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Position Title
Facilities Management and Security Assistant (Month Roster)
Agency
Internal Revenue Service
Announcement Number
23-12009236L-FMB-0303-5T7 Opens in new window
Open Period
Monday, July 3, 2023 to Monday, May 6, 2024
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Eligibilities
1. IRS CTAP Candidate - Are you a currentdisplaced or surplus IRS employee and:
  • you are located either within or outside thelocal 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, youMUST 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 ANDa 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. TreasuryCTAP Candidate - Are you a currentdisplaced or surplusDepartment of Treasury (non-IRS)employee and:
  • you are located within the samelocal 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, youMUST 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 ANDa 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 currentcareer 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)
2. Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position. (limit characters)
3. In the preference question above that states "Select the locations you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location." you selected the location(s) you prefer to be considered for.

Below, please prioritize the locations you selected above by selecting the 1st location you would like to be considered for. If you selected more than one location, use the following questions to prioritize each location (up to 6 locations).
  • The following list includes ALL IRS locations but not all locations are available for this announcement.
  • Only locations listed on the announcement and in the above question are available.
  • Do NOT select locations you did not choose in the question above.
  • Applicants will NOT be considered for locations that are not included on the announcement and in the question above.
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4. In the preference question above that states "Select the locations you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location." you selected the location(s) you prefer to be considered for.

Below, please prioritize the locations you selected above by selecting the 2nd location you would like to be considered for. If you selected more than one location, use the following questions to prioritize each location (up to 6 locations).
  • The following list includes ALL IRS locations but not all locations are available for this announcement.
  • Only locations listed on the announcement and in the above question are available.
  • Do NOT select locations you did not choose in the question above.
  • If you do NOT have a 2nd priority, select "No additional priority location".
  • Applicants will NOT be considered for locations that are not included on the announcement and in the question above.
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5. In the preference question above that states "Select the locations you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location." you selected the location(s) you prefer to be considered for.

Below, please prioritize the locations you selected above by selecting the 3rd location you would like to be considered for. If you selected more than one location, use the following questions to prioritize each location (up to 6 locations).
  • The following list includes ALL IRS locations but not all locations are available for this announcement.
  • Only locations listed on the announcement and in the above question are available.
  • Do NOT select locations you did not choose in the question above.
  • If you do NOT have a 3rd priority, select "No additional priority location".
  • Applicants will NOT be considered for locations that are not included on the announcement and in the question above.
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6. In the preference question above that states "Select the locations you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location." you selected the location(s) you prefer to be considered for.

Below, please prioritize the locations you selected above by selecting the 4th location you would like to be considered for. If you selected more than one location, use the following questions to prioritize each location (up to 6 locations).
  • The following list includes ALL IRS locations but not all locations are available for this announcement.
  • Only locations listed on the announcement and in the above question are available.
  • Do NOT select locations you did not choose in the question above.
  • If you do NOT have a 4th priority, select "No additional priority location".
  • Applicants will NOT be considered for locations that are not included on the announcement and in the question above.
 (limit characters)
7. In the preference question above that states "Select the locations you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location." you selected the location(s) you prefer to be considered for.

Below, please prioritize the locations you selected above by selecting the 5th location you would like to be considered for. If you selected more than one location, use the following questions to prioritize each location (up to 6 locations).
  • The following list includes ALL IRS locations but not all locations are available for this announcement.
  • Only locations listed on the announcement and in the above question are available.
  • Do NOT select locations you did not choose in the question above.
  • If you do NOT have a 5th priority, select "No priority location".
  • Applicants will NOT be considered for locations that are not included on the announcement and in the question above.
 (limit characters)
8. In the preference question above that states "Select the locations you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location." you selected the location(s) you prefer to be considered for.

Below, please prioritize the locations you selected above by selecting the 6th location you would like to be considered for. If you selected more than one location, use the following questions to prioritize each location (up to 6 locations).
  • The following list includes ALL IRS locations but not all locations are available for this announcement.
  • Only locations listed on the announcement and in the above question are available.
  • Do NOT select locations you did not choose in the question above.
  • If you do NOT have a 6th priority, select "No additional priority location".
  • Applicants will NOT be considered for locations that are not included on the announcement and in the question above.
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9. 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)
10. 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)
11. What is your Standard Employee Identifier (SEID)? (limit characters)
12. 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)
13. What is your current position title? (limit characters)
14. 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)
15. Please enter the date of your most recent performance appraisal. (limit characters)
16. Please select the response that most accurately reflects your most recent performance appraisal or performance rating. (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/EDUCATION FOR GS-05:
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-4 in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position includes: Knowledge of programs and operations sufficient to resolve recurring problems in clerical procedures within an assigned organization; Experience assisting others in resolving customer requests for routine services; Experience operating a variety of office automation equipment to enter data in various automated systems; Experience applying grammar, spelling, punctuation and commonly used formats and terminology and experience meeting and dealing courteously and tactfully with customers. OR

You may substitute education for specialized experience as follows: A bachelor's degree or four (4) years of education above high school in any field of study from an accredited college or university. OR

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? (limit characters)
2. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE GS-06:
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-5 in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position includes: Experience resolving problems within the assigned organization, Knowledge of physical security program concepts, practices, standards, policies, and procedures taking action, to assist in resolving customers request for routine services; Experience applying technical rules, guidelines, regulations and precedents applicable to the provision of facilities services; Skill in meeting and dealing courteously and effectively with others to accomplish work assignments, clarify requirements and verify completion, experience with Identification card systems (e.g. Personal Identity Verification- Homeland Security Presidential Directive-12 (PIV/HSPD-12), USAccess Applications, etc.); Performance of identification/access card custodian functions: including inventory, reconciliation, filing and secured storage. Skill in operating a variety of office automation equipment to enter data in various automated systems. Experience using and/or applying appropriate grammar, spelling, punctuation and commonly used formats and terminology.

Which of the following is true about your specialized experience? (limit characters)
3. GS-06 TIME-IN-GRADE REQUIREMENTS: 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. (limit characters)
4. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE GS-07:
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-6 in the Federal service Specialized experience for this position includes: Experience resolving technical problems within the assigned organization: Knowledge of physical security program concepts, practices, standards, policies, and procedures taking action, to assist in resolving customers request for services; Experience applying technical rules, guidelines, regulations and precedents applicable to the provision of facilities services and physical security to take action and resolve customer's service needs; Working knowledge of theories, techniques and methodologies to determine the effectiveness of program operations; Oral and written communications skills to acknowledge requests, clarify requirements, explain procedures and meet and deal independently with others; Experience with Identification card systems (e.g. Personal Identity Verification- Homeland Security Presidential Directive-12 (PIV/HSPD-12), USAccess Applications, etc.); Experience working with office automation, including identification and electronic access control systems, to enter data, print, issue and activate various types of identification and access media; Performance of identification and access card custodian functions; including inventory, reconciliation, filing and secured storage. Experience using and/or applying appropriate grammar, spelling, punctuation and commonly used formats and terminology to communicate procedural and factual information to customers.


Which of the following is true about your specialized experience? (limit characters)
5. GS-07 TIME-IN-GRADE REQUIREMENTS: 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. (limit characters)
6. Which of the following describes your experiences interacting with others inside and outside of the workplace? (limit characters)
7. Which of the following describes your experiences providing guidance to others in the workplace? (limit characters)
8. What is your experience relating to purchasing? (limit characters)
9. Which of the following computer related activities have you performed on the job? (limit characters)
10. Which of the following describes your experiences creating written documents in a work setting? (limit characters)
11. Which of the following describes your highest level of experience resolving issues for customers outside of your workgroup? (limit characters)
12. Which of the following describes the quality review related activities you have performed on the job? (limit characters)
13. Which of the following workload management related activities have you performed on the job? (limit characters)
14. Which best describes your experience in meeting deadlines? (limit characters)
15. Which of the following describes your experiences providing guidance to others in the workplace relating to facility management or physical security related work? (limit characters)
16. What is your experience relating to purchasing? (limit characters)
17. Which of the following computer related activities have you performed on the job relating to facility management or physical security? (limit characters)
18. Which of the following describes your experiences creating written documents in a work setting? (limit characters)
19. Which of the following describes your highest level of experience resolving issues for customers outside of your workgroup? (limit characters)
20. Which of the following describes the quality review related activities you have performed on the job? (limit characters)
21. Which of the following workload management related activities have you performed on the job? (limit characters)
22. Which best describes your experience meeting deadlines? (limit characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
23. 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)
24. 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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