IRS Recent Graduates Program affords developmental experiences in the Federal Government intended to promote possible careers in the civil service to individuals who have recently graduated from qualifying educational institutions or programs. Selected applicants are placed in a dynamic, developmental program with the potential to lead to a civil service career in the Federal Government. In addition, the IRS implemented the new IRS Forward Recent Graduate Program that includes an additional year of formal development, training, networking, project teams, and may include rotational assignments.
Following the completion of program requirements, selectees may be considered for non-competitive conversion to a career/career-conditional or term appointment. All conversion requirements will be identified in the Participant Agreement. Program requirements include but are not limited to:
- Successful completion of at least 1 to 2 years of continuous service depending on the position;
- Completion of at least 40 hours of interactive training;
- Mentorship;
- Demonstration of successful job performance; and
- Meet the qualification position standards.
Conversion to the competitive service is not implied or guaranteed.
If selected, you will be placed in a developmental position as a Human Resources Specialist, GS-0201- GS7 with promotion potential to GS-12 in one the division(s) listed below:
HCO - Human Capital Office
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 Front Office COS
The following are the duties of this position at the full working level.
Knowledge of, and skill in applying, fundamental Human Resource Management (HRM) laws, principles, systems, policies, methods, and practices; as well as interviewing, analytical, and research techniques sufficient to conduct factfinding and recommend solutions to moderately difficult but well-precedented and/or recurring issues and problems.
The supervisor instructs the employee on the purpose of the assignment and its scope, limitations, expected deadlines, and priorities. The supervisor also advises the employee on peculiarities of new assignments. The employee works independently, but within the framework the supervisor established and in conformance with established practices and prescribed procedures, and refers problems not covered by the supervisor's instructions or guides to the supervisor for help or a decision. The supervisor reviews completed work closely to verify accuracy and conformance to required procedures and any special instructions, reviews findings and conclusions to ensure they are supported by facts, and typically reviews in detail the more difficult work of a type the employee has not previously done.
The employee uses a number of guidelines that are directly applicable to the assignment. Guidelines prescribe established procedures and techniques and provide clear precedents. The employee uses judgment in selecting and applying the most appropriate guidelines, determines the appropriateness and applicability of any minor deviations within existing guidelines, and refers to the supervisor situations to which the existing guidelines cannot be applied or require significant deviations.
The work consists of easily distinguishable tasks with a series of related steps or processes. The employee chooses from various alternatives by recognizing differences among a few easily distinguishable situations. The employee exercises judgment regarding the most appropriate approach that is in accordance with established procedures and practices.
NOTE: The incumbent is required to satisfactorily complete on-the-job training and related instructions from their respective Business Unit. Upon satisfactory completion of statutory requirements and contingent upon the recommendation of the supervisor, the incumbent may be eligible for non-competitive promotion to target position upon meeting time-in-grade restrictions and the following requirements: (1) Incumbent demonstrates ability to perform at target grade level; (2) Higher level work exists at target grade level; (3) Increased responsibilities are assigned; (4) Supervisor recommends promotion; (5) Incumbent completes all required training and conditions of employment, and; (6) Incumbent completes all regulatory requirements for career ladder promotions. Consequently, promotion is not guaranteed.
Starting at $49,025 Per Year (GS 7)