Computer Engineer- Direct Hire (9 Month Register)

WHAT IS THE IT (INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY) DIVISION?

A description of the business units can be found at:

Vacancies will be filled in the following specialty areas:

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.

• Using broad information systems (IS) architectural principles, recognizes the need for and generates new IS engineering theories and develops highly complex IS design and operations guidance, documents and policies. This includes the development of Service-wide information systems standards.
• Initiates, directs, or conducts pioneering engineering or information systems studies which solve major, unexplored issues 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 engineering models, operational studies and tests of interoperability among a wide variety of IS components.
• Performs initial analysis of diverse information systems requirements to develop detailed functional requirements and contract specifications for systems which solve complex or unusual problems.

Requirements

• Telework Eligible Positions : Telework eligible positions do not guarantee telework. Employees must meet and sustain IRS telework eligibility requirements (e.g., reporting at least twice a pay period to your assigned Post of Duty (POD)) and supervisor's approval to participate in the IRS Telework Program.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National and provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• Must successfully complete a background investigation, including a FBI criminal history record check (fingerprint check).

Qualifications

Federal experience is not required. The experience may have been gained in the public sector, private sector or through education. You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement OR time of referral:

BASIC REQUIREMENT: A degree in Engineering. To be acceptable, the program must lead to a bachelor's degree in a school of engineering with at least one program accredited by ABET.

OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: You may qualify by a combination of experience and education.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE GS-14: 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.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE GS-15: You must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-14 grade level in the Federal service.

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.

Additional information: A 1-year probationary period is required. This is a non-bargaining unit position. Tour of Duty: Day Shift. Alternative work schedule, staggered work hours or telework may be available.

Required Documents: The following documents are required and must be provided with your application.

1. Online Application - Questionnaire
2. Education - See Education Section above
3. Registration/License (If Applicable) - active, current registration/license
4. High School Diploma (or equivalent)

How to Apply: This Direct Hire Public Notice is to gather applications that may or may not result in a referral or selection.

Agency contact information: IRS Brookhaven External