Human Resources Specialist ERLR 6-month Roster
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SummaryClick on Learn more about this agency button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information.WHERE CAN I FIND OUT MORE ABOUT OTHER IRS CAREERS? Visit us on the web at www.jobs.irs.govLearn more about this agencyThis job is open to* Federal employees -Competitive serviceCurrent or former competitive service federal employees.* Internal to an agencyCurrent federal employees of this agency.* Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)Federal employees who meet the definition of a surplus or displaced employee.* Veterans* Military spouses* Land & base managementCertain current or former term or temporary federal employees of a land or base management agency.VideosDutiesWHAT IS THE HUMAN CAPITAL OFFICE (HCO) DIVISION?A description of the business units can be found at: will be filled in the following specialty areas: HCO/Labor/Employee Relations NegotiationsThe following are the duties of this position at the full working level.* Provides authoritative advice and technical guidance to management at all levels in an assigned BOD within the IRS on the full range of human resources policies, practices, and matters affecting working conditions that require consultation with NTEU (National Treasury Employees Union) and which have a significant impact on the labor/management climate within the organization(s) serviced.* Researches and analyzes case law, MSPB (Merit Systems Protection Board) decisions, the National Agreement, precedents, policies, administration handbook and bargaining history, FLRA (Federal Labor Relations Authority), FSIP (Federal Service Impasses Panel), arbitration decisions and guidance to determine negotiability of union proposals which have an impact throughout the serviced organization and beyond. Incumbent 'partners' with management in the examination of problems/issues and in developing solutions from an interest-based standpoint.* Serves as the principal point of contact on labor/management matters of overall concern including grievances, unfair labor practices, appeals, contract interpretation, labor relations training, preparation and conduct of contract bargaining, etc.* Responds to inquiries from management and anticipates management needs regarding union rights, employee rights, implications of recent arbitration decisions, MSPB, FLRA regulations, etc. Alerts management to actual or anticipated labor relations' implications in proposed management decisions.* Serves as Area Labor Relations Specialists (ALR's) charged with conducting contract negotiations with NTEU on Articles 15 and 47. Serve as PPOCs (Primary Points of Contact) for SCRS and serve as LR advisors for area LMRCs (Labor Management Relations Committees). Serve as ad hoc LR consults/SMEs (Subject Matter Experts) for various projects for the business units and on various committees.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.RequirementsConditions of Employment* 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.* Must successfully complete a background investigation, including a FBI criminal history record check (fingerprint check).* Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment 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 Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so.* Go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form I-9. Federal law requires verification of the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires in the U.S. These documents 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 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 5 U.S. Code § 9202(c) and 5 C.F.R § 920.201 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, ...@treasury.gov. To learn more, please visit our page at: Treasury.gov/fairchanceact.QualificationsFederal experience is not required. The experience may have been gained in the public sector, private sector or Volunteer Service. 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:GS-7 QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:To be eligible for this position at the grade 7 level you must have one (1) year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-5 grade level in the Federal service including: Applying the basic principles and practices of the HR specialization(s). Examples of qualifying work experience include: performing highly structured, entry-level work designed to develop broader and more in-depth knowledge and skill to perform higher-level placement and recruitment assignments; communicating factual and procedural HR information clearly, orally and in writing; and gathering and analyzing basic facts and drawing conclusions regarding HR processes.OREDUCATION:You may substitute education for specialized experience as follows: At least one (1) academic year of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a graduate degree in a related field of study such as: human resources, public administration, organizational psychology, or other administrative and management fields.ORSuperior Academic Achievement may be met by having a Bachelor's degree, with one of the following: A GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale for all completed undergraduate courses or those completed in the last 2 years of study, or a GPA of 3.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale for all courses in the major field of study or those courses in the major completed in the last 2 years of study, or rank in the upper one third of the class in the college, university, or major subdivision, or membership in a national honor society recognized by the Association of College Honor Societies.ORCOMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: At least 1 year of combined graduate education and experience as defined above.GS-9 QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To be eligible for this position at the grade 9 level you must have one (1) year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-7 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position includes: Knowledge of fundamental labor relations and employee relations law, theories, principles, and practices with an understanding of the interrelationships of human resources management programs sufficient to provide integrated solutions to labor and employee relations problems/issues; knowledge of collective bargaining/union agreements in order to advise and assist management and others in the interpretation/execution of the contract and other agreements; knowledge of fundamental principles and methods used in collective bargaining including negotiating strategies, interest/position based bargaining processes, and dispute resolution sufficient to articulate and facilitate management interests; knowledge of consulting methods and techniques sufficient to meet/deal tactfully and persuasively with others to resolve a wide range of issues, including those which are occasionally controversial or sensitive in nature, and to maintain harmonious relationships with all parties.OREDUCATION:You may substitute education for specialized experience as follows: A Master's or equivalent graduate degree in a related field of study such as: human resources, public administration, organizational psychology, or other administrative and management fields.OR Two (2) full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a graduate degree in a related field of study such as: human resources, organizational psychology, public administration or other administrative and management fields.ORLL.B or J.D., if related.ORCOMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: At least 1 year of combined graduate education and experience as defined above..ANDMEET 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.ANDTIME 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 time after competitive appointment. For this requirement, a competitive appointment is one where you applied to and were appointed from an announcement open to All US Citizens .GS-11 QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To be eligible for this position at the grade 11 level you must have one (1) year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-9 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position includes: Knowledge of fundamental labor relations and employee relations law, theories, principles, and practices with an understanding of the interrelationships of human resources management programs sufficient to provide integrated solutions to labor and employee relations problems/issues; knowledge of collective bargaining/union agreements in order to advise and assist management and others in the interpretation/execution of the contract and other agreements; knowledge of fundamental principles and methods used in collective bargaining including negotiating strategies, interest/position based bargaining processes, and dispute resolution sufficient to articulate and facilitate management interests; knowledge of consulting methods and techniques sufficient to meet/deal tactfully and persuasively with others to resolve a wide range of issues, including those which are occasionally controversial or sensitive in nature, and to maintain harmonious relationships with all parties.OREDUCATION:You may substitute education for specialized experience as follows: A Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in a related field of study such as: human resources, organizational psychology, public administration or other administrative and management fields.OR Three (3) full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a doctoral degree in a related field of study such as: human resources, organizational psychology, public administration or other administrative and management fields.OR LL.M., if related.ORCOMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: A combination of graduate education and experience equivalent to that as defined aboveFor more information on qualifications please refer to OPM's Qualifications Standards.EducationFor 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 Department of Education Accreditation page.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 here (Section 3, Explanation of Terms) or here 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 Salaries & Wages.* 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.* 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.* Relocation expenses - No* The employment of any candidate selected for this position, 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.* Obtain and use a Government-issued charge card for business-related travel.* This announcement will establish an inventory of applicants. This inventory will be used to fill vacancies in the locations listed and additional vacancies as they become available for the next 6 months contingent upon funding and space requirements. Applicants must apply by the closing date of the announcement (11:59 pm ET), 04/03/2025, to be considered.If the position(s) are no longer needed prior to the closing date, this announcement may be closed early.This is an open continuous announcement which will be used to fill vacancies in the locations listed as they become available for the next 6 months contingent upon funding and space requirements. Applicants must apply and/or update their applications by 11:59 pm ET at the close of the following cutoff dates to be considered: Cutoff date(s): 11-03-2024. This announcement may be amended to include additional cut-off dates within the 6 month period if needed, not later than 10 days prior to the additional cut-off date(s). Eligible applicants in the highest quality group who apply by the initial cut-off date will be considered first. If additional vacancies exist, applicants who applied after the initial cutoff date who place in the highest quality group will be considered next.* BenefitsA 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. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.Review our benefitsEligibility 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 EvaluatedYou 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:* Analytical Skills* Interpersonal Skills* Labor Relations* Managing Human Resources* Oral Communication* Organizational Knowledge* Problem Solving* WritingYour 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 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 Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP), 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.Required DocumentsThe following documents are required and must be provided with your application. All application materials, including transcripts, must be in English.* 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-0301-09. 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 links to social media such as LinkedIn, 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. (Cover letters are optional.) Please view Resume Tips. It is also recommended that your resume not include personal information such as age, gender, religion, race, disability, etc.* Online Application - Questionnaire* Education - See Education Section above* Registration/License (if applicable) - active, current registration/license* 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).* 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.* 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 Application for 10-point Veteran Preference, SF-15, along with the required documentation listed on the back of the form if you are a 10-point preference eligible. For more information on claiming veterans' preference view here.* 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.* Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) (if applicable) - You MUST submit the required documentation as outlined at: Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP). 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.* Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) (if applicable) - If you are a displaced or surplus Federal employee, click Interchange Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) 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).How to ApplyThe following instructions outline our application process. You must complete this application process and submit any required documents by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date 04/03/2025 and/or cut-off dates in this announcement. We are available to assist you during business hours (normally 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. ET, Monday - Friday). If applying online poses a hardship, please contact us by noon ET on the announcement's closing date.To preview the Application Questionnaire, please click the following link: To begin the application process, click the Apply Online button.* You will be re-directed to USA STAFFING to complete your application process; answer the online questions and submit all required documents. (To submit supporting documents, import documents from USAJOBS to the appropriate document types. If the document you need was not imported from USAJOBS, you may upload it directly into this application. To protect your privacy, we suggest you first remove your SSN).* To complete, you must click the Submit Application button prior to 11:59 PM (ET) on 04/03/2025.To update your application, including supporting documentation, at any time during the announcement open period, return to your USAJOBS account ( There you will find a record of your application, the application status, and an option to Update Application. This option will no longer be available once the announcement has closed.To verify the status of your application both during and after the announcement open period, log into your USAJOBS account: . All of your applications will appear on the Welcome page. The application record in your USAJOBS account provides an Additional Application Information page that provides information regarding the documentation you submitted and any correspondence we have sent related to this application. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: you unsure how to write your federal resume? We are here to help. The Treasury Recruitment Service regularly offers Writing Your Federal Resume training sessions, and other career-related information sessions, to assist you in your career search journey. To register for a session, click here to go to our Career Information Sessions webpage.Agency contact information(ERC) Employee Resource CenterPhone 866-###-#### Email ...@irs.gov Website HCO OHRO - Labor/Employee Relations and Negotiations1111 Constitution Ave NWWashington, DC 20224USLearn more about this agencyNext stepsTreasury believes in a working environment that supports inclusion; to review reasonable accommodation policies and procedures please visit We provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities on a case-by-case basis; contact us if you require this for any part of the application and hiring process.Once your application package and online questionnaire is received you will receive an acknowledgement email. You are responsible for checking status updates and notifications in USAJOBS. Hard copy notifications will not be sent to you. You may check the status of your application for this position at any time by logging onto the USAJOBS My Account tab and clicking on Application Status. For a more detailed update of your application status, you may click on more information. Please notify us if your contact information changes after the closing date of the announcement. If your email mailbox is full or blocked (SPAM) you may not receive important communication that could affect your consideration for this position.Our comprehensive benefits are very generous. Our benefits package includes:* Challenging work, opportunities for advancement, competitive salaries, bonuses and incentive awards.* Eleven paid holidays, 13 days of sick leave, and 13 to 26 days of vacation time each year.* Access to insurance programs that may be continued after you retire.* A wide choice of health insurance plans, coverage for pre-existing conditions, and no waiting periods. We pay a substantial amount (up to 75%) of the health insurance premiums.* A retirement program which includes employer-matching contributions.* Learn more about Federal benefits programs at: Pay and benefits.Fair & TransparentThe Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.* Criminal history inquiries* Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy* Financial suitability* New employee probationary period* Privacy Act* Reasonable accommodation policy* Selective Service* Signature and false statements* Social security number requestPrintShare* Email* Facebook* LinkedIn* TwitterOverview* Accepting applications* Open & closing dates10/03/2024 to 04/03/2025* Salary$49,025 - $110,803 per year* Pay scale & gradeGS 7 - 11* Remote jobNo* Telework eligibleYes-as determined by the agency policy.* Travel RequiredOccasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.* Relocation expenses reimbursedNo* Appointment typePermanent* Work scheduleFull-time* ServiceCompetitive* Promotion potential12* Job family (Series)* 0201 Human Resources Management* Supervisory statusNo* Security clearanceNot Required* Drug testNo* Position sensitivity and riskNon-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk* Trust determination process* Suitability/Fitness* Financial disclosureNo* Bargaining unit statusNo* Announcement number25-12566009M-HCS-201-7/9/11* Control number812446800This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/812446800. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.