- Position Title
- Information Technology Specialist (Applications Software)
- Agency
- Internal Revenue Service
- Announcement Number
- 24-12398438C-CIX-2210-14 Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, May 6, 2024 to Monday, May 13, 2024
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
U.S. Citizen Candidate - Are you a U.S. citizen (either by birth or naturalization) or national of the United States?
3.
Employees of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) must demonstrate the highest level of ethics and integrity. Former employees will be subject to a screening of their prior performance and conduct with the Service, and all other applicants may be subject to reference checks of prior employment. Your responses to the following questions will be verified; Applicants providing false information may be made ineligible and will be subject to debarment for future employment opportunities with the IRS.
Please select the response that best describes your current or prior employment with the IRS. If you never worked for the Internal Revenue Service, you must select the last response "Not applicable."
Please select the response that best describes your current or prior employment with the IRS. If you never worked for the Internal Revenue Service, you must select the last response "Not applicable."
4.
Employees of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) must demonstrate the highest level of ethics and integrity, and must be in compliance with all Federal Tax requirements. Applicants being considered for employment with the IRS will be subject to a tax check. You can "Get Your Tax Record" at http://www.irs.gov/ (https://www.irs.gov/individuals/get-transcript) and check the status of your account, balance owed, payment history, make a payment, or review answers to tax questions. Applicants not in compliance will be determined unsuitable for employment with IRS. Your responses to the following questions will be verified; Applicants providing false information may be made ineligible and will be subject to debarment for future employment opportunities with the IRS.
Please select the response that best describes your compliance with all Federal Tax requirements. You will be subject to a tax check that will verify your response to this question.
Please select the response that best describes your compliance with all Federal Tax requirements. You will be subject to a tax check that will verify your response to this question.
5.
The following question is regarding your Selective Service status. If you are a male born after December 31, 1959, and are at least 18 years of age, civil service employment law (5 U.S.C. 3328) requires that you must be registered with the Selective Service System, unless you meet certain exemptions under Selective Service law. If you are required to register but knowingly and willfully fail to do so, you are ineligible for appointment by executive agencies of the Federal Government (5 CFR 300.704). Visit http://www.sss.gov/ for additional information.
6.
If you are a current Federal employee, by what agency and organization are you employed?
7.
If you selected "Other", please enter the agency and organization.
8.
If you are a current Federal employee, what is your duty station? [City, State]
9.
If you are a Federal employee, under what type of appointment are you currently serving?
10.
If you are, or ever were a Federal civilian employee, please provide your current or last pay plan, series, and grade level or pay band. For example: GS-0303-05, IR-0343-02, WG-5400-04.
(limit 250 characters)
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If you are, or ever were a Federal civilian employee, indicate the pay plan and grade level or pay band of the highest graded position you have ever held. For example: GS-05, IR-02, WG-04.
12.
Are you a current or former Federal employee with reinstatement eligibility?
13.
Are you a retiree receiving a Federal annuity, either military or civilian?
Note: If you are an annuitant, your salary or annuity may be reduced upon employment.
Note: If you are an annuitant, your salary or annuity may be reduced upon employment.
14.
Have you accepted a buyout from a Federal agency within the past 5 years?
15.
Regarding the effectiveness of our recruitment strategies; how did you first hear about this job?
16.
If you answered "Posting on a job board or search agent other than USAJOBS (Monster, CareerBuilder, Indeed, LinkUp, etc." in the previous question, please indicate in the box below the name of the job board or search agent other than USAJOBS you saw the advertisement.
If you answered "Social Media posting (Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, on-line job fairs, etc.)" in the previous question, please indicate in the box below the name of the Social Media platform you saw the advertisement.
If you answered "Attended a recruitment event (Job/Career Fair, Open House, Meet & Greet, Meetup, etc.)" in the previous question, please indicate in the box below the name and state of the recruiting event.
If you answered "School/University announcement/career counselor" in the previous question, please indicate in the box below the name of the school/university of the announcement where you saw the advertisement.
If you answered "Third party referral, such as diversity or community organization, or employment office (Federal, state or local)" in the previous question, please indicate in the box below the name of the third party referral and the state you saw the advertisement.
If you answered "Newspaper (print/online)" in the previous question, please indicate in the box below the name of the newspaper and the state you saw the advertisement.
If you answered "Radio" in the previous question, please indicate in the box below the name of the radio station and state you heard the advertisement.
If you answered "Transit/Bus Advertisement" in the previous question, please indicate in the box below the city and state you saw the advertisement.
If you answered "Banner Advertisement - Major News Websites" in the previous question, please indicate in the box below the website.
If you answered "Banner Advertisement - Movie Theater Websites" in the previous question, please indicate in the box below the website.
If you answered "Classified Advertisement Website (Craigslist, Angie's List, etc.)" in the previous question, please indicate in the box below the name of the website, city and state.
If you answered "Other" in the previous question, please specify in the box below.
If you answered "Social Media posting (Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, on-line job fairs, etc.)" in the previous question, please indicate in the box below the name of the Social Media platform you saw the advertisement.
If you answered "Attended a recruitment event (Job/Career Fair, Open House, Meet & Greet, Meetup, etc.)" in the previous question, please indicate in the box below the name and state of the recruiting event.
If you answered "School/University announcement/career counselor" in the previous question, please indicate in the box below the name of the school/university of the announcement where you saw the advertisement.
If you answered "Third party referral, such as diversity or community organization, or employment office (Federal, state or local)" in the previous question, please indicate in the box below the name of the third party referral and the state you saw the advertisement.
If you answered "Newspaper (print/online)" in the previous question, please indicate in the box below the name of the newspaper and the state you saw the advertisement.
If you answered "Radio" in the previous question, please indicate in the box below the name of the radio station and state you heard the advertisement.
If you answered "Transit/Bus Advertisement" in the previous question, please indicate in the box below the city and state you saw the advertisement.
If you answered "Banner Advertisement - Major News Websites" in the previous question, please indicate in the box below the website.
If you answered "Banner Advertisement - Movie Theater Websites" in the previous question, please indicate in the box below the website.
If you answered "Classified Advertisement Website (Craigslist, Angie's List, etc.)" in the previous question, please indicate in the box below the name of the website, city and state.
If you answered "Other" in the previous question, please specify in the box below.
17.
Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently employed, or have been employed within the last 5 years, in any one of the categories below, you must disclose this information. Failure to disclose this information could result in disciplinary action including removal from Federal Service.
Are you a current or former political appointee as described under 5 U.S.C. sections 5312 through 5316 (relating to the Executive Schedule)?
-OR-
Are you a current or former political Schedule A, Schedule C, or an individual who serves or served in a political capacity under agency-specific authority in the Executive Branch?
-OR-
Are you a current or former noncareer SES appointee, or an individual who serves or served in a political capacity under Limited Term SES or Limited Emergency SES appointment in the Executive Branch?
Are you a current or former political appointee as described under 5 U.S.C. sections 5312 through 5316 (relating to the Executive Schedule)?
-OR-
Are you a current or former political Schedule A, Schedule C, or an individual who serves or served in a political capacity under agency-specific authority in the Executive Branch?
-OR-
Are you a current or former noncareer SES appointee, or an individual who serves or served in a political capacity under Limited Term SES or Limited Emergency SES appointment in the Executive Branch?
18.
If yes, identify the position held, the employing agency/organization, and the dates of the appointment. Please provide SF-50s showing your political appointment and, if applicable, resignation/termination SF-50.
19.
For positions with an education requirement, or if you are qualifying for this position by substituting education or training for experience, are you aware that you must submit a copy of your transcripts or equivalent as specified in this announcement? An official transcript will be required if you are selected.
Preferences
1.
Select the location(s) you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location.
- No matches found
2.
This position is remain in post of duty and will require travel to a temporary duty location as needed. Temporary duty locations are listed in the announcement.
Please prioritize the locations you would like to be considered for by selecting the 1st location preference.
Please prioritize the locations you would like to be considered for by selecting the 1st location preference.
- The following list includes Criminal Investigation (CI) locations but not all locations are available for this announcement.
- Applicants will NOT be considered for locations that are not included on the announcement.
3.
This position is remain in post of duty and will require travel to a temporary duty location as needed. Temporary duty locations are listed in the announcement.
Please prioritize the locations you would like to be considered for by selecting the 2nd location preference.
Please prioritize the locations you would like to be considered for by selecting the 2nd location preference.
- The following list includes Criminal Investigation (CI) locations but not all locations are available for this announcement.
- Applicants will NOT be considered for locations that are not included on the announcement.
- If you do not have additional location preferences, select response - N/A - No additional location preference.
4.
This position is remain in post of duty and will require travel to a temporary duty location as needed. Temporary duty locations are listed in the announcement.
Please prioritize the locations you would like to be considered for by selecting the 3rd location preference.
Please prioritize the locations you would like to be considered for by selecting the 3rd location preference.
- The following list includes Criminal Investigation (CI) locations but not all locations are available for this announcement.
- Applicants will NOT be considered for locations that are not included on the announcement.
- If you do not have additional location preferences, select response - N/A - No additional location preference.
5.
This position is remain in post of duty and will require travel to a temporary duty location as needed. Temporary duty locations are listed in the announcement.
Please prioritize the locations you would like to be considered for by selecting the 4th location preference.
Please prioritize the locations you would like to be considered for by selecting the 4th location preference.
- The following list includes Criminal Investigation (CI) locations but not all locations are available for this announcement.
- Applicants will NOT be considered for locations that are not included on the announcement.
- If you do not have additional location preferences, select response - N/A - No additional location preference.
6.
This position is remain in post of duty and will require travel to a temporary duty location as needed. Temporary duty locations are listed in the announcement.
Please prioritize the locations you would like to be considered for by selecting the 5th location preference.
Please prioritize the locations you would like to be considered for by selecting the 5th location preference.
- The following list includes Criminal Investigation (CI) locations but not all locations are available for this announcement.
- Applicants will NOT be considered for locations that are not included on the announcement.
- If you do not have additional location preferences, select response - N/A - No additional location preference.
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in applying for this position. Your responses to the following questions supplement the information provided in your resume.
This section will be used to determine if you possess the basic requirements needed to qualify for this IT Specialist position.
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To be eligible for this position at the grade 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. 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 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. This knowledge is generally demonstrated through assignments that required the ability to analyze a number of alternative approaches in the process of advising management concerning major aspects of IT system design. This would include defining what system interrelationships must be considered, or what operating mode, system software, and/or equipment configuration is most appropriate for a given project.In addition to the above you must have experience in the designing/developing software applications for multiple environments, including the web (Internet and/or Intranet) as well as experience with the presentation layer, business layer, and data layer, designing applications, establishing interfaces, and associated technologies sufficient to improve the application's site architecture; experience conducting software analysis; and programming, testing, and debugging programs or documentation. Experience working with customers to assess their requirements, communicate effectively both orally and in writing, identify and resolve technical problems, and make decisions and/or recommendations. Experience performing complex studies, analyzing alternatives, making recommendations, and advising management on proposed application changes. Experience with Enterprise Architecture, SDLC methodologies, and monitoring project budget and resources. Experience writing analytical documents & communicating with management.
Which of the following is true about your specialized experience?
Which of the following is true about your specialized experience?
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Which of the following describes your experience with oral communication and conveying technical IT information effectively to others?
3.
Choose all of the following duties you have performed which demonstrates your experience providing customer service.
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Select the response option that best describes your experience using attention to detail to document specifications and software program changes to ensure maintainability.
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Identify each of the following software development tasks with which you have applied attention to detail to perform in a work, school, training, or vocational environment for at least one year.
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Which of the following best describes your level of experience developing JAVA or object-oriented software applications?
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Please indicate if you have work experience in ANY of the following areas in relation to JAVA software development.
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From the following, choose the option that best describes your skill level in developing applications using JAVA and/or other object-oriented languages.
9.
From the following choose the best response that describes your level of experience with software development systems lifecycle methodologies.
10.
Please select the following items with which you have had formal training/education/or 1 year of business experience:
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Choose the response option that most accurately describes your knowledge and skill in applying the primary configuration management tools used for source code and/or documentation control: Rational Jazz Platform or Microsoft Team Foundation Server.
12.
Which statement best describes your experience?
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
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To qualify for this position and receive full credit for your relevant experience you must list the month/year and number of hours worked for experience listed on your resume. Your resume must support your responses to the questions. Do you understand that failure to provide sufficient evidence in your resume may result in a "not qualified" determination?
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I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information included in this questionnaire is true, correct, and provided in good faith. I understand if I make an intentional false statement, or commit deception or fraud in this application and its supporting materials, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fined or imprisoned (18 U.S.C. 1001); my eligibilities may be cancelled, I may be denied an appointment, or I may be removed and debarred from Federal service (5 C.F.R. part 731). I understand any information I give may be investigated. I understand that responding "No" to this item will result in my not being considered for this position.Failure to agree or respond to the statement below will disqualify you from further consideration for the position. Select the most appropriate response below.