| Job Title : |
Information technology specialist |
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| Job Reference : |
usang |
| Location : |
United States |
| Posted on : |
Wed May 07, 2008 |
| Job category: |
National Guard, Computers & Technology, Enlisted |
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| Job Description |
The responsibility of maintaining, processing and troubleshooting computer systems and operations falls to the National Guard information technology specialist. These specialists work in every military division. Duties include:
- Identifying and fixing the cause of computer user problems
- Installing computer systems and networks and configuring the hardware and software
- Obtaining and processing related information
- Assisting computer users
- Developing and assisting in the design of computer systems
Training
National Guard training usually is scheduled to accommodate a member’s civilian life, whether it is for the job or school. Each member first attends Initial Entry Training. After basic training, a solider then reports for Advanced Individual Training, which may vary in length depending on your specialty. Training continues for one drill weekend each month and one annual training period, which is usually two weeks in the summer.
Helpful skills
- An ideal candidate for a National Guard information technology specialist should:
- Be interested in typing, computer science and computer equipment
- Understand the importance of accuracy and attention to detail
- Communicate effectively
- Have experience in installing software and configuring computers |
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