HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST (RECRUITMENT & PLACEMENT) - 12 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.govThis 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 whomeet 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 HCO - HUMAN CAPITAL OFFICE DIVISION?A description of the business units can be found at: Vacancies will be filled in the following specialty areas:Human Capital Office of Human Resource OperationsTalent Acquisition, Deputy for Hiring OperationsThe following are the duties of this position at the full working level. If this vacancy includes more than one grade and you are selected at a lower grade level, you will have the opportunity to learn to perform these duties and receive training to help you grow in this position.

• Implements the merit staffing program by ensuring that all human resource actions comply with the provisions of the applicable merit staffing plan and negotiated agreements, such as the National Treasury Agreement. Provides information and guidance to employees and operating officials on the effective use of the merit promotion and career development programs.
• Implements the delegated examining program by ensuring that all human resource actions comply with the provision of OPM's Delegated Examining Handbook. Provides information and guidance to employees and operating officials on the effective use of the delegated examining program.
• Prepares, reviews, and updates vacancy announcements/inputs on USA Jobs or other automated staff acquisition systems in compliance with OPM requirements.
• Reviews and validates job analysis, crediting plans, and appropriate rating and ranking factors in collaboration with program managers and other program areas such as; Program Execution Office (PEO) and Talent Assessment and Evaluation (TA&E) teams to ensure the most effective and efficient approach to meet customer requirements.
• Conducts qualifications analyses for all types of positions filled. Analyses are based on an expert knowledge and application of the qualification standards and an understanding and review of selective factor requirements, position descriptions, agency and federal regulations references and precedents, as well as the knowledge, skills, and abilities required by the position. Prepares promotion and placement products, and issues promotion/referral certificates. Reviews and audits all certificates.

If this position has promotion potential and you are selected at a grade level lower than the full working level, you may be non-competitively promoted to more complex duties and work more independently, as your career progresses. For example, you may be hired as a GS-05, but if the position has promotion potential to GS-11, then you can move from a GS-05 to a GS-11 in aslittle as three years. Promotions are not automatic, and may occur after you have:

• met time-in-grade requirements;
• performed at an acceptable level of competence; and
• demonstrated your ability to perform work at the next higher grade level.

Requirements Conditions 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:SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: GS-05 LEVEL: To be minimally qualified for this position at the grade 5 level, you must have three (3) years of general experience, one (1) year of general experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the grade 4 level in the Federal service. General experience for this position includes: Analyzing problems to identify significant factors, gathering pertinent data, and recognizing solutions; experience planning and organizing work; and communicating effectively orally and in writing. OR You may substitute education for specialized experience as follows: A four (4) year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree at an accredited college or university in any field of study.SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: GS-07 LEVEL: To be minimally qualified for this position at the grade 7 level, you must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-5 level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position includes: Experience with entry-level human resources assignments that include analyzing problems to identify significant factors, researching and gathering pertinent data, and recognizing solutions; experience planning and organizing work, and communicating factual and procedural HR information clearly, verbally, and in writing. OR You may substitute education for specialized experience as follows: One (1) full year of graduate level education in a field of study that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of this position such as: human resources, public administration, organizational psychology, or other administrative and management fields. OR Superior 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.SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: GS-09 LEVEL: To be minimally qualified for this position at the grade 9 level, you must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS- 7 level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position includes: Performing highly structured work designed to develop broader and more in-depth assignments used within HR functions; communicating factual and procedural HR information clearly both orally and in writing; researching, gathering, and analyzing facts and drawing conclusions regarding HR processes. Knowledge of the concepts, practices, laws, regulations, and policies related to HR. OR You may substitute education for specialized experience as follows: A master's or equivalent graduate degree in a field of study that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of this position 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 field of study that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of this position such as: human resources, public administration, organizational psychology, or other administrative and management fields. OR LL.B or JD in a field of study that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of this position such as: human resources, public administration, organizational psychology, or other administrative and management fields.SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: GS-11 LEVEL: To be minimally qualified for this position at the grade 11 level, you must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS- 9 level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position includes: Applying a wide range of methods, principles, and practices commonly used within HR functions; performing highly structured work designed to develop broader and more in-depth assignments; communicating factual and procedural HR information clearly both orally and in writing; researching, gathering, and analyzing facts and drawing conclusions regarding HR processes. Experience analyzing data and identifying/proposing solutions to HR problems and issues; researching cases, preparing/providing detailed documentation and/or responses for resolution of formal and informal inquiries, grievances, or complaints. Experience advising management officials on various HR processes and advising on the procedural and regulatory requirements governing HR functions and or processes and assisting and developing other HR personnel. OR You may substitute education for specialized experience as follows: A Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in field of study that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of this position such as: human resources, public administration, organizational psychology, or other administrative and management fields. OR Three (3) full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a graduate degree in a field of study that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of this position such as: human resources, public administration, organizational psychology, or other administrative and management fields. OR LL.M. in a field of study that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of this position such as: human resources, public administration, organizational psychology, or other administrative and management fields.ORCOMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: You may qualify by a combination of experience and education. Options for qualifying based on a combination will be identified in the online questions.EducationQualifications continued:SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: GS-12 LEVEL: To be minimally qualified for this position at the grade 12 level, you must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-11 level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position includes: Experience applying a wide range of staffing and placement concepts, principles, practices, laws, and regulations with an understanding of the interrelationships of personnel management functions for a large organizational structure (e.g., IRS) sufficient to provide management advisory services and authoritative policy interpretations on Service-wide program issues. Experience conducting comprehensive studies and projects to assess and improve staffing and placement program effectiveness; oral and written communication skills to meet and deal tactfully and persuasively with others to resolve issues which are sensitive in nature, maintaining harmonious relationships with all parties to present findings and deliver briefings, persuading/motivating management to accept recommendations, and/or negotiating solutions to disputed recommendations. Experience identifying HR needs; conducting a variety of analyses and using the results to make recommendations and support actions; advising management officials on HR sources and strategies while adhering to Federal personnel regulations, agency policies and directives, and contractual provisions governing the HR functions/processes. Experience assisting, developing, leading, training, and mentoring other HR personnel during developmental phase; independently performing highly structured work involving a variety of conventional issues that require analysis and evaluation; addressing complex problems while ensuring compliance with established regulations, policies, and procedures; communicating factual and procedural HR information clearly both orally and in writing; researching, gathering, and analyzing facts and drawing conclusions regarding HR processes.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.For more information on qualifications please refer to OPM's Qualifications Standards.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 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 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.
• Obtain and use a Government-issued charge card for business-related travel.
• If this position is designated as hard to fill and you were referred by an IRS employee, the employee may be eligible to receive a bonus for referring you under The Employee Referral Bonus Program (ERBP) recruiting strategy.
• If this position is covered by a formal development plan, pay retention will be offered where applicable based on law and regulation.

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 12 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): 03/18/2024, 06/18/2024, 09/18/2024, and 12/18/2024. This announcement may be amended to include additional cut-off dates within the 12-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. Selections from this announcement may be made no later than (NLT) 12 months after 1st cutoff date.

• 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.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:

• Consulting
• Customer Service
• Information Management
• Oral Communication
• Problem Solving
• Recruitment/Placement
• 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 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.

• 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.
• Required DocumentsAs 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.
• 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 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: 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 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 FedsHireVets for additional information on VEOA
• 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 12/18/2024 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 12/18/2024.
  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: Agency contact informationIRS Memphis Extern