Information Technology Specialist (Systems Analysis/Applications Software)

Duties

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Vacancies will be filled in the following specialty areas :

SB / SE - Operations Support - Technology Solutions

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

• Draft project plans for a multifunctional development project in software analysis, design, development and implementation.
• Identify resource requirements and assign tasks to project members; report progress; ensure 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.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

Must 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 through education.

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 the number of hours worked per week, on your resume.

You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement :

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE : 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.

This 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 and Written Communication, and 4) Problem Solving.

Specialized experience for this position includes : Experience that demonstrates accomplishment of computer project assignments that required a wide range of knowledge of computer requirements and techniques pertinent to the position to be filled.

In addition to the above, you must have previous experience in full stack web application development. Highly experienced with C#, ASP.

NET (Webforms & MVC), and SOAP web services. Experience with Microsoft SQL to create / maintain Stored Procedures, Tables, Views, Indexes, and Relationships.

Proficient with JavaScript (JS) (including JS libraries such as jQuery and JS Frameworks such as Angular) and CSS (including CSS frameworks such as Bootstrap).

• Experience with JAVA and Linux in the development of applications. At this level, you must have experience developing IT project plans, providing technical guidance to team members, serving as liaison between customers, vendors, and IT management throughout a development lifecycle process;
• Experience planning and implementing process improvement methods and concepts to improve the quality of software products;
• Experience working both independently and in a team environment to analyze and identify system issues, develop recommendations and test solutions;

Experience documenting design and development using tools such as flowcharts, structure charts, matrixes, and other artifacts used as part of application lifecycle management.

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.

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.

Additional Information

• Subject to a 1-year probationary period (unless already completed).
• Have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit / Electronic Funds Transfer.
• This is a bargaining unit position.
• Tour of Duty : Monday - Friday; start and stop times between 6 : 00 am and 6 : 00 pm.
• 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

The following instructions outline our application process. You must complete this application process and submit any required documents by 11 : 59 p.

m. Eastern Time (ET) on 11 / 01 / 2024. We are available to assist you during business hours (normally 8 : 00 a.m. - 4 : 00 p.

m. ET, Monday - Friday).

Agency Contact Information

IRS Philadelphia External

Email : Email Address

Address :

SBSE OPS - Operations Support

1111 Constitution Ave NW

Washington, DC 20224

J-18808-Ljbffr