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Position Title
Senior Data Visualization Specialist
Agency
Internal Revenue Service
Announcement Number
25-12666140M-HSN-0301-14 Opens in new window
Open Period
Friday, January 17, 2025 to Friday, January 31, 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:
  • 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. 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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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.
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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.
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4. Please enter the date of your most recent performance appraisal. (limit characters)
5. Please select the response that most accurately reflects your most recent performance appraisal or performance rating. (limit characters)
6. What is your Standard Employee Identifier (SEID)? (limit characters)
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? (limit characters)
9. 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. (limit characters)
1. GS-14 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:
You must have 1 year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-13 grade level that demonstrated accomplishment in leading major projects and/or initiatives and making critical decisions impacting an organization or division. Experience developing and analyzing quantitative and qualitative measures to perform analysis of data applications and large, complex volumes of data to translate into actionable insights, creative visualization solutions, and reports that are dynamic, intuitive, and easily interpretable for a range of users. Knowledge of data visualization software, techniques, and tools (e.g., Google Charts, Tableau, and Power BI) to build custom data visualization dashboards, deliverables, and solutions. Experience serving as and/or assisting a technical expert in interpreting the needs of the customer regarding the visual display of factual data; planning, designing, and producing visual materials that summarize and display the information and/or project requirements. Oral and written communication experience to develop, persuade, and negotiate a wide range of technical and implementation issues with all levels of senior leaders, including executives (i.e., explaining complex concepts while collaborating across many business units to gain consensus).

Which of the following is true about your education and/or experience for the GS-14 level?
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2. Do you have experience developing dashboards in Tableau or PowerBI? (limit characters)
3. 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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4. Which of the following describes your experience(s)? (limit characters)
5. Which of the following describe your experiences interacting with managers and executives to define the overall goals and objectives necessary for program accomplishment? (limit characters)
6. With which of the following groups have you developed working relationships to accomplish project goals? (limit characters)
7. Which of the following best describes your level of experience? (limit characters)
8. Which of the following experiences apply to you? (limit characters)
9. Which of the following best describes your level of experience as a project manager?
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10. Which statement best describes your experience? (limit characters)
11. Select the description that best describes your experience.
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12. Which of the following describe your experiences with data analysis? (limit characters)
13. Which of the following describe your experiences identifying and addressing software or application needs of stakeholders? (limit characters)
14. Which of the following do you have experience with? (limit characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
15. 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?
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16. 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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