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Position Title
Human Resources Specialist (Human Resource Development) - (Temp Promotion NTE 1 year, MBE, MBMP)
Agency
Internal Revenue Service
Announcement Number
25-12653852M-HSN-0201-14 Opens in new window
Open Period
Tuesday, December 31, 2024 to Monday, January 6, 2025
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Eligibilities
1. IRS CTAP Candidate - Are you a current displaced or surplus IRS employee and:
  • 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).
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2. Treasury CTAP Candidate - Are you a current displaced or surplus Department of Treasury (non-IRS) employee and:
 
  • 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).
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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.
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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:
 
  • 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.
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Preferences
1. Select the location(s) you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location. (limit characters)
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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.
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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.
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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.
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5. Please enter the date of your most recent performance appraisal. (limit characters)
6. Please select the response that most accurately reflects your most recent performance appraisal or performance rating. (limit characters)
7. What is your Standard Employee Identifier (SEID)? (limit characters)
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? (limit characters)
10. Have you attended any of Treasury's information sessions? (Please click all that apply) (limit characters)
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.
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1. QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:  To qualify for this position, you must meet the qualification requirements outlined below:

GS-14 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: You must have one (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 includes: Experience with learning and education concepts, programs, practices, systems, and technologies sufficient to plan, organize, direct, coordinate, review, monitor and evaluate all aspects of a learning and education program including designing, developing, delivering, and evaluating training programs for all employees. Knowledge of organizational learning theory and technologies including the application and business value of knowledge management in addressing a wide range of business goals and objectives. Experience utilizing theories of instructional design and applying performance-centered design constructs to improve business processes. Experience with an automated system used for training, education, and employee development (i.e., Enterprise Learning Management System [ELMS], Integrated Talent Management System [ITMS], Learning Content Management System [LCMS]). Experience with communication skills including preparing reports and assessments, training team members, networking and building effective working relationships, coordinating meetings, and articulating policies and viewpoints to higher-level management and/or other government officials.

Which of the following is true about your experience for the GS-14 level?
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2. Do you have experience with learning and education concepts, programs, practices, systems, and technologies including designing, developing, delivering, and evaluating training programs? (limit characters)
3. Do you have experience with an automated system used for training, education, and employee development (i.e., Enterprise Learning Management System [ELMS], Integrated Talent Management System [ITMS], Learning Content Management System [LCMS])? (limit characters)
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-14 level.
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5. Which of the following tasks have you performed in matters affecting curriculum development, instructional delivery, and assessment practices? (limit characters)
6. Which of the following have you performed regarding designing instructional material? (limit characters)
7. Which of the following describes your experience performing an instructional needs assessment? (limit characters)
8. Which of the following curriculum evaluation tasks have you performed? (limit characters)
9. Which of the following best describes your highest level of experience training and evaluating course instructors? (limit characters)
10. Which of the following describes your experience with adult learning theory & practices? (limit characters)
11. What is your experience collecting and analyzing data? (limit characters)
12. Which of the following have you used to develop online training content? (limit characters)
13. Which of the following describes your verbal communication experience? (limit characters)
14. Which of the following describes your experience with written products? (limit characters)
15. Which of the following have you done to design, develop, or deliver learning and training events? (limit characters)
16. Which of the following tasks have you performed to design and develop learning products using instructional design principles and processes (i.e., identified as best practices by the Association for Talent Development [ATD] or other professional development organization)? (limit characters)
17. Which of the following describes your experience using the Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation (ADDIE) method for instructional design? (limit characters)
18. Which of the following describe your experiences with managing a program or project? (limit characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
19. 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? (limit characters)
20. 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.
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