Student Trainee (Information Technology)
What you'd do
About the Position: This position is a DOD Cyber Excepted Service (CES) personnel system position in the Excepted Service under 10 USC 1599f. Employees occupying CES positions are in the Excepted Service and must adhere to U.S. Code, Title 10, as well as Department of Defense Instruction 1400.25. This position is located at Fort Meade, Maryland.
Major duties
As a Student Trainee (Information Technology), the incumbent will work under closer supervision performing assignments and completing training. Assignments become more responsible as incumbent increases knowledge and skills through work experience and academic training. At the full-performance level, you will be expected to: * Assist information technology (IT) personnel in resolving hardware and/or software issues. * Perform routine procedures for the operation of computer systems. * Assist with system installation operation, communication, and maintenance. * Maintain information assurance and information technology applications.
What you need to qualify
CYBER EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITIONS ARE NOT SUBJECT TO THE TWO-PAGE RESUME LIMIT. YOUR FULL RESUME WILL NEED TO BE UPLOADED TO YOUR USAJOBS PROFILE USING THE DOCUMENT TYPE "OTHER DOCUMENTS". This position is in the TECHNICIAN/ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT Work Category at the ENTRY/DEVELOPMENTAL Work Level within the CES Occupational Structure.This position is in the CATEGORY Work Category at the LEVEL Work Level within the CES Occupational Structure. Who May Apply: U.S. Citizens Army CES positions apply Veteran's Preference to preference eligible candidates, as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 U.S.C., in accordance with the procedures provided in DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 3005, "CES Employment and Placement". If you are a veteran claiming veterans' preference, as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 U.S.C., you must submit documents verifying your eligibility with your application package. In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Experience: To qualify based on your experience, your resume must describe one year general experience that demonstrates the possession of knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies necessary for immediate success in the position. Such experience is typically in or directly related to the work of the position to be filled. General experience would be demonstrated by progressively responsible clerical, office, or other work that indicates ability to acquire the particular knowledge and skills needed to perform the duties of the position to be filled. OR Education: To qualify based on education, you must have completed 2 full academic years of post-high school study. (Two years of full-time academic study is defined as 60 semester hours, 90 quarter hours, or the equivalent in a college or university.)
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