interview:

• Last three (3) performance evaluations or three (3) professional letters of recommendation, if evaluations are not available.
• Three (3) professional references we may contact by phone (must include position titles, and one former supervisor).
• Only include transcripts if using education to meet minimum requirements.
• Valid Alaska Driver's License.

Work Experience:
If using work experience not already documented in your application, also provide the employer's name, your job title, dates of employment, and whether full-or part-time. Applications will be reviewed to determine if the responses are supported, and minimum qualifications are clearly met. If they are not, the applicant may not advance to the interview and selection phase of the recruitment.

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