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IT Specialist ( SYSADMIN)-Direct Hire Authority

Air Force Materiel Command · Department of the Air Force

This job in plain English

This is an IT Specialist (Systems Administration) job with the Air Force Materiel Command at Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio. The work involves planning, testing, running, fixing, and maintaining computer hardware and software systems. It is a full-time permanent position with occasional travel, and the agency may require evening, weekend, holiday, and shift work.

Telework eligibleFew vacancies

It may close early. The announcement says it may close at any time, so apply as soon as you can. It may also create a 120-day list of candidates for similar openings.

Can you apply?

Yes, if you are a U.S. citizen: this job is open to everyone.

  • Open to everyoneAny U.S. citizen or national can apply. Some jobs also accept non-citizens; the announcement says so.

This job is open to the public, but you must be a U.S. citizen, national, or someone who owes allegiance to the U.S. Males must also be registered for Selective Service.

What you would do

  • Plan, coordinate, and install software and hardware for operating systems.
  • Improve automated systems so users get faster response times.
  • Write systems administration procedures and instructions for users and managers.
  • Give technical advice and help to customers on systems and IT issues.

Do you qualify for NH-2?

With experience: You need IT-related experience, paid or unpaid, that shows four skills: attention to detail, customer service, oral communication, and problem solving. Training such as an IT certification can also count. The announcement does not state the grade level this experience must match.

With education: A bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, information science, information systems management, mathematics, operations research, statistics, or technology management. A degree with at least 24 semester hours in those fields that included building or adapting applications, systems, or networks also qualifies. Degrees must come from accredited schools.

How to apply well

What to send:

  • Online application questionnaire
  • Resume, no more than 2 pages, font at least 10 points, showing hours per week and month/year start and end dates
  • Your full name on every document you submit
  • College transcripts if you use your education to qualify
  • Active duty members: certification memo or DD-214
  • Current federal employees: pay plan, series, and grade on your resume
  • Optional: performance appraisals and awards from the last 3 years

How you will be rated: Your application package, including your resume, documents, and questionnaire answers, is used to rate your eligibility and quality. If your resume does not support your questionnaire answers, you may be rated not qualified. Missing or incomplete information can lower your rating or remove you from consideration.

Tips for this job:

  • Your resume must list hours per week and start and end dates for each job, or it may be marked insufficient.
  • Keep your resume to 2 pages or less, in a font no smaller than 10 points, and put your full name on all documents.
  • If you use a degree to qualify, attach transcripts and confirm your school is accredited by a U.S. Department of Education recognized agency.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time. You may be required to work evenings, weekends, and holidays, and shift work and emergency overtime may be required.

Incentives and relocation: Recruitment incentives may be authorized. Relocation expenses are not reimbursed.

Conditions of employment:

  • U.S. citizenship required
  • Males must be registered for Selective Service
  • Drug test required
  • Possible random drug testing
  • Security clearance may be required
  • Must maintain current certifications
  • 1-year probationary period or 2-year trial period
  • Evening, weekend, and holiday work may be required
  • Shift work and emergency overtime may be required
  • Direct deposit required for all federal employees
  • Subject to the DoD Priority Placement Program
  • Permanent change of station moves may be paid, possibly with a CONUS service agreement

We wrote this summary automatically from the official announcement. The announcement on USAJOBS is the only one that counts: read it before you apply.

Job details

Salary
$42,253 – $100,703 per year
Pay scale and grade
NH-2 · DoD acquisition pay band
Location
Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio
Appointment
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Openings
Few
Security clearance
Other
Travel
Occasional travel
Drug test
Not required
Supervisory
No
Occupation
Information Technology Management (2210)
Announcement
AFMC-221002-13100749-TBJ

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