Human Resources Specialist (Recruitment & Placement) at Department of the Treasury
Seattle, WA 98101
About the Job
DutiesWHAT IS THE 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 Operations Talent Acquisition, Program Execution Office
The following are the duties of this position at the full working level.
Serves as a lead or principal team member in planning, organizing, and directing team efforts in conducting major evaluations of IRS staffing and placement operations and other comparable studies.Researches, identifies, and develops criteria and procedures to conduct program evaluations and to measure program accomplishment.Provides expert advice and authoritative information to top management and program directors throughout the Service on a wide variety of highly complex, controversial, and sensitive staffing and placement problems and issues.Finalizes plans, instructions, guides, and other substantive material for use by management officials and operating human resources offices in administering staffing and placement programs.Develops project plans, gathers data, and prepares position papers on the potential or actual impact of these trends and developments.Develops and implements program metrics, monitors return on investment, and regularly solicits feedback from hiring operations and hiring officials to continually improve program components.Evaluates current programs and initiatives to assess if they meet program goals andoobjectives
Identifies program needs and requirements and conducts reviews, special studies, projects, or surveys to resolve complex and difficult problems and issues
Develops project objectives and actionplans
Analyzes effectiveness of strategies and presents recommendations and conclusions.Serves as a principal source of advice and subject matter expert for the assigned special emphasis program(s)
Provides authoritative interpretation and instructions on regulations, policies, and procedures involving area of expertise.Requirements Conditions of EmploymentMust 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 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 unexpiredoriginal or certified copies
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,
To learn more, please visit our page at: Treasury.gov/fairchanceact.File a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report within 30 days of appointment and annually from then on.Obtain and use a Government-issued charge card for business-related travel.Travel will be required up to 25% of the time
QualificationsYou must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE GS-14: To be minimally qualified for this position at the GS-14 level, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower level in the normal line of progression
To be qualifying, your experience must demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge of the concepts, principles, practices, laws, and regulations of human resources management (HRM) and ability to apply such knowledge in an authoritative role which includes, providing advice, developing policy and/or formal guidance, and developing hiring solutions/interventions on complex service-wide staffing and placement programs and issues.
For more information on qualifications please refer toOPM's Qualifications Standards.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 Department of Education Accreditation page.Additional informationThe 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 Help
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
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:Influencing/NegotiatingOral CommunicationPersonnel and Human ResourcesProject ManagementTechnology ApplicationWriting
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.
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 Operations Talent Acquisition, Program Execution Office
The following are the duties of this position at the full working level.
Serves as a lead or principal team member in planning, organizing, and directing team efforts in conducting major evaluations of IRS staffing and placement operations and other comparable studies.Researches, identifies, and develops criteria and procedures to conduct program evaluations and to measure program accomplishment.Provides expert advice and authoritative information to top management and program directors throughout the Service on a wide variety of highly complex, controversial, and sensitive staffing and placement problems and issues.Finalizes plans, instructions, guides, and other substantive material for use by management officials and operating human resources offices in administering staffing and placement programs.Develops project plans, gathers data, and prepares position papers on the potential or actual impact of these trends and developments.Develops and implements program metrics, monitors return on investment, and regularly solicits feedback from hiring operations and hiring officials to continually improve program components.Evaluates current programs and initiatives to assess if they meet program goals andoobjectives
Identifies program needs and requirements and conducts reviews, special studies, projects, or surveys to resolve complex and difficult problems and issues
Develops project objectives and actionplans
Analyzes effectiveness of strategies and presents recommendations and conclusions.Serves as a principal source of advice and subject matter expert for the assigned special emphasis program(s)
Provides authoritative interpretation and instructions on regulations, policies, and procedures involving area of expertise.Requirements Conditions of EmploymentMust 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 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 unexpiredoriginal or certified copies
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,
FairChanceAct@treasury.gov
To learn more, please visit our page at: Treasury.gov/fairchanceact.File a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report within 30 days of appointment and annually from then on.Obtain and use a Government-issued charge card for business-related travel.Travel will be required up to 25% of the time
QualificationsYou must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE GS-14: To be minimally qualified for this position at the GS-14 level, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower level in the normal line of progression
To be qualifying, your experience must demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge of the concepts, principles, practices, laws, and regulations of human resources management (HRM) and ability to apply such knowledge in an authoritative role which includes, providing advice, developing policy and/or formal guidance, and developing hiring solutions/interventions on complex service-wide staffing and placement programs and issues.
For more information on qualifications please refer toOPM's Qualifications Standards.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 Department of Education Accreditation page.Additional informationThe 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 Help
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
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:Influencing/NegotiatingOral CommunicationPersonnel and Human ResourcesProject ManagementTechnology ApplicationWriting
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.
