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Department:Department Of The Treasury
Agency:Internal Revenue Service
Job Announcement Number:13CE2-ITX0708-2210-13-AD
SALARY RANGE:$81,823.00 to $115,742.00 / Per Year
Deadline: Monday, August 12, 2013
SERIES & GRADE:GS-2210-13
POSITION INFORMATION:FULL-TIME/PERMANENT - CAREER/CAREER CONDITIONAL
PROMOTION POTENTIAL:13
DUTY LOCATIONS:38 vacancies in the following location(s):
Lanham, MD
Detroit, MI
Austin, TX
Farmers Branch, TX
Ogden, UT
WHO MAY APPLY:U.S. CITIZENS, NO PRIOR FEDERAL EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED
JOB SUMMARY:
WHY IS THE IRS A GREAT PLACE TO WORK? At the IRS, you will use your skills in accounting, business, finance, law enforcement, information technology, advocacy and more to help make America stronger. The IRS is one of the largest financial institutions in the world and the work we do helps fund America. We are counting on bright, talented and dedicated individuals like you to achieve our goals. You will be both challenged and supported so whether you are just starting out or looking for new opportunities, consider the IRS and start making a difference today.
This announcement is being used to create an inventory of qualified applicants for IT ALC Application Developers and will be used to fill immediate and future vacancies. The following cut-off dates have been identified for order of consideration: 02/22/13, 03/22/13, 04/22/13, 05/22/13, 06/21/13, and 07/22/13. Eligible applicants will be considered as vacancies become available based on cut-off dates and date of application. Eligible CP and CPS compensable veterans will be considered with the first group of certified eligibles referred after applications are received. Applicants not meeting minimal qualification by any of the above cut off dates have the opportunity to submit updated information/documentation to support their eligibility at any time before the closing date of the announcement.
The U.S. Department of the Treasury has a distinguished history dating back to the founding of our nation. As the steward of U.S. economic and financial systems, Treasury is a major and influential leader in today's global economy. We have over 100,000 employees across the country and around the world. Come Join the Department of the Treasury and Invest in Tomorrow.
WHAT IS THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE (IRS)? The IRS is a bureau of the Department of the Treasury and one of the world's most efficient tax administrators. Yearly, the IRS collects more than $2 trillion in revenue and processes over 200 million tax returns. The IRS Mission is to provide the United States taxpayers top quality service by helping them understand and meet their tax responsibilities and by applying the tax law with integrity and fairness to all.
WHAT DOES AN IRS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST DO? As an Information Technology Specialist, you will work with the latest technology in one of the largest financial institutions in the world.
WHAT IS THE IRS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DIVISION?
The mission of IRS Information Technology is to provide leadership in the delivery of information technology solutions that anticipate and meet enterprise-wide needs by empowering employees to deliver customer-centered, value-creating systems, products, services, and support.
Positions are located in Lanham, MD; Ogden, UT; Martinsburg, WV; Detroit, MI; Farmers Branch, TX; Austin, TX
DUTIES:
As an Information Technology Specialist (SA/AS) ALC Applications Developer your assignments may include the following:
Developing and testing Assembler Language (ALC) software applications.
Coding, testing and debugging programs according to detailed requirements.
Supporting the maintenance of existing software applications.
Participating on or leading a team designing, developing, testing and implementing software applications.
Supporting and providing quality customer service in the development, production, and integration of software applications and systems that enable customers to successfully meet their business goals.
Understanding software development systems life cycle.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
You must meet one or more of the following basic requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
BASIC REQUIREMENTS
GRADE 13 LEVEL At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-12 in the Federal government. Specialized experience is experience that is related to the work of this position and has provided you with the competencies required for successful job performance. Qualifying experience is experience that demonstrated accomplishment of computer project assignments that required a wide range of knowledge of computer requirements and techniques pertinent to the position to be filled. This knowledge is generally demonstrated by assignments where the applicant analyzed a number of alternative approaches in the process of advising management concerning major aspects of ADP system design, such as what system interrelationships must be considered, or what operating mode, system software, and/or equipment configuration is most appropriate for a given project. The programmer will provide technical leadership as an expert Applications Developer on a team of IBM ALC (Assembler Language) Programmers who design, program, test, implement, and maintain the most complex programs and code providing tax administration processes and reports for State and Federal entities on: adjustments, collections, credits, interest, delinquencies, offsets, penalties, refunds, returns, taxes, and levies from IRS Individual and Business Master Files, on a weekly, monthly, quarterly, and/or annual basis. The programmer will maintain a courteous and professional cooperative working relationship with the other members of the programming team, management, and customers by coordinating the requirements of any new requests for change, providing recommendations for implementation of these changes, and freely sharing knowledge, skills, and abilities. The programmer will be involved in discovering and solving any work- related issue encountered and will help to improve the overall effectiveness of the office and that of the programming team. The programmer will be responsible for the design and development of programs which comply with the established standards of the Enterprise Life Cycle and will maintain all required documentation including Programming Requirements Packages (PRP's), Computer Operator Handbooks (COH's), and Project Books. The programmer will perform in-depth/detailed testing on his/her programs. Whether it is a change for the upcoming processing year, or a requested change, he/she will ensure that all conditions of the program are examined and successfully pass testing. The programmer will use file search, file compare, and debugging tools (i.e., Xpediter, File-Aid, File Manager), when testing his/her programs. The programmer will always submit test plans to the team leader for review and approval prior to implementation. The programmer will be diligent in solving problems and quick to resolve the issue and make the necessary corrections. The programmer will follow all security procedures, ensuring that any taxpayer information is stored according to procedures.
In addition to the above, to be qualified for this position at this grade level you must have experience as a Team Lead, including interpreting and conveying requirements. Must also have experience coding from scratch, maintaining, testing, and troubleshooting complex programs written in Assembler Language Code (ALC) in the IBM Mainframe environment, to include experience with Endevor, TSO, and JCL.
HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
- Your application will be rated based on education, training, and quality of your experience. You will respond to a series of questions designed to assess your possession of the following competencies: Computer Languages, Software Development, Software Testing and Evaluating, Systems Life Cycle, Teamwork, and Technical Documentation.
- Please be sure that your resume includes detailed information to support your qualifications for this position. Failure to provide sufficient evidence in your resume may result in a "NOT QUALIFIED" determination for this position. For tips preparing your resume click http://www.jobs.irs.gov/downloads/ResumeTips.pdf. for cover letter tips click http://www.jobs.irs.gov/downloads/CoverLetterTips.pdf.
- You will be tentatively assigned to a category group (A, B, C, etc.) based on your responses to the online questions. Each category group represents a quality level (i.e., A = Superior, B = Highly Qualified, etc.) Candidates will be considered in category group order. Preference eligibles who meet the minimum qualification requirements and who have a compensable service -connected disability of at least 10 percent must be listed in the highest quality category (except in the case of scientific or professional positions at the GS-9 level or higher). All other preference eligibles will be assigned based on their responses to the questions and will be referred for selection before non-preference eligibles with the same category. Applicants are tentatively assigned to a category group pending qualifications validation and/or assessment results.
- Your final category assignment determines the order in which you are considered for the position(s). Applicants are referred to the selecting manager in category order (A, B, C). You may be required to participate in a selection interview. The IRS will not reimburse costs related to the interview such as travel to and from the interview site. If you are a displaced or surplus federal employee (eligible for the Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP), you must receive a score of 80 or Category B or better to be rated as well qualified to receive special selection priority.
- BENEFITS:
- We offer a workplace that is respectful, fair and values diversity. Our comprehensive benefits are very generous - helping you to reach your personal goals by supporting your professional growth, health, well-being and your family needs. We also offer challenging work, opportunities for advancement, competitive salaries, bonuses and incentive awards. For additional information view and learn more about our benefits package at: https://my.usajobs.gov/ResourceCenter/Index/Interactive/Benefits#icc
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION:
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact Carmel Cipriano at carmel.cipriano@irs.gov. Decisions on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. If the State Rehabilitation Center or the State Commission for the Blind has certified you as eligible for reasonable accommodation, you may wish to contact your counselor to apply for employment through the IRS Disability Employment Program in addition to applying for this vacancy announcement.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
If selected for this position, you will be required to:
Complete a one-year probationary period (unless already completed).
If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so.
Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment.
Provide information to successfully complete a background investigation. Applicants must have a successfully adjudicated FBI criminal history record check (fingerprint check) and a NACI or equivalent.
Go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form I-9 Personal Identity Verification); one must be a valid state or federal government-issued picture identification. Federal law requires verification of the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires in the U.S. Employees must maintain PIV credential eligibility during their service with the Department of the Treasury.
Undergo a pre-employment federal income tax verification. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) participates in e-Verify (Employment Verification. IRS will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from your Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. If it cannot be confirmed that you are authorized to work, we will provide you written instructions to contact SSA and/or DHS before taking adverse action against you, including terminating your employment.
HOW TO APPLY:https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/337579600
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