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Responsibilities

WHAT IS THE HUMAN CAPITAL OFFICE DIVISION? The HCO mission is to make IRS an employer of choice and a leader in human capital planning and management. It develops strategies and tools for recruiting, hiring, developing and retaining a highly skilled and high performing workforce to support the IRS mission. HCO develops and implements technology-enabled systems to improve human capital planning and management and to empower employees to achieve their potential.

WHAT DOES A POSITION CLASSIFICATION SPECIALIST DO?

As a Position Classification Specialist you will:

GS-12:

• Plan, develop, and implement the position classification of positions to the most accurate pay plans, proper titles, occupational series codes, and grades to ensure equal pay for equal work and service-wide consistency in the organization. Conducts face-to-face desk audits or interviews as fact-finding tools; performs workload studies; plans and implements in-depth research, analysis, and surveys; makes classification determinations on grade structure changes with service-wide impact; thoroughly documents findings; and provides formal written and oral support of decisions.
• Provide expert advice, assistance, and continuing service to all levels of management in any organizational segment or function to design positions and organizations, recommends organizational structure changes, and work realignments to increase organizational effectiveness, ensures economy of the organization's mission and optimum utilization of positions for effective position management and employee job satisfaction.
• Develop innovative or unique methods and approaches as a team leader for special projects; a wide variety of unprecedented studies; wage surveys; task forces; OPM Position Classification Standards and Guides studies; documented evaluations and recommendations on proposed guides, policies, and procedures for adequacy, accuracy and impact. Serves as a team leader or team member, participating in the planning and execution of position classification and position management educational assistance to both internal and external stakeholders. Prepares and delivers formal and informal presentations on a wide variety of subjects or issues to all levels of management, employees, and internal and external stakeholders.
• Serve as a consultant to program managers, policy makers, and other staff to perform a key role in rendering expert management advisory service, technical services, and authoritative policy interpretations. Serves as a troubleshooter in making recommendations and developing solutions to reconcile management needs with frequent conflicting personnel management policy and/or requirements.

GS-13

• Provide expert advice and authoritative position management and classification information to top management and program directors throughout the Service on a variety of highly complex, controversial and sensitive PM/C problems and issues.
• Analyze/recommend improvements for organizational design, workflow, span of control, position structures, grade alignments, excessive layering, etc., in full consideration of sound position management and position classification principles.
• Plan and carry out the position classification and position management program for the assigned areas often involving Servicewide issues and practices. Plans and develops action plans, gathers data and prepares position papers tailored to the organizations serviced. Provides position classification and position management advice and assistance to management in assigned areas.
• Serve as a lead or principle team member in planning, organizing, and directing team efforts in conducting major evaluations of IRS PM/C programs, and studies, and policies. Researches, identifies, and develops criteria and procedures to conduct program evaluations and to measure program accomplishments. May provide technical oversight, direction, and guidance to lower graded team members. Also provides technical training to lower graded specialists and managers in serviced organizations.
• Provide authoritative technical assistance and solutions regarding situations referred by other specialists, or requested by management, employees or employee groups. Reconsiders decisions made by other classification specialists.

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.

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Travel Required

Occasional travel - Travel may be required 1-5 nights per month.

Supervisory status
No

Promotion Potential
13

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• Please refer to Other Information
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• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National
• Current/former Federal employees must have held a Career/Career Cond Appt

Land Management Eligibles must provide all required documentation to verify eligibility, prior performance, and qualifications for the target position. You can find information on the Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act and eligibility HERE . Land Management Eligibles must compete under competitive merit promotion procedures and meet all applicable requirements as such (time-in-grade restrictions do not apply).

Qualifications

You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement.


BASIC REQUIREMENTS:

GS-12 Level: You must have one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level in the Federal government. Specialized experience is experience demonstrating: Thorough knowledge of position classification law, theories, principles, and practices with an understanding of the full range of interrelationships of human resources management programs sufficient to provide integrated solutions to position classification problems/issues; Knowledge of communicative techniques in order to meet and deal tactfully and persuasively with others to resolve issues which are sensitive and occasionally controversial in nature and to maintain harmonious relationships with all parties. Skills in consulting and facilitation techniques and methods.

GS-13 Level: You must have one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS -12 level in the Federal government. Specialized experience is experience demonstrating: Expert knowledge of position classification law, theories, principles, and practices with an understanding of the full range of interrelationships of human resources management programs sufficient to provide integrated solutions to position classification problems/issues; Knowledge of communicative techniques in order to meet and deal tactfully and persuasively with others to resolve issues which are often controversial and sensitive in nature and to maintain harmonious relationships with all parties. Expert skills in consulting and facilitation techniques and methods.

- 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).

Education

Additional information

Positions are located in the Human Capital Office. Three (3) vacancies will be filled in any of the following locations:

• 333 Scott Street, Covington, KY 41011-1538
  
• 1111 Constitution Ave NW, Washington, DC 20224-0002
  
• 5015 S IH-35, Austin, TX 78744
  
• 2365 Lincoln Avenue, Ogden, UT 84401

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.
• Tour of Duty: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
• A 1-year probationary period is required.
• Must successfully complete a background investigation including an 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.
• 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 Form I-9. Federal law requires verification of the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires in the U.S.

• Undergo an income tax verification and review of prior performance/conduct.

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:Your application will be evaluated on the competencies of the position to be filled per the IRS Merit Promotion Plan in the following areas: Attention To Detail, Customer Service, Decision Making, Information Management, Interpersonal Skills, Oral Communication, Reading , Technical Competence, 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. 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: 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. 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 costs related to the interview such as travel to and from the interview site.

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Background checks and security clearance

Security clearance
Not Required

Drug test required
No

Required Documents

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

CURRENT AND FORMER FEDERAL EMPLOYEES Documentation Relating to Your Federal Employment
Submit a copy of your SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, which shows your current (or most recent) grade and competitive service status. (The position occupied block on the SF-50 should show a 1 and your tenure block should show a 1 or 2.) Indicate on your application the highest permanent grade you have held; if this grade is different from your current grade, submit a copy of an additional SF-50 showing this grade.

PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL/AWARDS
Submit a copy of your most recent, completed annual performance appraisal or equivalent evaluation from a supervisor, which includes a narrative describing your overall performance for a period of time (generally 12 months). If it is not dated within the last 12 months or if you have not received a performance appraisal, please explain why in your application.
Submit documentation to support any performance related awards received within the past 3 years (i.e., a copy of award SF-50 or documentation that includes company/institution name, date, monetary amount (if any) and reason for award.

CAREER TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PLAN(CTAP)or INTERAGENCY CAREER TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PLAN (ICTAP) DOCUMENTATION If you are a displaced or surplus Treasury employee, click CTAP/ICTAP 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.

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; instead you may substitute an SF-50 showing you held the job series. 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.

VETERANS EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES ACT (VEOA) DOCUMENTATION
If you are applying under the Veterans Employment Opportunities Act (VEOA) , 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.

SPECIAL HIRING AUTHORITIES DOCUMENTATION
If you are applying under a special hiring authority, submit a copy of your proof of eligibility.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

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.