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Human Resources Assistant

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
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Overview

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Open & closing dates
02/14/2023 to 02/16/2023
This job will close when we have received 125 applications which may be sooner than the closing date. Learn more
Salary
$37,696 to - $53,780 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 5
Locations
Florence, KY
3 vacancies
Lees Summit, MO
3 vacancies
Philadelphia
2 vacancies
Memphis, TN
2 vacancies
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
5
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Not Required
Drug test
No
Position sensitivity and risk
Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
Trust determination process
Announcement number
23-11840431M-HCX-0203-5
Control number
706705200

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WHAT IS THE HUMAN CAPITAL OFFICE DIVISION?
A description of the business units can be found at: https://www.jobs.irs.gov/about/who/business-divisions

Vacancies will be filled in the following specialty areas:

  • Human Capital Office of Human Resource Operations Human Resources Shared Services

The 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.
  • Receives, reviews, coordinates, prepares, finalizes, and tracks a wide variety of personnel action requests and/or other incoming work; Locates, reviews, and summarizes information relative to the functions and processes of automated human resources and support systems. Performs data entry, document uploads ,and importing in various HR databases, which includes, but is not limited to office dashboards, eOPF, ETrak, USA Staffing, Payroll applications, and various Microsoft applications.
  • Verifies and reconciles records with master personnel files. Receives, reviews, coordinates, prepares, finalizes, and tracks a wide variety of personnel action requests and/or other incoming work; Maintains reference materials, subject matter files, automated logs and databases, updating and correcting actions as necessary. Controls and distributes certain documents for major programs in HRSS.
  • Receives and processes documents including incoming mail, fax, and electronic documents. Segregates, and arranges in proper working order for routing to appropriate offices, or for filing. Associates material with proper file folder and upon direction may take future action in processing correspondence, e.g., searching for files, contacting customers for additional information, etc.
  • Assists/processes award recognition items. Reviews and reconciles reports.
  • Provides information about the program area in response to general and specific inquiries. Determines the information needed, queries data bases, searches files and appropriate information sources, and studies manuals and guidelines for procedures on a variety of administrative and operational matters. Works with specialists to resolve problems with resource data and to ensure accuracy, consistency and validity of gathered information. Contacts officials and employees within and outside of the Agency to gather materials, information and data needed by office staff.

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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))
  • Undergo a review of prior performance/conduct and an income tax verification. Refer to "Get Your Tax Record" at http://www.irs.gov/(https://www.irs.gov/individuals/get-transcript) 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.
  • 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.

Qualifications

Federal 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: You must have 1 year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-04 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position includes experience applying standard procedures and requirements related to an assigned human resource (HR) management function to perform a variety of clerical duties that support the assigned function(s). Experience maintaining reference materials, subject matter files, automated logs and databases, performing data entry, uploading and importing documents in various HR systems and databases, and providing routine information to managers and employees on various human resources issues. Knowledge of staff assignments and operating policies to refer problems, provide information, and resolve HR issues; and knowledge of HR automated systems used to process personnel actions, perform analysis, review products, and identify problems.

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You may substitute education for specialized experience as follows: a bachelor's degree or four (4) years of education above high school in any field of study from an accredited college or university.

OR

You may qualify with an equivalent combination of experience and education.

For more information on qualifications please refer to OPM'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.

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

  • Subject to a 1-year probationary period (unless already completed).
  • Have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer.
  • 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.
  • 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 6:00am and 6:00pm.
  • Alternative work schedule, staggered work hours or telework may be available.
  • Obtain and use a Government-issued charge card for business-related travel.
  • May be eligible for telework based on IRS policy. If you are in a telework eligible position, you may be directed to temporarily telework on a full-time basis due to COVID 19. Employees must be within a 200-mile radius of their official assigned post-of-duty (POD) while in a telework status. Once normal operations resume, employees may be directed back to the office to perform the duties of their position. Telework eligibility does not guarantee telework; employees must meet and sustain IRS telework eligibility requirements and supervisor's approval to participate in the IRS Telework Program. 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..

How you will be evaluated

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

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

Rating: You will be assessed on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics):

  • Writing
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Problem Solving
  • Manages and Organizes Information
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Customer Service (Clerical/Technical)

Category rating will be used to rank and select eligible candidates. If qualified, you will be assigned to one of two quality level categories, CAT A/B, CAT C depending on your responses to the online questions, regarding your experience, education, and training related to 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.

Referral: If you are among the top qualified candidates, your application may be referred to a selecting official for consideration. Candidates, if required to participate in a selection interview (telephonic and/or in person at the discretion of the Selecting Official in accordance with hiring practices), will be interviewed in quality group order. We will not reimburse costs related to the interview such as travel to and from the interview site.

Veterans' preference is applied after applicants are assessed. Qualified preference eligibiles who have a compensable service-connected disability of 10 percent or more (CPS, CP) are placed at the top of the highest category on the referral list (except for scientific or professional positions at the GS-9 level or higher). Remaining preference eligibles are placed above non-preference eligibles within their assigned category.

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 rating of category to be rated as "well qualified" to receive special selection priority.

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