This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/574662100. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
**Please see "Other Information" for the full description of the Office of OnLine Services (OLS) Division and Locations.**
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Learn more about this agency07/27/2020 to 08/07/2020
$59,534 - $112,240 per year
GS 09 - 12
1 vacancy in the following locations:
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Occasional travel - Travel may be required 1 to 5 nights per month.
No
Permanent
Full-Time
Competitive
12
No
No
20BRK-OSB0174-0301-9T12
574662100
What does a User Experience Researcher do? As a UX Researcher you will be responsible for researching, improving and assisting in the development of intuitive taxpayer experiences, you will develop an understanding of User Experience (UX) and usability principles, business judgment and problem solving. In this role, you will be responsible for investigating ways to improve the end-user interaction to increase satisfaction and overall use of IRS digital products and services. You will also conduct research activities and aid in decisions relative to the robust taxpayer experience development and production.
As a Digital User Experience Researcher you will:
-If you are selected at a lower grade level, you will have the opportunity to learn to perform all these duties, and will receive training to help you grow in this position.
WHERE CAN I FIND OUT MORE ABOUT OTHER IRS CAREERS? If you want to find out more about IRS careers, visit us on the web at www.jobs.irs.gov
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You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
GS-9 LEVEL: You must have 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: Analyzing, evaluating and planning processes and techniques to research the design, content creation and development strategies for the Web, mobile devices, and other digital taxpayer experiences. Using current UX based research solutions to provide improved user experience in navigating websites. Using new and emerging UX technologies to make recommendations and to present a consistent branded and user-centric digital experience. Preparing draft reports and other substantive guidelines and materials; Conducting studies using journey mapping, service blueprints, user stories, eco system maps and persona development to help improve customer experience. OR You may substitute education for specialized experience as follows: a Master's or equivalent graduate degree in a related field of study at an accredited college or university. OR 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a degree in a related field of study. OR LL.B. or J.D., if related.
GS-11 LEVEL: You must have 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: Analyzing, evaluating and planning processes and techniques to research and provide advice on the design, content creation and development strategies for the Web, mobile devices, and other digital taxpayer experiences. Using current UX based research solutions and analytical methods to provide improved user experience in navigating the IRS website. Using new and emerging UX technologies to recommend alternatives and/or changes in methods, processes and techniques to present a consistent branded and user-centric digital experience. Conducting studies using journey mapping, service blueprints, user stories, eco system maps and persona development to help improve customer experience and new product capabilities. Using workload management techniques to establish priorities and manage deadlines. Preparing draft reports and other substantive guidelines and materials; OR You may substitute education for specialized experience as follows: a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in a related field of study at an accredited college or university. OR 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree in a related field of study. OR LL.M., if related
FOR GRADES 9 THRU 11: You may qualify by a combination of experience and education. Options for qualifying based on a combination will be identified in the online questions.
GS-12 Level: You must have 1 year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position includes: Using analytical, evaluative, and planning processes and techniques (quantitative and qualitative) to research and provide advice on the design, content creation and development strategies for the Web, mobile devices, and other digital taxpayer experiences. Experience using current UX based research and analytics methods to conduct studies, deliver findings and advise management on service delivery or recommend changes including new policy or policy changes. Experience using new and emerging UX technologies to recommend alternatives and/or changes in methods, processes and techniques to present a consistent branded and user-centric digital experience. Experience using UX based research solutions to provide improved user experience in navigating websites. Identifying and assessing research needs to determine those that would be useful to audiences. Experience conducting studies using journey mapping, service blueprints, user stories, eco system maps and persona development to help improve customer experience and new product capabilities; and experience using workload management techniques to establish priorities and manage deadlines. Preparing draft reports and other substantive guidelines and materials to make recommendations to management.
- 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.
In addition to the above requirements, you must meet the following, if applicable:
-You must have been at the next lower grade level of the grade you are applying to for 52 weeks (time-in-grade requirement).
WHAT IS THE OFFICE OF ONLINE SERVICES (OLS) DIVISION?
The IRS Office of Online Services was established in 2011, and is dedicated to providing and improving online (web and mobile) self-service tools to taxpayers. OLS creates high value for both the IRS and the taxpayer by continuously improving the irs.gov website and giving taxpayers "self-service" capabilities to obtain needed information and fulfill their tax obligations. The office combines online expertise, data analysis and business knowledge to conceptualize online tools and develop product roadmaps. OLS is responsible for developing handy applications such as IRS2GO (a smartphone application that lets taxpayers interact with the IRS using a mobile device) and Get Transcript (an irs.gov application that allows taxpayers to view a copy of their transcript online). Other applications include tools and calculators that help taxpayers understand and meet their tax obligations.
One (1) vacancy is to be filled in the Office of OnLine Services (OLS) across the following locations:
POSITION DESCRIPTIONS: 98881 (GS-12), 98882 (GS-11), 98883 (GS-09)
A PM/C SharePoint site is available for IRS Employees at: https://organization.ds.irsnet.gov/sites/HCOETS/PMC/SPDLibrary/SitePages/Home.aspx
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
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.
Rating: Your application will be evaluated on the CJEs of the position to be filled per the National Agreement Article 13.
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. IRS employees may obtain most recent awards listing at https://persinfo.web.irs.gov/
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.
Referral: If you are among the top qualified candidates, your application may be referred to a selecting official for 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 Treasury employee eligible for the Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP), you must receive a score of 80 or better to be rated as well qualified to receive special selection priority.
A complete application includes 1. A resume, 2. Vacancy question responses, and 3. Submission of any required documents. Please note that if you do not provide all required information, as specified in this announcement, you will not be considered for this position (or may not receive the special consideration for which you may be eligible).
All applicants are required to submit a resume either by creating one in USAJOBS or uploading one of their own choosing. (Cover letters are optional). To receive full credit for relevant experience, please list the month/year and number of hours worked for experience listed on your resume. We suggest that you preview the online questions, as you may need to customize your resume to ensure that it supports your responses to these questions. Please view Resume Tips
Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) DOCUMENTATION
If you are a displaced or surplus Treasury employee, click CTAP for eligibility and a detailed list of required documents. IRS CTAP eligibles can apply for jobs within and outside the commuting area.
IRS Reassignment Preference Program (RPP)
You must meet the requirements in your RPP notice. Submit a copy of your RPP Notice along with a copy of your most recent annual performance appraisal. Your performance appraisal must have a fully successful or higher overall rating.
PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL/AWARDS
Submit a copy of your most recent completed performance appraisal.
IRS employees: if a revalidated appraisal is used for merit promotion, the supervisor must prepare a narrative for each critical job element that does not have a narrative describing the performance in the appraisal period covered by the rating. Note: If you are a manager or management official, your most recent annual performance appraisal must be used for the overall rating identified.
EDUCATION DOCUMENTATION
If you are qualifying for this position by substituting education or training for experience, submit a copy of your transcripts or equivalent. If the position has specific education requirements and you are currently (or have previously been) in the Federal job series to be filled, there is no need to submit a transcript or equivalent at this time.
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.
If you are qualifying based on foreign education, you must submit proof of creditability of education as evaluated by a credentialing agency. Refer to the OPM instructions.
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
The 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 of 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.
Treasury believes in a working environment that supports inclusion; please view our reasonable accommodation policies and procedures at https://jobs.irs.gov/seasonal/reasonable-accommodation.html We will provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities on a case-by-case basis. Please contact Rosalba.C.Rodrigues@irs.gov if you require this for any part of the application and hiring process.
If you are experiencing system issues with your application, please contact the CareerConnector Help Desk at careerconnectorhelp@treasury.gov and/or the USAJOBS Help Desk.
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. Also, note that if you provide an email address that is inaccurate or if your mailbox is full or blocked (e.g., spam-blocker), you may not receive important communication that could affect your consideration for this position.
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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/574662100. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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