Information Technology Specialist

**Duties**: As an Information Technology Specialist (Senior IT Data Specialist), you will: - Coordinate enhancements for data extraction and delivery of electronic files to the off-the-shelf software formats utilized on TIGTA's computer equipment located throughout the country. - Support the Information Security Program to protect taxpayer data. **Requirements**: **Conditions of Employment**: The experience may have been gained in either the public, private sector or volunteer service. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-time work is considered on a prorated basis. To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/day/year, and indicate number of hours worked per week on your résumé. **Key Requirements**: - Click "Print Preview" to review the entire announcement before applying. - Must be U.S. Citizen or U.S. National - This position is eligible for 100% remote work. If selected, you will be required to sign a remote work agreement that details remote working conditions and expectations for the position. - **Worksite Information**:Work may only be performed from an approved worksite (typically the selectee's residence) in the United States and its territories. **Selectee must reside within a 150-mile radius of a TIGTA Core Worksite**:- Fresno, CA - Oakland, CA - Laguna Niguel, CA - Denver, CO - Washington, DC - Plantation, FL - Atlanta, GA - Chicago, IL - Andover, MA - Baltimore, MD - New Carrolton, MD - Kansas City, MO - St. Louis, MO - Holtsville, NY - New York, NY - Cincinnati, OH - Philadelphia, PA - Memphis, TN - Austin, TX - Dallas, TX - Seattle, WA - Martinsburg, WV - Ogden, UT - The duty station for a remote designation must be established within the defined geographic options prior to start date. The selectee is not required to regularly work from a TIGTA worksite however, the option may be available. - The selectee may be required to report to a TIGTA worksite on a periodic basis. Requirements to report to the office will vary and can be discussed at the time of interview. **Qualifications**: - You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement. - **Specialized Experience**: **For the 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 for this position is defined as: -**: - Conducting information technology tasks using JCL or IBM Mainframe Assembly/Assembler Language Programs to extract data, query the data for specific criteria, etc.** **For the GS-13**:You must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as: -**: - Conducting the following information technology tasks: extracting, formatting and analyzing data; AND** - **Utilization and programming of IT language Mainframe programs (e.g. JCL, Assembly, Assembler) for reading data, preparing reports, etc.** In addition to meeting specialized experience, applicants must also show proficiency in 1) attention to detail, 2) customer service, 3) oral communication, and 4) problem solving. **Additional information**: **OTHER INFORMATION**: - We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies. - This is a non-bargaining unit position. - We offer opportunities for telework. - We offer opportunities for flexible work schedules. **CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT (CONTINUED)**: - A one year probationary period may be required. - Must successfully complete a background investigation. - Public Trust - Background Investigation will be required. - Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency. - You will be required to regularly report to the Duty Station listed above. While teleworking is an option, approval is at management's discretion based on duties, business needs, performance, etc. - 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. - 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. - Obtain and use a Government-issued charge card for business-related travel. - File a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report within 30 days of appointment and annually from then on. Our comprehensive benefits are very generous. Our benefits package includes: - Challenging work, opportunities for advancement, competitive salaries, bonuses and incentive awards. - Eleven paid hol