- Position Title
- IRS Pathways Recent Graduate Progam (Human Resources Specialist)
- Agency
- Internal Revenue Service
- Announcement Number
- 20STR-HCO10806999-0201-5T9 Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Thursday, June 4, 2020 to Wednesday, June 17, 2020
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1.
Pathways Recent Graduates - Are you a recent graduate who has completed, within the previous two years, a qualifying associates, bachelors, masters, professional, doctorate, technical, vocational degree or certificate OR expect to graduate within nine (9) months of date of application? (Veterans unable to apply within two years of receiving their degree due to military service obligation have up to six years after degree completion to apply.)
If eligible, submit a copy of your transcripts to support your recent graduate eligibility. If you are a veteran, please submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of your service which includes character of service.
For more information, review USAJOBS Student and Recent Graduate resources.
If eligible, submit a copy of your transcripts to support your recent graduate eligibility. If you are a veteran, please submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of your service which includes character of service.
For more information, review USAJOBS Student and Recent Graduate resources.
2.
Reasonable Accommodations for taking the online assessments are provided on a case-by-case basis only to qualified individuals with a disability covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended.
Do you have a disability (physical or mental) that you believe will interfere with completing the online assessments and require a Reasonable Accommodation?
3.
How many monetary performance related awards, such as performance awards, (including time off in lieu of monetary), or quality step increases have you received in the three years preceding the closing date of this announcement?
You may obtain a list of your most recent awards at https://persinfo.web.irs.gov/indexawd.htm.
You may obtain a list of your most recent awards at https://persinfo.web.irs.gov/indexawd.htm.
4.
Please list the names of any monetary performance awards and/or quality step increases you have received in the three years preceding the closing date of this announcement and the dates (MMDDYYYY) of the awards. (For example: Performance Award, 02/02/2019).
You may obtain a list of your most recent awards at https://persinfo.web.irs.gov/indexawd.htm.
You may obtain a list of your most recent awards at https://persinfo.web.irs.gov/indexawd.htm.
5.
Your annual performance appraisal and relevant awards are considered in the selection process. If you have received an annual performance appraisal you are responsible for submitting a copy with your application. If you do not have a current performance appraisal, please consider submitting a recent self-assessment, manager prepared narrative, or contact your immediate manager for another option appropriate to your current situation and position.
Please indicate the option that best describes your most recent performance appraisal.
Please indicate the option that best describes your most recent performance appraisal.
6.
Please enter the date of your most recent performance appraisal.
7.
Please select the rating that most accurately reflects your most recent performance rating.
Preferences
1.
Select the locations you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location. You may only select up to 5 location(s).
2.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
3.
If you are a male at least 18 years of age, born after December 31, 1959, have you registered with the Selective Service System (select "Not applicable" if this question does not apply to you)?
4.
If you are a current Federal employee, by what agency and organization are you employed?
5.
If you selected "Other", please enter the agency and organization.
6.
If you are a current Federal employee, what is your duty station? [City, State]
7.
If you are a Federal employee, under what type of appointment are you currently serving?
8.
Are you a current or former Federal employee with reinstatement eligibility?
9.
If you are, or ever were a Federal civilian employee, indicate the pay plan of the highest graded position you have ever held.
10.
If you are, or ever were a Federal civilian employee, indicate the grade level or pay band of the highest graded position you have ever held.
11.
May we contact your current supervisor for a reference?
12.
Are you a retiree receiving a Federal annuity, either military or civilian?
Note: If you are an annuitant, your salary or annuity may be reduced upon employment.
Note: If you are an annuitant, your salary or annuity may be reduced upon employment.
13.
Have you accepted a buyout from a Federal agency within the past 5 years?
14.
Regarding the effectiveness of our recruitment strategies; how did you first hear about this job?
15.
If you answered "Posting on a job board or search agent other than USAJOBS (Monster, CareerBuilder, Indeed, LinkUp, etc." please indicate the name of the job board or search agent other than USAJOBS you saw the advertisement.
If you answered "Social Media posting (Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, on-line job fairs, etc.)" please indicate the name of the Social Media platform you saw the advertisement.
If you answered "Attended a recruitment event (Job/Career Fair, Open House, Meet & Greet, Meetup, etc.)" please indicate the name and state of the recruiting event.
If you answered "School/University announcement/career counselor" please indicate the name of the school/university of the announcement where you saw the advertisement.
If you answered "Third party referral, such as diversity or community organization, or employment office (Federal, state or local)" please indicate the name of the third party referral and the state you saw the advertisement.
If you answered "Newspaper (print/online)" please indicate the name of the newspaper and the state you saw the advertisement.
If you answered "Radio" please indicate the name of the radio station and state you heard the advertisement.
If you answered "Transit/Bus Advertisement" please indicate the city and state you saw the advertisement.
If you answered "Banner Advertisement - Major News Websites" please indicate the website.
If you answered "Banner Advertisement - Movie Theater Websites" please indicate the website.
If you answered "Classified Advertisement Website (Craigslist, Angie's List, etc.)" please indicate the name of the website, city and state.
If you answered "Other" please specify.
If you answered "Social Media posting (Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, on-line job fairs, etc.)" please indicate the name of the Social Media platform you saw the advertisement.
If you answered "Attended a recruitment event (Job/Career Fair, Open House, Meet & Greet, Meetup, etc.)" please indicate the name and state of the recruiting event.
If you answered "School/University announcement/career counselor" please indicate the name of the school/university of the announcement where you saw the advertisement.
If you answered "Third party referral, such as diversity or community organization, or employment office (Federal, state or local)" please indicate the name of the third party referral and the state you saw the advertisement.
If you answered "Newspaper (print/online)" please indicate the name of the newspaper and the state you saw the advertisement.
If you answered "Radio" please indicate the name of the radio station and state you heard the advertisement.
If you answered "Transit/Bus Advertisement" please indicate the city and state you saw the advertisement.
If you answered "Banner Advertisement - Major News Websites" please indicate the website.
If you answered "Banner Advertisement - Movie Theater Websites" please indicate the website.
If you answered "Classified Advertisement Website (Craigslist, Angie's List, etc.)" please indicate the name of the website, city and state.
If you answered "Other" please specify.
16.
Employees of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) must demonstrate the highest level of ethics and integrity. Current and former employees will be subject to a screening of their prior performance and conduct with the Service, and all other applicants may be subject to reference checks of prior employment. Your responses to the following questions will be verified; Applicants providing false information may be made ineligible and will be subject to debarment for future employment opportunities with the IRS.
Please select the response that best describes your current or prior employment with the IRS. If you never worked for the Internal Revenue Service, you must select the last response "Not applicable."
Please select the response that best describes your current or prior employment with the IRS. If you never worked for the Internal Revenue Service, you must select the last response "Not applicable."
17.
Employees of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) must demonstrate the highest level of ethics and integrity, and must be in compliance with all Federal Tax requirements. Applicants being considered for employment with the IRS will be subject to a tax check. Your responses to the following questions will be verified; Applicants providing false information may be made ineligible and will be subject to debarment for future employment opportunities with the IRS.
Please select the response that best describes your compliance with all Federal Tax requirements. You will be subject to a tax check that will verify your response to this question.
Please select the response that best describes your compliance with all Federal Tax requirements. You will be subject to a tax check that will verify your response to this question.
18.
Please indicate the date you met or will meet all requirements (graduation or intended graduation date) for your degree (diploma, certificate, etc.)
19.
The IRS Pathways Recent Graduates Program offers developmental opportunities in the Federal Government intended to promote possible careers in the civil service to individuals, who have recently graduated from qualifying educational institutions or programs within the previous two (2) years, or who intend to successfully complete their educational requirements within nine (9) months of their application date. Education must be completed prior to appointment/Enter on Duty date.
If selected, you will be placed in a position as indicated in the vacancy announcement. In order to successfully complete the IRS Pathways Recent Graduates Program, you must complete a one (1) year training program, a minimum of at least 40 hours of interactive training, and demonstrate successful job performance. All conversion requirements will be identified in the Participant Agreement.
Following the completion of the program requirements, you may be the considered for non-competitive conversion to a career-conditional or term appointment.
OR
Are a veteran, who, due to military service obligation was precluded from applying to the Recent Graduates Program during a portion of the two (2) year eligibility period:
OR
Expect to graduate within nine (9) months of the date of your application.
Please indicate which of the following best describes your eligibility for the Pathways Recent Graduate Program?
If selected, you will be placed in a position as indicated in the vacancy announcement. In order to successfully complete the IRS Pathways Recent Graduates Program, you must complete a one (1) year training program, a minimum of at least 40 hours of interactive training, and demonstrate successful job performance. All conversion requirements will be identified in the Participant Agreement.
Following the completion of the program requirements, you may be the considered for non-competitive conversion to a career-conditional or term appointment.
OR
Are a veteran, who, due to military service obligation was precluded from applying to the Recent Graduates Program during a portion of the two (2) year eligibility period:
OR
Expect to graduate within nine (9) months of the date of your application.
Please indicate which of the following best describes your eligibility for the Pathways Recent Graduate Program?
20.
All applicants are required to submit college transcripts, by the closing date of this announcement, that support the education required for this position.
Do you understand that you will not be considered for this announcement if you do not provide the transcripts necessary to verify the education claimed during the application process?
Do you understand that you will not be considered for this announcement if you do not provide the transcripts necessary to verify the education claimed during the application process?
Assessment 1
This section will be used to determine if you possess the basic requirements needed to qualify for a Human Resources Specialist, GS-0201-05/7/9. Failure to respond to this question will result in an ineligible rating. (Applicants expected to meet education requirements within nine (9) months of application will be considered for Pathways Recent Graduate Program vacancies. Education must be completed prior to appointment/Enter on Duty date.)
1.
Please indicate which of the following best describes your education and/or general experience that demonstrates your ability to perform the duties of the Human Resources Specialist GS-0201-05.
2.
Please indicate which of the following best describes the education and/or specialized experience that demonstrates your ability to perform the duties of the Human Resources Specialist GS-0201-07.
3.
Please indicate which of the following best describes the education and/or specialized experience that demonstrates your ability to perform the duties of the Human Resources Specialist GS-0201-09.
For each task in the following group, choose the statement(s) from the list below that best describes your experience and/or training.
4.
Select the statement(s) that best describes your experience communicating in writing. (Please select all that apply)
5.
Select the statement(s) that best describes your experience communicating technical information in writing. (Please select all that apply)
6.
From the following responses, please select the statement that most accurately reflects your highest level of experience:
7.
From the following responses, please select the statement that most accurately reflects your highest level of experience: .
8.
From the following responses, please select the statement that best describes your highest level of experience:
9.
From the following responses, please select the statement that best describes your highest level of Human Resources experience:
10.
With which of the following do you have experience meeting customer requests? (Please select all that apply)
11.
With which of the following do you have experience responding to customer service issues on a regular basis? (Please select all that apply)
12.
Select the statement(s) that best describes your reasoning (analytical thinking) experience. (Please select all that apply)
13.
Select the statement(s) that best describe(s) your reasoning experience. (Please select all that apply)
14.
Select the statement(s) that best describes your experience communicating information orally to others in class, a part- or full-time job, and/or internship. (Please select all that apply)
15.
From the following responses, please select the statement that most accurately reflects your experience:
16.
Please identify the statement(s) which best describe your experience using spreadsheet programs. (Please select all that apply)
17.
Please identify the statement(s) which best describe your experience performing the following technology related tasks. (Please select all that apply)
18.
I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information included in this questionnaire is true, correct, and provided in good faith. I understand if I make an intentional false statement, or commit deception or fraud in this application and its supporting materials, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fined or imprisoned (18 U.S.C. 1001); my eligibilities may be cancelled, I may be denied an appointment, or I may be removed and debarred from Federal service (5 C.F.R. part 731). I understand any information I give may be investigated. I understand that responding "No" to this item will result in my not being considered for this position.
Failure to agree or respond to the statement below will disqualify you from further consideration for the position. Select the most appropriate response below.
Failure to agree or respond to the statement below will disqualify you from further consideration for the position. Select the most appropriate response below.