Summary See below for important information regarding this job. Position may be filled at either location: Wright-Patterson, OH: $91,922-$119,504 Whitehall, OH: $92,475-$120,222 Red River Amy Depot, TX: $88,621-$115,213 Oklahoma, OK: $88,621-$115,213 Responsibilities Incumbent serves as an IT Specialist with the Network and Telecommunications Services Local (LAN) Management Branch. Serves as Technical Expert implementing and managing DLA’s Local Area Network (LAN). Responsible for analyzing network requirements and maintaining network architecture. Configures, creates, secures, and maintains wired and wireless LAN management equipment and networks. Develops testing criteria and procedures. Participates in the development of system policies and procedures. Implements and troubleshoots 802.1x EAPOL. Responsible for IP Address Management for IPv4 and IPv6 addresses. Configures, manages, and troubleshoots 802.1x, DHCP, and DNS in wired/wireless LAN. Manages NIPR/SIPR network support and ticket resolution. Supports/maintains networks utilizing various Network Management Tools. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications To qualify for an IT Specialist (NETWORK), your qualifications must include: 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: Troubleshooting complex technical issues involving wireless/wired networks, DHCP, DNS, STP, DOT1x, and other Layer-2 technologies. Identifies and resolves network issues proactively. Builds, secures, and maintains network equipment and systems. Plan, implement, track, and report on the performance of ongoing projects in a timely manner. Plan for, test and install, network software and hardware components, upgrades and fixes. 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. Education Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level. Additional Information Please note: This position may be transitioning to DISA in Fiscal Year (FY) 2025; the candidate selected for this recruitment may be reassigned to DISA with the position in FY 25." For Important General Applicant Information and Definitions go to: http://www.dla.mil/portals/104/documents/careers/GenAppInfoDef.pdf Reemployed Annuitants: This position does not meet criteria for appointment of Reemployed Annuitants. The DoD criteria for hiring Reemployed Annuitants can be found at: http://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/1400.25-V300.pdf Information for Veterans is available at: http://www.dla.mil/Careers/Programs/veterans.aspx. 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: The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) has established a Drug-Free Federal Workplace Policy. All applicants tentatively selected for DLA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with DLA for a period of six months. This policy extends to random testing for the use of illegal drugs by employees who occupy testing designated positions defined as sensitive in Section 7(d) of Executive Order 12564. The Defense Logistics Agency's Drug Free Workplace Plan's drug testing panel includes testing for the following illegal substances: marijuana, cocaine, opiates (codeine/morphine), 6-Acetylmorphine (heroin), phencyclidine, amphetamines (amphetamine/methamphetamine), methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA), methylenedioxyamphetamine (MDA), oxycodone, oxymorphone, hydrocodone, and hydromorphone. ADVISORY: By using cannabidiol (CBD) products you are risking a positive drug test result for marijuana.