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Position Title
Emerging Technology Analyst (12 Month Roster)
Agency
Internal Revenue Service
Announcement Number
23-11929610O-OSB-0301-9T12 Opens in new window
Open Period
Friday, April 21, 2023 to Monday, January 22, 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? (limit characters)
2. 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)
3. 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)
4. 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:
 
  • 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 ICTAP eligibility such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice AND a copy of your most recent annual performance appraisal, AND a copy of your most recent SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) or equivalent personnel action form.
 
For more information, review Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP). (limit characters)
5. U.S. Citizen Candidate - Are you a U.S. citizen (either by birth or naturalization) or national of the United States? (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. 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." (limit characters)
4. 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. (limit characters)
5. 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. (limit characters)
6. If you are a current Federal employee, by what agency and organization are you employed? (limit characters)
7. If you selected "Other", please enter the agency and organization. (limit characters)
8. If you are a current Federal employee, what is your duty station? [City, State] (limit characters)
9. If you are a Federal employee, under what type of appointment are you currently serving? (limit characters)
10. 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)
11. 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. (limit characters)
12. Are you a current or former Federal employee with reinstatement eligibility? (limit characters)
13. 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. (limit characters)
14. Have you accepted a buyout from a Federal agency within the past 5 years? (limit characters)
15. Regarding the effectiveness of our recruitment strategies; how did you first hear about this job? (limit characters)
16. 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. (limit characters)
17. 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? (limit characters)
18. 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. (limit characters)
Assessment 1
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:  To qualify for this position, you must meet the qualification requirements outlined below:

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE GS-09: 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-7 level that required: Conducting research, preparing basic program analyses, and evaluating the effectiveness of program operations; Planning, coordinating and establishing operating methods and procedures for accomplishment of a project or program; and communicating effectively both orally and in writing to articulate findings, provide recommendations, and/or prepare reports. To be qualifying, your experience must be sufficient to demonstrate a basic knowledge of standard design and development strategies for the Web, mobile devices, and other emerging media platforms; Basic experience with Web design solutions using tools such as Adobe Flash, Fireworks, Photoshop and Dreamweaver; and Familiarity with the Internet landscape sufficient to identify emerging trends in online communication.
OR Master's or equivalent graduate degree in a related field of study.
OR Two (2) full years of progressively higher-level graduate education in a related field of study.
OR LL.B. or J.D. if related.
OR A combination of qualifying graduate education and experience as described above.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE GS-11:
To be eligible for this position at this grade level, you must meet the requirements below. One year of specialized experience that demonstrated knowledge of analytical methods and procedures to research and advise on technology/Web based design efforts. Experience must be directly related to the position being filled and include: Knowledge of website design principles and development techniques sufficient to discuss and resolve problems; Knowledge of Web application programming languages, development software and other innovative Web technologies to deliver Web functionality and leading-edge interactive experiences, including multimedia, modeling tools, images, animation, embedded videos, prototypes and mock-ups; and Basic knowledge and skill in delivering Web design solutions and other interactive experiences using current design tools, such as Adobe Flash, Fireworks, Photoshop and Dreamweaver. In addition, you must possess communication skills and methods to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing to articulate findings and to prepare reports.
OR Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in a related field of study.
OR Three full years of progressively higher-level graduate education in a related field of study.
OR LL.M. if related.
OR a combination of qualifying graduate education and experience as described above.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE GS-12:
To be eligible for this position at this grade level, you must meet the requirements below. At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the grade 11 level that demonstrated knowledge of analytical methods and procedures to research and provide advice on the design, content creation and development strategies for the Web, mobile devices, and other emerging media platforms; Skill in analyzing emerging technologies and/or configuring new media instances; Skill in delivering Web design solutions using tools such as Adobe Flash, Fireworks, Photoshop and Dream Weaver and identifying and assessing emerging online communications practices. To be qualifying, your experience should be sufficient to demonstrate the ability to identify and assess emerging online communication practices and determine those that would be most useful given the intended audiences. In addition, you must demonstrate an ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing to articulate findings, prepare reports, and make recommendations. (limit characters)
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:
Which of the following is true about your education and/or experience? (limit characters)
2. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE GS-11:
Which of the following is true about your education and/or experience? (limit characters)
3. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE GS-12:
Which of the following is true about your specialized experience? (limit characters)
4. Which of the following design tools do you have experience working with?
 (limit characters)
5. Which of the following describes your work experience with technologies and/or media platforms?
 (limit characters)
6. Are you familiar with Flash Scripts, frameworks and/or libraries?
 (limit characters)
7. Are you familiar with CSS, JavaScript, XHTML, AJAX, etc.?
 (limit characters)
8. Which of the following describes your interpersonal skills?
 (limit characters)
9. Which of the following describe(s) your experience responding to time-sensitive action items?
 (limit characters)
10. Which of the following verbal communication methods have you used to provide customer service?
 (limit characters)
11. What is your highest level of experience writing?
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12. Select the types of research and analysis tasks you have completed.
 (limit characters)
13. Select the response that best characterizes how you have responded to project deadlines?
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14. Which best describes how you have managed your workload?
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15. Which of the following is true about your experience?
 (limit characters)
16. What is your leadership experience?
 (limit characters)
17. Which of the following describes your interpersonal skills?
 (limit characters)
18. Which of the following describes your work experience with technologies and/or media platforms?
 (limit characters)
19. Which of the following tasks have you completed when interacting with your customers?
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20. Are you familiar with Flash Scripts, frameworks and libraries, as well as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, XHTML, AJAX, etc.? (limit characters)
21. Which of the following describe(s) your experience responding to time-sensitive action items? (limit characters)
22. Which of the following verbal communication methods have you used to provide customer service?
 (limit characters)
23. Which of the following products/communications have you worked with and/or contributed to in writing?
 (limit characters)
24. Select the systems/tools in which you have proficiency at an intermediate level.
 (limit characters)
25. Which of the following is true about your experience?
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26. Select the systems/tools in which you are proficient.
 (limit characters)
27. What is your leadership experience?
 (limit characters)
28. Which of the following describes your interpersonal skills?
 (limit characters)
29. Which of the following tasks have you completed when interacting with your customers?
 (limit characters)
30. Which of the following verbal communication methods have you used to provide customer service?
 (limit characters)
31. Which of the following products/communications have you worked with and/or contributed to in writing?
 (limit characters)
32. Select the types of research and analysis tasks you have completed.
 (limit characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
33. 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)
34. 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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