Computer Scientist - Direct Hire
Company: Department Of The Treasury
Location: Jackson
Posted on: March 16, 2023
|
|
Job Description:
Duties
WHAT IS THE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGYDIVISION?
A description of the business units can be found at:
https://www.jobs.irs.gov/about/who/business-divisions
Vacancies will be filled in the following specialty areas:
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
The following are the duties of this position at the full working
level.
* Using broad Information Technology (IT) architectural principles,
recognizes the need for and develops complex IS design and
operations guidance documents and policies, including Service-wide
information systems standards. Initiates and directs or conducts
information systems studies which require broad expertise across
several engineering/information systems disciplines.
* Leads projects to design, acquire, and implement major prototype
and developmental systems or to make extensive modifications and
upgrades to existing systems, taking into account changing
requirements and interfaces, advances in technology, and evolving
standards. Initiates and develops models, operational studies, and
tests of comparability among a wide variety of information systems
and IT components. Analyzes diverse information systems
requirements to develop detailed functional requirements and
contract specifications for systems, which solve complex or unusual
problems.
* Coordinates with IT Architects, other systems developers, and
functional areas within IRS to ensure information systems are
properly integrated into the target architecture and transition
plans.
* Consults and collaborates with other international experts from
industry and other governments to develop IT policies and
direction; represents IRS and the U.S. in national and
international technical committees and consortia as a speaker and
participant; and provides counsel on IS development to technical
experts of other national governments.
* Provides advice and counsel to executive level managers on major
IT technical issues. Considered a technical expert in his/her field
of expertise and is often sought after by internal authorities for
consultations, advice and guidance in the field of electronic
communications and computer systems architecture.
Help
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
* If you are in a telework eligible position, you may be directed
to temporarily telework on a full-time basis due to COVID 19.
Employees must be within a 200-mile radius of their official
assigned post-of-duty (POD) while in a telework status. Once normal
operations resume, employees may be directed back to the office to
perform the duties of their position. Telework eligibility does not
guarantee telework; employees must meet and sustain IRS telework
eligibility requirements and supervisor's approval to participate
in the IRS Telework Program. As a reminder - If you are selected
for a position, you are responsible for reporting to your
designated POD (location) on the negotiated start date or as
directed by management.
* Must be a U.S. Citizen or National and provide proof of U.S.
Citizenship. (Birth certificate showing birth in the U.S; Unexpired
U.S. Passport; Certificate of Citizenship or Naturalization; or
Report of Birth Abroad of a U.S. Citizen (Form FS-240))
* Undergo a review of prior performance/conduct and an income tax
verification. Refer to "Get Your Tax Record" at
http://www.irs.gov/(https://www.irs.gov/individuals/get-transcript)
to check the status of your account, balance owed, payment history,
make a payment, or review answers to tax questions. If you are not
in compliance, you will be determined unsuitable for employment
with IRS.
* Must successfully complete a background investigation, including
a FBI criminal history record check (fingerprint check).
* Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your
suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the
agency.
* Go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that
requires two forms of identification from the Form I-9. Federal law
requires verification of the identity and employment eligibility of
all new hires in the U.S. These documents must be unexpired
original or certified copies.
Qualifications
Federal experience is not required. The experience may have been
gained in the public sector, private sector or Volunteer Service.
One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-timework 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:
BASIC REQUIREMENT:
To be minimally qualified for Computer Scientist positions, you
must meet the basic requirement: You must have a Bachelor's degree
in computer science or bachelor's degree with 30 semester hours in
a combination of mathematics, statistics, and computer science. At
least 15 of the 30 semester hours must have included any
combination of statistics and mathematics that included
differential and integral calculus. All academic degrees and course
work must be from accredited or pre-accredited institutions.
Applicants should have sufficient knowledge to understand the
fundamental concepts and techniques of computer science. Courses
designed to provide an introduction to computer science techniques
and methodologies, to problems of system design, and to other
specialized fields are acceptable. Courses or experience in
teaching elementary, business, or shop mathematics are not
acceptable.
In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for
this position you must also meet the qualification requirements
listed below:
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: In addition to the basic qualifications,
you must have 1 year of specialized experience at a level of
difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-12 grade level
in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position
includes: Experience that demonstrates professional competence in
applying the theoretical foundations of computer science, including
computer system architecture and system software organization, the
representation and transformation of information structures, and
the theoretical models for such representation and transformations;
Specialized knowledge of the design characteristics, limitations,
and potential applications of systems having the ability to
transform information, and of broad areas of applications of
computing which have common structures, processes, and techniques;
and Knowledge of relevant mathematical and statistical sciences. To
be qualifying, your experience must be sufficient to demonstrate
the ability to carry out advanced research involving artificial
intelligence, emerging technologies or scientific phenomena to
solve complex information technology problems within an
organization; design, develop, program, debug, document, maintain,
and reengineer software programs; identify and devise tests of
viable technologies and demonstrating the use of new technologies
as a solution to a problem.
For more information on qualifications please refer to OPM's
Qualifications Standards.
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. For a list of schools which meet these
criteria, please refer to Department of Education Accreditation
page.
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.
It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.
Click here for Foreign Education Credentialing instructions.
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.
* 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.
* We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill
one or more vacancies. Additional jobs may be filled.
* The salary range indicated in this announcement reflects the
minimum locality pay up to maximum locality pay for all duty
locations listed. The range will be adjusted for selected duty
location. General Schedule locality pay tables may be found under
Salaries & Wages.
* This is a non-bargaining unit position.
* Tour of Duty: Day Shift
* Alternative work schedule, staggered work hours or telework may
be available.
* The employment of any candidate, including a current employee or
a new hire, selected for this position will be conditional on
obtaining and maintaining a High Risk Security Clearance.
* Obtain and use a Government-issued charge card for
business-related travel.
Read more
*
Keywords: Department Of The Treasury, Jackson , Computer Scientist - Direct Hire, Other , Jackson, Tennessee
Click
here to apply!
|