Pathways Recent Graduate Information Technology Specialist (SYSANALYSIS)

Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement including specialized experience and/or education, as defined below. Recent Graduate eligibility: Completed all requirements for an associate, bachelors, masters, professional, doctorate, vocational, or technical degree or certificate from a qualifying educational institution within the previous two (2) years. or Individuals who, due to military service obligation, were precluded from applying to the Recent Graduates Program during any portion of the 2-year eligibility period described above shall have a full 2-year period of eligibility upon release or discharge from active duty. This eligibility period cannot extend more than 6 years from the date on which the requirements for the academic course of study were met. Specialized Experience: GS-05: One (1) year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-4 level in Federal Service or equivalent responsibility in the private sector/pay systems that equipped me with the particular competencies to successfully perform as an IT Specialist (SYSANALYSIS): Such experience includes: 1) Customer Service – Works with clients and customers (that is, any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit produces, including the general public, individuals who work in the agency, other agencies, or organizations outside the Government) to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; knows about available products and services; is committed to providing quality products and services. 2) Oral Communication – Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately; and 3) Attention to Detail – Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. OR Undergraduate or Graduate Education: Degree in computer science, engineering, information science, information systems management, mathematics, operations research, statistics, or technology management. OR Undergraduate or Graduate Education: Degree that provided a minimum of twenty-four (24) semester hours in one or more of the fields identified above (computer science, engineering, information science, information systems management, mathematics, operations research, statistics, or technology management) and required the development or adaptation of applications, systems or networks. Note: You must attach a copy of your transcript). The following link provides more information on the qualifications for this position: Link: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/2200/information-technology-it-management-series-2210-alternative-a/ Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
This position is located in the Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO), National Finance Center (NFC) Government Employees Services Division (GESD), Mainframe Applications Directorate, Systems Requirement Branch, Section 1. This is an developmental level position designed to prepare the incumbent to fully perform at the full performance level as an Information Technology Specialist (SYSANALYSIS) GS-2210-11.