- Position Title
- Pathways Recent Graduate Program (Budget Analyst -12 Month Roster)
- Agency
- Internal Revenue Service
- Announcement Number
- 23-11956880S-SBX-0560-5T9 Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, May 8, 2023 to Tuesday, May 7, 2024
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
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Pathways Recent Graduate Candidate- Are you a recent graduate who has completed, within the previous two years, a qualifying associate, bachelors, masters, professional, doctorate, vocational or technical degree or certificate? (Veterans unable to apply within two years of receiving their degree, due to military service obligation, have up to six years after degree completion to apply.)
If you indicate "Yes" for this question, you MUST submit a copy of your transcripts to support your recent graduate eligibility. If you are a veteran, please 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 Student and Recent Graduate resources.
If you indicate "Yes" for this question, you MUST submit a copy of your transcripts to support your recent graduate eligibility. If you are a veteran, please 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 Student and Recent Graduate resources.
Preferences
1.
Select the location(s) you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location.
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2.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
3.
Please indicate the date you met or will meet all requirements (graduation or intended graduation date) for your degree (diploma, certificate, etc.)
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The Recent Graduates Program offers developmental opportunities in the Federal Government intended to promote possible careers in the civil service to individuals, who have recently graduated from qualifying educational institutions or programs within the previous two (2) years OR who intend to successfully complete their educational requirements within nine (9) months of their application date OR are a veteran who, due to a military service obligation was precluded from applying to the Recent Graduates Program during a portion of the two (2) year eligibility period and have completed a degree or certificate within the past (6) years. Education must be completed prior to appointment/Enter on Duty date.
If selected, you will be placed in a position as indicated in the vacancy announcement. In order to successfully complete the Recent Graduates Program, you must complete a one (1) year training program, a minimum of at least 40 hours of interactive training, and demonstrate successful job performance. Following the completion of the program requirements, you may be considered for non-competitive conversion/placement. All program requirements will be identified in the Participant Agreement.
Please indicate which of the following best describes your eligibility for the Recent Graduate Program?
If selected, you will be placed in a position as indicated in the vacancy announcement. In order to successfully complete the Recent Graduates Program, you must complete a one (1) year training program, a minimum of at least 40 hours of interactive training, and demonstrate successful job performance. Following the completion of the program requirements, you may be considered for non-competitive conversion/placement. All program requirements will be identified in the Participant Agreement.
Please indicate which of the following best describes your eligibility for the Recent Graduate Program?
5.
All applicants are required to submit college transcripts, by the closing date of this announcement, that support the education required for this position.
Do you understand that you will not be considered for this announcement if you do not provide the transcripts necessary to verify the education claimed during the application process?
Do you understand that you will not be considered for this announcement if you do not provide the transcripts necessary to verify the education claimed during the application process?
6.
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?
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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?
7.
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.
8.
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."
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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.
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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.
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If you are a current Federal employee, by what agency and organization are you employed?
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If you selected "Other", please enter the agency and organization.
13.
If you are a current Federal employee, what is your duty station? [City, State]
14.
If you are a Federal employee, under what type of appointment are you currently serving?
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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)
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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.
17.
Are you a current or former Federal employee with reinstatement eligibility?
18.
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.
19.
Have you accepted a buyout from a Federal agency within the past 5 years?
20.
Regarding the effectiveness of our recruitment strategies; how did you first hear about this job?
21.
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.
22.
For positions with an education requirement, or if you are qualifying for this position by substituting education or training for experience, are you aware that you must submit a copy of your transcripts or equivalent as specified in this announcement? An official transcript will be required if you are selected.
Assessment 1
This section will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications for the Budget Analyst, GS-0560-5/7/9. Failure to respond to this question will result in an ineligible rating. (Applicants expected to meet education requirements within nine (9) months of application will be considered for Pathways Recent Graduate Program vacancies. Education must be completed prior to appointment/Enter on Duty date.)
1.
Select the statement that best describes the general experience and/or education you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of the Budget Analyst, GS-0560-05. YOUR RESUME MUST SUPPORT THE RESPONSE YOU SELECT.
2.
Select the statement that best describes the specialized experience and/or education you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of the Budget Analyst, GS-0560-07. Specialized experience is experience that is related to the work of this position and has provided you with the competencies required for successful job performance. YOUR RESUME MUST SUPPORT THE RESPONSE YOU SELECT.
3.
Select the statement that best describes the specialized experience and/or education you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of the Budget Analyst, GS-0560-09. Specialized experience is experience that is related to the work of this position and has provided you with the competencies required for successful job performance. YOUR RESUME MUST SUPPORT THE RESPONSE YOU SELECT.
For each task in the following group, choose the statement(s) from the list below that best describes your experience and/or training.
4.
Which of the following verbal communication methods have you used to provide customer service? (Please select all that apply.)
5.
Which of the following describes your writing experience? (Please select all that apply.)
6.
Which of the following describes your budget experience? (Please select all that apply.)
7.
What is your highest level of education in business, accounting, finance or economics?
8.
Which of the following rules, regulations and procedures have you used to perform your duties? (Please select all that apply.)
9.
When competing priorities within my group, which one of the following occurred?
10.
What is your experience with project management? (Please select all that apply.)
11.
What is your highest level of experience participating as a member of a team?
12.
Which of the following describes your experience providing assistance to your co-workers? (Please select all that apply.)
13.
Which of the following describes your experience using software applications to complete budget activities? (Please select all that apply.)
14.
With which of the following systems do you have experience using? (Please select all that apply.)
15.
Which of the following describes your experience researching/analyzing data? (Please select all that apply.)
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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.
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.