Computer Assistant (9-Month Roster)

at Internal Revenue Service in Bloomington, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Summary Click on “Learn more about this agency” button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. WHERE CAN I FIND OUT MORE ABOUT OTHER IRS CAREERS? Visit us on the web at www.jobs.irs.gov Responsibilities WHAT IS THE WI – WAGE AND INVESTMENT DIVISION? 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: Wage and Investment Customer Assistance, Relationship and Education The following are the duties of this position at the full working level. If this vacancy includes more than one grade and you are selected at a lower grade level, you will have the opportunity to learn to perform these duties and receive training to help you grow in this position. Plans, schedules, and controls the processing of tax data on major corporate and departmental computer systems. Analyzes and evaluates requirements for computer processing by identifying work flow and sequence equipment and capacity requirements, and job interrelationships. Reviews system reports and logs to identify scheduling conflicts, processing problems, or job failures and determines corrective action. Ensures correct restoration of data files and data bases at the proper restart point. Receives program additions, deletions and changes from programmers and various external sources. Evaluates systems change requests to determine modifications to existing set-ups, schedules, run streams, and dependencies with other systems and programs. May serve as OJT or formal classroom instructor. Requirements Conditions of Employment 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. The Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act prohibits the Department of Treasury and its bureaus from requesting an applicant’s criminal history record before that individual receives a conditional offer of employment. In accordance with 5 U.S. Code § 9202© and 5 C.F.R § 920.201 certain positions are exempt from the provisions of the Fair Chance to Compete Act. Applicants who believe they have been subjected to a violation of the Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act, may submit a written complaint to the Department of Treasury by email at, FairChanceAct@treasury.gov. To learn more, please visit our page at: Treasury.gov/fairchanceact. 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: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE GS-08: To be eligible for this position at this grade level, you must meet the basic requirements below. To be minimally qualified at the GS-08 grade level, you must have one year or twelve (12) months of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-7) in the Federal Service. 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. Examples of qualifying experience may have been gained in positions: Dealing with computer terminology, processing methods, controls, media and data flow; or experience requiring proficiency in translating actions into a computer programming language (COBOL, FORTRAN, ALGOL, etc.). Scheduling and providing technical computer assistance, support, service, training and advice concerning hardware/software issues to customers. Operating, configuring, upgrading installing, modifying and maintaining computer hardware and software. Installing, upgrading and maintaining software; and monitoring LAN security configurations; performing daily back-up procedures of LAN files. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE GS-09: To be eligible for this position at this grade level, you must meet the basic requirements below. To be minimally qualified at the GS -09 grade level, you must have one year or twelve (12) months of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-08) 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. Examples of qualifying experience may have been gained in positions: Providing training and assistance to user customers. Assisting with the administration of the overall computer security program; Installing, maintaining and upgrading software. Installing and maintaining hardware. Advising and providing technical assistance to computer systems users on a wide variety of computer software and hardware issues; Independently analyzing, resolving and correcting discrepancies in routine and complex situations. This position requires extended periods of standing, caring for equipment, carrying, or loading materials. Considerable walking, lifting, and sitting are required. Also, you must be able to lift large computer listings, boxes of paper or computer equipment weighing up to 50 pounds. 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 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. 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 m