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Summary This position is located in the Core Network Services (CNS), Connectivity and Collaboration Services (CCS), Office of Information and Technology (OIT). The incumbent serves a Supervisor responsible for providing subject matter expertise to the full range of duties associated with one or more IT specialty areas required to support Campus Networking. Responsibilities Duties include but not limited to: Ensures VA Policies are in compliance with regulatory requirements and legislated mandates governing those programs. Provide technical direction to staff and contract team members. Manages engineering, implementation, evaluation and continuous improvement of processes and technology in accordance with management priorities and objectives. Provides supervision and direction to assigned staff on the development of standard operating procedures and technical configuration standards for all LAN environments within CCS and: Performs troubleshooting , maintenance and other configuration changes in accordance with approved change orders in the CCS Network Operations LAN environment. Plans for and implement LAN monitoring and security tools in the accomplishment of CCS goals of standardization, accountability, and mitigation. Performs planning and execution of LAN hardware refresh at all CCS facilities with a life cycle planning approach that achieves operational parity, standardization, and ease of maintenance in a virtual team atmosphere. Provides supervision and direction to assigned staff on the traditional telephony, IP telephony and video teleconferencing environment throughout CCS. Performs analytical assessments on current installed base, recommend next steps, and assume operational responsibility for CCS refresh projects when complete. Performs troubleshooting maintenance and other configuration changes in accordance with approved change orders in the CCS IP telephony environment. Conducts assessments utilizing various monitoring tools to ensure proper voice and video operation availability and security. Provides direct management responsibility for administrative, operational, and planning activities of the staff and programs assigned. Reviews and evaluates the performance of the subordinates. Work Schedule: 8:00am - 4:30pm, Monday-Friday Compressed/Flexible: Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Supervisory IT Specialist (Network)/PD10094A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized PCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO): Not Authorized Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job To be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process. In addition to the application and questionnaire, this position requires an online assessment. The online assessment measures critical general competencies required to perform the job. Physical Requirements: The work required does not inherently include any physical requirements essential for successful job performance that could not otherwise be performed with accommodation or workplace adjustment. A pre-placement physical examination is not required. You may be required to serve a probationary period Subject to background/security investigation Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process Qualifications To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 10/25/2024. You may qualify based on your experience as described below: Specialized Experience: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-12 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to: Experience providing technical leadership, oversight and supervision to IT personnel designing, building and supporting data center networks which contain infrastructure such as switches, routers, firewalls, load balancers, and LAN optimization technologies. For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/. Education There is no educational substitution at this grade level. Additional Information Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process, visit Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) at The Fair Chance Act. Receiving Service Credit or Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. VA may offer newly-appointed Federal employee's credit for their job-related non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement. The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) and Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced VA competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. To be qualified you must submit appropriate documentation (a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location) and be found well-qualified for this vacancy. To be well-qualified: applicants must possess experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors, and who are proficient in most of the required competencies of the job. Information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website at http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/.