- Position Title
- Sr Equal Employment Specialist
- Agency
- Internal Revenue Service
- Announcement Number
- 24-12392826M-EDN-0260-13 Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Wednesday, April 24, 2024 to Tuesday, May 7, 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.
Select the location(s) you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location.
2.
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.
3.
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.
4.
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.
5.
Please enter the date of your most recent performance appraisal.
6.
Please select the response that most accurately reflects your most recent performance appraisal or performance rating.
7.
What is your Standard Employee Identifier (SEID)?
8.
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)
9.
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.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE FOR GS-13:
You must have 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 demonstrated accomplishment of Reasonable Accommodation projects that required a wide range of knowledge of reasonable accommodation consultation, fact-finding, and research and This knowledge is generally demonstrated by assignments where you analyzed a number of alternative approaches in the process of advising management concerning major aspects of reasonable accommodation cases in which you interpreted, explained and applied knowledge of the Americans with Disabilities Act as Amended (ADAAA), Rehabilitation Act of 1973, EEO laws, regulations, and administrative decisions to negotiate and resolve unprecedented, broad, difficult and complex problems; Utilizing fact finding, analytical, problem solving, investigative, and interviewing methods and techniques; and organizing and presenting facts, findings, conclusions, and recommendations in a logical manner.
Which of the following is true about your experience?
You must have 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 demonstrated accomplishment of Reasonable Accommodation projects that required a wide range of knowledge of reasonable accommodation consultation, fact-finding, and research and This knowledge is generally demonstrated by assignments where you analyzed a number of alternative approaches in the process of advising management concerning major aspects of reasonable accommodation cases in which you interpreted, explained and applied knowledge of the Americans with Disabilities Act as Amended (ADAAA), Rehabilitation Act of 1973, EEO laws, regulations, and administrative decisions to negotiate and resolve unprecedented, broad, difficult and complex problems; Utilizing fact finding, analytical, problem solving, investigative, and interviewing methods and techniques; and organizing and presenting facts, findings, conclusions, and recommendations in a logical manner.
Which of the following is true about your experience?
2.
TIME-IN-GRADE REQUIREMENTS FOR GS-13: 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-13 level.
Please select the response that best describes your time in grade.
Please select the response that best describes your time-in-grade for the GS-13 level.
Please select the response that best describes your time in grade.
3.
In a work setting, I have developed and recommended a resolution for:
4.
Which of the following statements best describes your experience processing informal individual complaints and/or class complaints of discrimination, or requests for reasonable accommodations in accordance with established laws and regulations?
5.
Which of the following statements best describes your experience participating in various community outreach efforts and maintaining external recruitment sources, such as local businesses, organizations, and educational institutions?
6.
Which of the following statements best describes your experience conducting interviews to elicit specific confidential and sensitive information, which provides focus on the central issues of the complaint or reasonable accommodation issue?
7.
Which of the following statements best describes your experience conducting classroom training on EEO or Reasonable Accommodations for employees and managers?
8.
Which of the following statements best describes your experience?
9.
Which of the following statements best describes your experience conducting initial reviews of allegations to determine if complaints meet all legal and procedural requirements for acceptance, or in conducting interactive discussions with persons requesting reasonable accommodations to determine if medical documentation is sufficient and therefore eligible for an accommodation?
10.
Which of the following statements best describes your experience coordinating the administration of EEO or Reasonable Accommodation programs?
11.
Which of the following statements best describes your experience developing, monitoring, reviewing, and updating EEO program activities in such areas as complaints, affirmative employment, reasonable accommodation, diversity, special emphasis, prevention of sexual harassment and others as defined by law, regulation, or policy?
12.
Which of the following statements best describes your experience discussing significant EEO, Reasonable Accommodation, or sexual and non-sexual harassment complaints and trends with senior and executive level managers?
13.
Which of the following statements best describes your experience leading studies, conducting organizational reviews and workforce analyses to identify EEO or Reasonable Accommodation problems?
14.
Which of the following statements best describes your experience performing complex assignments related to the program management and implementation of your organization's EEO or Reasonable Accommodation programs?
15.
Which of the following statements best describes your experience reviewing personnel records, training records, medical records, and documents pertaining to discrimination complaints or reasonable accommodation requests as well as your organizations' employment policies and practices?
16.
Which statement best describes your experience reviewing and evaluating EEO complaints or Reasonable Accommodation requests from employees, contractors, and job applicants?
17.
Which of the following best describes your experience reviewing and recommending action on EEO investigations or reasonable accommodations within established timeframes?
18.
Which of the following best describes your experience applying various policies, standards, criteria, and legal and administrative precedents in reviewing EEO or reasonable accommodation cases?
19.
Which of the following statements best describes your experience writing and preparing technical reports with recommendations to management for implementation?
20.
Which of the following statements best describes your experience writing reports, letters, memoranda, etc., explaining complex and interrelated legal concepts and information?
21.
Which of the following statements best describes your experience?
22.
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?
23.
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.