SUPERVISORY IT SPECIALIST (PLCYPLN)
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Come be a part of something big! Smart Minds, Cool Jobs and Awesome Rewards! Fueled by innovation, talent and ambition, the Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is seeking civilian professionals prepared to deploy war-winning capabilities on behalf of the United States Air Force.The Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is looking for Full-Time SUPERVISORY IT SPECIALIST (PLCYPLN) (NH-2210-03) to work at Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC) in the 78 ABW at Robins AFB in Warner Robins, Georgia. This federal job offers a rewarding and exciting career with benefits.2024 Salary Range: $86,962.00-$134,435.00/Year (includes locality)Posting Open: 12/16/2024Posting Close: 12/22/2024Who May Apply: U.S. CitizensRecruitment/Relocation/Retention incentives may or may not offered.REQUIREMENTS:The primary purpose of this position is to exercise first level supervisory and managerial authority over the Data Center Operations Branch within the Operations Division of the Communications Directorate. As the Branch Chief, the incumbent provides managerial, technical direction and oversight needed to provide responsive, secure and mission-ready data center operations support and IT services to enable customer success; and to continually increase availability of services and decrease annual costs to customers.The Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is looking for a Supervisory IT Specialist NH-2210-03 to work at Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC) in the 78th Communications Directorate at Robins AFB, GA. This federal job offers a rewarding and exciting career with benefits.Major Duties:- Exercises 1st level technical and administrative supervisory personnel management responsibilities for 25% or moreof duty time. Plans work to be accomplished by subordinate employees, sets and adjusts short and long-term priorities, and prepares schedules for completion of work. Assignswork to subordinates based on priorities and consideration of the difficulty and requirements of assignments, and the capabilities of employees. Evaluates work performance, gives advice, counsel, or instruction to subordinates on both work and administrative matters. Interviews candidates for positions; recommends appointment, promotion, or reassignment. Hears and resolves complaints from employees, referring group grievances and more serious unresolved complaints to a higher level supervisor or manager.- Plans, organizes, and directs IT or information/knowledge management (KM) activities which comply with legal,regulatory, and AF/DoD-directed requirements and meet mission and customer needs. Designs, develops, and manages systems that meet current and future business requirements and apply and extend, enhance, or optimize the existing architecture. Establishes plans of action for improving the efficiency and effectiveness of IT applications. Evaluates existing systems and capabilities then determines solutions using IT to enhance mission performance. Evaluates the impact emerging technology will have on mission needs and business practices. Ensures integration of IT and KM programs and services and develops solutions to integration/interoperability issues.- Coordinates with program and project managers of other organizations and agencies in developing, operating, and modifying policies to ensure local application meets mission/project requirements. Leads multi-disciplined teams to ensure mission completion. Represents the organization with higher levels of management and contractor organizations. Prepare and present briefings to senior management officials on complex/controversial issues. Establishes, develops, and maintains effective working relationships with other coordinating members, offices, or organizations within the AF or DoD and/or with outside organizations or companies.- Serves as senior technical advisor on IT and KM activities. Stays abreast of changes in policy direction, keeping leadership informed of impacts on organizational requirements. Considers the organization's resources while developing plans to meet changing IT and KM needs of the organization. Makes recommendations to leadership regarding reprioritization of resources to support cyber, IT, or IM needs and enhancements. Provides Contracting Office with technical oversight in the procurement of IT assets and services. Communicates complex technical requirements to non-technical personnel. Formulates life cycle cost of cyber, IT, or KM resources, prepares justification for funding submissions, provides leadership reports and proposed courses of action in sufficient detail to support informed business decisions.Optional Statement:Conditions of Employment:- U.S. Citizenship- Obtain & maintain Security clearanceAdditional Position Requirements:1. Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercialaircraft.2. This position may require work to be performed during hours outside the normal dutyschedule.3. Incumbent must obtain and maintain an appropriate securityclearance.4. This is a cybersecurity position; the employee will attain appropriate DoD approved cybersecurity baseline certificate(s) applicable for cybersecurity functions required for the DoD position held, within six months of fillingposition IAW DoD 8570.01-M.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):1. Expert knowledge of the principles, methods, and techniques of IT and KM assessment, planning, management, monitoring, and evaluation as well as knowledge of the principles, methods, or tools for developing, scheduling, coordinating, managing IT, and KM projects and resources, monitoring and inspecting costs, work, and contractor performance. Ability to lead and manage information systems planning, development, implementation, operation, and maintenance as well as ability to make decisions or recommendations that significantly impact important agency IT and KM policies or programs.2. Knowledge of the principles, methods, and tools for the coordinated management of IT and KM programs to include providing oversight of multiple projects, integrating dependent schedules and deliverables, and related activities such as life cycle management and program governance. Ability to develop and interpret policies, procedures, and strategies governing the planning and delivery of services. Skill in applying new developments topreviously unsolvable problems.3. Knowledge of the principles and methods to identify, analyze, specify, design, and manage functional and infrastructure requirements; includes translating functional requirements into technical requirements used for logical design or alternative technologies or approaches. Ability to research and analyze external products to determine their potential for meeting mission requirements and business needs.4. Knowledge of concepts, practices, and leadership techniques used to identify, engage, influence and monitor relationships with individuals and groups connected to IT and KM work/development efforts. Includes those who are actively involved, those who exert influence over the process and its results, and those who have a vested interest in the outcome. Ability to provide expert technical advice, guidance, and recommendations to management and other technical specialists on critical IT and KM issues as well as ability to work effectively with customers to assess their requirements then provide information, expertise, and assistance to satisfy those needs.5. Knowledge of methods of leadership and supervision to hold others accountable for measurable high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results. Ability to determine objectives, make sound, well-informed, and objective decisions, set priorities, cause change, and accomplish organizational goals.6. Skill in leading productive teams and work centers. Ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions of a unit and lead, mentor, motivate, and appraise subordinate staff.Click the apply button to complete an application and upload resume (PDF or Word Doc) and/or additional documents (Transcripts, certifications, Vet Docs (DD214), SF-50).To receive additional information about current and future job openings with AFCS via email notification, please register at and sign up to Get Career Updates. Equal Opportunity Employer. U.S. citizenship required. Must be of legal working age.