Human Resources Specialist - Anchorage, United States - Internal Revenue Service - IRS

Description

Summary

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Overview

• Accepting applications
• Open & closing dates
  
  05/21/2024 to 05/27/2024
  
  This job will close when we have received 150 applications which may be sooner than the closing date.
• Salary
  
  $86,962 - $167,336 per year
• Pay scale & grade
  
  GS
• Locations
  
  2 vacancies in the following locations:
  
  
• Remote job
  
  No
• Telework eligible
  
  Yes-as determined by the agency policy.
• Travel Required
  
  Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
• Relocation expenses reimbursed
  
  No
• Appointment type
  
  Permanent
• Work schedule
  
  Full-time
• Service
  
  Competitive
• Promotion potential
  
  13
• Job family (Series)
• Supervisory status
  
  No
• Security clearance
• Drug test
  
  No
• Position sensitivity and risk
• Trust determination process
• Announcement number
  
  M-HCS T13
• Control number
  
  

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Duties

WHAT IS THE Human Capital OfficeDIVISION?
A description of the business units can be found at:

Vacancies will be filled in the following specialty areas: HCO/ Policy & Audits/ Benefits, Performance,
Awards, Workplace and Workforce Policy.

The following are the duties of this position at the full working level.
Technical 50%
Provides expert advice and authoritative information to all levels of leadership (including executives)
throughout the IRS on a wide variety of highly complex, controversial, and sensitive program problems and issues. Conducts fact-finding and analysis and presents recommendations and conclusions.

Creates, develops and publishes (using professional authoring tools and software as required by the IRS's Internal Management Documents (IMD) process) HR policies and guidance for all of IRS. These policies are based on law, regulation, Office of Personnel Management (OPM) guidance, and U.S. Department of Treasury ("Treasury") directives, and the HR specialist applies consistent methodology for this policy development across all HR lines of business.

Serves as technical advisor and consultant on HR policy-related legislative and regulatory matters and serves as a liaison between IRS and OPM, Treasury, HCO, or other stakeholders on issues relative to policy and interpretation.

Serves as technical advisor for term and mid-term contract negotiations for the National Agreement between IRS and the National Treasury Employees Union and may testify at arbitrations or grievance hearings related to assigned policy areas.

Consults with General Legal Services (GLS) on legal issues regarding interpretation of law, regulations,
OPM guidance and legal decisions to ensure HR policies comply and are in alignment with both the written word and intent of these authoritative sources.

Analytical 50%
Monitors proposed and new legislation, OPM regulations, and Treasury orders or directives to proactively
determine the need to establish and/or update IRS policies and/or seek negotiability determinations as
necessary. Devises strategy and timeline to develop and effect these new or updated policies.

Works collaboratively with OHRO to conduct extensive research, studies, surveys, trend analysis, and
benchmarking relative to assigned policy areas, as appropriate, and compiles/shares results/findings with
leadership to help drive HCO strategy or decisions that affect accomplishment of the IRS mission.

Identifies and analyzes complex legal decisions issued by a variety of sources to include the Federal Labor Relations Agency (FLRA), U.S. Supreme Court, Comptroller General, OPM, Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB), U.S. Department of Labor, the Office of Government Ethics, and so on, to determine their effect on IRS HR policies.

Prepares and presents clear and concise briefings, briefing papers, talking points, and so on, to keep leadership, at all levels (including executives), abreast of new, updated, or proposed and updated policy development and issues involving existing policies. Proactively advises on the potential or actual impact of trends and decisions relating to IRS policies and recommends revisions or other appropriate action to leadership as appropriate.

Coordinates and/or prepares responses to audit findings/reviews related to assigned policy areas for external
agencies such as the Government Accountability Office (GAO), the Treasury Inspector General for Tax
Administration (TIGTA) audits/reviews. Coordinates and/or effects any planned corrective actions related to
assigned policies, and works collaboratively, if applicable, with OHRO.

This position has career progression. If you are selected at a grade level lower than the full working level, you may be non-competitively promoted as your career progresses. For example, you may be hired as a GS-05, but if the position has career progression to GS-11, then you may move from a GS-05 to a GS-11 in as little as three years.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• Telework Eligible Positions: Telework eligible positions do not guarantee telework. Employees must meet and sustain IRS telework eligibility requirements (e.g., reporting at least twice a pay period to your assigned Post of Duty (POD)) and supervisor's approval to participate in the IRS Telework Program. Employees must also be within a 200-mile radius of their official assigned post-of-duty (POD) while in a telework status. As a reminder - If you are selected for a position, you are responsible for reporting to your designated POD (location) on the negotiated start date or as directed by management.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National and provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. (Birth certificate showing birth in the U.S; Unexpired U.S. Passport; Certificate of Citizenship or Naturalization; or Report of Birth Abroad of a U.S. Citizen (Form FS-240))
• A 1-year probationary period is required.
• Have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer.
• Undergo a review of prior performance/conduct and an income tax verification. Refer to "Get Your Tax Record" at ( ) to check the status of your account, balance owed, payment history, make a payment, or review answers to tax questions. If you are not in compliance, you will be determined unsuitable for employment with IRS.
• Complete a to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency.
• If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the or are exempt from having to do so.
• Go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the . Federal law requires verification of the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires in the U.S. These must be unexpired original or certified copies.
• The employment of any candidate, including a current employee or a new hire, selected for this position may be conditional upon classification and/or audit of federal tax returns. This audit may include up to 2 years of returns..
• The employment of any candidate, including a current employee or a new hire, selected for this position will be conditional on obtaining and maintaining a High Risk Security Clearance.
• Obtain and use a Government-issued charge card for business-related travel.

Qualifications

Federal experience is not required. The experience may have been gained in the public sector, private sector or One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-timework is considered on a prorated basis.
To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/year, and indicate number of hours worked per week, on your resume.

You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement:
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE GS-12: You must have one (1) year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-11) in the normal progression in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position includes: Knowledge of Human Resources management principles, concepts, regulations, and practices and a wide range of qualitative and/or quantitative methods to assist in developing and evaluating HR policies or guidance based on law, regulation, guidance, and orders or directives; researching and interpreting policies within one or more HR functional areas (i.e., staffing/ employment, pay administration, leave, hours of duty, work schedules, benefits administration, telework, performance management, employee recognition and awards, restructuring, and labor and employee relations). Experience evaluating the potential or actual impact of trends and decisions relating to Federal or other policies and recommending revisions or actions as appropriate. Knowledge of communication techniques (e.g., formatting, grammar, and punctuation) to prepare and present clear and concise briefings/ briefing papers regarding new, updated, or proposed policy development and issues involving existing policies. Experience with project management including planning, organizing, and developing interventions on significant HR issues and concerns.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE GS-13:
You must have one (1) year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-12) in the normal progression in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position includes: Knowledge of, and experience with, advanced Human Resources management principles, concepts, regulations, and practices and a wide range of qualitative and/or quantitative methods related to developing or evaluating HR policies based on law, regulation, guidance, and orders or directives. Experience in one or more HR discipline (i.e., staffing/ employment, pay administration, leave, hours of duty, work schedules, benefits administration, telework, performance management, employee recognition and awards, restructuring, and labor and employee relations) and advising leadership, other human resource point of contacts, and employees regarding authoritative policy interpretations concerning servicewide issues; experience evaluating the potential or actual impact of trends and decisions relating to federal or other policies and recommending revisions or actions as appropriate; experience with project management including planning, organizing, and developing solutions to significant HR issues and concerns, and analytical and evaluative skills including gathering and evaluating data and recommending, developing, and implementing solutions. Knowledge of communication techniques (e.g., formatting, grammar, and punctuation) to draft formal policy or guidance and/or proposals such as white papers, PowerPoint briefings, intranet guidance, and other substantive material for use by others; experience presenting findings, delivering briefings, helping others in understanding and accepting findings and recommendations, and negotiating solutions to disputed recommendations.

AND

MEET TIME IN GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT: You must meet applicable TIG requirements to be considered eligible. To meet TIG for positions above the GS-05 grade level, you must have served at least one year (52 weeks) at the next lower grade (or equivalent) in the normal line of progression for the position you are applying to. Advancement to positions up to GS-05 is permitted if the position to be filled is no more than two grades above the lowest grade held within the preceding 52 weeks.

AND

TIME AFTER COMPETITIVE APPOINTMENT: By the closing date (or if this is an open continuous announcement, by the cut-off date) specified in this job announcement, current civilian employees must have completed at least 90 days of federal civilian service since their latest non-temporary appointment from a competitive referral certificate, known as . For this requirement, a competitive appointment is one where you applied to and were appointed from an announcement open to "All US Citizen

For more information on qualifications please refer to .

Education

For positions with an education requirement, or if you are qualifying for this position by substituting education or training for experience, submit a copy of your transcripts or equivalent. An official transcript will be required if you are selected.
A college or university degree generally must be from an accredited (or pre-accredited) college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools which meet these criteria, please refer to .

FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. Click for Foreign Education Credentialing instructions.

Additional information

• We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies. Additional jobs may be filled.
• The salary range indicated in this announcement reflects the minimum locality pay up to maximum locality pay for all duty locations listed. The range will be adjusted for selected duty location. General Schedule locality pay tables may be found under .
• This is a non-bargaining unit position.
• Tour of Duty: Day Shift - Start and stop times between 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.
• Alternative work schedule, staggered work hours or telework may be available.
• In the event that a building is closed due to rent management, new hires may be placed in a local commuting location.
• The Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act prohibits the Department of Treasury and its bureaus from requesting an applicant's criminal history record before that individual receives a conditional offer of employment. In accordance with and certain positions are exempt from the provisions of the Fair Chance to Compete Act. Applicants who believe they have been subjected to a violation of the Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act, may submit a written complaint to the Department of Treasury by email at, To learn more, please visit our page at:
• Benefits
  
  A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. .
  
  Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Your application includes your resume, responses to the online questions, and required supporting documents. Please be sure that your resume includes detailed information to support your qualifications for this position; failure to provide sufficient evidence in your resume may result in a "not qualified" determination. Applicants who disqualify themselves will not be evaluated further.

Rating: Your application will be evaluated on the competencies of the position to be filled per the IRS Merit Promotion Plan in the following areas:

• Analysis and Decision Making
• Federal Personnel Laws and Regulations
• Human Resources Management
• Oral Communication
• Personnel Policy Development
• Writing

Your application will also be rated and ranked among others, based on your responses to the online questions regarding your experience, education, training, performance appraisals and awards relevant to the duties of this position. Your rating may be lowered, if your responses to the online questions are not supported by the education and/or experience described in your application.

IRS employees may obtain most recent awards listing at

Referral: You will be assigned to one of three quality groups. Each group represents a quality level (i.e., Superior/Best Qualified, Highly Qualified, Qualified). Candidates will be considered in quality group order. If you are among the top qualified candidates, your application may be referred to a selecting official for consideration. Federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements and current employees must have at least a fully successful or equivalent performance rating to receive consideration.

You may be required to participate in a selection interview (telephonic and/or in person at the discretion of the Selecting Official in accordance with hiring polices). We will not reimburse costs related to the interview such as travel to and from the interview site.

If you are a displaced or surplus Federal employee (eligible for the , you must receive a score of Highly Qualified or better to be rated as well qualified to receive special selection priority.

Non-Competitive Hiring Authorities: If you are applying under a non-competitive or special hiring authority (e.g., Military Spouse), you will still be required to complete the online assessment, however the results will not be used to rate and rank your application. Your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you are minimally qualified for this job.

• Benefits
  
  A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. .
  
  Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
• Required Documents
  
  As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
  
  The following documents are required and must be provided with your application. All application materials, including transcripts, must be in English.
  
  1. Resume - Your resume MUST contain dates of employment (i.e., month/year to month/year or present). To ensure you receive full credit for relevant experience, include the hours worked per week. We recommend that your resume not exceed 5 pages. If including Federal service experience, you MUST provide the pay plan, series, and grade, i.e., GS If the pay plan, series, and grade are not provided, it may result in an ineligible determination.
     Your resume must NOT include photographs, classified or government sensitive information, social security number (SSN), encrypted/digitally signed documents, or other inappropriate material or content. If your resume contains prohibited information as listed above, your application will be determined ineligible, and you will not receive consideration for this position. ( are optional.) Please view
     It is also recommended that your resume not include personal information such as age, gender, religion, race, disability, etc.
  2. Online Application - Questionnaire
  3. Education - See Education Section above
  4. Registration/License (if applicable) - active, current registration/license
  5. Current and Former Federal Employees (if applicable) - You MUST submit a copy of your most recent SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) or equivalent personnel action form which shows your current grade and competitive service status (Position Occupied/Block 34 should reflect "1" and Tenure/Block 24 should reflect "1" or "2"). If applying for a higher grade, it is recommended that you provide an SF-50(s) or equivalent which clearly demonstrates you meet the 52-week time-in-grade requirement (e.g., Promotion with an effective date more than one (1) year old, Within-Grade-Increase at the highest grade held).
  6. Appraisal/Awards (if applicable): You are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your most recent, signed, completed annual performance appraisal which includes the final rating and copies of any incentive/performance awards you received. Providing these documents allows the selecting official information surrounding your potential to fulfill the duties and responsibilities of the position being filled.
  7. Veterans Employment Act (VEOA) of 1998 (if applicable) - You MUST submit a copy of your DD-214 (Member 4 copy), or other official documentation from a branch of the Armed Forces or the Department of Veterans Affairs showing dates of service and type of discharge. If you are serving under active duty, provide certification from the Armed Forces that you will be discharged or released within 120 days from the date of certification. The certification must indicate your dates of service, rank and that you will be separated under honorable conditions.10-point preference eligible - Submit an , along with the required documentation listed on the back of the SF-15 Veterans Affairs/Armed Forces certification must include the percentage of the service-connected disability or disabilities (including the "combined" percentage if you have more than one disability). Refer to
  8. Military Spouses (if applicable) - You MUST submit verification of the marriage to the service member (i.e., a marriage license or other legal documentation verifying marriage) AND:
  • a copy of your spouse's active military orders; OR
  • verification of your spouse's 100% service-connected disability (e.g., VA Letter and/or DD-214); OR
  • verification of the service member's death while on active duty (DD-1300/Death Certificate). You are not eligible if you were not married to the veteran at the time of death or have since remarried.
  1. Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) (if applicable) - You MUST submit the required documentation as outlined at: If you are an IRS CTAP eligible, you can apply for jobs within and outside the commuting area. If you are a Treasury CTAP eligible can apply for jobs within the commuting area.
  2. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) (if applicable) - If you are a displaced or surplus Federal employee, click for eligibility and a detailed list of required documents.
  Please note that if you do not provide all required information, as specified in this announcement, your application will be determined incomplete, and you will not be considered for this position (or may not receive the special consideration for which you may be eligible).