Wired and Wireless LAN Admin
Job Location:
Richmond, VA - USA
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Job Summary
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- Serves as a technical expert within the DLA J64 LAN Management branch concerning network needs plans situations and problems.
- Establishes criteria supporting or managing projects troubleshooting hardware/software reviewing network load and verifying backups.
- Act as Network Administrator of the DLA LAN environment and as such is responsible to make and keep records of the software/firmware assignments/upgrades necessary to establish or change service to J64 LAN Management equipment.
- Participates with hardware vendors system users managers Information Assurance Managers and Quality Assurance personnel to develop communications equipment and software specifications.
- Participates with hardware vendors system users managers Information Assurance Managers and Quality Assurance personnel to develop modifications in support of IT transmissions that facilitate the implementation of agency test plans.
- Advises program managers on the planning and implementation of advanced IT systems that meet critical management and system user needs.
- Provides direct technical expertise for the network systems by providing technical support in the evaluation testing selection maintenance and services contained on the DLA network.
- Must be a U.S. citizen
- Tour of Duty: Set Schedule
- Security Requirements: Special Sensitive with SCI
- Appointment is subject to the completion of a favorable suitability or fitness determination where reciprocity cannot be applied; unfavorably adjudicated background checks will be grounds for removal.
- Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
- Selective Service Requirement: Males born aftermust be registered or exempt from Selective Service.
- Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
- Bargaining Unit Status: No
- Selectees are required to have a REAL ID or other acceptable identification documents to access certain federal facilities. See for more information.
- This position may be transitioning to DISA in Fiscal Year (FY) 2027; the candidate selected for this recruitment may be reassigned to DISA with the position in FY 27
- This position and any future selections from this announcement may be used to fill future vacancies for various shifts located anywhere within DLA Information Operations J-6.
To qualify for an IT Specialist (Network) your resume and supporting documentation must support:
A. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience that equipped you with the particular competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position and is directly in or related to this position. To qualify at the GS-12 level applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service military or private sector. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements including time-in-grade (General Schedule (GS) positions only) time-after-competitive appointment minimum qualifications and any other regulatory requirements by the cut-off/closing date of the announcement. Creditable specialized experience includes:
- Analyzes network requirements and maintains network architecture and infrastructure.
- Develops testing criteria and procedures to ensure accuracy and thoroughness of a completed project including testing interfaces that impact major communications systems applications.
- Investigates evaluates determines requirements and analyzes diversified system capabilities for sophisticated data communications networks and support evolving overall capabilities and operations of large scale worldwide international networks.
- Coordinates implementation with the network operations personnel and prepares and presents briefings lectures reports concept papers feasibility studies and economic analysis to management
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g. Peace Corps AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g. professional philanthropic religious spiritual community student social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies knowledge and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience including volunteer experience.
Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.
As required by 5 C.F.R. 302.106 DLA will provide Section 508 conformant ICT to employees with disabilities. All ICT interfaces with the public related to vacancy announcements and career transition opportunities must conform to the applicable requirements in the current ICT Standards and Guidelines (36 C.F.R. 1194).
For Important General Applicant Information and Definitions go to: Annuitants: This position does not meet criteria for appointment of Reemployed Annuitants. The DoD criteria for hiring Reemployed Annuitants can be found at: for Veterans is available at: As of 23 December 2016 Military retirees seeking to enter federal service in the Department of Defense now require a waiver if they would be appointed within 180 days following their official date of retirement.
Drug-Free Workplace Policy
The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) is committed to maintaining a safe drug-free workplace. All DLA employees are required to refrain from illegal drug use on and off duty. DLA conducts pre-employment reasonable suspicion post-accident and random drug testing.
Applicants tentatively selected for employment in testing designated positions will undergo a urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Refusal to undergo testing or testing positive for illegal drugs will result in withdrawal of the tentative job offer and a six-month denial of employment with DLA from the date of the drug test. Employees in drug testing designated positions are subject to random drug testing. A negative drug test result must be received by HR within 30 calendar days after the EOD (i.e. start date). The selectees inability successfully pass; or refusal to conduct the test may result in: 1) the tentative or FJO being withdrawn during the recruitment process; or 2) subsequently being removed from Federal service for failure to meet a condition of employment. You may be required to sign a Drug Test Statement of Understanding if you are selected for this position.
The DLA drug testing panel tests for the following substances: marijuana cocaine opiates heroin phencyclidine amphetamines methamphetamines fentanyl norfentanyl methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA) methylenedioxyamphetamine (MDA) and opioids.
ADVISORY: Use of cannabidiol (CBD) products may result in a positive drug test for marijuana. DLA employees are subject to Federal law and under Federal law Marijuana is illegal.
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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
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 windowLearn more about federal benefits.
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About Company
The Defense Logistics Agency is a combat support agency in the United States Department of Defense, with more than 26,000 civilian and military personnel throughout the world.
