Internal Revenue Service
IT Specialist (Systems Analysis/Applications Software) DIRECT HIRE (12 MONTH REG
Internal Revenue Service, Cincinnati, Ohio, United States, 45208
Duties
WHAT IS THE ONLINE SERVICES DIVISION?A description of the business units can be found at:Vacancies will be filled in the following specialty areas:ONLINE SERVICESThe following are the duties of the GS-9T12 position at the full working level of GS-12.This position has career progression up to GS-12.
If you are selected at a grade level lower than the full working level of GS-12, you may be non-competitively promoted as your career progresses.Plans, develops, schedules and conducts systems acceptability tests of modernization and production systems including Tier I and Tier II applications for mission critical tax processing and internal support systems.Provides technical guidance during a significant project in designing, coding, testing, debugging, and maintaining programs, translating and interpreting functional requirements.Translates and interprets functional requirements involved with the local phase of national project.Tests software during a significant local project or as needed to support applications which have a broad impact.Provides guidance to less experienced coworkers in solving programming problems.Performs other related duties as assigned.The following are the duties of the GS-13 position at the full working level:This position does not have career progression.Plan, develop, schedule and conduct systems acceptability tests of modernization and production systems.Draft project plans for a multifunctional development project in software analysis, design, development and implementation.Identify resource requirements and assigning tasks to project members; reporting progress; ensuring customer and management involvement throughout the software development process.Resolve critical issues affecting the configuration of the IT infrastructure and coordinate the demonstration of new and enhanced applications to customers and management.Identify and correct weaknesses in critical performance parameters, and variances in achieving cost, schedule, and performance goals.Investigate, evaluate and select tools and methods for improving productivity and software quality throughout the life cycle.Assess the feasibility of adopting new systems analysis techniques or software design technologies within the current systems environment; andDeveloping best practices guides for use by other systems analysis or applications software specialists.The following are the duties of the GS-14 position at the full working level:This position does not have career progression.Plan, develop, schedule and conduct systems acceptability tests of modernization and production systems.As part of a large mission, draft project plans for a multifunctional development project in software analysis, design, development and implementation.Identify resource requirements in conjunction with a major national project and assign tasks to project members; report progress; ensure customer and management involvement throughout the software development process.Resolve critical issues involving an IRS IT mission, affecting the configuration of the IT infrastructure and coordinating the demonstration of new and enhanced applications to customers and management.Identify and correct weaknesses in critical performance parameters, and variances in achieving cost, schedule, and performance goals involved with a major national project.Investigate, evaluate and select tools and methods for improving productivity and software quality throughout the life cycle of a broad range of IRS IT applications.Assess the feasibility of adopting new systems analysis or software design technologies within the current IRS IT systems environment; andDevelop best practices guides for use throughout IRS by other systems analysis or applications software specialists.Requirements
Conditions of EmploymentMust be a U.S. Citizen or National and provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.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 FOR 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-9 LEVEL: To be eligible for this position at this grade level, you must meet one of the following:SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE GS-9 : 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.OREDUCATION:
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.ORCOMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION : At least 1 year of combined graduate education and experience as defined in paragraphs above.GS-11 LEVEL: To be eligible for this position at this grade level, you must meet one of the following:SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE GS-11:
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.OREDUCATION:
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.ORCOMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION : At least 1 year of combined graduate education and experience as defined in paragraphs above.SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE GS-12:
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.SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE GS-13:
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.SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE GS-14:
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.For more information on qualifications please refer to.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.A college or university degree generally must be from an accredited (or pre-accredited) college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.FOREIGN EDUCATION:
Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program.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. Additional jobs may be filled.This is a
bargaining
unit position.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.In the event that a building is closed due to rent management, new hires may be placed in a local commuting location.Telework Eligible Positions : Telework eligible positions do not guarantee telework.22 vacancies (2 vacancies for the GS-9, 2 vacancies for the GS-11, 6 vacancies for the GS-12, 10 vacancies for the GS-13 and 2 vacancies for the GS-14.)Full working level for the GS-9 to GS-12 is the GS-12.Full working level for the GS-13 is GS-13, no promotion.Full working level for the GS-14 is GS-14, no promotion.Relocation expenses -
noThe employment of any candidate selected for this position, including a current employee or a new hire, selected for this position may be conditional upon classification and/or audit of federal tax returns.Obtain and use a Government-issued charge card for business-related travel.This is an open continuous announcement which allows applicants to apply up to the closing date of the announcement, 04/29/2025.Required Documents
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).Please note that if you do not provide all required information, as specified in this announcement, you may not be considered for this position (or may not receive the special consideration for which you may be eligible).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
(ERC) Employee Resource CenterNext steps
Treasury believes in a working environment that supports inclusion; to review reasonable accommodation policies and procedures please visit.Once your application package and online questionnaire is received you will receive an acknowledgement email. You are responsible for checking status updates and notifications in USAJOBS.Fair & Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
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WHAT IS THE ONLINE SERVICES DIVISION?A description of the business units can be found at:Vacancies will be filled in the following specialty areas:ONLINE SERVICESThe following are the duties of the GS-9T12 position at the full working level of GS-12.This position has career progression up to GS-12.
If you are selected at a grade level lower than the full working level of GS-12, you may be non-competitively promoted as your career progresses.Plans, develops, schedules and conducts systems acceptability tests of modernization and production systems including Tier I and Tier II applications for mission critical tax processing and internal support systems.Provides technical guidance during a significant project in designing, coding, testing, debugging, and maintaining programs, translating and interpreting functional requirements.Translates and interprets functional requirements involved with the local phase of national project.Tests software during a significant local project or as needed to support applications which have a broad impact.Provides guidance to less experienced coworkers in solving programming problems.Performs other related duties as assigned.The following are the duties of the GS-13 position at the full working level:This position does not have career progression.Plan, develop, schedule and conduct systems acceptability tests of modernization and production systems.Draft project plans for a multifunctional development project in software analysis, design, development and implementation.Identify resource requirements and assigning tasks to project members; reporting progress; ensuring customer and management involvement throughout the software development process.Resolve critical issues affecting the configuration of the IT infrastructure and coordinate the demonstration of new and enhanced applications to customers and management.Identify and correct weaknesses in critical performance parameters, and variances in achieving cost, schedule, and performance goals.Investigate, evaluate and select tools and methods for improving productivity and software quality throughout the life cycle.Assess the feasibility of adopting new systems analysis techniques or software design technologies within the current systems environment; andDeveloping best practices guides for use by other systems analysis or applications software specialists.The following are the duties of the GS-14 position at the full working level:This position does not have career progression.Plan, develop, schedule and conduct systems acceptability tests of modernization and production systems.As part of a large mission, draft project plans for a multifunctional development project in software analysis, design, development and implementation.Identify resource requirements in conjunction with a major national project and assign tasks to project members; report progress; ensure customer and management involvement throughout the software development process.Resolve critical issues involving an IRS IT mission, affecting the configuration of the IT infrastructure and coordinating the demonstration of new and enhanced applications to customers and management.Identify and correct weaknesses in critical performance parameters, and variances in achieving cost, schedule, and performance goals involved with a major national project.Investigate, evaluate and select tools and methods for improving productivity and software quality throughout the life cycle of a broad range of IRS IT applications.Assess the feasibility of adopting new systems analysis or software design technologies within the current IRS IT systems environment; andDevelop best practices guides for use throughout IRS by other systems analysis or applications software specialists.Requirements
Conditions of EmploymentMust be a U.S. Citizen or National and provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.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 FOR 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-9 LEVEL: To be eligible for this position at this grade level, you must meet one of the following:SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE GS-9 : 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.OREDUCATION:
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.ORCOMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION : At least 1 year of combined graduate education and experience as defined in paragraphs above.GS-11 LEVEL: To be eligible for this position at this grade level, you must meet one of the following:SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE GS-11:
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.OREDUCATION:
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.ORCOMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION : At least 1 year of combined graduate education and experience as defined in paragraphs above.SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE GS-12:
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.SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE GS-13:
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.SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE GS-14:
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.For more information on qualifications please refer to.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.A college or university degree generally must be from an accredited (or pre-accredited) college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.FOREIGN EDUCATION:
Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program.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. Additional jobs may be filled.This is a
bargaining
unit position.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.In the event that a building is closed due to rent management, new hires may be placed in a local commuting location.Telework Eligible Positions : Telework eligible positions do not guarantee telework.22 vacancies (2 vacancies for the GS-9, 2 vacancies for the GS-11, 6 vacancies for the GS-12, 10 vacancies for the GS-13 and 2 vacancies for the GS-14.)Full working level for the GS-9 to GS-12 is the GS-12.Full working level for the GS-13 is GS-13, no promotion.Full working level for the GS-14 is GS-14, no promotion.Relocation expenses -
noThe employment of any candidate selected for this position, including a current employee or a new hire, selected for this position may be conditional upon classification and/or audit of federal tax returns.Obtain and use a Government-issued charge card for business-related travel.This is an open continuous announcement which allows applicants to apply up to the closing date of the announcement, 04/29/2025.Required Documents
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).Please note that if you do not provide all required information, as specified in this announcement, you may not be considered for this position (or may not receive the special consideration for which you may be eligible).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
(ERC) Employee Resource CenterNext steps
Treasury believes in a working environment that supports inclusion; to review reasonable accommodation policies and procedures please visit.Once your application package and online questionnaire is received you will receive an acknowledgement email. You are responsible for checking status updates and notifications in USAJOBS.Fair & Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
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