- Position Title
- Budget Analyst (12 Month Roster)
- Agency
- Internal Revenue Service
- Announcement Number
- 23-11905245A-ITS-0560-5T12 Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Wednesday, April 26, 2023 to Friday, February 9, 2024
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.
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).
3.
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).
4.
Current IRS Candidate (excluding Chief Counsel and TIGTA) - Are you a current permanent career or career-conditional, Competitive Service Internal Revenue Service employee?
If you indicate "Yes" for this question, you MUST submit:
If applying for a higher grade, it is recommended to also provide:
If you indicate "Yes" for this question, you MUST submit:
- a copy of your most recent career or career-conditional SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) or equivalent personnel action form which shows your current grade and competitive service status (The "position occupied" block on the SF-50 should show a "1" and your "tenure" block should be a "1" or "2")
If applying for a higher grade, it is recommended to also provide:
- a copy of an SF-50, or equivalent, which clearly demonstrates you meet the 52-week time-in-grade requirements (e.g., Promotion with an effective date more than one (1) year old, Within Grade Increase at the highest grade held, SF-50, or equivalent, at the highest grade held with an effective date more than one (1) year old). (If applying for a managerial position under the IRS Payband System, time-in-grade requirements do not apply.) (If applying for a managerial position under the IRS Payband System, time-in-grade requirements do not apply.)
5.
Department of Treasury Candidate (excluding Internal Revenue Service) - Are you a current permanent career or career-conditional, Competitive Service Department of Treasury employee (e.g., Chief Counsel, TIGTA, Dept. of Mint, Fiscal Service)?
If you indicate "Yes" for this question, you MUST submit:
If applying for a higher grade, it is recommended to also provide:
If you indicate "Yes" for this question, you MUST submit:
- a copy of your most recent career or career-conditional SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) or equivalent personnel action form which shows your current grade and competitive service status (The "position occupied" block on the SF-50 should show a "1" and your "tenure" block should be a "1" or "2")
If applying for a higher grade, it is recommended to also provide:
- a copy of an SF-50, or equivalent, which clearly demonstrates you meet the 52-week time-in-grade requirements (e.g., Promotion with an effective date more than one (1) year old, Within Grade Increase at the highest grade held, SF-50, or equivalent, at the highest grade held with an effective date more than one (1) year old). (If applying for a managerial position under the IRS Payband System, time-in-grade requirements do not apply.)
6.
Transfer Candidate - Are you currently employed as a permanent career or career-conditional employee in the competitive service outside of the Department of Treasury?
If you indicate "Yes" for this question, you MUST submit:
If applying for a higher grade, it is recommended to also provide:
For more information, review USAJOBS Transfer sources.
If you indicate "Yes" for this question, you MUST submit:
- a copy of your most recent career or career-conditional SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) or equivalent personnel action form which shows your current grade and competitive service status (The "position occupied" block on the SF-50 should show a "1" and your "tenure" block should be a "1" or "2")
If applying for a higher grade, it is recommended to also provide:
- a copy of an SF-50, or equivalent, which clearly demonstrates you meet the 52-week time-in-grade requirements (e.g., Promotion with an effective date more than one (1) year old, Within Grade Increase at the highest grade held, SF-50, or equivalent, at the highest grade held with an effective date more than one (1) year old). (If applying for a managerial position under the IRS Payband System, time-in-grade requirements do not apply.)
For more information, review USAJOBS Transfer sources.
7.
Reinstatement Candidate - Were you formerly employed as a federal civilian on a permanent competitive appointment but are not currently a permanent competitive federal employee?
If you indicate "Yes" for this question, you MUST submit:
For more information, review USAJOBS Reinstatement resources and USAJOBS SF-50 resources.
If you indicate "Yes" for this question, you MUST submit:
- a copy of your most recent separation SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) or equivalent personnel action form which MUST reflect:
- career or career-conditional appointment type (Block 24 is Tenure 1 or 2), AND
- competitive service type (Block 34 is Position Occupied 1), AND
- a copy of an SF-50, or equivalent, that reflects your highest grade held on a permanent basis (if different than your most recent SF-50, or equivalent), AND
- if applying for a higher grade, a copy of an SF-50, or equivalent, which clearly demonstrates you meet the 52-week time-in-grade requirements (e.g., Promotion with an effective date more than one (1) year old, Within Grade Increase at the highest grade held, SF-50, or equivalent, at the highest grade held with an effective date more than one (1) year old). (If applying for a managerial position under the IRS Payband System, time-in-grade requirements do not apply.)
For more information, review USAJOBS Reinstatement resources and USAJOBS SF-50 resources.
8.
ICTAP Candidate - Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position and:
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?
For more information, review Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP).
9.
Land Management Candidate -Are you a current or former temporary or term employee of a Land Management (LM) agency, i.e. Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, National Park Service, Fish and Wildlife Service, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Bureau of Reclamation employee?
If you indicate "Yes" for this question, you MUST submit the following:
Land Management Employee:
For more information, review USAJOBS Land Management resources.
If you indicate "Yes" for this question, you MUST submit the following:
Land Management Employee:
- a copy of your SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) showing initial appointment under competitive procedures to the time-limited appointment for a total of more than 24 months without any break in service of two (2) or more years, AND
- proof of acceptable performance ratings for each period of employment used to meet the 24-month requirement.
- Former LM Employee - You must apply within two years of your last term or temporary job date of separation, provide the documents listed above AND a copy of your separation SF-50. Your most recent separation must be for reasons other than misconduct or performance.
For more information, review USAJOBS Land Management resources.
10.
Military Spouses (EO 13832) Candidate - Are you the spouse of an active-duty member of the Armed Forces -OR- the spouse of a retired/separated member of the Armed Forces with a disability rating of 100% from the Department of Veterans Affairs -OR- the un-married widow or widower of a member of the Armed Forces killed while on active duty status?
If you indicate "Yes" for this question, you MUST submit the following:
For more information, review FedsHireVets.gov.
If you indicate "Yes" for this question, you MUST submit the following:
- Verification of the marriage to the service member (i.e., marriage license or other legal documentation verifying marriage), AND
- If based on member's Active Duty status: proof of active duty status, i.e. Active Duty military orders, or spouse's Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with dates of active duty, or official documentation from the Armed Forces branch that verifies spouse's active status.
- If based on member's 100% disability: verification of the member's retirement or release/discharge from active duty AND verification of spouse's 100% service-connected disability (DD-214 and/or VA letter).
- If based on member's death: verification of the member's active duty status at the time of death (DD-214) AND verification of the member's death while on active duty (DD-1300).
- You are not eligible if you were not married to the veteran at the time of death or have since remarried.
- By selecting "Yes" below you are certifying that you were married to the veteran at the time of death and have not since remarried.
For more information, review FedsHireVets.gov.
11.
VEOA Candidate - Are you a veteran whose latest discharge was under honorable conditions and you:
If you indicate "Yes" for this question, you MUST submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of your service which includes character of service.
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
- served three (3) or more years of continuous active duty service in the military (NOTE: If released shortly before completing a 3-year tour, you are considered to meet the eligibility); -OR-
- are entitled to veterans' preference?
If you indicate "Yes" for this question, you MUST submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of your service which includes character of service.
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
Preferences
1.
Select the location(s) you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location.
- No matches found
2.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
3.
The following question is regarding your Selective Service status. If you are a male born after December 31, 1959, and are at least 18 years of age, civil service employment law (5 U.S.C. 3328) requires that you must be registered with the Selective Service System, unless you meet certain exemptions under Selective Service law. If you are required to register but knowingly and willfully fail to do so, you are ineligible for appointment by executive agencies of the Federal Government (5 CFR 300.704). Visit http://www.sss.gov/ for additional information.
4.
If you are a current Federal employee, by what agency and organization are you employed?
5.
If you selected "Other", please enter the agency and organization.
6.
If you are a Federal employee, under what type of appointment are you currently serving?
7.
If you are a current Federal employee, what is your duty station? [City, State]
8.
If you are, or ever were a Federal civilian employee, indicate the pay plan and grade level or pay band of the highest graded position you have ever held. For example: GS-05, IR-02, WG-04.
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.
Are you a retiree receiving a Federal annuity, either military or civilian?
Note: If you are an annuitant, your salary or annuity may be reduced upon employment.
Note: If you are an annuitant, your salary or annuity may be reduced upon employment.
11.
Have you accepted a buyout from a Federal agency within the past 5 years?
12.
Regarding the effectiveness of our recruitment strategies; how did you first hear about this job?
13.
If you answered "Posting on a job board or search agent other than USAJOBS (Monster, CareerBuilder, Indeed, LinkUp, etc." please indicate the name of the job board or search agent other than USAJOBS you saw the advertisement.
If you answered "Social Media posting (Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, on-line job fairs, etc.)" please indicate the name of the Social Media platform you saw the advertisement.
If you answered "Attended a recruitment event (Job/Career Fair, Open House, Meet & Greet, Meetup, etc.)" please indicate the name and state of the recruiting event.
If you answered "School/University announcement/career counselor" please indicate the name of the school/university of the announcement where you saw the advertisement.
If you answered "Third party referral, such as diversity or community organization, or employment office (Federal, state or local)" please indicate the name of the third party referral and the state you saw the advertisement.
If you answered "Newspaper (print/online)" please indicate the name of the newspaper and the state you saw the advertisement.
If you answered "Radio" please indicate the name of the radio station and state you heard the advertisement.
If you answered "Transit/Bus Advertisement" please indicate the city and state you saw the advertisement.
If you answered "Banner Advertisement - Major News Websites" please indicate the website.
If you answered "Banner Advertisement - Movie Theater Websites" please indicate the website.
If you answered "Classified Advertisement Website (Craigslist, Angie's List, etc.)" please indicate the name of the website, city and state.
If you answered "Other" please specify.
If you answered "Social Media posting (Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, on-line job fairs, etc.)" please indicate the name of the Social Media platform you saw the advertisement.
If you answered "Attended a recruitment event (Job/Career Fair, Open House, Meet & Greet, Meetup, etc.)" please indicate the name and state of the recruiting event.
If you answered "School/University announcement/career counselor" please indicate the name of the school/university of the announcement where you saw the advertisement.
If you answered "Third party referral, such as diversity or community organization, or employment office (Federal, state or local)" please indicate the name of the third party referral and the state you saw the advertisement.
If you answered "Newspaper (print/online)" please indicate the name of the newspaper and the state you saw the advertisement.
If you answered "Radio" please indicate the name of the radio station and state you heard the advertisement.
If you answered "Transit/Bus Advertisement" please indicate the city and state you saw the advertisement.
If you answered "Banner Advertisement - Major News Websites" please indicate the website.
If you answered "Banner Advertisement - Movie Theater Websites" please indicate the website.
If you answered "Classified Advertisement Website (Craigslist, Angie's List, etc.)" please indicate the name of the website, city and state.
If you answered "Other" please specify.
14.
Employees of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) must demonstrate the highest level of ethics and integrity. Former employees will be subject to a screening of their prior performance and conduct with the Service, and all other applicants may be subject to reference checks of prior employment. 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 IRS.
Please select the response that best describes your current or prior employment with the IRS. If you never worked for the Internal Revenue Service, you must select the last response "Not applicable."
Please select the response that best describes your current or prior employment with the IRS. If you never worked for the Internal Revenue Service, you must select the last response "Not applicable."
15.
Employees of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) 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 IRS will be subject to a tax check. You can "Get Your Tax Record" at http://www.irs.gov/ (https://www.irs.gov/individuals/get-transcript) and check the status of your account, balance owed, payment history, make a payment, or review answers to tax questions. Applicants not in compliance will be determined unsuitable for employment with IRS. 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 IRS.
Please select the response that best describes your compliance with all Federal Tax requirements. You will be subject to a tax check that will verify your response to this question.
Please select the response that best describes your compliance with all Federal Tax requirements. You will be subject to a tax check that will verify your response to this question.
16.
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.
17.
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.
18.
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.
19.
Please enter the date of your most recent performance appraisal.
20.
Please select the response that most accurately reflects your most recent performance appraisal or performance rating.
21.
Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently employed, or have been employed within the last 5 years, in any one of the categories below, you must disclose this information. Failure to disclose this information could result in disciplinary action including removal from Federal Service.
Are you a current or former political appointee as described under 5 U.S.C. sections 5312 through 5316 (relating to the Executive Schedule)?
-OR-
Are you a current or former political Schedule A, Schedule C, or an individual who serves or served in a political capacity under agency-specific authority in the Executive Branch?
-OR-
Are you a current or former noncareer SES appointee, or an individual who serves or served in a political capacity under Limited Term SES or Limited Emergency SES appointment in the Executive Branch?
Are you a current or former political appointee as described under 5 U.S.C. sections 5312 through 5316 (relating to the Executive Schedule)?
-OR-
Are you a current or former political Schedule A, Schedule C, or an individual who serves or served in a political capacity under agency-specific authority in the Executive Branch?
-OR-
Are you a current or former noncareer SES appointee, or an individual who serves or served in a political capacity under Limited Term SES or Limited Emergency SES appointment in the Executive Branch?
22.
If yes, identify the position held, the employing agency/organization, and the dates of the appointment. Please provide SF-50s showing your political appointment and, if applicable, resignation/termination SF-50.
Assessment 1
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To qualify for this position, you must meet the qualification requirements outlined below:
GENERAL EXPERIENCE/ EDUCATION GS-05:
Bachelor's degree or four-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. OR
Three years of experience, 1 year of which was equivalent to at least GS-4. To be qualifying your experience must demonstrate the ability to: Analyze problems to identify significant factors, gather pertinent data, and recognize solutions; Plan and organize work; and Communicate effectively orally and in writing. OR
Combination of education and experience equivalent to that described above.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE/ EDUCATION GS-07:
Superior Academic Achievement may be met by having a Bachelors degree, with one of the following: A GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale for all completed undergraduate courses or those completed in the last 2 years of study, or a GPA of 3.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale for all courses in the major field of study or those courses in the major completed in the last 2 years of study, or rank in the upper one third of the class in the college, university, or major subdivision, or membership in a national honor society recognized by the Association of College Honor Societies. OR
At least one (1) full academic year of graduate education in a related field of study such as accounting, auditing, finance, economics, business administration or other related fields. OR
C. At least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-5 level. To be qualifying your experience must demonstrate a knowledge of basic analysis (such as average cost per FTE); basic techniques of budget, financial and economic analysis, financial coding and skill in completing charts, tables, and graphs and interpreting data; and the ability to communicate clearly, orally and in writing. OR
Combination of qualifying graduate education and experience equivalent to that described above.
Note: Grade point averages should be rounded to one decimal point. For example, 2.95 is rounded to 3.0, and 2.94 is rounded to 2.9. If more than 10 percent of your undergraduate course work (credit hours) was taken on a pass/fail or similar basis, your claim must be based on class standing or membership in an Honor Society.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE/ EDUCATION GS-09: To be eligible for this position at this grade level, you must meet the requirements below.
Two (2) full academic years of progressively higher level graduate education in a related field of study such as accounting, auditing, finance, economics, business administration or other related fields.. OR
Master's or equivalent graduate degree in a related field of study such as accounting, auditing, finance, economics, business administration or other related fields from an accredited college or university. OR
LL.B or J.D., if related. OR
One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-7 level. To be qualifying your experience must demonstrate: Knowledge of collecting data with budget formulation, plan development, labor cost analysis, financial reviews, or budget execution; Performing basic analysis (such as average cost per FTE) of collected or provided data; Preparing charts, tables, and graphs for specific assignments including the formulation of the Division budget and periodic financial reviews; Ability to interpret and apply basic budget instructions, administrative memoranda, and regulatory guidelines from a procedural, technical standpoint. OR
Combination of qualifying graduate education and experience equivalent to that described above.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE/ EDUCATION GS-11: To be eligible for this position at this grade level, you must meet the requirements below.
Three (3) full academic years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a doctoral degree in a related field of study such as accounting, auditing, finance, economics, business administration or other related fields. OR
PH.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in a related field of study such as accounting, auditing, finance, economics, business administration or other related fields. OR
At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS 9 level. To be qualifying your experience must demonstrate: Knowledge researching budgetary and financial issues, developing and analyzing resource proposals, identifying issues related to projected budgetary and staffing requirements, and analyzing estimates; Assisting with the planning and execution of labor resource requirements; Preparing reports and charts to monitor labor and support resources (e.g. equipment, supplies, facilities, and training); Reviewing directives, instructions, budget materials, funding documents and developing narrative justifications and strategies to ensure program delivery within the bounds of financial constraints. OR
LL.M., if related OR
Combination of qualifying graduate education and experience equivalent to that described above
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE GS-12:
To qualify at the grade 12 level you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the grade 11 level. To be qualifying your experience must demonstrate: working knowledge of the federal budget process; Ability to interpret and apply budget instructions, administrative memoranda, and regulatory guidelines from a procedural, technical standpoint; Ability to analyze and relate financial data to work plans, business plans, strategic plans, and organizational accomplishments; Broad knowledge of structure of appropriations, and other funds that utilized within the government; Knowledge of analytical and problem-solving techniques.
In addition, at this level your experience should include: Ability to manage time, balance priorities, and to work effectively under the pressure of tight timeframes and changing conditions; Experience developing alternatives and recommendations to identify and resolve key budget issues and areas of special concern; Experience providing oversight in the financial review process, including reprogramming actions and the development of narrative justifications; Skill in using computer applications for word processing, spreadsheets, graphics, and communications programs.
Thank you for your interest in applying for this position. Your responses to the following questions supplement the information provided in your resume.
1.
GENERAL EXPERIENCE/ EDUCATION GS-05: To be eligible for this position at this grade level, you must meet the requirements below.
A. Bachelor's degree or four year course of study leading to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. OR
B. Three years of experience, 1 year of which was equivalent to at least GS-4. To be qualifying your experience must demonstrate the ability to: Analyze problems to identify significant factors, gather pertinent data, and recognize solutions; Plan and organize work; and Communicate effectively orally and in writing. OR
C. Combination of education and experience equivalent to that described above.
Which of the following is true about your education and/or experience?
A. Bachelor's degree or four year course of study leading to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. OR
B. Three years of experience, 1 year of which was equivalent to at least GS-4. To be qualifying your experience must demonstrate the ability to: Analyze problems to identify significant factors, gather pertinent data, and recognize solutions; Plan and organize work; and Communicate effectively orally and in writing. OR
C. Combination of education and experience equivalent to that described above.
Which of the following is true about your education and/or experience?
2.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE/ EDUCATION GS-07: To be eligible for this position at this grade level, you must meet the requirements below.
A. Superior Academic Achievement may be met by having a Bachelors degree, with one of the following: A GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale for all completed undergraduate courses or those completed in the last 2 years of study, or a GPA of 3.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale for all courses in the major field of study or those courses in the major completed in the last 2 years of study, or rank in the upper one third of the class in the college, university, or major subdivision, or membership in a national honor society recognized by the Association of College Honor Societies. OR
B. At least one (1) full academic year of graduate education in a related field of study such as accounting, auditing, finance, economics, business administration or other related fields. OR
C. At least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-5 level. To be qualifying your experience must demonstrate a knowledge of basic analysis (such as average cost per FTE); basic techniques of budget, financial and economic analysis, financial coding and skill in completing charts, tables, and graphs and interpreting data; and the ability to communicate clearly, orally and in writing. OR
D. Combination of qualifying graduate education and experience equivalent to that described above.
Note: Grade point averages should be rounded to one decimal point. For example, 2.95 is rounded to 3.0, and 2.94 is rounded to 2.9. If more than 10 percent of your undergraduate course work (credit hours) was taken on a pass/fail or similar basis, your claim must be based on class standing or membership in an Honor Society.
Which of the following is true about your experience and/or education?
A. Superior Academic Achievement may be met by having a Bachelors degree, with one of the following: A GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale for all completed undergraduate courses or those completed in the last 2 years of study, or a GPA of 3.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale for all courses in the major field of study or those courses in the major completed in the last 2 years of study, or rank in the upper one third of the class in the college, university, or major subdivision, or membership in a national honor society recognized by the Association of College Honor Societies. OR
B. At least one (1) full academic year of graduate education in a related field of study such as accounting, auditing, finance, economics, business administration or other related fields. OR
C. At least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-5 level. To be qualifying your experience must demonstrate a knowledge of basic analysis (such as average cost per FTE); basic techniques of budget, financial and economic analysis, financial coding and skill in completing charts, tables, and graphs and interpreting data; and the ability to communicate clearly, orally and in writing. OR
D. Combination of qualifying graduate education and experience equivalent to that described above.
Note: Grade point averages should be rounded to one decimal point. For example, 2.95 is rounded to 3.0, and 2.94 is rounded to 2.9. If more than 10 percent of your undergraduate course work (credit hours) was taken on a pass/fail or similar basis, your claim must be based on class standing or membership in an Honor Society.
Which of the following is true about your experience and/or education?
3.
TIME-IN-GRADE REQUIREMENTS GS-07: 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.
Please select the response that best describes your time in grade.
4.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE/ EDUCATION GS-09: To be eligible for this position at this grade level, you must meet the requirements below.
A. Two (2) full academic years of progressively higher level graduate education in a related field of study such as accounting, auditing, finance, economics, business administration or other related fields.. OR
B. Master's or equivalent graduate degree in a related field of study such as accounting, auditing, finance, economics, business administration or other related fields from an accredited college or university. OR
C. LL.B or J.D., if related. OR
D. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-7 level. To be qualifying your experience must demonstrate: Knowledge of collecting data with budget formulation, plan development, labor cost analysis, financial reviews, or budget execution; Performing basic analysis (such as average cost per FTE) of collected or provided data; Preparing charts, tables, and graphs for specific assignments including the formulation of the Division budget and period financial reviews; Ability to interpret and apply basic budget instructions, administrative memoranda, and regulatory guidelines from a procedural, technical standpoint. OR
E. Combination of qualifying graduate education and experience equivalent to that described above.
Which of the following is true about your education and/or experience?
A. Two (2) full academic years of progressively higher level graduate education in a related field of study such as accounting, auditing, finance, economics, business administration or other related fields.. OR
B. Master's or equivalent graduate degree in a related field of study such as accounting, auditing, finance, economics, business administration or other related fields from an accredited college or university. OR
C. LL.B or J.D., if related. OR
D. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-7 level. To be qualifying your experience must demonstrate: Knowledge of collecting data with budget formulation, plan development, labor cost analysis, financial reviews, or budget execution; Performing basic analysis (such as average cost per FTE) of collected or provided data; Preparing charts, tables, and graphs for specific assignments including the formulation of the Division budget and period financial reviews; Ability to interpret and apply basic budget instructions, administrative memoranda, and regulatory guidelines from a procedural, technical standpoint. OR
E. Combination of qualifying graduate education and experience equivalent to that described above.
Which of the following is true about your education and/or experience?
5.
TIME-IN-GRADE REQUIREMENTS GS-09: 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.
Please select the response that best describes your time in grade.
6.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE/ EDUCATION GS-11: To be eligible for this position at this grade level, you must meet the requirements below.
A. Three (3) full academic years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a doctoral degree in a related field of study such as accounting, auditing, finance, economics, business administration or other related fields. OR
B. PH.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in a related field of study such as accounting, auditing, finance, economics, business administration or other related fields. OR
C. At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS 9 level. To be qualifying your experience must demonstrate: Knowledge researching budgetary and financial issues, developing and analyzing resource proposals, identifying issues related to projected budgetary and staffing requirements, and analyzing estimates; Assisting with the planning and execution of labor resource requirements; Preparing reports and charts to monitor labor and support resources (e.g. equipment, supplies, facilities, and training); Reviewing directives, instructions, budget materials, funding documents and developing narrative justifications and strategies to ensure program delivery within the bounds of financial constraints. OR
D. LL.M., if related OR
E. Combination of qualifying graduate education and experience equivalent to that described above.
Which of the following is true about your education and/or experience?
A. Three (3) full academic years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a doctoral degree in a related field of study such as accounting, auditing, finance, economics, business administration or other related fields. OR
B. PH.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in a related field of study such as accounting, auditing, finance, economics, business administration or other related fields. OR
C. At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS 9 level. To be qualifying your experience must demonstrate: Knowledge researching budgetary and financial issues, developing and analyzing resource proposals, identifying issues related to projected budgetary and staffing requirements, and analyzing estimates; Assisting with the planning and execution of labor resource requirements; Preparing reports and charts to monitor labor and support resources (e.g. equipment, supplies, facilities, and training); Reviewing directives, instructions, budget materials, funding documents and developing narrative justifications and strategies to ensure program delivery within the bounds of financial constraints. OR
D. LL.M., if related OR
E. Combination of qualifying graduate education and experience equivalent to that described above.
Which of the following is true about your education and/or experience?
7.
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.
Please select the response that best describes your time in grade.
Please select the response that best describes your time in grade.
8.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE GS-12: To be eligible for this position at this grade level, you must meet the requirements below.
To qualify at the grade 12 level you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the grade 11 level. To be qualifying your experience must demonstrate: working knowledge of the federal budget process; Ability to interpret and apply budget instructions, administrative memoranda, and regulatory guidelines from a procedural, technical standpoint; Ability to analyze and relate financial data to work plans, business plans, strategic plans, and organizational accomplishments; Broad knowledge of structure of appropriations, and other funds that utilized within the government; Knowledge of analytical and problem-solving techniques.
In addition, at this level your experience should include: Ability to manage time, balance priorities, and to work effectively under the pressure of tight timeframes and changing conditions; Experience developing alternatives and recommendations to identify and resolve key budget issues and areas of special concern; Experience providing oversight in the financial review process, including reprogramming actions and the development of narrative justifications; Skill in using computer applications for word processing, spreadsheets, graphics, and communications programs.
Which of the following is true about your specialized experience?
To qualify at the grade 12 level you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the grade 11 level. To be qualifying your experience must demonstrate: working knowledge of the federal budget process; Ability to interpret and apply budget instructions, administrative memoranda, and regulatory guidelines from a procedural, technical standpoint; Ability to analyze and relate financial data to work plans, business plans, strategic plans, and organizational accomplishments; Broad knowledge of structure of appropriations, and other funds that utilized within the government; Knowledge of analytical and problem-solving techniques.
In addition, at this level your experience should include: Ability to manage time, balance priorities, and to work effectively under the pressure of tight timeframes and changing conditions; Experience developing alternatives and recommendations to identify and resolve key budget issues and areas of special concern; Experience providing oversight in the financial review process, including reprogramming actions and the development of narrative justifications; Skill in using computer applications for word processing, spreadsheets, graphics, and communications programs.
Which of the following is true about your specialized experience?
9.
TIME-IN-GRADE REQUIREMENTS GS-12: 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.
Please select the response that best describes your time in grade.
10.
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?
11.
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.
12.
Please select the option that best describes your most recent performance appraisal.
13.
Please enter the date of your most recent performance appraisal?
14.
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.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
15.
Are you currently in the same Business Operating Division and job series as the position for which you are applying to via this announcement?
16.
What is your highest level of experience participating as a member of a team?
17.
Which of the following describes your experience providing assistance to your co-workers?
18.
Which of the following describes your experience providing assistance to your co-workers?
19.
Which of the following describes your experience providing assistance to your co-workers?
20.
Which of the following rules, regulations, and procedures have you used to perform your duties?
21.
Which of the following describes your budget experience?
22.
Which of the following describes your budget experience?
23.
Which of the following describes your budget experience?
24.
Which of the following verbal communication methods have you used to provide customer service?
25.
What is your highest level of education in business, accounting, finance or economics?
26.
Which of the following describes your writing experience?
27.
Which of the following describes your writing experience?
28.
Which of the following describes your writing experience?
29.
Which of the following describes your experience using software applications to complete budget activities?
30.
With which of the following systems do you have experience using?
31.
Which of the following describes your budget experience?
32.
Which of the following describes your experience with researching/analyzing data?
33.
Which of the following activities have you performed using a Financial System (e.g., Integrated Financial System (IFS)]?
34.
Which of the following describes your experience researching/analyzing data?
35.
Which of the following best describes your experience prioritizing workload:
36.
What is your experience with project management?
37.
Which of the following describes your experience researching/analyzing data?
38.
What is your project management experience?
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
39.
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?
40.
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.