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Learn more about this agency04/09/2021 to 04/29/2021
$45,284 - $97,118 per year
GS 07 - 11
4 vacancies in the following locations:
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
50% or less - 6 to 10 Night per Month
No
Permanent
Full-time
Competitive
11
No
No
21OGD-FMX0406-0342-7-11
598009700
FACILITIES MANAGEMENT & SECURITY SERVICES (FMSS) DIVISION? FMSS customers are IRS employees – FMSS identifies and delivers value-added, cost efficient, shared service solutions, that facilitate the success of the IRS mission including, but not limited to, real estate and portfolio solutions, building infrastructure and facilities management, security services, employee credentialing, environmental health and safety and incident management.
WHAT DOES A SUPPORT SERVICES SPECIALIST DO? As an IRS Support Services Specialist you'll have program management responsibilities in one or more of a wide range of important Administrative program areas. These may include real estate management, emergency planning, physical security, occupational safety, personal property and motor vehicle management, records and files management, printing, mail management, warehousing and other essential support services.
As a Support Services Specialist 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-07 LEVEL: You must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-5 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position includes: knowledge of the methods and procedures for providing or performing a variety of functions and services applicable to the position to be filled; ability to plan, organize, and control work involving diverse activities; ability to gain cooperation and coordinate the work of others; and skill in verbal and written communications. Examples of qualifying specialized experience include: • Management analyst or technician or other work that includes study, analysis, or evaluation leading to the development or improvement of managerial or administrative policies, practices, and procedures. • Administrative officer or assistant, budget administration, program analysis, or other work that demonstrated knowledge of an organization and its functions, and the ways in which support services can facilitate the work of the organization. • Office management experience that includes responsibility for directing a variety of support services such as typing, mail processing, purchase of supplies and equipment, etc. • Administrative work that requires monitoring and coordinating and processing work of subordinate elements through a system of internal procedures, controls, production, progress reporting, etc., to ensure the efficient operation of an organization. • Military experience that included responsibility for directing a variety of support functions such as communications, property management, mail service, facilities and equipment maintenance, etc. OR
You may substitute education for specialized experience as follows: Superior Academic Achievement (SAA) - A Bachelors 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 graduating class in the college, university, or major subdivision, or membership in a national scholastic honor society recognized by the Association of College Honor Societies. Note: Grade point averages should be rounded to one decimal point. For example, 2.95 is rounded to 3.0, and 2.94 is rounded to 2.9. If more than 10 percent of your undergraduate course work (credit hours) was taken on a pass/fail or similar basis, your claim for SAA must be based on class standing or membership in an Honor Society. The major field of study must have been in public administration, business administration, industrial engineering, industrial management, or other administrative and management fields. OR
1 academic year of graduate education in a field of study such as: public administration, business administration, industrial engineering, industrial management, or other administrative and management fields. One year of graduate education is creditable in accordance with its relationship to a year of full-time study at the school attended.
GS-09 LEVEL: You must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-07 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position includes: knowledge of the methods and procedures for providing or performing a variety of functions and services applicable to the position to be filled; ability to plan, organize, and control work involving diverse activities; ability to gain cooperation and coordinate the work of others; and skill in oral and written communications. Examples of qualifying specialized experience include: • Management analyst or technician or other work that includes study, analysis, or evaluation leading to the development or improvement of managerial or administrative policies, practices, and procedures. • Administrative officer or assistant, budget administration, program analysis, or other work that demonstrates knowledge of an organization and its functions, and the ways in which support services can facilitate the work of the organization. • Office management experience that includes responsibility for directing a variety of support services such as typing, mail processing, purchase of supplies and equipment, etc. • Administrative assistant work that required monitoring and coordinating and processing work of subordinate elements through a system of internal procedures, controls, production, progress reporting, etc., to ensure the efficient operation of an organization. • Military experience that included responsibility for directing a variety of support functions such as communications, property management, mail service, facilities and equipment maintenance, etc. OR
You may substitute education for specialized experience as follows: A master’s or equivalent graduate degree in a field of study such as: public administration, business administration, industrial engineering, industrial management, or other administrative and management fields related to the position to be filled. OR 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a graduate degree in a field of study such as: public administration, business administration, industrial engineering, industrial management, or other administrative and management fields related to the position to be filled. One year of graduate education is creditable in accordance with its relationship to a year of full-time study at the school attended.
You may qualify by a combination of experience and education. Options for qualifying based on a combination will be identified in the online questions.
See "EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS" for GS-11 LEVEL QUALIFICATIONS
- 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-time work 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).
GS-11 LEVEL: You must have one 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 the methods and procedures for providing or performing a variety of functions and services applicable to the position to be filled; ability to plan, organize, and control work involving diverse activities; ability to gain cooperation and coordinate the work of others; and skill in oral and written communications. Examples of qualifying specialized experience include: • Management analyst or technician or other work that includes study, analysis, or evaluation leading to the development or improvement of managerial or administrative policies, practices, and procedures. • Administrative officer or assistant, budget administration, program analysis, or other work that demonstrates knowledge of an organization and its functions, and the ways in which support services can facilitate the work of the organization. • Office management experience that includes responsibility for directing a variety of support services such as typing, mail processing, purchase of supplies and equipment, etc. • Secretarial/Administrative Assistant work that requires monitoring and coordinating administrative and processing work of subordinate elements through a system of internal procedures, controls, production, progress reporting, etc., to ensure the efficient operation of an organization. • Military experience that includes responsibility for directing a variety of support functions such as communications, property management, mail service, facilities and equipment maintenance, etc. OR
You may substitute education for specialized experience as follows: A Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in a field of study such as: public administration, business administration, industrial engineering, industrial management, or other administrative and management fields. OR
3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a graduate degree in a field of study such as: public administration, business administration, industrial engineering, industrial management, or other administrative and management fields. One year of graduate education is creditable in accordance with its relationship to a year of full-time study at the school attended.
You may qualify by a combination of experience and education. Options for qualifying based on a combination will be identified in the online questions.
4 positions are located in Facilities Management & Security Services, Off of the Deputy Director to be filled at the following locations:
1 (one) position to be filled in Cheektowaga, NY.
1 (one) position to be filled in Holtsville, NY.
2 (two) position to be filled in New York, NY.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
- We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies. Additional jobs may be filled.
- This is a bargaining unit position.
- We offer opportunities for telework.
- Must meet IRS telework eligibility requirements
- We offer opportunities for flexible work schedules.
- A 1-year probationary period is required.
- Must successfully complete a background investigation including an FBI criminal history record check (fingerprint check).
- Complete a http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/of0306.pdf 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 https://www.sss.gov/ or are exempt from having to do so.
- Have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer.
- Go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the http://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/files/form/i-9.pdf. Federal law requires verification of the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires in the U.S. These https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/acceptable-documents/list-documents/form-i-9-acceptable-documents must be unexpired original or certified copies.
- 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)).
- Obtain and use a Government-issued charge card for business-related travel.
- File a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report within 30 days of appointment and annually from then on.
- Undergo an income tax verification and review of prior performance/conduct.
- Tour of Duty: Monday - Friday 8:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
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 in the following areas: Attention to Detail, Customer Service, Decision Making, Flexibility, Interpersonal Skills, Oral Communication/Speaking, Problem Solving, Teamwork, Technology Application and Writing. Category rating will be used to rank and select eligible candidates. If qualified, you will be assigned to one of three quality level categories, (i.e., A = Superior, B = Highly Qualified, C= Qualified) 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.
Veterans' preference is applied after applicants are assessed. Preference-eligibles will be listed at the top of their assigned category and considered before non-preference-eligibles in that category. Qualified preference-eligibles with a compensable service-connected disability of 10% or more will be listed at the top of the highest category.
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 Federal employee (eligible for the Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP), you you must receive a rating of category B 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
VETERANS' PREFERENCE DOCUMENTATION If you are claiming veterans’ preference, 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. Ten-point preference eligibles must also submit an Application for 10-point Veteran Preference, SF-15, along with the required documentation listed on the back of the SF-15 form. For more information on veterans' preference view FedsHireVets.
Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) DOCUMENTATION If you are a displaced or surplus Federal employee, click CTAP/ICTAP for eligibility and a detailed list of required documents. IRS CTAP eligibles can apply for jobs both within and outside the commuting area.
EDUCATION DOCUMENTATION: 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.
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://www.jobs.irs.gov/midcareer/reasonable-accommodation.html. We will provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities on a case-by-case basis; please contact us if you require this for any part of the application and hiring process.
If you are an applicant with a disability, you may contact Holly Olsen at holly.a.olsen@irs.gov about special appointment authorities for persons with disabilities, in addition to applying for this job announcement.
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/598009700. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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