Pathways Recent Graduate Prgm Info Tech Spc Systems Analysis/Applications Software 9 Month Roster

Summary

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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).

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Overview

* Accepting applications

* Open & closing dates

04/15/2024 to 10/21/2024

* Salary

$41,971 - $77,879 per year

* Pay scale & grade

GS 5 - 9

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Remote job

No

Telework eligible

Yes-as determined by the agency policy.

Travel Required

Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.

Relocation expenses reimbursed

No

Appointment type

Permanent

Work schedule

Full-time

Service

Excepted

Promotion potential

12

Job family (Series)

2210 Information Technology Management

Supervisory status

No

Security clearance

Not Required

Drug test

No

Position sensitivity and risk

Moderate Risk (MR)

Trust determination process

Suitability/Fitness

Announcement number

24-12380503B-ITX-2210-5T9

Control number

786879200

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This job is open to

* Recent graduates

Individuals who have graduated from an accredited educational institute or certificate program within the last 2 years or 6 years for Veterans.

Clarification from the agency

Open to U.S. Citizens/Nationals who have completed a degree or certificate from a qualifying education institution within the previous 2 years or are within 9 months of graduating. Veterans unable to apply within 2 years of receiving their degree, due to military service obligation, have a full 2-year eligibility period upon release or discharge from active duty. The eligibility period for veterans must be within 6 years of degree completion.

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Duties

IRS 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 Pathways Recent Graduate Prgm Info Tech Spc (Systems Analysis/Applications Software) 9 Month Roster, GS-2210- 5/7/9 with promotion potential to GS-12 in one the division(s) listed below:

Information Technology (IT)

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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. Specific assignments include many of the following:

* Planning and carrying out difficult IT assignments, developing new methods, approaches and procedures.

* Providing advice and guidance to other organization employees on a wide range and variety of complex IT issues.

* Interpreting policies, standards, and guidelines.

* Evaluating and recommending the adoption of new or enhanced approaches to delivering IT services.

* Testing and optimizing the functionality of systems, networks, and data.

This position has career progression. If you are selected at a grade level lower than the full working level, you may be non-competitively promoted as your career progresses. For example, you may be hired as a GS-05, but if the position has career progression to GS-11, then you may move from a GS-05 to a GS-11 in as little as three years.

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Requirements

Conditions of Employment

* 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. Employees must also be within a 200-mile radius of their official assigned post-of-duty (POD) while in a telework status. 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 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(c) 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 violatio.