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Position Title
AMENDED Administrative Specialist
Agency
Internal Revenue Service
Announcement Number
23-11919928L-LBN-0301-9 Opens in new window
Open Period
Wednesday, April 19, 2023 to Thursday, April 18, 2024
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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. (limit characters)
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)
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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. (limit characters)
3. 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)
4. 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)
5. Please enter the date of your most recent performance appraisal. (limit characters)
6. Please select the response that most accurately reflects your most recent performance appraisal or performance rating. (limit characters)
7. What is your Standard Employee Identifier (SEID)? (limit characters)
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? (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 GS-09: To be minimally qualified for this position you must have one (1) year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-07 grade level in the Federal service.
Specialized experience for this position includes participating in planning and coordinating programs, projects or processes which impact customers; managing administrative assignments; monitors activities to ensure timeliness, consistency and completeness; reviewing responses, reports and memoranda to develop consolidated responses on behalf of the organization; experience using analytical techniques to perform analyses of data and information and to recommend appropriate courses of action and implementing new procedures using a knowledge of administrative policy and procedures; working with managers to assist in extracting raw data and having a working knowledge of the data fields contained in various database information systems to write queries for various reports (i.e., AIMS, Correspondence Imaging System [CIS], or Large Business Workload Identification System [LWIS]), etc.; ability to use MS Office or equivalent software (i.e., Excel, Visio or Access, etc.) to access, retrieve, analyze and process extracted, raw data into various reports.

OR

EDUCATION: You may substitute education for specialized experience as follows: master's or equivalent graduate degree in a field of study that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the duties of this position.
OR
Two (2) years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a graduate degree in a field of study that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the duties of this position. One (1) year of graduate education is creditable in accordance with its relationship to a year of full-time study at the school attended.
OR
LL.B. or JD. if related.

OR

COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPEREINCE: You may qualify by a combination of experience and education. Options for qualifying based on a combination will be identified in the online questions.

Which of the following is true about your education and/or specialized experience?

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2. TIME-IN-GRADE REQUIREMENTS FOR GS-09: Under merit promotion procedures, applicants must satisfy time-in-grade requirements 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.

Please select the response that best describes your time-in-grade for the GS-09 level. (limit characters)
For each task in the following group, choose the statement(s) from the list below that best describes your experience and/or training. (limit characters)
3. Which statement best describes your experience in researching and responding to customer inquiries? (limit characters)
4. Which statement best describes your experience in searching files, documents, records, and other sources for information? (limit characters)
5. Which statement best describes your experience in coordinating with others on assignments? (limit characters)
6. Which statement best describes your experience analyzing data or information? (limit characters)
7. Which of the following have you done when determining the activities required to complete a task or request? (limit characters)
8. Which statement best describes your experience using a computer to create, edit, print, or retrieve files? (limit characters)
9. Which Software have you used extensively in an office environment? (limit characters)
10. Which of the following types of documents have you created or written? (limit characters)
11. Which of the following statements define your writing ability and ability to make presentations to varying audiences? (limit characters)
12. Which of the following do you have experience with examination workload selection?
(limit characters)
13. Which statement best describes your experience in arranging meetings and conferences? (limit characters)
14. Choose the statement that best describes your experience in setting clear and specific goals and priorities for your work.
(limit characters)
15. Please indicate your experience managing your workload. (limit characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
16. 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? (limit characters)
17. 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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