Summary PUERTO RICO NATIONAL GUARD AIR TECHNICIAN VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT COLA: 2.63% Duty Location: 156th Combat Communication Squadron (CBCS/CC), Muniz ANGB, Carolina, PR Responsibilities This position requires military membership in the Puerto Rico Air National Guard (PRANG). Selected applicant(s) will be required to complete an online Onboarding process. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications AREA OF CONSIDERATION: HRO MUST process and clear the Department of Defense (DoD), Priority Placement Program (PPP), prior to advertising all internal and external job vacancies and promotion announcements. Area 1 = All permanent Technician Officers members employee's (NG T32/NG T5) within the Puerto Rico Air National Guard. Area 2 = All indefinite Technician Officers members employee's (NG T32/NG T5) within the Puerto Rico Air National Guard. First round consideration will be given to Area 1 Candidates. (All other Areas will be screened only in the event that there are no qualified or recommended Candidates). To prevent a grade inversion, military rank allowed for this position will be determined at the final evaluation of the vacancy announcement considering the military rank of the supervisor. Acceptance of any military technician position may cause the termination of entitlements and eligibility for all military bonuses and student loan repayments. For further information you must contact the appropriate military Education Office. DUTIES: As a SUPERVISORY IT SPECIALIST (PLCYPLN) (D1564P01), GS-2210-13, you will ensures that the squadron meets all wartime combat readiness standards, and provides guidance and direction to the squadron through planning, coordinating, and directing a variety of functions including information management, telecommunications networks, help desks, communication networks (voice and data), plans and programs, local computer program development, computer systems operations, radio and computer maintenance, logistics plans, supply, quality assurance, human resources development and management, and maintenance control. Through subordinate supervisors, the incumbent directs and supervises staff functions affecting very complex telecommunications systems composed of a wide variety of high cost, sophisticated equipment, and is responsible for all technical support and maintenance activities to include computer and telephone technical support, radio maintenance, secure communications maintenance, and support equipment maintenance. The position is responsible for environmental, safety and physical security programs. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: N/A WORKING ENVIRONMENT: N/A QUALIFICATIONS: You will lose consideration for the position if your application does not include all the information/documents requested on the vacancy announcement. The USAJOBS Resume must include a clear and detailed narrative description, in your own words, of how you met the required GENERAL and SPECIALIZED experience. Experiences copied from a position description, vacancy announcement or other reference material constitutes plagiarism and will disqualify you from the position. National Guard military (part-time) service is considered as full-time experience when evaluated against the qualification requirements. The applicant is credited with an actual number of months the member has been in the National Guard provided such service is related to the position to be filled. SELECTED FACTOR: Security + CE certification is a mandatory requirement for this position as per DODI 8570-M (a copy of the certificate must be submitted with your application). GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Applicant must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below: 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. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicant must possess at least THELVE (12) months of specialized experience at the next lower-level GS-12 or the equivalent THIRTY-SIX (36) months of specialized experience performing or supervising duties such as determining long and short-range planning and execution of all unit programs; providing a focus for all unit functions and activities; overseeing the accomplishment of the mission training program; making critical judgments and on-the-spot decisions regarding the safety of personnel deployed; ensuring tactical communications-electronics UTCs meet training and US Air Force contingency requirements; assuring timely identification of potential system-wide telecommunications electronics equipment deficiencies and notification; directing an allocated multimillion-dollar budget involving both federal and state funds; ensuring the propriety, accuracy, and timeliness of procurement and payroll activities; initiating the development and implementation of a variety of federal, state and local programs; ensuring mission effectiveness including a hazard abatement program; directing and supervising staff functions affecting high cost, sophisticated equipment, and is responsible for all technical support and maintenance activities; ensuring environmental, safety, and physical security programs; implementing and maintaining military and full-time strength through recruiting and retention programs; ensuring Equal Employment Opportunity Program; working with union stewards and other union representatives; keeping personnel informed and providing feedback; ensuring training and maintaining an effective leadership/career development program; ensuring disciplinary measures when necessary; maintaining liaison with national, state, and local governmental agencies on matters of operational and environmental safety, and protection; coordinating training requirements and planning for the squadron; negotiating and approving host/tenant agreements with military and civil agencies; ensuring proper and adequate security and safeguarding; maintaining mission readiness and compliance; ensuring implementation of a functional station information systems plan; ensuring all applicable environmental laws and rules are compiled; coordinating with appropriate agencies for required permits. Education SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: A 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree in a college university, technical or vocational school may be substituted at the rate of one academic year of study (30 semester's hours or 20 classroom hours of instruction per week) for 6 months of specialized experience. One full year of graduate level education or superior academic achievement in a college university, technical or vocational school may be substituted at the rate of one academic year of study (30 semester's hours or 20 classroom hours of instruction per week) for 12 months of specialized experience. A masters or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in a college university, technical or vocational school may be substituted at the rate of one academic year of study (30 semester's hours or 20 classroom hours of instruction per week) for 24 months of specialized experience. A Ph.D. or equivalent, or 3 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in a college university, technical or vocational school may be substituted at the rate of one academic year of study (30 semester's hours or 20 classroom hours of instruction per week) for 36 months of specialized experience. Undergraduate or Graduate Education: Major study-computer science, information science, information systems management, mathematics, statistics, operations research, or engineering, or course work that required the development or adaptation of computer programs and systems and provided knowledge equivalent to a major in the computer field. Copy of the Official/student transcripts showing conferred Degree must be included in order to receive credit for education. Unofficial transcripts from internet or with alterations will not be considered. To receive credit for education the information must be included in the education section of the Resume. Additional Information If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency (https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx).