IT Specialist

Job TitleThe 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 readying the operating environment to support testing activities.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.Perform other duties as assigned.