- Position Title
- Tax Policy Analyst TEMP NTE 1 year, MBE up to 5 years, MBMP
- Agency
- Internal Revenue Service
- Announcement Number
- 25-12650916P-SBN-0501-12T13 Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Thursday, December 26, 2024 to Wednesday, January 15, 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.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
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?
10.
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 GS-12:
To be minimally qualified for the position, you must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the grade 11 level. Your experience must demonstrate knowledge of IRS functions, programs, policies, regulations, procedures, and operations to evaluate program plans and determine impact of changes on program goals; Experience with cross-functional programs and their interrelationship with assigned program to conduct reviews, studies/projects and coordinate systems and resource utilization of program operations; Experience with consolidating report data to measure the effectiveness in meeting baselines or the degree to which program plans and achievements support strategic compliance initiatives; Experience interpreting, developing, adapting, and coordinating analytical reviews of new procedures and program requirements of the Service and their impact on compliance operations and resources; Experience with recognizing significant tax compliance issues and enforcement changes in order to develop new or revised procedures or products for compliance programs; Experience with principles of management planning, program analysis, and process analysis to develop, design, and implement new or revised procedures; Experience with preparing comprehensive written reports (i.e., briefings, procedural and regulatory), disseminate information, and document findings and conclusions.
Which of the following describes your specialized experience?
To be minimally qualified for the position, you must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the grade 11 level. Your experience must demonstrate knowledge of IRS functions, programs, policies, regulations, procedures, and operations to evaluate program plans and determine impact of changes on program goals; Experience with cross-functional programs and their interrelationship with assigned program to conduct reviews, studies/projects and coordinate systems and resource utilization of program operations; Experience with consolidating report data to measure the effectiveness in meeting baselines or the degree to which program plans and achievements support strategic compliance initiatives; Experience interpreting, developing, adapting, and coordinating analytical reviews of new procedures and program requirements of the Service and their impact on compliance operations and resources; Experience with recognizing significant tax compliance issues and enforcement changes in order to develop new or revised procedures or products for compliance programs; Experience with principles of management planning, program analysis, and process analysis to develop, design, and implement new or revised procedures; Experience with preparing comprehensive written reports (i.e., briefings, procedural and regulatory), disseminate information, and document findings and conclusions.
Which of the following describes your specialized experience?
2.
TIME-IN-GRADE REQUIREMENTS GS-12:
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-12 level.
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-12 level.
3.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE GS-13 level:
To be minimally qualified for the position, you must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the grade 12 level. Your experience must demonstrate thorough knowledge of IRS functions, programs, policies, regulations, procedures, and operations to evaluate programs plans and determine impact of changes on program goals; Experience must demonstrate knowledge of cross-functional programs and their interrelationship with program areas to conduct reviews, studies/projects, and coordinate systems and resource utilization of program operations; Experience with consolidating report data to measure the effectiveness in meeting baselines or to the degree to which program plans and achievements support strategic compliance initiatives; Experience with recognizing tax compliance issues and enforcement changes to develop new or revised procedures or products for compliance, taxpayer education and communications, or account management programs; Experience using the principles of management planning, program and process analysis to develop, design, and implement new or revised policies and procedures; Experience with oral communication to present plans and proposals to individuals and workgroups, including top-level managers and field employees, as well as, demonstrating sufficient experience in written communication to prepare written reports, disseminate policy information, and document findings and conclusions.
In addition, you must demonstrate sufficient experience in providing guidance and serving as a technical program and policy expert to prepare complete decision packages, studies, and recommendations.
Which of the following describes your specialized experience?
To be minimally qualified for the position, you must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the grade 12 level. Your experience must demonstrate thorough knowledge of IRS functions, programs, policies, regulations, procedures, and operations to evaluate programs plans and determine impact of changes on program goals; Experience must demonstrate knowledge of cross-functional programs and their interrelationship with program areas to conduct reviews, studies/projects, and coordinate systems and resource utilization of program operations; Experience with consolidating report data to measure the effectiveness in meeting baselines or to the degree to which program plans and achievements support strategic compliance initiatives; Experience with recognizing tax compliance issues and enforcement changes to develop new or revised procedures or products for compliance, taxpayer education and communications, or account management programs; Experience using the principles of management planning, program and process analysis to develop, design, and implement new or revised policies and procedures; Experience with oral communication to present plans and proposals to individuals and workgroups, including top-level managers and field employees, as well as, demonstrating sufficient experience in written communication to prepare written reports, disseminate policy information, and document findings and conclusions.
In addition, you must demonstrate sufficient experience in providing guidance and serving as a technical program and policy expert to prepare complete decision packages, studies, and recommendations.
Which of the following describes your specialized experience?
4.
TIME-IN-GRADE REQUIREMENTS 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.
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.
5.
Which of the following documents have you written?
6.
Which of the following BEST describes how you have resolved technical/procedural issues?
7.
Which of the following describes your HIGHEST level of experience in SB/SE Examination?
8.
Which of the following stakeholders do you have experience in working with to define, develop or determine program procedures and processes?
9.
Which of the following sources of information have you used to analyze and identify trends impacting work processes or procedures?
10.
Do you have experience utilizing ACIS to pull reports for operation/program reviews?
11.
Do you have experience utilizing RGS to do perform case reviews and accuracy of actions performed on cases?
12.
In which of the following roles have you performed program or process review?
13.
Which of the following program/application review activities have you performed?
14.
Which of the following BEST describes your experience working on projects (i.e., across-BOD, inter-team)?
15.
From the list below, which do you have experience working with or developing?
16.
Which of the following documents have you written?
17.
Indicate your HIGHEST level of experience delivering presentations.
18.
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?
19.
I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all 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.