Duties
WHAT IS THE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DIVISION?
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Twenty-One (21) vacancies will be filled in the following specialty areas:
Anywhere within Information Technology.
The following are the duties of this position at the full working level. If this vacancy includes more than one grade and you are selected at a lower grade level, you will have the opportunity to learn to perform these duties and receive training to help you grow in this position.
- Advises on highly complex issues, studies, research and analysis projects. Work pertains to the security research, acquisition, design, development, and maintenance of new or substantially improved information systems.
- Represents and speaks on behalf of IT and IRS at professional meetings and conferences. Consults with senior level staff in IRS and other IT specialists on IT policies, issues, and problems.
- Provides professional leadership and direction in the conceptual design, formulation and development of major prototype and developmental systems or in making extensive modifications and upgrades to existing systems.
- Conducts research into areas of great importance, such as artificial intelligence including the application of computers to solve problems and to understand the principles of human intelligence.
- Consults and collaborates with international experts from industry and other governments to develop IT policies and direction.
- Functions as the recognized program expert and technical/professional expert and is sought after by outside authorities for consultation, advice and guidance in the field of computer science and tax information systems.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- Telework Eligible Positions: Telework eligible positions do not guarantee telework. Employees must meet and sustain IRS telework eligibility requirements and supervisor's approval to participate in the IRS Telework Program.
- 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
Federal experience is not required. The experience may have been gained in the public sector, private sector or through education. You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement:
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (ALL GRADES):
You must have a Bachelor's degree in computer science or a Bachelor's degree with 30 semester hours in a combination of mathematics, statistics, and computer science.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE GS-14 LEVEL:
To be eligible for this position at this grade 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.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE GS-15 LEVEL:
To be eligible for this position at this grade level, you must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-14 grade level in the Federal service.
EDUCATION:
See above requirement that you must have a Bachelor's degree in computer science or a Bachelor's degree with 30 semester hours in a combination of mathematics, statistics, and computer science.
Education
For positions with an education requirement, submit a copy of your transcripts or equivalent. An official transcript will be required if you are selected.
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.
- This is a Non Bargaining unit position.
- Tour of Duty: Day Shift - start and stop times are between 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Required Documents
The following documents are required and must be provided with your application:
- Online Application - Questionnaire
- Education - See Education Section above
- Registration/License (If Applicable) - active, current registration/license
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 External
Next steps
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