Information Tech Specialist (Systems Analysis/Applications Software) Direct Hire (12 Month Roster)

WHAT IS THE CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION (CI) DIVISION?

A variety of soft skills and experience may be required for the following role Please ensure you check the overview below carefully.

A description of the business units can be found at :

Vacancies will be filled in the following specialty areas :

Criminal Investigation - Tech Operations and Investigative Services - System Analysis / Application Software

The following are the duties of this position at the full working level :

• Independently, or as a team leader, serves as a technical expert for CI systems development and undertakes technically complex projects / studies requiring coordination across functional lines Service wide and overseas.
• Serves as an expert senior technical advisor or team leader providing the full range of analytical and advisory support services, including the development of programs and policies.

Provides guidance and assistance on the entire range of technical issues, especially in development program areas.

• Evaluates and interprets comprehensive systemic change requests and makes recommendations to management as to feasibility.
• Plans, organizes, and / or leads corporate or large scale studies, project or team efforts including other subject matter specialists, involving highly technical computer issues.
• Plans, coordinates, conducts product assurance research / evaluation studies and projects.
• Prepares presentations for IRS management, other government agencies, and contractors in support of Criminal Investigation systems testing activities.
• Provides consultation on enhancement issues and effective forecasting through quality reviews, evaluations, and project analysis.
• Recommends changes in organization policies, practices, procedures, and programs improving efficiency and effectiveness.

Actively participates in identifying and resolving both broad and specific technical questions involving complex data processing testing problems and issues.

Coordinates project development and program activities as necessary with Criminal Investigation and other Information Technology Systems, and business organizations, and with external stakeholders.

Independently or as a leader of a team of analysts, analyzes and evaluates proposals containing user and system requirements.

• Coordinates data gathering and development of cost / benefit analyses, including both National Office development and field operational implications of the proposed system or change.
• Identifies complex systemic network problems, provides solutions and / or procedures, or agreements to systemic changes when necessary.
• Analyzes requests for changes and additions to the CI network to ensure efficiency and compatibility with current operating systems and network architecture.
• Advises on various methods of improving network performance, securing the CI network, or networking software / hardware, and on current network technology and practices.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Conditions of Employment

Must be a U.S. Citizen or National and provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.

The Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act prohibits the Department of Treasury and its bureaus from requesting an applicant's criminal history record before that individual receives a conditional offer of employment.

Qualifications

Federal experience is not required. The experience may have been gained in the public sector, private sector or equivalent.

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.

BASIC REQUIREMENT FOR ALL GRADES : Experience must include Information Technology (IT) related experience that demonstrates each of the following competencies : 1) Attention to Detail, 2) Customer Service, 3) Oral Communication & 4) Problem Solving.

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.

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.

An official transcript will be required if you are selected.

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.
• This is a non-bargaining unit position.
• Tour of Duty : Day Shift, start & stop between 6 : 00am & 6 : 00pm.
• Alternative work schedule, staggered work hours or telework may be available.

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
• High School Diploma (or equivalent) - 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. Those applicants who are applying earlier in the process will stand a much better chance of being referred for consideration in the selection process.

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