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Position Title
Facilities Management and Security Assistant (FMSS Assistant) (12-month roster)
Agency
Internal Revenue Service
Announcement Number
23-11826978L-FMB-0303-5/6/7 Opens in new window
Open Period
Monday, February 6, 2023 to Monday, February 5, 2024
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:
 
  • 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). (limit characters)
2. Treasury CTAP Candidate - Are you a current displaced or surplus Department of Treasury (non-IRS) employee and:
 
  • 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). (limit characters)
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.

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4. IRS RPP Candidate - Are you a current IRS employee who has received a Reassignment Preference Program (RPP) notice and:
 
  • 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. (limit characters)
Preferences
1. Select the location(s) you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location. (limit characters)
2. Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position. (limit characters)
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).
  • 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.
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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).
  • 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.
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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).
  • 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.
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6. 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 4th 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 4th 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.
 (limit characters)
7. 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 5th 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 5th priority, select "No priority location".
  • Applicants will NOT be considered for locations that are not included on the announcement and in the question above.
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8. 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 6th 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 6th 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.
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9. 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. (limit characters)
10. 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. (limit characters)
11. What is your Standard Employee Identifier (SEID)? (limit characters)
12. 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)
13. What is your current position title? (limit characters)
14. 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. (limit characters)
15. Please enter the date of your most recent performance appraisal. (limit characters)
16. Please select the response that most accurately reflects your most recent performance appraisal or performance rating. (limit characters)
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. (limit characters)
1. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE GS05:
To be eligible for this position at this grade level, you must meet the basic requirements below.
One year or (12) twelve months of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade (GS-4) in the Federal Government. Specialized experience is experience that is related to the work of this position and has provided you with the knowledges, skills and abilities required for successful job performance.
To be qualifying, your experience must be sufficient to demonstrate: Knowledge of programs and operations sufficient to resolve recurring problems in clerical procedures within the assigned organization; Knowledge of and skill in operating a variety of office automation equipment, such as electronic memory typewriters, personal computers, word processors and/or printers; Knowledge of grammar, spelling, capitalization, punctuation and commonly used formats and terminology and the ability to meet and deal courteously and tactfully with customers.
OR
A Bachelor's degree or four (4) years of education above high school in any field of study from an accredited college or university.
OR
A combination of education and experience equivalent to that described above.

Which of the following is true about your education and/or experience? (limit characters)
2. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE GS06:

To be eligible for this position at this grade level, you must meet the requirements below.

One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-5 level in the federal government. Specialized experience is experience that that is related to the work of this position and has provided you with the knowledges, skills and abilities required for successful job performance.

To be qualifying your experience must be sufficient to demonstrate the ability to identify potential problems and gather information; Practical knowledge of a body of technical rules, guidelines, regulations and precedents applicable to the provision of facilities services; Basic working knowledge of theories, techniques and methodologies; Skill in meeting and dealing effectively with others to accomplish work assignments, clarify requirements and verify completion; and Basic knowledge of procedures used in drafting scopes for work orders, justifications, delivery and/or assembly requirements.

Which of the following is true about your specialized experience? (limit characters)
3.
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.

Please select the response that best describes your time in grade. (limit characters)
4. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE GS07:

To be eligible for this position at this grade level, you must meet the requirements below.

One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-6 level in the federal government. Specialized experience is experience that is related to the work of this position and has provided you with the knowledges, skills and abilities required for successful job performance.

To be qualifying your experience must be sufficient to demonstrate a broad working knowledge of procedures used in drafting scopes for work orders, delivery and assembly requirements; Practical knowledge of an extensive body of technical rules, guidelines, and precedents applicable to the provision of facilities services; Working knowledge of theories, techniques and methodologies to determine the effectiveness of program operations; Oral and written communications skills to acknowledge requests, clarify requirements, explain procedures and; skill in meeting and dealing effectively with dealing effectively with others to accomplish work assignments.

Which of the following is true about your specialized experience? (limit characters)
5.
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.

Please select the response that best describes your time in grade. (limit characters)
6. Please provide your current pay plan, series, and grade. For example: GS-303-03, IR-512-01, etc. (limit characters)
7. What is your current position title?
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8. What is your SEID number?
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9. Which of the following describe your experiences assisting others in the workplace? (limit characters)
10. Which of the following describe your experiences creating written documents in a work setting? (limit characters)
11. Which of the following describes your highest level of experience resolving issues for customers outside of your workgroup? (limit characters)
12. Which of the following describe the quality review related activities you have performed on the job? (limit characters)
13. Which of the following project management related activities have you performed on the job? (limit characters)
14. Which of the following describe your experiences verbally communicating with others in a work setting? (limit characters)
15. Which of the following describes your highest level of experience managing workloads? (limit characters)
16. Which of the following describe your experiences interacting with others inside and outside of the workplace? (limit characters)
17. Which of the following purchasing activities have you performed on the job? (limit characters)
18. Which of the following computer related activities have you performed on the job? (limit characters)
19. Which of the following describe your experiences assisting others in the workplace? (limit characters)
20. Which of the following describe your experiences creating written documents in a work setting?
 (limit characters)
21. Which of the following describe the quality review related activities you have performed on the job?
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22. Which of the following project management related activities have you performed on the job?
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23. Which of the following ticket related activities have you performed on the job?
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24. 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?
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25. 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. (limit characters)
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