- Position Title
- Human Resources Specialist - Direct Hire
- Agency
- Internal Revenue Service
- Announcement Number
- 24-12213727M-HCD-0201-7T13 Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Tuesday, December 5, 2023 to Sunday, January 21, 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.
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).
5.
U.S. Citizen Candidate - Are you a U.S. citizen (either by birth or naturalization) or national of the United States?
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.
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."
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.
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.
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.
6.
If you are a current Federal employee, by what agency and organization are you employed?
7.
If you selected "Other", please enter the agency and organization.
8.
If you are a current Federal employee, what is your duty station? [City, State]
9.
If you are a Federal employee, under what type of appointment are you currently serving?
10.
Select the type(s) of appointments you would like to be considered.
11.
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)
12.
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.
13.
Are you a current or former Federal employee with reinstatement eligibility?
14.
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.
15.
Have you accepted a buyout from a Federal agency within the past 5 years?
16.
Regarding the effectiveness of our recruitment strategies; how did you first hear about this job?
17.
If you answered "Posting on a job board or search agent other than USAJOBS (Monster, CareerBuilder, Indeed, LinkUp, etc." in the previous question, please indicate in the box below 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.)" in the previous question, please indicate in the box below 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.)" in the previous question, please indicate in the box below the name and state of the recruiting event.
If you answered "School/University announcement/career counselor" in the previous question, please indicate in the box below 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)" in the previous question, please indicate in the box below the name of the third party referral and the state you saw the advertisement.
If you answered "Newspaper (print/online)" in the previous question, please indicate in the box below the name of the newspaper and the state you saw the advertisement.
If you answered "Radio" in the previous question, please indicate in the box below the name of the radio station and state you heard the advertisement.
If you answered "Transit/Bus Advertisement" in the previous question, please indicate in the box below the city and state you saw the advertisement.
If you answered "Banner Advertisement - Major News Websites" in the previous question, please indicate in the box below the website.
If you answered "Banner Advertisement - Movie Theater Websites" in the previous question, please indicate in the box below the website.
If you answered "Classified Advertisement Website (Craigslist, Angie's List, etc.)" in the previous question, please indicate in the box below the name of the website, city and state.
If you answered "Other" in the previous question, please specify in the box below.
If you answered "Social Media posting (Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, on-line job fairs, etc.)" in the previous question, please indicate in the box below 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.)" in the previous question, please indicate in the box below the name and state of the recruiting event.
If you answered "School/University announcement/career counselor" in the previous question, please indicate in the box below 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)" in the previous question, please indicate in the box below the name of the third party referral and the state you saw the advertisement.
If you answered "Newspaper (print/online)" in the previous question, please indicate in the box below the name of the newspaper and the state you saw the advertisement.
If you answered "Radio" in the previous question, please indicate in the box below the name of the radio station and state you heard the advertisement.
If you answered "Transit/Bus Advertisement" in the previous question, please indicate in the box below the city and state you saw the advertisement.
If you answered "Banner Advertisement - Major News Websites" in the previous question, please indicate in the box below the website.
If you answered "Banner Advertisement - Movie Theater Websites" in the previous question, please indicate in the box below the website.
If you answered "Classified Advertisement Website (Craigslist, Angie's List, etc.)" in the previous question, please indicate in the box below the name of the website, city and state.
If you answered "Other" in the previous question, please specify in the box below.
18.
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?
19.
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.
20.
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
Thank you for your interest in applying for this position. Your responses to the following questions supplement the information provided in your resume.
Throughout the online application you will be asked a series of questions that will be used to determine eligibility and qualifications needed for successful performance in this position.
1.
GS-7 QUALIFICATIONS: You must have one (1) year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-5 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is experience that provided you with knowledge of the basic principles and practices of the Human Resources (HR) specializations. This experience must have provided you with knowledge of HR laws, theories, principles, and practices with an understanding of the interrelationships of Human Resources programs and/or processes sufficient to provide customer service.
OR You may qualify based on education as follows: At least one (1) academic year of graduate education in a field of study that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of this position such as: human resources, public administration, organizational psychology, or other administrative and management fields.
OR Superior Academic Achievement may be met by having a bachelor's degree, with one of the following: A GPA of 2.95 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 3.45 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. 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.
OR You may qualify with a combination of qualifying graduate education and experience equivalent to that described above.
Which of the following is true about your education and/or experience for the GS-7 level?
2.
GS-9 QUALIFICATIONS: You must have one (1) year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-7 grade level in the Federal service applying the basic principles and practices of the Human Resources (HR) specializations. This experience must include interpreting and applying HR laws, theories, principles, and practices with an understanding of the interrelationships of human resources programs and/or processes sufficient to provide customer service and integrated solutions to HR processes.
OR You may qualify based on education as follows: A master's or equivalent graduate degree in a field of study that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of this position such as: human resources, public administration, organizational psychology, or other administrative and management fields.
OR Two (2) full academic 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 do the work of this position such as: human resources, public administration, organizational psychology, or other administrative and management fields.
OR LL.B or JD in a field of study that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of this position such as: human resources, public administration, organizational psychology, or other administrative and management fields.
OR You may qualify with a combination of qualifying graduate education and experience equivalent to that described above.
Which of the following is true about your education and/or experience for the GS-9 level?
3.
GS-11 QUALIFICATIONS: You must have one (1) year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-9 grade level in the Federal service applying the principles and practices of the Human Resources (HR) specializations. Your experience must include interpreting and applying a wide range of HR concepts, methods, principles, and practices used in HR functions and processes; conducting analysis and using the results to make recommendations and support actions; and advising management officials on HR sources and strategies while adhering to HR regulations, organizational policies and directives, and/or contractual provisions governing the HR functions/processes.
OR You may qualify based on education as follows: A Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in field of study that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of this position such as: human resources, public administration, organizational psychology, or other administrative and management fields.
OR Three (3) full 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 do the work of this position such as: human resources, public administration, organizational psychology, or other administrative and management fields.
OR LL.M. in a field of study that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of this position such as: human resources, public administration, organizational psychology, or other administrative and management fields.
OR You may qualify with an equivalent combination of qualifying experience and education.
Which of the following is true about your education and/or experience for the GS-11 level?
OR You may qualify based on education as follows: A Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in field of study that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of this position such as: human resources, public administration, organizational psychology, or other administrative and management fields.
OR Three (3) full 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 do the work of this position such as: human resources, public administration, organizational psychology, or other administrative and management fields.
OR LL.M. in a field of study that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of this position such as: human resources, public administration, organizational psychology, or other administrative and management fields.
OR You may qualify with an equivalent combination of qualifying experience and education.
Which of the following is true about your education and/or experience for the GS-11 level?
4.
GS-12 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: You must have one (1) year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position includes applying a wide range of human resources (HR) concepts, methods, principles, and practices used in HR functions/processes. Your experience must include experience identifying HR needs; conducting a variety of analysis and using the results to make recommendations and support actions; advising management officials on HR sources and strategies while adhering to Federal personnel regulations, agency policies and directives, and contractual provisions governing the HR functions/processes; interpreting and applying HR laws, theories, principles, and practices with an understanding of the interrelationships of human resources management programs sufficient to provide integrated solutions in at least one of the following areas: recruitment and placement, staffing, assessment and evaluation, position management and classification, compensation, labor-management, employee relations, negotiations, workers 'compensation, grievances, misconduct, performance management, human resources policy, benefits and/or training.
Do you have at least one year of specialized experience applying a wide range of human resources (HR) concepts, methods, principles, and practices used in HR functions/processes?
Do you have at least one year of specialized experience applying a wide range of human resources (HR) concepts, methods, principles, and practices used in HR functions/processes?
5.
Does your specialized experience include experience identifying and conducting a variety of analysis using human resource data and using the results to make recommendations and support actions?
6.
Does your specialized experience include advising management officials on human resource sources and strategies while adhering to Federal personnel regulations, agency policies and directives, and contractual provisions governing the human resource functions/processes?
7.
Does your specialized experience include interpreting and applying HR laws, theories, principles, and practices with an understanding of the interrelationships of human resources management programs sufficient to provide integrated solutions to HR functions such as recruitment and placement, staffing, position management and classification, compensation, human resources policy, benefits and/or training?
8.
GS-13 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: You must have one (1) year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position includes applying a wide range of human resources (HR) concepts, methods, principles, and practices used in HR functions/processes. Your experience must include experience identifying HR needs; conducting a variety of analysis and using the results to make recommendations and support actions; advising management officials on HR sources and strategies while adhering to Federal personnel regulations, agency policies and directives, and contractual provisions governing the HR functions/processes. Experience interpreting and applying HR laws, theories, principles, and practices with an understanding of the interrelationships of human resources management programs sufficient to provide integrated solutions in at least one of the following areas: recruitment and placement, staffing, assessment and evaluation, position management and classification, human resources policy, compensation, labor-management employee relations, negotiations, workers 'compensation, grievances, misconduct, performance management, benefits and/or training; experience assisting and developing other HR personnel by providing guidance, on-the job training and/or classroom/virtual training, and experience implementing legal procedures related to maintaining HR and/or personnel files including conducting quality reviews.
Do you have at least one year of specialized experience applying a wide range of human resources (HR) concepts, methods, principles, and practices used in HR functions/processes?
Do you have at least one year of specialized experience applying a wide range of human resources (HR) concepts, methods, principles, and practices used in HR functions/processes?
9.
Does your specialized experience include experience identifying HR needs and conducting a variety of analysis and using the results to make recommendations and support actions?
10.
Does your specialized experience include advising management officials on HR sources and strategies while adhering to Federal personnel regulations, agency policies and directives, and contractual provisions governing the HR functions/processes?
11.
Does your specialized experience include interpreting and applying HR laws, theories, principles, and practices with an understanding of the interrelationships of human resources management programs sufficient to provide integrated solutions to HR functions such as recruitment and placement, staffing, labor and employee relations, performance management, position management and classification, compensation, human resources policy, benefits and/or training?
12.
Does your specialized experience include experience assisting and developing other HR personnel by providing on-the job training and/or classroom/virtual training?
13.
Does your specialized experience include experience implementing legal procedures related to maintaining human resources and/or personnel files including conducting quality reviews?
The Internal Revenue Service offers Human Resources professionals a multitude of opportunities where they can apply their unique experience and skills on a daily basis.
The next section provides a brief description of the specialty areas within the Human Capital Office. Please use this information to identify your interest, experience, and or education. Your responses will be used to determine the areas for which you qualify and are eligible for consideration. Applicants may be considered for all position(s) and grades for which they express interest and qualify.
The next section provides a brief description of the specialty areas within the Human Capital Office. Please use this information to identify your interest, experience, and or education. Your responses will be used to determine the areas for which you qualify and are eligible for consideration. Applicants may be considered for all position(s) and grades for which they express interest and qualify.
Talent Acquisition (TA) provides optimal customer service through professional partnerships and innovation to identify, recruit, hire, and advance a competent, suitable, diverse, and inclusive workforce in support of the Internal Revenue Service mission.
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If you are interested in a career in the Talent Acquisition Organization, please select the specialty areas where you have specific experience and/or education, and for which you would like to be considered. Your experience must be supported in your resume.
Labor/Employee Relations & Negotiations (LERN) - provides labor relations policy and representation to Internal Revenue Service management in areas such as service wide negotiations strategy and national negotiations review and coordination of division specific and local negotiations, contract language interpretation, and collaboration efforts. Including outside employment, performance management, agency grievances, and customer support.
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If you are interested in a career in the Labor/Employee Relations and Negotiations (LERN), please select the specialty areas where you have experience applying Human Resources experience and/or knowledge. Please select all areas for which you would you like to be considered and have experience. To be creditable your experience must be supported in your resume.
Human Resources Shared Services (HRSS) delivers bi-weekly pay checks through the timely and accurate processing of all personnel and payroll transactions, provides benefits, work-life and wellness programs to IRS employees and an outstanding customer experience through the Employee Resource Center.
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If you are interested in a career in the Human Resources Shared Services (HRSS) Office, please select the specialty areas where you have experience applying Human Resources experience and/or Knowledge. Please select all areas for which you would you like to be considered and have experience. To be creditable your experience must be supported in your resume.
Enterprise Talent Development - Provides innovative workforce planning, analysis and learning and development solutions that advance individual growth while optimizing organizational performance in service to the American taxpayer. The Enterprise Talent Development team (ETD) supports IRS employee growth through the development and delivery of high-quality training needed to successfully perform their roles. In this role the incumbent serves as a technical expert in the innovative workforce planning, analysis and learning and development solutions that advance individual growth while optimizing organizational performance in service to the American taxpayer. ETD has responsibility for the preservation and dissemination of knowledge to all IRS employees through its corporate knowledge management tools, and the design, development, and delivery of innovative learning, education and developmental products and services to train and retain a highly skilled workforce. The incumbent builds and maintains high-quality, measurable employee development programs and assessments. Provides classroom support, knowledge management and transfer which is comprised of the Virtual Library, Self-Help Online Tutorials, Knowledge Capture, and Community of Practice. ETD also provides Servicewide virtual learning support.
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If you are interested in a career in the Enterprise Talent Development Office, please select the specialty areas that most closely align with your experience applying Human Resources experience and/or knowledge. Please select all areas for which you would you like to be considered and have experience. To be creditable your experience must be supported in your resume.
Policy and Audits has oversight for the IRS Human Capital Office policy administration including developing servicewide human resources policies, conducting analytical research, providing authoritative advice and recommendations, and conducting HR program audits. In this role the incumbent serves as a technical expert in HR policy administration and HR operational and/or HR policy programs; serves as a lead or team member in planning, organizing, and directing team efforts in conducting evaluations of Service-wide recruitment and placement program operations and other comparable studies; researches, identifies, and develops criteria and procedures to conduct program evaluations and to measure program accomplishment; performs extensive research and fact-finding; analyzes results and the application of appropriate regulations, policies, and standards in order to develop recommendations for management; conducts HR policy reviews and provides recommendations and assistance with the implementation of Service-wide HR policy.
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If you are interested in a career in the Policy and Audits Office, please select the specialty areas that most closely align with your experience applying Human Resources experience and/or knowledge related to policy and audits. Please select all areas for which you would you like to be considered and have experience. To be creditable your experience must be supported in your resume.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
19.
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?
20.
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.