- Position Title
- HR Specialist
- Agency
- Internal Revenue Service
- Announcement Number
- 24-12272312M-HCN-0201-14 Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Friday, January 12, 2024 to Tuesday, January 23, 2024
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1.
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).
2.
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).
3.
IRS Internal Candidate (excluding Chief Counsel and Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA)) - 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.
If you indicate "Yes" for this question, submit a copy of your most recent annual performance appraisal.
4.
IRS RPP Candidate (excluding Chief Counsel and Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA)) - Are you a current IRS employee who has received a Reassignment Preference Program (RPP) notice and:
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.
- 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.
Preferences
1.
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.
You may obtain a list of your most recent awards at https://persinfo.web.irs.gov/indexawd.htm.
2.
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.
You may obtain a list of your most recent awards at https://persinfo.web.irs.gov/indexawd.htm.
3.
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.
Please indicate the option that best describes your most recent performance appraisal.
4.
Please enter the date of your most recent performance appraisal.
5.
Please select the response that most accurately reflects your most recent performance appraisal or performance rating.
6.
What is your Standard Employee Identifier (SEID)?
7.
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)
8.
What is your current position title?
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.
1.
GS-14 QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
To be eligible for this position at the grade 14 level you must have 1 year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position includes: Demonstrated extensive experience applying advanced labor-management relations, concepts, laws, policies, theories, and practices with a comprehensive understanding of the full range and interrelationships of human resources management programs sufficient to apply new developments to labor relations problems/situations not susceptible to treatment by conventional methods; Authoritative knowledge of IRS/NTEU Agreement (or other collective bargaining/union agreements) in order to advise and assist management in the interpretation/execution of the contract and other agreements; specialized knowledge of principles and methods used in collective bargaining, including complex negotiating strategies, interest/position based bargaining processes, and dispute resolution sufficient to articulate and facilitate management interests; knowledge of oral and written techniques in order to explain, persuade, guide, counsel, question, and respond regarding extremely complex and complicated concepts and situations to a wide variety of people with varying technical expertise, educational background, organizational knowledge and often strongly-held points of view.
Which of the following is true about your specialized experience for the GS-14 level?
To be eligible for this position at the grade 14 level you must have 1 year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position includes: Demonstrated extensive experience applying advanced labor-management relations, concepts, laws, policies, theories, and practices with a comprehensive understanding of the full range and interrelationships of human resources management programs sufficient to apply new developments to labor relations problems/situations not susceptible to treatment by conventional methods; Authoritative knowledge of IRS/NTEU Agreement (or other collective bargaining/union agreements) in order to advise and assist management in the interpretation/execution of the contract and other agreements; specialized knowledge of principles and methods used in collective bargaining, including complex negotiating strategies, interest/position based bargaining processes, and dispute resolution sufficient to articulate and facilitate management interests; knowledge of oral and written techniques in order to explain, persuade, guide, counsel, question, and respond regarding extremely complex and complicated concepts and situations to a wide variety of people with varying technical expertise, educational background, organizational knowledge and often strongly-held points of view.
Which of the following is true about your specialized experience for the GS-14 level?
2.
TIME-IN-GRADE REQUIREMENTS: 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-14 level
Please select the response that best describes your time-in-grade for the GS-14 level
3.
From the following responses select all the analytical activities you have performed on a regular or recurring basis at work.
4.
From the following responses select the statement that best describes your experience analyzing and evaluating projects and/or operations.
5.
Which of the following statements best reflects your highest level of experience solving problems in work-related settings?
6.
From the following responses indicate all the approaches you have used to solve problems.
7.
Which of the following statements best describes your experience independently planning a project or study, including determining the resources required, objectives, appropriate methodologies, time frames, and involvement of other organizations?
8.
Select one description that best represents your highest level of experience in routinely interacting with various groups and individuals.
9.
Which of the following statements best describes your experience influencing or persuading others to take the appropriate course of action in matters that are controversial or uncomfortable?
10.
Which of the following statements best describes your experience handling difficult interpersonal situations (e.g., resolving conflict or providing negative information to customers)?
11.
From the following responses select all of the management functions you have performed.
12.
Which of the following statements most accurately reflects your writing experience?
13.
From the following list of activities identify all those that represent your experience communicating in writing.
14.
From the following list select all the oral communication activities you have performed on a regular or recurring basis at work.
15.
Which of the following statements best describes your ability to communicate orally and convey information effectively to others?
16.
From the following responses select the statement that most accurately reflects your experience.
17.
From the following responses select the option that best represents your highest level of experience in negotiating labor relations issues.
18.
Select all of the experiences that apply to you.
19.
From the following responses select the statement that most accurately reflects your experience in labor relations.
20.
Which of the following statements best describes your experience with the collective bargaining agreement and local agency agreements?
21.
Which of the following statements best describes your knowledge of the Federal Labor Relations statute and its application?
22.
From the following responses indicate all those you have utilized while fulfilling your work responsibilities.
23.
From the following responses select the statement that best describes your experience completing multiple projects or assignments within established deadlines.
24.
From the following responses identify all the activities that you have performed at work.
25.
From the following list of responses select the elements of management and supervision that you have experience performing.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
26.
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?
27.
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.