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Duties

WHAT IS THE COMMUNICATION AND LIAISON (CL)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: Communication and Liaison Communications 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. Maintains technical operability through preventive maintenance and repair, and provide integration with computer equipment when appropriate, of all on-site video related equipment including production, postproduction, and broadcast equipment. Troubleshoot, repair, provide work-around, and identify, recommend, and acquire contract repair and integration services as necessary to maintain existing systems as operational and incorporate new equipment into such systems for improved capabilities or operations. Maintains awareness of current and projected technological trends as they apply to educational production and delivery via satellite distribution, web-based services, computer-based training, etc. through the review of trade literature and attendance of technology conferences and seminars, and through other means. Recommends equipment for purchase and methods of integration with existing systems to improve operations, increase capabilities, and expand the delivery options of educational and informational products. Performs professionally as a team member in working with other production, program development staff, clients, and others, both within and outside IRS.

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-12 LEVEL: 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. Some examples of qualifying specialized experience include work involving applying: knowledge of the techniques and theories characteristic of electronics, such as a knowledge of basic electricity and electronic theory, algebra, and elementary physics. knowledge of electronic equipment design, development, evaluation, testing, installation, and maintenance. knowledge of the capabilities, limitations, operations, design, characteristics, and functional use of a variety of types and models of electronic equipment and systems related to, but less than, a full professional knowledge of electronic engineering. Some examples of qualifying specialized experience include Maintenance, Installation, Fabrication, Testing and Evaluation/Research and Development, Sustainment, and/or troubleshooting. Some examples of qualifying specialized experience include: Work as a technician, instructor, inspector, or mechanic (civilian or military) that showed progression in theoretical and practical knowledge of electronic theory, and of the characteristics, function, operation, and capabilities of a variety of types of electronic equipment. This experience must have included the use of schematic diagrams, a variety of test equipment, and the application of appropriate electronic formulas involved in such duties as testing, troubleshooting, modifying, designing, calibrating, installing, maintaining, repairing, constructing, developing, and instructing on electronic equipment, or similar functions. Experience in developing policies, standards, and procedures for maintenance, installation, or similar functions, provided the work clearly shows that the applicant applied a specialized knowledge of the theories and principles of a variety of electronic systems or equipment. In addition to the above, you must have experience preforming preventive maintenance and repair on video related equipment including production, post-production, and broadcast equipment and establish preventative maintenance schedules. Experience with studio broadcast equipment, both theoretical and practical, to immediately troubleshoot and repair a vast number of stand-alone and/or interconnected equipment items necessary to the production and broadcast processes. Experience communicating complex technical issues to diverse technical and non-technical parties and working with other production, program development staff, and clients both within and outside IRS. Experience creating and prioritizing plans and schedules for competing projects/workload to meet varying deadlines. For more information on qualifications please refer to OPM's Qualifications Standards.

Education

For positions with an education requirement, or if you are qualifying for this position by substituting education or training for experience, submit a copy of your transcripts or equivalent. An official transcript will be required if you are selected.

A college or university degree generally must be from an accredited (or pre-accredited) college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools which meet these criteria, please refer to Department of Education Accreditation page.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. Click here for Foreign Education Credentialing instructions.

Contacts

• Address CL - Communications 1111 Constitution Ave NW Washington, DC 20224 US
• Name: IRS Laguna Contract External
• Email: [email protected]