- Position Title
- Librarian (Legal and Legislative Research)
- Agency
- Internal Revenue Service
- Announcement Number
- CCJD-23-11844531-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Thursday, February 16, 2023 to Thursday, March 2, 2023
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Career Transition Assistance Program
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
• you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
• you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
3.
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a Federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
• you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a Federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
• you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
Preferences
1.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
Conditions of Employment
1.
Have you held a political position within the Federal Government within five (5) years of the closing date of this announcement?
This position has requirements which must be met prior to employment, and/or conditions for continued employment. Your answers to the questions in this section will indicate your understanding of, or possession of, these requirements and conditions.
2.
Employees of the Internal Revenue Service Office of Chief Counsel (IRSCC) 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 IRSCC 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 IRSCC. Are you willing and able to undergo a Federal Tax check to meet this requirement prior to employment?
3.
A one year probation is required, if not already completed, to assess your ability to perform the duties required unless previously completed. Are you willing to serve a one year probation period if not already previously completed?
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in a Librarian position with the IRS - Office of Chief Counsel. Your resume and the responses you provide to this assessment questionnaire will be used to determine if you are among the best qualified for this position. Your responses are subject to verification. Please review your responses for accuracy before you submit your application.
1.
Select the one statement that best describes the education and/or experience you have that meets the basic requirements for a Librarian. Your resume and supporting documentation must support your response.
2.
Select the one statement that best describes the education and/or experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of Librarian (Legal and Legislative Research) at the GS-09 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service.
3.
Select the one statement that best describes the education and/or experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of Librarian at the GS-11 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service.
4.
Select the one statement that best describes the experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of Librarian at the GS-12 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
5.
In addition to meeting the qualifications for a librarian, applicants must also possess a specialized knowledge of the Law/Reference/Online Research field as it relates to the position. As such an applicant's education or experience must have included or been supplemented by the requirements defined on the announcement. Do you possess the specialized knowledge of the Law/Reference/Online Research field defined on the announcement?
6.
Select the following statements which best describe your knowledge and experience in library and information management and research services. This experience must have been attained in a research organization library or information resource center setting. (Select all that apply.)
7.
Select the electronic resources and technology you have used to search, enhance access to collections, and increase efficiency of your work. (Select all that apply.)
8.
Select the statement which best describes your experience using electronic resources and technology detailed in the previous question.
9.
GS-9: Select the statement which best describes your experience using electronic resources and technology detailed in question 7.
10.
As a librarian, please select the electronic search systems (bibliographic and full text) in which you have experience. (Select all that apply):
11.
As a librarian, please select the electronic search systems (bibliographic and full text) in which you have experience. (Select all that apply):
12.
Which statement best describes your research skill with the electronic search systems (bibliographic and full text) detailed in the previous question.
13.
Which of the following best describes your experience tracking legislation and compiling legislatives histories for topics of interest to the Internal Revenue Service?
14.
GS-9: Which of the following best describes your experience tracking federal legislation, updating stakeholders on legislation status, and upon enactment compiling a legislative history?
15.
Which of the following best describes your applied knowledge of legal reference sources 1) legal databases (e.g., Bloomberg, LexisNexis, Westlaw, HeinOnline, PACER); 2)online legislative resources (e.g., Politico Pro, Congress.gov, GovInfo); 3) authoritative websites (e.g., federal government departments); 4) government documents (e.g., executive and legislative reports); 5) legal documents (e.g., bills, laws, regulations, court cases, treaties); and 6) legal research sources (e.g., treatises, reporters, official codes) in all formats.
16.
Select the activities which reflect your experience conducting in-depth information research with a legal and legislative focus. (Select all that apply.)
17.
Which of the following best describes your level of experience in conducting information research activities with a legal and legislative focus in a library, information center, or research organization setting (e.g., think tank, federal research organization, law library, corporate library, news library)?
18.
GS-9: Which of the following best describes your level of experience in conducting information research activities with a legal focus in a library, information center, or research organization setting (e.g., think tank, federal research organization, law library, corporate library, news library)?
19.
Select the answer which best reflects your knowledge of the federal legislative process?
20.
GS-9: Select the answer which best reflects your knowledge of the federal legislative process?
21.
Which of the following best describes your experience providing and performing in-depth federal legislative research services for most titles of the U.S. Code?
22.
GS-9: Which of the following best describes your experience providing and performing in-depth federal legislative research services for most titles of the U.S. Code?
23.
Which of the following best describes your experience providing in-depth research services in the areas of federal taxation and tax legislative research?
24.
Which of the following legal reference sources have you provided training on for library users? (Select all that apply)
25.
Which of the following best describes your experience planning and conducting in-depth training on legal reference sources in all formats in a library, information center, or research organization (e.g., think tank, federal research organization, law library, corporate library, news library):
26.
Choose all the statements that best describe your oral and written communication skills that you use as a regular part of your job to support agency goals and the agency leadership. (Select all that apply.)
27.
My demonstrated writing experience includes the following:(Select all that apply):
28.
Integrity Certification: Your responses to the Announcement and Assessment Questionnaires, along with your resume and all supporting documentation are subject to evaluation and verification to ensure accuracy. Please take this opportunity to review your responses to ensure their accuracy.