Computer Operator- 12 Month Roster

U.S. Department of the Treasury

3mo ago

Job
Full-time
Junior & Mid Level
IT & Cybersecurity
Business, Operations & Strategy
Washington

AI generated summary

You need general experience equivalent to GS-3, or two years of college, or combined education/experience; specialized experience for higher GS levels and time in grade as specified.
You will activate, monitor, and control job distribution, troubleshoot system issues, develop operating procedures, run test programs, and adjust workflows as needed.

Requirements

General Experience
GS-4 Level: You must have one year of general experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-3 grade level in the Federal service.
General experience for this position includes
Progressively responsible clerical, office, or other work that indicates ability to acquire the particular competencies needed to perform the duties of the position to be filled.
This may be paid or non-paid experience.
OR
Two years of education above the high school level (education may have been obtained in an accredited junior college, college, university, business, secretarial or technical school).
OR
An equivalent amount of combined education and experience.
Specialized Experience
GS-5 Level: You must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-4 grade level in the Federal service.
Specialized experience for this position includes
Experience with operating functions primarily related to peripheral computer components such as mail machines and printers;
recording control totals for on-line output reports;
preparing problem logs; following processing schedule and alerting of missing output listings;
filing on-line controls and responding to inquiries related to controls and control totals.
Examples of qualifying experience may have been gained in positions in the operation of a computer or peripheral device used in support of computer operations, computer related occupations that involve programming, systems analysis, production control, scheduling, knowledge of computer terminology, media and data flow, and preparing and interpreting program and system charts or other work requiring comparable knowledge of computer processing techniques.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE
GS-6 Level: You must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-5 grade level in the Federal service.
Specialized experience for this position includes
Experience with standard, optional, and precedent rules and procedures to isolate and resolve common equipment and operating problems on multiprocessing\multiprogramming computer systems;
Using operating systems configurations and equipment characteristics, utility software, and job control languages to activate, control, detect errors, and malfunctions.
Examples of qualifying experience may have been gained in positions in the operation of a computer or peripheral device used in support of computer operations, computer related occupations that involve programming, systems analysis, production control, scheduling, knowledge of computer terminology, media and data flow, and preparing and interpreting program and system charts or other work requiring comparable knowledge of computer processing techniques.
OR
A Bachelor's degree or four (4) years of education above high school in any field of study from an accredited college or university.
OR
An equivalent amount of combined education and experience.
MEET TIME IN GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT: You must meet applicable TIG requirements to be considered eligible. To meet TIG for positions above the GS-05 grade level, you must have served at least one year (52 weeks) at the next lower grade (or equivalent) in the normal line of progression for the position you are applying to. Advancement to positions up to GS-05 is permitted if the position to be filled is no more than two grades above the lowest grade held within the preceding 52 weeks.
AND
TIME AFTER COMPETITIVE APPOINTMENT: By the closing date (or if this is an open continuous announcement, by the cut-off date) specified in this job announcement, current civilian employees must have completed at least 90 days of federal civilian service since their latest non-temporary appointment from a competitive referral certificate, known as time after competitive appointment. For this requirement, a competitive appointment is one where you applied to and were appointed from an announcement open to "All US Citizens".
Specialized Experience
GS-7 Level: You must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-6 grade level in the Federal service.
Specialized experience for this position includes
Experience with standard, optional, and precedent rules and procedures to isolate and resolve common equipment and operating problems on multiprocessing\multiprogramming computer systems;
Using operating systems configurations and equipment characteristics, utility software, and job control languages to activate, control, monitor and test processing of production workloads, detect errors, and malfunctions;
Controls job distribution and resource allocation for processing requirements to link internal operating systems and utility programs with application programs and peripheral equipment;
Develops new or revises operating procedures.
Examples of qualifying experience may have been gained in positions in the operation of a computer or peripheral device used in support of computer operations, computer related occupations that involve programming, systems analysis, production control, scheduling, knowledge of computer terminology, media and data flow, and preparing and interpreting program and system charts or other work requiring comparable knowledge of computer processing techniques.
AND
MEET TIME IN GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT: You must meet applicable TIG requirements to be considered eligible. To meet TIG for positions above the GS-05 grade level, you must have served at least one year (52 weeks) at the next lower grade (or equivalent) in the normal line of progression for the position you are applying to. Advancement to positions up to GS-05 is permitted if the position to be filled is no more than two grades above the lowest grade held within the preceding 52 weeks.
AND
TIME AFTER COMPETITIVE APPOINTMENT: By the closing date (or if this is an open continuous announcement, by the cut-off date) specified in this job announcement, current civilian employees must have completed at least 90 days of federal civilian service since their latest non-temporary appointment from a competitive referral certificate, known as time after competitive appointment. For this requirement, a competitive appointment is one where you applied to and were appointed from an announcement open to "All US Citizens".

Responsibilities

Activates, monitors, and controls job distribution and resource allocation for special processing requirements to link internal operating systems and utility programs with application programs, peripheral equipment, teleprocessing and input/output channels.
Monitors systems status and performance, observes and responds to system messages, and defines, isolates, and resolves a wide range of common equipment and operating problems, failures and malfunctions.
Assists in developing new or revised operating procedures. Run and monitor test programs to identify problems or potential for obvious problems such as memory overload. Corrects or adjusts priorities and workflow by reconfiguring equipment.
Performs other duties as assigned.

FAQs

What is the main purpose of the Computer Operator position at the IRS?

The main purpose of the Computer Operator position is to activate, monitor, and control job distribution and resource allocation for special processing requirements, ensuring the effective operation of internal systems and peripheral equipment.

What are the work schedules available for this position?

The work schedules available for this position include Bloomington Days (M-F, 7:00 am-3:00 pm), Bloomington Swings (M-F, 3:00 pm-11:00 pm), Detroit Swings (M-F, 4:00 pm-12:00 am), Detroit Graves (M-F, 12:00 am-8:00 am), and Ogden Swings (Sun-Thur, 3:00 pm-11:00 pm).

What is the salary range for this position?

The salary range for this position is $35,373 to $70,280 per year.

How is the advancement structured for this position?

The Computer Operator position has career progression, allowing for non-competitive promotions as the employee's career progresses, potentially moving from a GS-05 to GS-11 level within as little as three years.

What are the educational requirements for this position?

Candidates must have one year of general experience at the GS-3 level or two years of education above high school or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Are there any physical requirements for this job?

Yes, this position requires the ability to be on your feet for extended periods (up to 8 hours a day) and to lift, push, pull, and carry up to 50 lbs.

What is the duration of the employment for this position?

The position is seasonal, with employment from March to December 2025, and may include non-pay status during off periods based on workload or budget.

Do employees need to undergo a tax return audit as part of the hiring process?

Yes, the employment of any selected candidates may be conditional upon the classification and/or audit of federal tax returns, which may include up to 2 years of returns.

What kind of experience qualifies for specialized experience at the GS-6 level?

Specialized experience at the GS-6 level includes isolating and resolving common equipment and operating problems on multiprocessing/multiprogramming computer systems and using operating system configurations, utility software, and job control languages to manage production workloads.

How do applicants apply for this position?

Applicants can apply by clicking the "Apply Online" button to complete the application process on the USAJOBS platform, answering online questions and submitting all required documents by the specified deadlines.

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The Treasury Department is the executive agency responsible for promoting economic prosperity and ensuring the financial security of the United States. The Department is responsible for a wide range of activities such as advising the President on economic and financial issues, encouraging sustainable economic growth, and fostering improved governance in financial institutions. The Department of the Treasury operates and maintains systems that are critical to the nation's financial infrastructure, such as the production of coin and currency, the disbursement of payments to the American public, revenue collection, and the borrowing of funds necessary to run the federal government. The Department works with other federal agencies, foreign governments, and international financial institutions to encourage global economic growth, raise standards of living, and to the extent possible, predict and prevent economic and financial crises. The Treasury Department also performs a critical and far-reaching role in enhancing national security by implementing economic sanctions against foreign threats to the U.S., identifying and targeting the financial support networks of national security threats, and improving the safeguards of our financial systems.