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IT Specialist (Operating Systems)
Internal Revenue Service · Posted 7 days ago
Hybrid Fresno, CA $41K – $95K Apply by Sep 14, 2026 Information Technology Management ENTJINTJINTPISTJ EngineeringOperations
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WHAT IS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY? A description of the business units can be found at: https://www.jobs.irs.gov/about/who/business-divisions Position(s) are to be filled in the following area(s): IT - Infrastructure Technology Operations - Mainframe Operations Consider each location carefully when applying. If you are selected for a location, that location will become your official post of duty. REVIEW THE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION BELOW FOR FURTHER DETAILS
What You'll Do
- →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.
- →Install, configure, and maintain operating systems components; and install updates and temporary fixes to existing programs.
- →Assist in the installation of operating systems update packages; run tests and correct problems; and recognize and refer serious problems to more experienced specialists or vendors.
- →Implement small IRS IT projects or be involved in the product software upgrades helping to identify operating system requirements and limitations while defining user problems and needs.
- →Analyze reports; identify deficiencies in operating systems parameters; and recommend remediation to a more experienced specialist.
- →Build automated backup and recovery procedures.
Requirements
- ✓Probationary Period - All newly appointed employees to the competitive (or excepted) service are subject to a probationary (or trial) period.
- ✓During this time, your performance, conduct, and suitability for continued employment will be evaluated.
- ✓You will not automatically convert to permanent status at the end of the probationary (or trial) period.
- ✓Your supervisor must affirmatively determine that continued employment is in the best interest of the Federal service.
- ✓If no certification is made before the probationary (or trial) period ends, your appointment will be terminated.
- ✓You are encouraged to actively engage with your supervisor, seek feedback, and understand role expectations.
- ✓Additional guidance and support will be provided during onboarding.
- ✓Government Credit Card - Obtain and use a Government-issued charge card for business-related travel.
- ✓Key Eligibility Requirements: U.S Citizenship - Must be a U.S.
- ✓Citizen or National and provide proof of U.S.
- ✓Citizenship.
- ✓Selective Service Registration - Males born after December 31, 1959 are required to be registered with the Selective Service System or prove they are exempt from having to do so.
- ✓Personal Identity Verification (PIV) - Must provide 2 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.
Personality Fit
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