- Position Title
- Human Resources Specialist
- Agency
- Internal Revenue Service
- Announcement Number
- 25-12640290M-HCN-0201-13 Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Tuesday, December 17, 2024 to Thursday, January 2, 2025
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?
9.
Have you attended any of Treasury's information sessions? (Please click all that apply)
Assessment 1
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
To qualify for this position you must meet the qualification requirements outlined below:
GS-13: You must have one 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: Providing expert technical advice and guidance to employees, management, and executives; demonstrating knowledge of the organization's mission and objectives to provide an advanced knowledge of recruitment and placement laws, techniques, regulations, principles, and practices. Experience conducting extensive research and fact-finding for a variety of recruitment and staffing analytical studies and projects, using the data results to make recommendations and support actions to management and executives; experience serving as a program/project leader providing advice on personnel management issues and special projects; experience demonstrating communicative techniques in order to meet and deal tactfully and persuasively with others to resolve issues which are often controversial and sensitive in nature; experience implementing recommended changes and evaluating the results; developing and presenting technical information, guidance, and training to employees on a variety of Recruitment and Placement topics. Experience utilizing HR information systems (e.g., HR Connect, NFC/TIMIS, Career Connector, USA Staffing) to resolve errors, verify data, and quality review.
Thank you for your interest in applying for this position. Your responses to the following questions supplement the information provided in your resume.
1.
Which of the following is true about your specialized experience?
2.
Which of the following best describes your specialized experience?
3.
Which of the following best describes your experience with automated systems?
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-13 level.
Please select the response that best describes your time-in-grade for the GS-13 level.
5.
Which statement best describes your experience using various software programs to prepare presentations, reports, or briefings related to HR projects or processes?
6.
Which of the following statements most accurately reflects your writing experience?
7.
From the following list of activities identify all those that represent your experience communicating in writing.
8.
Choose from the following staffing experiences that apply to you.
9.
From the following, select the response that best describes your experience with interpreting laws, regulations, policies, concepts, and precedents pertaining to various hiring options and flexibilities.
10.
From the following responses select all the analytical activities you have performed to improve program, processes, procedures, and practices.
11.
From the following responses select the statement that best describes your experience analyzing and evaluating projects and/or operations.
12.
Which of the following statements best describes your experience serving as a consultant providing human resources knowledge and/or technical guidance or training to managers, employees, and others?
13.
Which of the following best represents your highest level of experience routinely interacting with various groups and individuals?
14.
From the following responses indicate all the statements that reflect your approach to solving problems.
15.
From the following list select all the oral communication activities you have performed on a regular or recurring basis at work.
16.
Which statement best describes your experience communicating presentations, reports, or briefings related to HR projects or processes?
17.
From the following responses select the statement that most accurately reflects your planning and evaluating experience.
18.
From the following list select all the planning and evaluating activities you have performed on a regular or recurring basis at work.
19.
From the following list of HR systems/applications choose those which you have utilized while fulfilling your work responsibilities.
20.
From the following responses, please indicate all of those which you have researched in your work responsibilities:
21.
Which of the following statements best describes your experience individually or in a group in recognizing a serious HR problem and resolving the problem successfully without interruption of service to the customer?
22.
Which of the following statements best describes your level of experience?
23.
Which of the following describes your experience with HR related program/project management?
24.
Select the statement that best describes your experience with managing a program or project.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
25.
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?
26.
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.