SUPERVISORY IT SPECIALIST (CUSTOMER SUPPORT) (T32)
Department: Department of the Army
Location(s): Montgomery, Alabama
Salary Range: $88621 - $115213 Per Year
Job Summary: THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a SUPERVISORY IT SPECIALIST (CUSTOMER SUPPORT) (T32), Position Description Number D2527P01 and is part of the AL DCSIM JFHQ, National Guard. ORGANIZATION: DCSIM, JFHQ, MONTGOMERY, AL SELECTING OFFICIAL: MR. S. PATRICK
Major Duties:
- 1. Establishes performance standards and evaluates employee performance. Reviews and recommends approval of, candidates for promotions and recognition. Reviews and approves: work plans to be accomplished by subordinates; priorities and schedules for completion of work; sets broad objectives; monitors subordinate employees' performance in providing IT services; reviews accomplishments; and takes appropriate action of correction when deficiencies are noted. Gives advice, counsels, or instructs individual employees, on both work and administrative matters. Develops and evaluates performance standards; recommends and approves awards; hears and resolves group employee grievances or serious employee complaints. Reviews and makes decisions on serious disciplinary actions involving employees and makes decisions on work problems presented by subordinates. Initiates recognition and disciplinary actions for personnel. Identifies and arranges for appropriate training and development opportunities. Determines and approves training needs and establishes formal training plans. 25% 2. Demonstrates a broad working knowledge of the organization's products, services and operations, such as processes and procedures required to support the operations of the Service Desk. Operates Service Desk IT tools, technologies and systems, ensuring the rigorous application of information security/information assurance policies, principles and practices in the delivery of customer support services. Serves as subject matter expert when required by demonstrating knowledge of a wide variety of IT applications, operating systems, protocols and equipment used with data/telecommunications issues when working with others. Maintains knowledge of expertise area through research, education, training, and on the job experiences. 25% 3. Develops and manages customer service performance requirements. Researches, evaluates and provides feedback on problematic trends and patterns on customer support requirements. Researches customer inquiries to identify issues, diagnose problems, and recommend solutions regarding inquiry trends, technologies or process-related concerns. Develops and maintains problem tracking and resolution databases. The incumbent runs and/or reviews and shares information regarding metrics reports of daily, weekly, monthly, and/or quarterly activity. Identifies and applies multiple resources and approaches to obtain information and resolve inquiries. Serves as the Contracting Officers Representative and prepares or oversees preparation of technical statements of work and monitors the progress of the contract. Provides computer resource acquisition management support and oversight of information technology assets. 25% 4. Contributes to developing customer support policies, procedures and standards. Communicates with internal and external customers by conveying information in a logical, concise and organized manner. Operates with customer's best interests in mind. Provides prompt and courteous service. Adapts language and tone to meet customer's information needs (i.e., translates complex technical or sensitive information so it is understandable to customer) and maintains professionalism when dealing with all customers, including irate or upset customers. Provides customer training on IT systems and processes as required. 25% Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications: MILITARY REQUIREMENTS: This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military grade in the Alabama Army National Guard. Applicants who are not currently a member of the Alabama Army National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact an Alabama Army National Guard recruiter at 800-464-8273 prior to applying for this position. MINIMUM MILITARY RANK: 2LT MAXIMUM MILITARY RANK: 1LT EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Each applicant must fully substantiate (in his/her own words) that he/she meets the requirements of the Specialized Experience listed below: Otherwise, the applicant will be considered unqualified for this position. DO NOT COPY THE VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT OR THE POSITION DESCRIPTION. DOING SO MAY RESULT IN DISQUALIFICATION FOR THE POSITION. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: 1-year specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade. Experience in managing the function of the work to be performed. Experience which includes leading, directing and assigning work of personnel.
How to Apply: To apply for this position, you must complete the online application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12855186 A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application. Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process. You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.
Application Deadline: 2026-01-07