- Position Title
- Digital Content Specialist (6 Month Roster)
- Agency
- Internal Revenue Service
- Announcement Number
- 23-11771724K-OLS-1001-9T12 Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Thursday, December 22, 2022 to Friday, June 30, 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. You may only select up to 3 location(s).
2.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
3.
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.
4.
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.
5.
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 3rd 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 3rd 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 3rd 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.
6.
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.
7.
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.
8.
What is your Standard Employee Identifier (SEID)?
9.
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)
10.
What is your current position title?
11.
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.
12.
Please enter the date of your most recent performance appraisal.
13.
Please select the response that most accurately reflects your most recent performance appraisal or performance rating.
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.
QUALIIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE GRADE-9: You must have 1 year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS7 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position includes: Experience using digital technologies to present information to the public. Experience with analytical techniques, principles, concepts, theories and methods to analyze facts and draw conclusions. Experience applying project management principles and processes to support content projects in order to present an organization's information online in the most effective, factual and user-friendly manner. Experience using emerging media and digital policies, products and technologies to improve digital customer experience. Experience with online trends, design, user experience and technology concepts and principles to bring digital projects from conception to launch. Experience using oral and written communication techniques to articulate findings, prepare reports and make recommendations to management, to communicate proposals to partners across the organization, and to consult and coordinate with subject matter experts to ensure the organization's website meets the public's information needs. Experience using plain language standards, editorial techniques and digital communication principals to write and edit topics for the general public to consume on a digital platform. Experience using workload management techniques in order to plan and organize work assignments and to work with peers to implement recommendations that require changes in established procedures.
OR You may qualify based on education as follows: A Master's or equivalent graduate degree in a related field of study that demonstrated the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work. OR 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a graduate degree in a related field of study OR LL.B or J.D., if related. OR You my qualify with an equivalent combination of graduate education and experience.
TIME-IN-GRADE REQUIREMENTS GS-9: Under merit promotion procedures, Federal applicants must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade to satisfy time-in-grade restrictions contained in 5 CFR 300, Subpart F. Time is credited based on calendar time served in a grade, regardless of the number of days or hours worked. If you currently hold or have previously held a position at the same (or equivalent) or higher grade/level in the Federal government as of this announcement, you will meet the TIME IN GRADE REQUIREMENTS.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE GRADE-11: You must have 1 year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS9 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position includes: You must have 1 year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-9 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position includes: Experience using digital content development and design, editorial, information architecture, data transparency, and digital technologies in order to present an organization's information to the public. Experience with analytical techniques, principles, concepts, theories, and methods to analyze facts and draw conclusions. Experience applying project management principles and processes to support content projects in order to present an organization's information online in the most effective, factual and user-friendly manner. Experience using emerging media and digital policies, products and technologies to improve digital customer experience. Experience with online trends, design, user experience and technology concepts and principles to bring digital projects from conception to launch. Experience using oral and written communication techniques to articulate findings, prepare reports and make recommendations to management, communicate proposals to partners across the organization, and consult and coordinate with subject matter experts to ensure the organization's site meets the public's information needs. Experience using plain language standards, editorial techniques and digital communication principals to write and edit topics for the public to consume on a digital platform. Experience using workload management techniques in order to plan and organize work assignments and to work with peers to implement recommendations that require changes in established procedures.
OR You may qualify based on education as follows: A Ph.D., or equivalent doctoral degree in a related field of study OR 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a graduate degree in a related field of study OR LL.M., if related. OR You my qualify with an equivalent combination of education and experience.
TIME-IN-GRADE REQUIREMENTS GS-11: Under merit promotion procedures, Federal applicants must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade to satisfy time-in-grade restrictions contained in 5 CFR 300, Subpart F. Time is credited based on calendar time served in a grade, regardless of the number of days or hours worked. If you currently hold or have previously held a position at the same (or equivalent) or higher grade/level in the Federal government as of this announcement, you will meet the TIME IN GRADE REQUIREMENTS.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE GRADE 12: To be minimally qualified for this position at the GS-12 level, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower level (GS-11) in the normal line of progression. Specialized experience for this position includes: You must have 1 year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS11 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position includes: Experience using digital content development and design, editorial, information architecture, data transparency, and digital technologies in order to present an organization's information to the public. Experience with analytical techniques, principles, concepts, theories, and methods to analyze facts and draw conclusions. Experience applying project management principles and processes to support content projects in order to present an organization's information online in the most effective, factual and user-friendly manner. Experience using emerging media and digital policies, products and technologies to improve digital customer experience. Experience with online trends, design, user experience and technology concepts and principles to bring digital projects from conception to launch.
Experience using oral and written communication techniques to articulate findings, prepare reports and make recommendations to management, effectively communicate proposals to partners across the organization, and consult and coordinate with subject matter experts to ensure the organization's site meets the public's information needs. Experience using plain language standards, editorial techniques and digital communication principals to write and edit complex topics for the public to consume on a digital platform. Experience using workload management techniques in order to plan and organize work assignments and to work effectively with peers to implement recommendations that require changes in established procedures.
TIME-IN-GRADE REQUIREMENTS: Under merit promotion procedures, Federal applicants must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade to satisfy time-in-grade restrictions contained in 5 CFR 300, Subpart F. Time is credited based on calendar time served in a grade, regardless of the number of days or hours worked. If you currently hold or have previously held a position at the same (or equivalent) or higher grade/level in the Federal government as of this announcement, you will meet the TIME IN GRADE REQUIREMENTS.
1.
Which of the following is true about your specialized experience and/or education for the GS-9 level?
Which of the following is true about your specialized experience and/or education for the GS-9 level?
2.
Please select the response that best describes your time in grade for the GS-9 level.
Please select the response that best describes your time in grade for the GS-9 level.
3.
Which of the following is true about your specialized experience and/or education for the GS-11 level?
Which of the following is true about your specialized experience and/or education for the GS-11 level?
4.
Please select the response that best describes your time in grade for the GS-11 level.
5.
Which of the following is true about your specialized experience for the grade 12?
Which of the following is true about your specialized experience for the grade 12?
6.
Please select the response that best describes your time in grade for the GS-12 level.
7.
In addition to the online application and resume, you must submit a current annual Performance Appraisal. If a revalidated appraisal is used for merit promotion, the supervisor must prepare a narrative for each critical job element that does not have a narrative describing the performance in the appraisal period covered by the rating. Note: If you are a manager or management official, your most recent annual performance appraisal must be used for the overall rating identified.
Did you receive a fully successful, equivalent, or higher rating on your most recent performance appraisal?
Did you receive a fully successful, equivalent, or higher rating on your most recent performance appraisal?
8.
If you answered "I do not have a recent performance appraisal." in the previous question, please indicate why you do not have a current performance appraisal otherwise please enter N/A.
9.
Please select the option that best describes your most recent performance appraisal.
10.
Please enter the date of your most recent performance appraisal?
11.
Please select the rating that you achieved on your most recent performance appraisal. For Non-IRS CTAP employees select the response that most accurately reflects your most recent performance rating.
12.
Are you currently in the same Business Operating Division and job series as the position for which you are applying to via this announcement?
13.
How have you contributed to your workplace environment?
14.
Which best describes your highest level of experience working on a project team?
15.
How have you contributed to your workplace environment?
16.
Which best describes your highest level of experience working on a project team?
17.
Which of the following programs or applications have you had experience using to develop or publish content?
18.
Which of the following programs or applications have you had experience using to review, develop, or update web content?
19.
What is your experience collecting and analyzing data?
20.
Which of the following describes your verbal communication experience?
21.
Which of the following describes your verbal communication experience?
22.
Which of the following describes your experience with written products on the job?
23.
Which of the following describes your experience communicating digital based information verbally?
24.
Which of the following describes your experience with written products for digital projects?
25.
As a web analyst, which of the following experiences have you had with content review activities in the workplace?
26.
Which of the following describes your experience identifying and addressing the digital content needs of users and stakeholders?
27.
Which of the following describes your experience with planning, organizing, and coordinating project or program activities?
28.
Which of the following describes your experience with planning, organizing, and coordinating project or program activities?
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
29.
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?
30.
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.