• Job Description

  Req#: 788924600
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  WHAT IS THE ONLINE SERVICES DIVISION?
  A description of the business units can be found at: https://www.jobs.irs.gov/about/who/business-divisions
  
  Vacancies will be filled in the following specialty areas:
  User Experience Services
  
  The following are the duties of this position at the full working level:
  
  
  Requirements
  
  
  
  
  Qualifications
  
  
  Federal experience is not required. The experience may have been gained in the public sector, private sector or Volunteer Service. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-timework is considered on a prorated basis. To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/year, and indicate number of hours worked per week, on your resume.
  
  You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement:
  SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: GS-09 LEVEL: You must have 1 year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-07 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position includes:
  • Experience analyzing, methods and procedures to research and assist in the development of new website service deliver.
  • Analyzing and evaluating methods and techniques to assist in research of emerging technologies, design, content creation and development strategies for the Web.
  • Using JavaScript frameworks and libraries, as well as HTML and CSS to communicate technical details.
  • Experience using current design principles and development techniques to enhance the look and usability of websites.
  • Preparing draft reports and other substantive guidelines and materials;
  OR You may substitute education for specialized experience as follows:
  Master's or equivalent graduate degree or two full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a master's or equivalent graduate degree.
  OR
  LL.B. or J.D., if related.
  OR
  At least 1 year of combined graduate education and experience as defined in paragraphs above.
  
  GS-11 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: You must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-9 grade level in the Federal service: Specialized experience for this position includes:
  • Experience analyzing, methods and procedures to research and give advice on new website service delivery and integration to achieve organizational goals and conducting studies of website use to implement and recommend changes.
  • Analyzing and evaluating methods and techniques, including: Analytics, Surveys and Customer Experience Metrics, to provide advice on the design, content creation and development strategies for the Web.
  • Experience using intuitive navigation schemes, accessibility and usability to maximize functionality and make websites easy to use.
  • Experience using JavaScript frameworks and libraries, as well as HTML and CSS to communicate technical details with design themes.
  • Using design principles and development techniques to resolve problems and make recommendations on critical issues affecting online design.
  • Experience preparing reports and other substantive guidelines and materials to recommend alternatives and techniques to management.
  • Using workload management methods and techniques to establish work objectives, organizing resources to meet objectives in a timely and efficient fashion, establishing priorities, and managing deadlines.
  OR You may substitute education for specialized experience as follows:
  A Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in a related field of study at an accredited college or university.
  OR
  3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree in a related field of study.
  OR
  LL.M., if related OR At least 1 year of combined graduate education and experience as defined in paragraphs above.
  
  GS-12 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: You must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position includes:
  • Using analytical and evaluative methods and techniques, including Analytics, Surveys, Interviews, and Customer Experience Metrics, to research and analyze emerging technologies, and provide advice on the design, content creation, and development strategies for the Web.
  • Using user interface design principles, including intuitive navigation schemes, accessibility, and usability to maximize functionality and make websites easy to use.
  • Experience using JavaScript frameworks and libraries, as well as HTML and CSS to communicate technical details with development teams.
  • Delivering design solutions and other interactive experiences using design software and tools to communicate design themes.
  • Using design principles and development techniques to discuss and resolve problems; and provide advice, guidance and recommendations on critical issues affecting online design.
  • Using organizational techniques and processes to manage and present complex information.
  • Experience using workload management methods and techniques to establish work objectives, organizing resources to meet objectives in a timely and efficient fashion, establishing priorities, and managing deadlines.
  • Using oral and written communication principles and techniques to articulate design ideas, prepare reports, and make recommendations to management.
  For more information on qualifications please refer to OPM's Qualifications Standards.

• About the company

  The secretary of the treasury is the head of the United States Department of the Treasury, which is concerned with all financial and monetary matters relating to the federal government, and, until 2003, also included several major federal law enforcement agencies. The secretary of the treasury is the principal economic advisor to the president of the United States and plays a critical role in policy-making by bringing an economic and government financial policy perspective to issues facing the federal government. The secretary of the treasury is a member of the United States Cabinet, and is nominated by the president of the United States. Nominees for Secretary of the Treasury undergo a confirmation hearing before the United States Senate Committee on Finance, prior to a vote by the United States Senate.

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