20 Best Technology Occupations jobs in Chicago, IL (Hiring Now!)

IT Specialist (CUSTSPT)
US Deputy Assistant Secretary for Information and Technology —Chicago, IL
Grade-point average (G.P.A.)-Applicants must have a grade-point average of: 3.0 or higher out of a possible 4.0 ("B" or better) as recorded on their official…
Estimated: $40,082 - $77,112 a year
Health Technician - Acute Care, Night shift (External)
US Veterans Health Administration —Hines, IL
Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee.
Estimated: $46,815 - $60,856 a year
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Social Worker - Mental Health Outpatient Clinic
US Veterans Health Administration —Chicago, IL
At the time of appointment, the supervisor, chief social work or social work executive will provide the unlicensed/uncertified social worker with the written…
Estimated: $65,541 - $103,083 a year
8d
Application Engineer (multiple openings) - IHM
Discover Financial Services —Riverwoods, IL
Position required skills: Three (3) years of experience in the job offered or related occupation: functioning as a Java Engineer; utilizing Test Automation…
Estimated: $102,690 - $142,500 a year
13d
Principal Infrastructure Engineer (multiple openings) - IHM
Discover Financial Services —Riverwoods, IL
Position required skills: Position requires 6 years of experience in the following: Infrastructure Monitoring with tools including: Dynatrace, AppDynamics,…
Estimated: $120,328 - $171,500 a year
Life Safety Code Surveyor - One Week Every Other Month
The Joint Commission —Oakbrook Terrace, IL
Certification/Licensure/Registration: Current certification/licensure/registration in a field related to plant, technology, and safety management [i.e.,…
Estimated: $93.8K - $119K a year
Customer Service Representative (CSR)
DME Elevators and Lifts —Lisle, IL
Confer with customers by telephone to provide information about products and services, schedule service and maintenance visits, cancel accounts, or to obtain…
Estimated: $20 - $22 an hour
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Product Data Management Specialist
CNH Industrial —Burr Ridge, IL
The Product Data Management will utilize engineering technologies including PDM (Product Data Management) to manage the design data and product life cycle; CAD …
Estimated: $82.7K - $105K a year
7d
Healthcare Engineer
US Veterans Health Administration —Hines, IL
Master of Engineering degree, Master of Architecture degree, Master of Science degree in Engineering or a related field of study plus 1 full year of…
Estimated: $67,739 - $155,743 a year
Senior Manager Software Engineering (multiple openings) - IHM
Discover Financial Services —Riverwoods, IL
Position required skills: Eight (8) years of progressively responsible experience in the job offered or related occupation: delivering performance evaluations;…
Estimated: $193,419 - $206,500 a year
Accountant
Revantage Corporate Services —Chicago, IL
Bachelor’s Degree with a major in Finance, Accounting or closely related field. Prepare or review acquisition/disposition roll forwards and cash flow summary…
Estimated: $76.6K - $96.9K a year
Application Support Analyst
Rush University —Chicago, IL
Net, Java, Jscript, HTML, and Click Huron Framework, including the Site Design, Entity Manager, and Administrator Manager tools; (2) Evaluating and interpreting…
Estimated: $67.3K - $85.2K a year
14d
Director Credit Risk Analysis (multiple openings) - IHM
Discover Financial Services —Riverwoods, IL
Position required skills: Eight (8) years of progressively responsible experience in the job offered or related occupation with a Bachelor’s degree, OR Six (6)…
Estimated: $208,000 - $223,400 a year
Senior Product Manager
Grainger —Chicago, IL
BS/BA degree in computer science, engineering, science, math or related field. You will work with engineering, design, and operations to develop aspects of a…
Estimated: $129K - $163K a year
Senior Safety Engineer
W.E. O'Neil Construction —Chicago, IL
Possess a bachelor’s degree in health and safety, Safety Engineering, Environmental Health, or a related field in at an accredited university.
Estimated: $83.4K - $106K a year
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Primary Care Physician
US Veterans Health Administration —Chicago, IL
PRPs must be fully licensed physicians (i.e., not a training license) and may only be appointed on an intermittent or fee-basis. How You Will Be Evaluated.
Estimated: $200,000 - $243,000 a year
8d
Job Resource Specialist
Moraine Valley Community College —Palos Hills, IL
Experience in virtual communication tools and familiarity with the professional use of social media. Prepare reports, evaluations, surveys and provide data…
Estimated: $47,000 a year
Application Support Analyst
RUSH University Medical Center —Chicago, IL
Net, Java, Jscript, HTML, and Click Huron Framework, including the Site Design, Entity Manager, and Administrator Manager tools; (2) Evaluating and interpreting…
Estimated: $67.3K - $85.2K a year
14d
Mountmaker/ Senior Mountmaker
The Art Institute of Chicago —Chicago, IL
When necessary, works with outside institutions to design mounts for incoming and outgoing loans and exhibitions, including possible site visits to other…
Estimated: $78.1K - $98.9K a year
Technical Support Specialist
Argonne National Laboratory —Lemont, IL
Bachelor’s degree in a chemistry, chemical engineering, or relevant field, or equivalent. The Chemical and Fuel Cycle Technologies division is seeking a…
Estimated: $70.7K - $89.5K a year

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IT Specialist (CUSTSPT)

US Deputy Assistant Secretary for Information and Technology Chicago, IL

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Job Details

Full-time $40,082 - $77,112 a year

Benefits

Flexible schedule

Qualifications

Management
Doctoral degree
Computer Science
Software troubleshooting
English
Information Systems
Master's degree
Bachelor's degree
Doctor of Philosophy
IT
Computer skills
Business Administration
1 year
Associate's degree

Full Job Description

Duties

This position is primarily aligned to the following NICE Cybersecurity Workforce Framework work roles:

OPM Cyber Code 411 - Technical Support Specialist

For more information about these work roles, where they fit within the larger Cyber Workforce, and how they can support your unique career journey, please visit the Cyber Career Pathways tool on the National Initiative for Cybersecurity Careers and Studies website: https://niccs.us-cert.gov/workforce-development/cyber-career-pathways

This is a bargaining unit position.

Please read this public notice in its entirety prior to submitting your application.

Vacancies may not presently exist but may become available at any point during the opening period of this vacancy announcement. We will not review applicant resumes until there is a request to fill a vacancy.

You are applying to a public notice to fill current and future vacancies. Please note, there may or may not be actual/projected vacancies when you submit your application. Your resume and any supporting documentation will be retained with other applicants and reviewed as vacancies occur. You will not receive a notice regarding your application's status other than the initial acknowledgment until a request is received to fill a position.

This announcement will remain open until the December 29, 2023. The cut-off date is January 23, 2023 OR the point at which the first 100 applications are received, whichever comes first. Due to the potential of a high volume of applicants, not all applicants may receive consideration.

After the initial cut-off period, once a request to fill a vacancy is received, applications will be reviewed in increments of 100 applications in date order. Note: Submitting multiple applications will change the order in which your application is reviewed.

We will refer qualified applicants to the selecting official for consideration. The organization's hiring need will determine the referral of additional applicants. Applicants will be notified about their application's status if referred or if we fill all vacancies.

Your application will expire in 3 months from the date of your submission. If you are still interested in the position after the 3-month period, you will need to re-apply to this vacancy announcement.

Work Schedule: Full Time - This Position supports 24/7 operations throughout the calendar year. Work is typically performed on the day shift; however, candidate may be subject to overtime work, shift work, and/or work on rotating shifts to include evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Compressed/Flexible Schedule: Not Available
Telework: Not Available
Duty Location Status: Will work from a VA owned or leased space.
Position Description Title/PD#: IT Specialist (CUSTSPT)/ PD15263A, PD15264A, and PD15265A
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not Required
Physical Demands: The work is both sedentary and active, requiring walking through out the medical center. Duties may require lifting, carting and carrying computer equipment such as monitors and printers weighing 20-40 pounds. Asking assistance from other specialist to help with lifting is encouraged. There may be limited crawling under desks and behind areas to gain access to equipment.

This position involves a multi-grade career ladder. The major duties listed below represent the full performance level of GS-11. At the GS-7 and GS-9 grade level, you will perform assignments of a more limited scope and with less independence. You will progressively acquire the background necessary to perform at the full performance level of GS-11. Promotion is at the discretion of the supervisor and is contingent upon satisfactory performance, availability of higher-level work, and availability of funds. Promotion is not guaranteed and no promise of promotion is implied.

Major Duties:

Resolving customer related technical software and hardware problems.
Diagnosing and/or resolving problems in response to a customer reported incident via trouble tickets.
Planning and delivery of IT customer support services.
Submitting recommendations to improve the efficient use of the system and responding to special requests for system data.
Maintaining and updating system files necessary to control all aspects of system operations and access.
Performing other related duties and responsibilities as assigned/required.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this job.
Selectees are subject to a background/suitability investigation.
Designated and/or random drug testing may be required
Selectees may be required to serve a probationary period.
Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
A complete application package, i.e., Resume, Transcripts, etc., as required by the job announcement.
Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
Participation in the Seasonal Influenza Prevention Program for VHA Health Care Personnel (HCP) is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs HCP.
All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA.
Must be proficient in written and spoken English.
Pre-employment physical evaluation may be required.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements when a request is received to fill a vacancy. You may qualify based on your education/experience as described below.

A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing your qualifications on education.

Education: Degree in computer science, engineering, information science, information systems management, mathematics, operations research, statistics, or technology management or degree that provided a minimum of 24 semester hours in one or more of the fields identified above and required the development or adaptation of applications, systems or networks.

For the GS-07, you must have one (1) full year of graduate level study (or law school, as specified in qualification standards or individual occupational requirements) or a Bachelor's degree with Superior Academic Achievement (S.A.A.) (S.A.A. is based on (1) class standing, (2) grade-point average, or (3) honor society membership. 1. Class standing-Applicants must be in the upper third of the graduating class in the college, university, or major subdivision, such as the College of Liberal Arts or the School of Business Administration, based on completed courses. 2. Grade-point average (G.P.A.)-Applicants must have a grade-point average of: 3.0 or higher out of a possible 4.0 ("B" or better) as recorded on their official transcript, or as computed based on 4 years of education, or as computed based on courses completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum; or 3.5 or higher out of a possible 4.0 ("B+" or better) based on the average of the required courses completed in the major field or the required courses in the major field completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum. Grade-point averages are to be rounded to one decimal place. For example, 2.95 will round to 3.0 and 2.94 will round to 2.9. 3. Election to membership in a national scholastic honor society-Applicants can be considered eligible based on membership in one of the national scholastic honor societies listed below. These honor societies are listed in the Association of College Honor Societies ACHS Home (achshonor.org). Agencies considering eligibility based on any society not included in the list must ensure that the honor society meets the minimum requirements of the Association of College Honor Societies. Membership in a freshman honor society cannot be used to meet the requirements of this provision.

For the GS-09, you must have a master's degree or equivalent graduate degree; or 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a master's degree or equivalent graduate degree.

For the GS-11, you must have a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree; or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree.

A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing your qualifications on education. Applications submitted without this information may not be considered.

OR

Experience - Experience must be IT related; the experience may be demonstrated by paid or unpaid experience and/or completion of specific, intensive training (for example, IT certification), as appropriate. For all positions individuals must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below. The employing agency is responsible for identifying the specific level of proficiency required for each competency at each grade level based on the requirements of the position being filled.

Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.

Customer Service - Works with clients and customers (that is, any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit produces, including the general public, individuals who work in the agency, other agencies, or organizations outside the Government) to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; knows about available products and services; is committed to providing quality products and services.

Oral Communication - Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.

Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.

AND

Specialized Experience: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization.

For the GS-07, you must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-05 level that includes applying, IT principles, methods, and practices in the customer service and customer support area to identify and resolve issues and problems.

For the GS-09, you must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 level that includes planning and delivering customer support services, including installation, configuration, troubleshooting, customer assistance, and/or training, in response to customer requirements; troubleshooting, recovering, adjusting, modifying, and improving IT systems in order to provide advice and assistance to customers.

For the GS-11, you must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 level that includes coordinating customer support activities sufficient to receive, respond to and ensure complete resolution of complex issues beyond what a help desk can resolve; providing comprehensive software, IT systems or equipment guidance and/or training to enhance customer knowledge, as well as to prevent recurring help desk inquiries; developing clear and concise IT reports and documentation for senior IT management.

Such experience is typically gained in the IT field or through the performance of work where the primary concern is IT.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Note: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment.

For more information on these qualification standards, please visit OPM's web site at http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/standards/indexes/alph-ndx.asp.

Education

PLEASE NOTE: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications (particularly positions with a positive education requirement). Therefore, applicants must report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html. All education claimed by applicants will be verified by the appointing agency accordingly. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education.

Additional information

COVID-19 Pandemic Expanded Telework Program - Due to COVID-19, VA is currently in an expanded telework posture. If selected, you may be expected to temporarily telework, even if your home is located outside the local commuting area. Once employees are permitted to return to the office, you will be expected to report to the duty station listed on this announcement. Management officials will provide information about returning to the official, pre-pandemic worksite, when applicable. At that time, you may be eligible to request to continue to telework depending upon the terms of your organization's telework policy and the duties of the position.VA supports the use of telework as a way to help attract and retain talented individuals in public service, increase worker productivity, and better prepare the agency to operate during emergencies. This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process.

The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) and Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced VA competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. To be well-qualified, applicants must possess experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors, if applicable, and must be proficient in most of the requirements of the job. Information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website which can be found at https://www.opm.gov/.

Receiving Service Credit for Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. VA may offer newly-appointed Federal employee's credit for their job-related non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed.

This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.

If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application.

Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Applicants will be referred in the order in which they were received.

Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Review our benefits
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Required Documents
As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.

Documents Accepted:
- Performance Appraisal
- Resume
- Separation Notice (RIF)
- SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
- Transcript
Documents Required:
- Resume
Please review the above list(s) to ensure you have included all necessary documents required for your application.Not every applicant will require the same documents, therefore it is the applicants responsibility to ensure that their application package includes all necessary documents to determine qualifications and eligibility for appointment, such as a copy of your SF-50, transcript, ICTAP/CTAP documentation (for displaced Federal employees).You will not be contacted for additional information. Applicants will be deemed ineligible if supporting documentation is not submitted.

Veterans' Preference: Since the Direct-Hire Recruitment Authority is being used, traditional Veterans' Preference rules do not apply. Qualified veterans will, however, be given full consideration for this position.

Applications are accepted online. Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to Apply

All applicants are encouraged to apply online.

To apply for this position, you must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section. To receive consideration, the complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the day a request is received to fill a vacancy. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/11795410.

1. To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.

2. Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package.

NOTE: It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date. To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.

To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.

Agency contact information

VHA National Recruitment Center
Phone

(844)456-5208
Email

[email protected]
Address

DAS Information and Technology - 103
810 Vermont Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20420
US

Next steps

After you submit your complete application package, you will receive a notification informing you that the application you submitted has been received.

You will not receive any additional notifications and your resume will not be reviewed for qualifications until a position is requested to be filled.

If a request is received to fill a position, applicants will be evaluated to ensure qualification and eligibility requirements are met. After the review is complete, a referral certificate(s) will be issued, and applicants will be notified of their status by email. You may be contacted if further evaluation or interviews are required or upon selection.

You may check the status of your application at any time by logging into your USA Jobs account and clicking on Applications. Information regarding your application status can be found in the USAJobs Help Center.
Fair and Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
- Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
- Reasonable accommodation policy
- Financial suitability
- Selective Service
- New employee probationary period
- Signature and false statements
- Privacy Act
- Social security number request

Required Documents

Documents Accepted:

Performance Appraisal
Resume
Separation Notice (RIF)
SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
Transcript

Documents Required:

Resume

Please review the above list(s) to ensure you have included all necessary documents required for your application.Not every applicant will require the same documents, therefore it is the applicants responsibility to ensure that their application package includes all necessary documents to determine qualifications and eligibility for appointment, such as a copy of your SF-50, transcript, ICTAP/CTAP documentation (for displaced Federal employees).You will not be contacted for additional information. Applicants will be deemed ineligible if supporting documentation is not submitted.

Veterans' Preference: Since the Direct-Hire Recruitment Authority is being used, traditional Veterans' Preference rules do not apply. Qualified veterans will, however, be given full consideration for this position.

Applications are accepted online. Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

Help

This job is open to

Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)

Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee.

The public

U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Clarification from the agency

ALL US CITIZENS. DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY: This position is being filled using Direct-Hire Authority (5 CFR 337.205) for this occupation.

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Technology Occupations jobs in Chicago, IL

Qualifications

Education

Additional information

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Agency contact information

VHA National Recruitment Center

Phone

Email

Address

Next steps

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)

The public