- Position Title
- Frontline Readiness Program (FLRP)
- Agency
- Internal Revenue Service
- Announcement Number
- 23-11874159M-HQM-9999-5T3 Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Tuesday, March 14, 2023 to Monday, March 27, 2023
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
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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.
Preferences
1.
Select the series you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one series.
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.
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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.
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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.
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Please enter the date of your most recent performance appraisal.
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Please select the response that most accurately reflects your most recent performance appraisal or performance rating.
7.
What is your Standard Employee Identifier (SEID)?
8.
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)
9.
What is your current position title?
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.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To qualify for this position you must meet the qualification requirements outlined below:
BASIC REQUIREMENT: Experience must be related experience that demonstrates each of the following four competencies: 1) Analysis and Decision Making 2) Influencing/Negotiating 3) Oral and Written Communication
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE IR-03: To be minimally eligible/qualified for the readiness program you must have at least a fully successful or higher on your current annual performance appraisal and at least one year of specialized experience in your current position and/or position previously held on a temporary or permanent basis which must be equivalent to the next lower level pay band in the normal line of progression for a frontline manager position.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE IR-04: To be minimally eligible/qualified for the readiness program you must have at least a fully successful or higher on your current annual performance appraisal and at least one year of specialized experience in your current position and/or position previously held on a temporary or permanent basis which must be equivalent to the next lower level pay band in the normal line of progression for a frontline manager position.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE IR-05: To be minimally eligible/qualified for the readiness program you must have at least a fully successful or higher on your current annual performance appraisal and at least one year of specialized experience in your current position and/or position previously held on a temporary or permanent basis which must be equivalent to the next lower level pay band in the normal line of progression for a frontline manager position.
BASIC REQUIREMENT: Experience must be related experience that demonstrates each of the following four competencies: 1) Analysis and Decision Making 2) Influencing/Negotiating 3) Oral and Written Communication
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE IR-03: To be minimally eligible/qualified for the readiness program you must have at least a fully successful or higher on your current annual performance appraisal and at least one year of specialized experience in your current position and/or position previously held on a temporary or permanent basis which must be equivalent to the next lower level pay band in the normal line of progression for a frontline manager position.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE IR-04: To be minimally eligible/qualified for the readiness program you must have at least a fully successful or higher on your current annual performance appraisal and at least one year of specialized experience in your current position and/or position previously held on a temporary or permanent basis which must be equivalent to the next lower level pay band in the normal line of progression for a frontline manager position.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE IR-05: To be minimally eligible/qualified for the readiness program you must have at least a fully successful or higher on your current annual performance appraisal and at least one year of specialized experience in your current position and/or position previously held on a temporary or permanent basis which must be equivalent to the next lower level pay band in the normal line of progression for a frontline manager position.
The Frontline Leader Readiness Program offers the opportunity for well qualified individuals to receive structured professional leadership development and experience. During the nine (9) month training and development program, all attendees will be assigned a coach, complete Career Learning Plans, and attend leadership-training classes [the timeframe may be extended to allow participants to complete necessary training and developmental activities.] In addition, candidates will receive one one-week shadow assignment and a 60-day developmental acting assignment. They will also participate in a variety of other developmental activities. The goal is to prepare you to compete for future front line managerial positions. As a manager, first level supervisor, you will be responsible for assigning, directing, and reviewing the work of subordinate employees. In this role, you will use your leadership skills and management techniques for planning, scheduling, and coordinating work operations, planning and carrying out the training and development of employees, evaluating employees' work performance, and in performing all other related administrative functions. Generally, you will direct the work operations of subordinates performing administrative, complex clerical, technical and/or work comparable in nature.
Requirements:
-Candidates not meeting the NHQ Frontline Leadership Readiness Program requirements at the end of the first year may be extended in the program for up to an additional year to complete the necessary training/development activities.
-Candidates will remain in their current position and post of duty during their participation in the program. During the program, candidates whose performance and progress do not merit continuing in the program will be released from the program.
-Candidates not meeting the NHQ Frontline Leadership Readiness Program requirements at the end of the first year may be extended in the program for up to an additional year to complete the necessary training/development activities.
-Candidates will remain in their current position and post of duty during their participation in the program. During the program, candidates whose performance and progress do not merit continuing in the program will be released from the program.
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SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: IR-03 To be minimally eligible/qualified for the readiness program you must have at least a fully successful or higher on your current annual performance appraisal and at least one year of specialized experience in your current position and/or position previously held on a temporary or permanent basis which must be equivalent to the next lower level payband in the normal line of progression for a frontline manager position.
Which of the following is true about your current position?
Which of the following is true about your current position?
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SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: IR-04 To be minimally eligible/qualified for the readiness program you must have at least a fully successful or higher on your current annual performance appraisal and at least one year of specialized experience in your current position and/or position previously held on a temporary or permanent basis which must be equivalent to the next lower level payband in the normal line of progression for a frontline manager position.
Which of the following is true about your current position?
Which of the following is true about your current position?
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SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: IR-05 To be minimally eligible/qualified for the readiness program you must have at least a fully successful or higher on your current annual performance appraisal and at least one year of specialized experience in your current position and/or position previously held on a temporary or permanent basis which must be equivalent to the next lower level pay band in the normal line of progression for a frontline manager position. Which of the following is true about your current position?
BASIC REQUIREMENTS (FRONTLINE LEADER READINESS PROGRAM): To be minimally eligible/qualified for the readiness program you must have at least a fully successful or higher on your current annual performance appraisal and at least one year of specialized experience in your current position. To be qualifying for a temporary promotion, while in the readiness program, your current position must be equivalent to the next lower level pay band or GS grade in the normal line of progression for a frontline manager position. Your experience should be sufficient to demonstrate:
- Knowledge of management techniques, methods, theories, principles, and labor relations concepts, to assure optimum utilization of personnel, equipment, and space for the accomplishment of all program objectives with combined technical and administrative oversight;
- Knowledge and understanding of regulations, other official guidance and principles, including the latest procedures and techniques sufficient to oversee the planning, development and implementation of the technical aspects of programs specific to the position being filled;
- Knowledge of cost estimating procedures (sufficient to manage financial resources), project management, and if required, legal and regulatory interpretations specific to the position being filled;
- Knowledge of communicative techniques to effectively and diplomatically interact with internal and external customers.
- Knowledge of management techniques, methods, theories, principles, and labor relations concepts, to assure optimum utilization of personnel, equipment, and space for the accomplishment of all program objectives with combined technical and administrative oversight;
- Knowledge and understanding of regulations, other official guidance and principles, including the latest procedures and techniques sufficient to oversee the planning, development and implementation of the technical aspects of programs specific to the position being filled;
- Knowledge of cost estimating procedures (sufficient to manage financial resources), project management, and if required, legal and regulatory interpretations specific to the position being filled;
- Knowledge of communicative techniques to effectively and diplomatically interact with internal and external customers.
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In this position you may be required to be available for training and/or position assignments in other geographic areas to assist with your development and in order to meet the needs of the organization. Do you understand you may be required to be available for travel and assignments, for extended periods of time, in other geographic areas? Please select the response which most accurately describes your current position level?
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To be qualified for this Frontline Manager Readiness Program your permanent position of record must be within NHQ organization.
Is your permanent position of record within the NHQ organization?
Is your permanent position of record within the NHQ organization?
6.
Using your prior response, please state how long you have been in your current position?
(limit 50 characters)
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Please select the response which most accurately describes your current position level?
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Using your prior response, please state how long you served in the position(s) on a Permanent or Temporary (Promotion) basis?
(limit 50 characters)
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Please select the response(s) that best describes your experience and/or participation in a managerial level readiness program(s)?
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Using your prior response, please provide a brief description of the Readiness Program(s) and the date of completion.
(limit 50 characters)
Next you will respond to a series of questions to obtain your ratings of potential from the Leadership Succession Review (LSR) Assessment. Your responses will be verified prior to being referred for consideration in the selection process. You should be advised that you must complete the LSR process before being able to respond to the next several questions. The results of this process are used in ranking leadership competencies. If you have not completed the LSR process, or are awaiting a managerial assessment or review to be completed, please select the appropriate response indicating "I have not completed the LSR process" or "I am waiting the managerial assessment or review," and return to update your responses once you have completed the process. NOTE: Your application must be completed and submitted by 11:59 p.m. ET on the closing date of this announcement to be considered in the hiring process.
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Please select the competency rating you received for the competency entitled Results Driven.
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Please select the competency rating you received for the competency entitled Leading Change.
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Please select the competency rating you received for the competency entitled Leading People.
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Please select the competency rating you received for the competency entitled Business Acumen.
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Please select the competency rating you received for the competency entitled Building Coalitions.
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Please select the competency rating you received for the competency entitled Fundamentals.
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"Using your "Level" ratings from the LSR assessment, please select the Competencies where you achieved a Frontline Manager or above management level rating.
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Your final determination of readiness rating provides an overall assessment of potential to perform at the next level of management. Please select the response that best describes your overall readiness rating.
Next you will respond to a series of questions that are designed to capture your technical experience and other accomplishments that were achieved at or above a senior professional or senior technical level. Experience gained in a position prior to your reaching the full working level should not be considered when responding to these questions.
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Which of the following describes your experience with Influencing/Negotiating?
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Which of the following best describes your experience?
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Which of the following statements best describes your experience influencing or persuading others to take the appropriate course of action in matters that are controversial or uncomfortable?
22.
Which of the following describes your experience with communicating verbally? (Select all that apply)
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Which of the following describe your experience with written communication? (Select all that apply)
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Which of the following describe your experience with analysis and decision making? (Select all that apply)
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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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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.