- Position Title
- Laborer (Seasonal 8-10 months in length - 12 Month Roster)
- Agency
- Internal Revenue Service
- Announcement Number
- 22-11636578B-WIB-3502-3 Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, September 12, 2022 to Monday, July 17, 2023
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1.
IRS CTAP Candidate - Are you a current displaced or surplus IRS employee and:
If you indicate "Yes" for this question, you MUST submit supporting documentation to validate your claim of CTAP eligibility such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Certificate of Expected Separation (CES) AND a copy of your most recent annual performance appraisal AND a copy of your most recent SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action).
For more information, review Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP).
- you are located either within or outside the local commuting area of this vacancy, AND
- your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of this vacancy, AND
- your position has the same or higher promotion potential of this vacancy, AND
- your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent?
If you indicate "Yes" for this question, you MUST submit supporting documentation to validate your claim of CTAP eligibility such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Certificate of Expected Separation (CES) AND a copy of your most recent annual performance appraisal AND a copy of your most recent SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action).
For more information, review Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP).
2.
Treasury CTAP Candidate - Are you a current displaced or surplus Department of Treasury (non-IRS) employee and:
If you indicate "Yes" for this question, you MUST submit supporting documentation to validate your claim of CTAP eligibility such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Certificate of Expected Separation (CES) AND a copy of your most recent annual performance appraisal AND a copy of your latest SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action).
For more information, review Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP).
- you are located within the same local commuting area of this vacancy, AND
- your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of this vacancy, AND
- your position has the same or higher promotion potential of this vacancy, AND
- your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent?
If you indicate "Yes" for this question, you MUST submit supporting documentation to validate your claim of CTAP eligibility such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Certificate of Expected Separation (CES) AND a copy of your most recent annual performance appraisal AND a copy of your latest SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action).
For more information, review Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP).
3.
IRS Internal Candidate - Are you a current career or career-conditional, Competitive Service Internal Revenue Service (IRS) employee? You can view a copy of your most recent SF-50 to determine if you are Competitive Service. (The "position occupied" block on the SF-50 should show a "1" and your "tenure" block should be a "1" or "2".)
If you indicate "Yes" for this question, submit a copy of your most recent annual performance appraisal.
If you indicate "Yes" for this question, submit a copy of your most recent annual performance appraisal.
4.
IRS RPP Candidate - Are you a current IRS employee who has received a Reassignment Preference Program (RPP) notice and:
If you indicate "Yes" for this question, you MUST submit supporting documentation to validate your claim of RPP eligibility such as a RPP notice AND a copy of your most recent annual performance appraisal AND a copy of your most recent SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action).
For more information, review IRS Internal Revenue Manual (IRM) 6.330.1.
- you are located either within or outside the local commuting area of this vacancy, AND
- your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of this vacancy, AND
- your position has the same or higher promotion potential and the same work schedule (e.g., permanent, seasonal, etc.) of this vacancy, AND
- your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent?
If you indicate "Yes" for this question, you MUST submit supporting documentation to validate your claim of RPP eligibility such as a RPP notice AND a copy of your most recent annual performance appraisal AND a copy of your most recent SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action).
For more information, review IRS Internal Revenue Manual (IRM) 6.330.1.
Preferences
1.
Select the location(s) you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location.
2.
How many performance related 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.
3.
Please list the names of any performance related 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.
4.
What is your Standard Employee Identifier (SEID)?
5.
If you are, or ever were a Federal civilian employee, please provide your current or last pay plan, series, and grade level or pay band. For example: GS-0303-05, IR-0343-02, WG-5400-04.
(limit 250 characters)
6.
What is your current position title?
7.
Your annual performance appraisal and relevant awards are considered in the selection process.
Please indicate the option that best describes your most recent performance appraisal.
Please indicate the option that best describes your most recent performance appraisal.
8.
Please enter the date of your most recent performance appraisal.
9.
Please select the response that most accurately reflects your most recent performance appraisal or performance rating.
10.
In the preference question above that states "Select the locations you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location." you selected the location(s) you prefer to be considered for.
Below, please prioritize the locations you selected above by selecting the 1st location you would like to be considered for. If you selected more than one location, use the following questions to prioritize each location (up to 6 locations).
Below, please prioritize the locations you selected above by selecting the 1st location you would like to be considered for. If you selected more than one location, use the following questions to prioritize each location (up to 6 locations).
- The following list includes ALL IRS locations but not all locations are available for this announcement.
- Only locations listed on the announcement and in the above question are available.
- Do NOT select locations you did not choose in the question above.
- Applicants will NOT be considered for locations that are not included on the announcement and in the question above.
11.
In the preference question above that states "Select the locations you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location." you selected the location(s) you prefer to be considered for.
Below, please prioritize the locations you selected above by selecting the 2nd location you would like to be considered for. If you selected more than one location, use the following questions to prioritize each location (up to 6 locations).
Below, please prioritize the locations you selected above by selecting the 2nd location you would like to be considered for. If you selected more than one location, use the following questions to prioritize each location (up to 6 locations).
- The following list includes ALL IRS locations but not all locations are available for this announcement.
- Only locations listed on the announcement and in the above question are available.
- Do NOT select locations you did not choose in the question above.
- If you do NOT have a 2nd priority, select "No additional priority location".
- Applicants will NOT be considered for locations that are not included on the announcement and in the question above.
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in applying for this position. Your responses to the following questions supplement the information provided in your resume.
Your rating is based on an evaluation of your experience, education, and training and your responses to the occupational questions indicated below. It is important that your application or resume contains sufficient information to support the experience and education that you claim in your answers below. If you do not provide sufficient information, you will be rated ineligible.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
WG-03
To be eligible for this position at this grade level, you must meet the requirements below:
A specific length of training and experience is not required, but you must show evidence of training or experience of sufficient scope and quality of your ability to do the work of this position. To be qualifying your experience should demonstrate the following: Able to perform very heavy manual labor including lifting and moving very heavy equipment and supplies through confined spaces. Use weight-handling equipment to move forms, supplies, property, and equipment to and from the warehouse. Possess knowledge and skill in the operation and control of heavy power equipment and know how to work safely with heavy tools. Operation of weight-handling devices such as electric hand trucks, pallet jacks and dollies to move very heavy loads. Prior job experience or on-the-job training is normally required to gain this level of manual skill. Able to stand for prolonged periods of time and able to bend, stretch, and lift up to 50 pounds. Lifting often may be from floor level to eye level.
WG-03
To be eligible for this position at this grade level, you must meet the requirements below:
A specific length of training and experience is not required, but you must show evidence of training or experience of sufficient scope and quality of your ability to do the work of this position. To be qualifying your experience should demonstrate the following: Able to perform very heavy manual labor including lifting and moving very heavy equipment and supplies through confined spaces. Use weight-handling equipment to move forms, supplies, property, and equipment to and from the warehouse. Possess knowledge and skill in the operation and control of heavy power equipment and know how to work safely with heavy tools. Operation of weight-handling devices such as electric hand trucks, pallet jacks and dollies to move very heavy loads. Prior job experience or on-the-job training is normally required to gain this level of manual skill. Able to stand for prolonged periods of time and able to bend, stretch, and lift up to 50 pounds. Lifting often may be from floor level to eye level.
1.
Which of the following describe your highest level of training and experience?
2.
What is your level of experience and/or training in accuracy in checking, counting, verifying and sorting printed materials?
3.
What is your level of experience and/or training in maintaining records, logs or inventories?
4.
What is your level of experience and/or training in utilizing reports for accuracy of materials, back ordered items, or completeness of shipments?
5.
What is your level of experience and/or training in ability to meet time schedules, meet deadlines?
6.
What is your level of experience and/or training in performing a variety of duties involved with ordering and stocking materials?
7.
Select the answer that defines your ability to independently lift and carry, load and unload heavy objects.
8.
Choose from the responses indicated below how often you had to carry 50 lbs. or more.
9.
This position requires considerable physical effort in walking, climbing, stooping, and bending; work in temperatures that fluctuate from extreme cold to extreme heat, and in wet and or windy conditions. Are you able to work under these conditions?
10.
Which response best describes your ability to work prolonged hours in a standing position?
11.
Which response best describes your ability to work prolonged hours walking, bending, stooping and reaching?
12.
Have you attended a safety training program on the job (or at school)?
13.
Do you have experience in observing safety rules to avoid injury to yourself or a coworker?
14.
Which response describes your experience and understanding utilizing safety rules and practices on the job to avoid injury to yourself or a co-worker?
15.
What is your level of experience and/or training in maintaining clean and safe work area?
16.
Choose the response that indicated below which best describes your ability to follow written and oral instructions.
17.
Which of the following best describes your ability to perform the duties of a Laborer without more than minimal supervision?
18.
Select the response from the list below that best describes your ability to interpret and understand warehouse symbols.
19.
Select the response from the list below that best describes your ability to read and interpret simple and specific instructions for procedures regarding handling of materials.
20.
Select the response from the list below that best describes your ability to receive and complete work assignments through verbal or written instructions using standard operating procedures.
21.
Which of the following best describes your ability to after receiving instruction, complete assignments with minimum follow-up guidance.
22.
Which of the following best describes your ability to analyze and interpret routine information?
23.
Select the one response that best describes the level of knowledge you have in tool selection and safety practices to independently perform the work of a Laborer.
24.
Do you have experience using basic hand tools and manual warehouse equipment such as hand trucks, trash compactors, dollies, heavy-duty staplers?
25.
Have you worked performing the duties of a laborer operating weight-handling devices such as electric hand trucks, pallet jacks, and dollies to move heavy loads?
26.
Select the response that best describes your experience in the use electric hand trucks, pallet jacks, dollies, etc.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
27.
To qualify for this position and receive full credit for your relevant experience you must list the month/year and number of hours worked for experience listed on your resume. Your resume must support your responses to the questions. Do you understand that failure to provide sufficient evidence in your resume may result in a "not qualified determination?
28.
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.