* DutiesHelpDutiesSummaryClick on “Learn more about this agency” button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information.Pathways is an Excepted Service Appointment, Schedule D, 5 CFR Part 362, and may NOT be combined with other Excepted Service Appointments (e.g., Schedule A).For additional information regarding the Pathways Program, please refer to: Students & Recent Graduates on USAJOBS.WHERE CAN I FIND OUT MORE ABOUT OTHER IRS CAREERS?
Visit us on the web at www.jobs.irs.govLearn more about this agencyResponsibilitiesIRS Recent Graduates Program affords developmental experiences in the Federal Government intended to promote possible careers in the civil service to individuals who have recently graduated from qualifying educational institutions or programs.
Selected applicants are placed in a dynamic, developmental program with the potential to lead to a civil service career in the Federal Government.
In addition, the IRS implemented the new IRS Forward Recent Graduate Program that includes an additional year of formal development, training, networking, project teams, and may include rotational assignments.Following the completion of program requirements, selectees may be considered for non-competitive conversion to a career/career-conditional or term appointment.
All conversion requirements will be identified in the Participant Agreement.
Program requirements include but are not limited to:* Successful completion of at least 1 to 2 years of continuous service depending on the position;* Completion of at least 40 hours of interactive training;* Mentorship;* Demonstration of successful job performance; and* Meet the qualification position standards.Conversion to the competitive service is not implied or guaranteed.If selected, you will be placed in a developmental position as a Information Technology Specialist with promotion potential to GS-12 in one of the division(s) listed below:Information Technology (IT)Privacy, Governmental Liaison and Disclosure (PGLD)Research, Applied Analytics & Statistics (RAAS)A description of the business units can be found at: https://www.jobs.irs.gov/about/who/business-divisionsThe following are the duties of this position at the full working level.
You will have the opportunity to learn to perform these duties and will receive training to help you grow in this position.* The work of this position includes work such as the design, development and maintenance of data management systems that meet current and future business requirements of the IRS and its customers, in three or more occupational specialty areas of information technology.* Plans and carries out difficult IT assignments requiring the incumbent to develop new methods, approaches and procedures to address issues or new developments in their specialty area.* Provides advice and guidance to other organizations on a wide range and variety of complex IT issues.* Interprets IT policies, standards and guidelines.
Makes recommendations for enhanced guidelines and procedures that will increase efficiency in the incumbent’s specialty field.* Prepares and presents reports, representing the organization in interactions with other organizations, and providing technical leadership on group projects.* Develops data models, producing database design schema for integrating source data into data management systems, ensuring compliance with data management standards, and recommending new or modified standards to increase efficiency.Travel RequiredOccasional travel
– You may be expected to travel for this position.Supervisory statusNoPromotion Potential12* Job family (Series)2210 Information Technology ManagementSimilar jobs* Analysts, Applications* Analysts, Computer Systems* Analysts, Data Processing Systems* Analysts, Information Systems* Applications Analysts* Computer Systems Analysts* RequirementsHelpRequirementsConditions of Employment* You will be required to provide proof of U.S.
citizenship.* Undergo an income tax verification and review of prior performance/conduct.* All selectees must sign a Pathways Participant Agreement.* Subject to a 1-year trial period (unless already completed).* 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.* The employment of any candidate selected for this position may be conditional upon classification and/or audit of federal tax returns.
This audit may include up to 2 years of returns.* 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.* Have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer.* 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.* Provide proof of U.S.
Citizenship.* Tour of Duty: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm* Selected applicants who occupy positions in the Competitive Service must acknowledge the outcome of voluntarily leaving the Competitive Service prior to accepting an Excepted Service Appointment in the Pathways Program.
See 5 CFR 302.102(b)(2).* An official transcript must be provided to confirm degree completion prior to appointment to the position.* 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 150-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.
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– 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.QualificationsIn order to qualify, you must first meet Pathways Recent Graduate Program eligibility:You must have, within the previous 2 years, completed all educational requirements for a qualifying associate, bachelor, masters, professional, doctorate, vocational or technical degree or certificate from a qualifying institution; or intended graduation is no more than 9 months from date of application;* OR-Veterans (as defined in 5 U.S.C.
2108) who, due to a military service obligation, were precluded from applying to a Recent Graduates Program during any portion of the 2-year eligibility period may have their eligibility period extended so that they receive the full 2 years of eligibility.
The remaining 2-year eligibility period will begin upon his or her release or discharge from active duty.
The veteran’s eligibility period may not extend beyond 6 years from the date of completion of all requirements of an academic course of study.Secondly, you must meet INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT as listed below:Undergraduate or Graduate Education:Degree in computer science, engineering, information science, information systems management, mathematics, operations research, statistics, or technology management or degree that provided a minimum of 24 semester hours in one or more of the fields identified above and required the development or adaptation of applications, systems or networks.
All academic degrees and coursework must be from accredited or pre-accredited institutionsIn addition to meeting the basic requirement above, you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below:GS-05:SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Three (3) years of IT-related experience, 1 year of which was at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-4 grade level in the Federal service which demonstrates each of the following four competencies: 1) Attention to Detail, 2) Customer Service, 3) Oral Communication and 4) Problem Solving.
Experience may have been gained in work such as computer operator or assistant, computer sales representative, program analyst, or other positions that required the use or adaptation of computer programs and systems and includes basic knowledge of IT processing functions to understand the stages to automate a work process; working with clients and customers to assess and/or address their needs, providing information or assistance relative to the products or services; communicating effectively both orally and in writing; and identifying and resolving problems, determining relevant information, demonstrating using sound judgment, and making recommendations; OREDUCATION: Completed or will complete within nine (9) months of application date, a Bachelor’s or equivalent degree at an accredited college or university in computer science, engineering, information science, information systems management, mathematics, operations research, statistics, or technology management or degree that provided a minimum of 24 semester hours in one or more of the fields identified above and required the development or adaptation of applications, systems or networks; ORGS-07:SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: One (1) year of IT-related experience, at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-5 grade level in the Federal service which demonstrates each of the following four competencies: 1) Attention to Detail, 2) Customer Service, 3) Oral Communication and 4) Problem Solving.
Experience includes interviewing subject-matter personnel to get facts regarding work