Information Technology Specialist (Direct Hire) (9 Month Register)

Duties

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.Requirements

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).Qualifications

Federal experience is not required. The experience may have been gained in the public sector, private sector or One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-time work is considered on a prorated basis. To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/year, and indicate number of hours worked per week, on your resume.You 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.OREDUCATION:

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.ORSUPERIOR ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT:

may be met by having a bachelor's degree, with a GPA of 2.95 or higher on a 4.0 scale for all completed undergraduate courses.ORCOMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:

At least 1 year of combined graduate education and experience as defined in paragraphs above.Education

Qualifications continued:GS-12 LEVEL:

You must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service.GS-13 LEVEL:

You must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service.GS-14 LEVEL:

You must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service.Additional information

A 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.Alternative work schedule, staggered work hours or telework may be available.This is an open continuous announcement which allows applicants to apply up to the closing date of the announcement, 10/01/2024. This announcement will establish an inventory of applicants.Required Documents

The following documents are required and must be provided with your application.Online Application

- QuestionnaireEducation

- See Education Section aboveRegistration/License (If Applicable)

- active, current registration/licenseHigh School Diploma

- If you are 16 or 17 years of age, you

MUST

submit documentation of graduation from high school (or equivalent).How to Apply

This Direct Hire Public Notice is to gather applications that may or may not result in a referral or selection. Your application will remain active through the open period of this Public Notice.Agency contact information

IRS Brookhaven ExternalEmailAddressIT1111 Constitution Ave NWWashington, DC 20224US

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