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.Requirements

Conditions of Employment:Telework Eligible Positions:

Telework eligible positions do not guarantee telework. Employees must meet and sustain IRS telework eligibility requirements.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.Qualifications

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 demonstrating 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.OR 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.OR SUPERIOR ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT:

A bachelor's degree with a GPA of 2.95 or higher on a 4.0 scale or rank in the upper one third of the class.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.OR EDUCATION:

A master's or equivalent graduate degree or two full years of progressively higher-level graduate education.GS-11 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-9 grade level in the Federal service.OR EDUCATION:

A Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education.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.Bargaining Unit Status could be BU/NBU based on PD selected.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.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. Applicants will be referred on a first in, first out basis.Agency Contact Information

IRS Brookhaven ExternalEmail:Address:IT1111 Constitution Ave NWWashington, DC 20224US

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