Internal Revenue Service
Information Technology Specialist (Direct Hire) (9 Month Register)
Internal Revenue Service, Santa Ana, California, United States, 92725
WHAT IS THE
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (IT) DIVISION?A description of the business units can be found at:Vacancies will be filled in the following specialty areas:IT WideThe following are the duties of this position at the full working level:Leading the implementation of security programs designed to anticipate, assess, and minimize system vulnerabilities, coordinating the implementation of security programs across platforms (Tier I, II and III) and establishing vulnerability reporting criteria.Reviewing proposed new systems, networks, and software designs for potential security risks, recommending mitigation or countermeasures, and resolving integration issues related to the implementation of new systems within the existing infrastructure.Assessing new systems design methodologies to improve software quality, accurately representing customer requirements, effectively measuring software development risk, presenting recommendations for adoption of new methodologies to senior management officials, and leading implementation.This position has career progression. If you are selected at a grade level lower than the full working level, you may be non-competitively promoted as your career progresses. For example, you may be hired as a GS-05, but if the position has career progression to GS-11, then you may move from a GS-05 to a GS-11 in as little as three years. Candidates must compete for the higher grade levels that do not have promotion potential.Conditions of EmploymentTelework Eligible Positions : Telework eligible positions do not guarantee telework. Employees must meet and sustain IRS telework eligibility requirements (e.g., reporting at least twice a pay period to your assigned Post of Duty (POD)) and supervisor's approval to participate in the IRS Telework Program. Employees must also be within a 200-mile radius of their official assigned post-of-duty (POD) while in a telework status.Must be a U.S. Citizen or National and provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.Must successfully complete a background investigation, including a FBI criminal history record check (fingerprint check).QualificationsYou must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement
OR
time of referral:BASIC REQUIREMENTS ALL GRADES:Experience must include Information Technology (IT) related experience that demonstrates each of the following four competencies: 1) Attention to Detail, 2) Customer Service, 3) Oral Communication and 4) Problem Solving.GS-7 LEVEL:
To be eligible for this position at this grade level, you must meet one of the following requirements:SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE : You must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-5 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position must have been in an IT field or work where the primary concern was the subject matter of the IT application.EDUCATION:
1 full academic year of graduate education at an accredited college or university in computer science, engineering, information science, information systems management, mathematics, operations research, statistics or technology management.COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:
At least 1 year of combined graduate education and experience as defined in paragraphs above.GS-9 LEVEL:
To be eligible for this position at this grade level, you must meet one of the following:SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:
You must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-7 grade level in the Federal service.EDUCATION:
A master's or equivalent graduate degree or two full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a master's or equivalent graduate degree in computer science, engineering, information science, information systems management, mathematics, statistics, operations research, engineering or technology management.COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:
At least 1 year of combined graduate education and experience as defined in paragraphs above.GS-11 LEVEL:
You must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-9 grade level in the Federal service.EDUCATION:
You may substitute education for specialized experience as follows: a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. OR equivalent doctoral degree in computer science, information science, information systems management, mathematics, statistics, operations research, engineering or technology management.COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:
At least 1 year of combined graduate education and experience as defined in paragraphs above.EDUCATION:
For positions with an education requirement, or if you are qualifying for this position by substituting education or training for experience, submit a copy of your transcripts or equivalent.FOREIGN EDUCATION:
Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements.Additional informationA 1-year probationary period is required.Have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer.We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies.Tour of Duty: Day Shift - Start and stop times between 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.This is an open continuous announcement which allows applicants to apply up to the closing date of the announcement, 10/01/2024.The following documents are required and must be provided with your application. All application materials, including transcripts, must be in English.Online Application
- QuestionnaireEducation
- See Education Section aboveRegistration/License (If Applicable)
- active, current registration/licenseHigh School Diploma
(or equivalent) - If you are 16 or 17 years of age, you
MUST
submit documentation of graduation from high school (or equivalent); OR completion of a formal vocational training program; OR statement from school authorities agreeing with your decision to pursue employment rather than continuing your education.This Direct Hire Public Notice is to gather applications that may or may not result in a referral or selection.
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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (IT) DIVISION?A description of the business units can be found at:Vacancies will be filled in the following specialty areas:IT WideThe following are the duties of this position at the full working level:Leading the implementation of security programs designed to anticipate, assess, and minimize system vulnerabilities, coordinating the implementation of security programs across platforms (Tier I, II and III) and establishing vulnerability reporting criteria.Reviewing proposed new systems, networks, and software designs for potential security risks, recommending mitigation or countermeasures, and resolving integration issues related to the implementation of new systems within the existing infrastructure.Assessing new systems design methodologies to improve software quality, accurately representing customer requirements, effectively measuring software development risk, presenting recommendations for adoption of new methodologies to senior management officials, and leading implementation.This position has career progression. If you are selected at a grade level lower than the full working level, you may be non-competitively promoted as your career progresses. For example, you may be hired as a GS-05, but if the position has career progression to GS-11, then you may move from a GS-05 to a GS-11 in as little as three years. Candidates must compete for the higher grade levels that do not have promotion potential.Conditions of EmploymentTelework Eligible Positions : Telework eligible positions do not guarantee telework. Employees must meet and sustain IRS telework eligibility requirements (e.g., reporting at least twice a pay period to your assigned Post of Duty (POD)) and supervisor's approval to participate in the IRS Telework Program. Employees must also be within a 200-mile radius of their official assigned post-of-duty (POD) while in a telework status.Must be a U.S. Citizen or National and provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.Must successfully complete a background investigation, including a FBI criminal history record check (fingerprint check).QualificationsYou must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement
OR
time of referral:BASIC REQUIREMENTS ALL GRADES:Experience must include Information Technology (IT) related experience that demonstrates each of the following four competencies: 1) Attention to Detail, 2) Customer Service, 3) Oral Communication and 4) Problem Solving.GS-7 LEVEL:
To be eligible for this position at this grade level, you must meet one of the following requirements:SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE : You must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-5 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position must have been in an IT field or work where the primary concern was the subject matter of the IT application.EDUCATION:
1 full academic year of graduate education at an accredited college or university in computer science, engineering, information science, information systems management, mathematics, operations research, statistics or technology management.COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:
At least 1 year of combined graduate education and experience as defined in paragraphs above.GS-9 LEVEL:
To be eligible for this position at this grade level, you must meet one of the following:SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:
You must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-7 grade level in the Federal service.EDUCATION:
A master's or equivalent graduate degree or two full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a master's or equivalent graduate degree in computer science, engineering, information science, information systems management, mathematics, statistics, operations research, engineering or technology management.COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:
At least 1 year of combined graduate education and experience as defined in paragraphs above.GS-11 LEVEL:
You must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-9 grade level in the Federal service.EDUCATION:
You may substitute education for specialized experience as follows: a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. OR equivalent doctoral degree in computer science, information science, information systems management, mathematics, statistics, operations research, engineering or technology management.COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:
At least 1 year of combined graduate education and experience as defined in paragraphs above.EDUCATION:
For positions with an education requirement, or if you are qualifying for this position by substituting education or training for experience, submit a copy of your transcripts or equivalent.FOREIGN EDUCATION:
Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements.Additional informationA 1-year probationary period is required.Have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer.We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies.Tour of Duty: Day Shift - Start and stop times between 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.This is an open continuous announcement which allows applicants to apply up to the closing date of the announcement, 10/01/2024.The following documents are required and must be provided with your application. All application materials, including transcripts, must be in English.Online Application
- QuestionnaireEducation
- See Education Section aboveRegistration/License (If Applicable)
- active, current registration/licenseHigh School Diploma
(or equivalent) - If you are 16 or 17 years of age, you
MUST
submit documentation of graduation from high school (or equivalent); OR completion of a formal vocational training program; OR statement from school authorities agreeing with your decision to pursue employment rather than continuing your education.This Direct Hire Public Notice is to gather applications that may or may not result in a referral or selection.
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