- Position Title
- Government Information Specialist (Disclosure Specialist)
- Agency
- Internal Revenue Service
- Announcement Number
- 25-12586259B-PGB-0306-7T11 Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Friday, October 25, 2024 to Thursday, November 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 lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
2.
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).
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.
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 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).
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.
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 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).
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.
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 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).
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.
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 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).
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.
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 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).
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.
8.
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.
9.
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.
10.
What is your Standard Employee Identifier (SEID)?
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.
What is your current position title?
13.
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.
14.
Please enter the date of your most recent performance appraisal.
15.
Please select the response that most accurately reflects your most recent performance appraisal or performance rating.
16.
Have you attended any of Treasury's information sessions? (Please click all that apply)
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-07: You must have one (1) year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-05 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position includes experience with applying IRC 6103, organizational knowledge, disclosure legislation, the Freedom of Information Act, Privacy Act, and the Internal Revenue Code in order to effectively deal with the rights of the requestors and the responsibilities regarding the release and non-release of information. Experience working with disclosure programs, to perform research and functional reviews; experience applying analytical techniques and internal research, specifically IDRS, used to resolve technical problems and issues; experience managing an inventory; and oral and written communication techniques to document actions and deal with taxpayers or other customers.
OR You may substitute education for specialized experience specialized experience as follows: At least one (1) full academic year of graduate education from an accredited college or university in a field of study that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of this position.
OR Superior Academic Achievement may be met by having a bachelors 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.
OR You may qualify with an equivalent combination of qualifying graduate education and experience.
Which of the following is true about your education and/or experience for the GS-7?
OR You may substitute education for specialized experience specialized experience as follows: At least one (1) full academic year of graduate education from an accredited college or university in a field of study that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of this position.
OR Superior Academic Achievement may be met by having a bachelors 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.
OR You may qualify with an equivalent combination of qualifying graduate education and experience.
Which of the following is true about your education and/or experience for the GS-7?
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-7 level.
Please select the response that best describes your time-in-grade for the GS-7 level.
3.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE FOR GS-09: You must have one (1) year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-07 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position includes experience with applying IRC 6103, organizational knowledge, disclosure legislation, Freedom of Information Act, Privacy Act, and the Internal Revenue Code in order to effectively deal with the rights of the requestors and the responsibilities regarding the release and non-release of information. Experience using IDRS to effectively conduct research. Experience working with disclosure programs, its purpose, the availability and use as needed to perform research and business unit inquiries; experience applying analytical techniques used to resolve recurring technical problems and issues; oral and written communication techniques to document actions and to meet and deal with taxpayers and experience successfully managing a diverse inventory and workload.
OR You may substitute education for specialized experience specialized experience as follows: A masters or equivalent graduate degree from an accredited college or university in a field of study that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of this position.
OR Two (2) full academic years of progressively higher level graduate education from an accredited college or university in a field of study that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of this position.
OR An LL. B or J.D., in a field of study that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of this position.
OR You may qualify with an equivalent combination of qualifying graduate education and experience.
Which of the following is true about your education and/or experience for the GS-9?
OR You may substitute education for specialized experience specialized experience as follows: A masters or equivalent graduate degree from an accredited college or university in a field of study that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of this position.
OR Two (2) full academic years of progressively higher level graduate education from an accredited college or university in a field of study that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of this position.
OR An LL. B or J.D., in a field of study that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of this position.
OR You may qualify with an equivalent combination of qualifying graduate education and experience.
Which of the following is true about your education and/or experience for the GS-9?
4.
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-9 level.
Please select the response that best describes your time-in-grade for the GS-9 level.
5.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE FOR GS-11: You must have one (1) year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position includes: Experience with Disclosure Legislation, statutes, Internal Revenue Code Section 6103, the Privacy Act, Freedom of Information Act, the IRM, organizational knowledge, and other guidelines to effectively deal with the release or non-release of information on requests, provide technical guidance and direction ensuring proper disclosure compliance, and assist in conducting reviews of agencies in possession of federal tax information. Experience using IDRS to effectively research and respond to basic questions or requests concerning the release of confidential information. In addition, your experience should include analytical techniques used to resolve technical problems and issues where disclosure statutes and guidelines must be interpreted; oral and written communication techniques to document case files, assist in the preparation of reports, and meet and deal with taxpayers and other customers, and experience successfully managing a diverse voluminous inventory to take timely actions.
OR You may substitute education for specialized experience as follows: A Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree from an accredited college or university in a field of study that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of this position.
OR Three (3) full academic years of progressively higher level graduate education from an accredited college or university in a field of study that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of this position.
OR An LL.M., in a field of study that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of this position.
OR You may qualify with an equivalent combination of qualifying graduate education and experience.
Which of the following is true about your education and/or experience for the GS-11?
OR You may substitute education for specialized experience as follows: A Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree from an accredited college or university in a field of study that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of this position.
OR Three (3) full academic years of progressively higher level graduate education from an accredited college or university in a field of study that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of this position.
OR An LL.M., in a field of study that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of this position.
OR You may qualify with an equivalent combination of qualifying graduate education and experience.
Which of the following is true about your education and/or experience for the GS-11?
6.
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-11 level.
Please select the response that best describes your time-in-grade for the GS-11 level.
7.
In addition to the online application and resume, you must submit a current annual Performance Appraisal. If a revalidated appraisal is used for merit promotion, the supervisor must prepare a narrative for each critical job element that does not have a narrative describing the performance in the appraisal period covered by the rating. Note: If you are a manager or management official, your most recent annual performance appraisal must be used for the overall rating identified.
Did you receive a fully successful, equivalent, or higher rating on your most recent performance appraisal?
Did you receive a fully successful, equivalent, or higher rating on your most recent performance appraisal?
8.
If you answered, "I do not have a recent performance appraisal." in the previous question, please indicate why you do not have a current performance appraisal otherwise please enter N/A.
9.
Please select the option that best describes your most recent performance appraisal.
10.
Please enter the date of your most recent performance appraisal?
11.
Please select the rating that you achieved on your most recent performance appraisal. For Non-IRS CTAP employees select the response that most accurately reflects your most recent performance rating.
12.
Are you currently in the same Business Operating Division and job series as the position for which you are applying to via this announcement?
13.
Which of the following describe actions you have completed to develop yourself?
14.
Which of the following statements describe your experiences interacting within a team?
15.
Which of the following describes your highest level of experience using IDRS?
16.
Which of the following describes your experience responding to customer inquiries?
17.
Which of the following demonstrates your level of technical knowledge?
18.
Which of the following describes your experience with workload tracking systems?
19.
What types of written responses have you provided in the past?
20.
Which of the following describes your experience with verbal communication?
21.
Which of the following describes your highest level of experience related to Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) guidelines?
22.
Which of the following describes your highest level of experience related to Privacy Act (PA) guidelines?
23.
Which of the following describes your level of experience related to IRC 6103 guidelines?
24.
Do you have experience with IRS guidelines related to safeguarding return and return information?
25.
Which of the following best describes your experience related to managing workload inventory?
26.
Which of the following statements best describes your work experience?
27.
What level of experience do you have using various Microsoft Office products?
28.
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?
29.
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.