Information Technology Specialist (Systems Administration)
Chievres, Belgium
Ausschreibungsbereich
HOW TO APPLY?
Applicants must complete a profile in MNRS to apply for vacancies listed on the MNRS website. Applicants can apply for specific vacant position by clicking the "Apply Now" button on each vacancy announcement. It is your responsibility to verify that information entered on your application form is completed and accurate. Applications that are not completed properly or incorrect will not be considered. To receive consideration, supporting documentation (certificates/degrees/diplomas, required licenses, etc.) must be provided before the closing date of the announcement at usarmy.benelux.hqda-cpac.mbx.benelux-cpac@army.mil. with your name and the number of this announcement in the subject line "BEL-HN-26-924451R". If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.
WHO MAY APPLY?
EU Nationals and NATO Nationals, excluding the US.Please note that as a non-EU national but NATO National, you might need a work permit to work in Belgium.
Do you possess a Belgian protocol ID? If this is the case, please note that by signing a contract under local wage force (LWF) rules and regulations, you will not be entitled to a Belgian Protocol ID card and the privileges associated with it. You will have to register as a local resident with your City at the city hall and will become an ordinarily resident.
ONLINE APPLICATION IN ENGLISH ONLY! APPLICATION COMPLETED IN ANY OTHER LANGUAGE WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. NO OTHER TYPE OF APPLICATION WILL BE CONSIDERED.
THIS SYSTEM IS NEW. PLEASE KEEP SCREENSHOTS OF YOUR APPLICATION IN CASE OF POSSIBLE TECHNICAL ISSUES.
THIS IS A RE-ANNOUNCEMENT OF BEL-HN-25-924451. EMPLOYEES WHO APPLIED FOR PREVIOUS ANNOUNCEMENT MUST RE-APPLY.
Hauptaufgaben
You will:
•Serve as an IT Specialist (SYSADMIN) and performs technical computer systems administration and customer support tasks within a US Army Garrison directorate.
•Administer, trouble-shoot and repair IT systems and related components, (software & hardware)
•Support users on equipment and software
•Perform upgrades to software, including security updates, virus updates, vendor related software fixes and patches.
•Provide support to the directorate's customers on evaluating, installing, modifying, and using a variety of personal computer and software to accomplish assigned functions.
•Detect damaged or lost files, optimize disk management, measure system performance, control system security, and/or extend system capabilities to support local requirements.
Qualifikationsanforderungen
AT THE BA-09
Applicant must demonstrate at least one year of experience in a closely related field as the position to be filled, and demonstrate that he/she possesses the knowledge, skills and abilities (KSA's) required for the position, as described in the KSAs section below. To be creditable, experience must have been gained at a level that is equivalent to at least the next lower grade (BA-07).
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Skill in oral and written communications required to prepare and present briefings in English
- Skill to detect problems during operations of equipment and systems
- Knowledge of process for security and virus updates
SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION:
A Master degree (or equivalent) successfully completed in an IT field is qualifying at the BA-09 level (e.g. Master's degree in IT Management, Master in Information Technologies, etc.)
Please submit a copy of your diploma before the announcement closing date to the BENELUX Civilian HR Service Center (CHRSC) via email: usarmy.benelux.hqda-cpac.mbx.benelux-cpac@army.mil. with your name and the number of this announcement in the subject line "BEL-HN-26-924451R".
Foreign education must be officially evaluated for Belgian equivalency. More information can be found at www. enseignement.be
AT THE BA-11
Applicant must demonstrate at least one year of experience in a closely related field as the position to be filled, and demonstrate that he/she possesses the knowledge, skills and abilities (KSA's) required for the position, as described in the KSAs section below. To be creditable, experience must have been gained at a level that is equivalent to at least the next lower grade (BA-09).
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES, in addition to the KSA's at the BA-09:
- Knowledge to install and maintain software and hardware, control current versions and future releases of applications software, and document the physical configuration of an information system.
- Knowledge of a wide variety of applications, operating systems, protocols and equipment used in the organization sufficient to troubleshoot, recover, modify and improve IT systems.
- Ability to provide user training on operating system commands, communications software and application systems.
SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION: Not applicable at this grade level
Auswahlkriterien auswählen
LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT:
English: Good command required
Beschäftigungsbedingungen
DRIVING LICENSE: B required
The selectee must be able to obtain and maintain a government driver's license.
Travel for business may be required up to 10%
ORGANIZATION AND PLACE OF DUTY:
US Army in Belgium is an American government agency whose mission is to provide logistical and administrative support to the US personnel at NATO and SHAPE in Belgium.
DESCRIPTION OF THE OFFER:
•Temporary contract NTE Return of Incumbent, full-time (38 hours/week). Contract may be converted to permanent at Management's request without any further competition.
•Regular work schedule (Monday through Friday)
•Salary:
- From € 4,923.53 gross/month at the BA-09. This is a trainee position. Upon meeting all qualification requirements to perform the duties at the next performance level, the incumbent may be non-competitively promoted per management's recommendation.
- From € 5,910.76 gross/month at the BA-11.
OTHER BENEFITS:
•Meal vouchers (value of 8 EUR per worked day)
•Vacation and end of year bonus
•Hospitalization insurance (DKV)
•Supplemental Retirement Plan (Allianz)
•Annual leave accrued as of date of appointment; minimum 26 days of annual leave pro-rated as of date of appointment
•12 days of recuperation time (employee works 40 hours per week instead of 38 and receives a compensation of one day per month)
•Multicultural work environment
•English bonus if eligible. Applicants must pass the required English test prior to appointment.
REFERRAL AND SELECTION PROCEDURE:
The Civilian Human Resources Service Center (CHRSC) will review each application and will refer candidates to the management official who will make the final selection. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for position without regard to political, religious, or labor organization affiliation or non-affiliation, marital status, race, color, sex, national origin, nondisqualifying physical disability, or age.
The SELECTEE will:
•Provide an extract of criminal record: "Modele 1". This document may be requested to the local resident registration office.
•Be subject to a Foreign National Screening administrated by the SHAPE Belgian Police.
•Pass an English test and a medical evaluation