Human Resources Officer
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Washington, DC - USA
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Job Summary
With nearly 1700 attorneys IRS Chief Counsel is the largest tax law firm nationwide. Our attorneys are among top tax law practitioners and some of the very best legal minds found anywhere. Together with the IRS we serve the public by applying the tax code with fairness and integrity. After pausing hiring in 2025 we are seeking administrative professionals to support our legal work.
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The position serves as the Human Resources Officer for the Human Resources Division with responsibility for the overall direction coordination planning controlling monitoring and evaluations of the assigned human resources programs. This position is responsible for providing nationwide program/policy development directions oversight and for managing the delivery of the applicable service through subordinate staff of the assigned programs.
As the Human Resources Officer you will:
- Direct manage coordinate and evaluate staffing classification payroll and benefits programs to ensure compliance with OPM Treasury and agency requirements;
- Develop and implement plans to address changing workload requirements and recommends revisions to staffing levels work priorities and work processes;
- Perform key assignments involving changes to HR programs and policies resolves critical HR problems and evaluates the impact of legislation and Executive Orders on agency operations;
- Direct work through subordinate supervisors oversees program operations establishes priorities monitors performance and ensures effective delivery of HR services; and
- Establish long-range strategic planning goals and short-term objectives to support the organizations human resources mission and determine program priorities and resource requirements.
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- Must be a U.S. Citizen or National
Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Required Documents for a list of document requirements for all employment authorities.
- Career Transition Assistance Program
- Current Chief Counsel Employee
In order to qualify you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education your transcripts will be required as part of your application.
To qualify for this position of Human Resources Officer you must meet the qualification requirements listed below by the closing of this announcement:
For GS-15:
Specialized Experience: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-14 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience is defined as:
- Leading or directing human resources programs or operations involving areas such as staffing classification pay administration benefits payroll executive resources or workforce planning;
- Developing interpreting or implementing human resources policies procedures or strategic initiatives to support organizational objectives and ensure compliance with applicable laws regulations or guidance;
- Providing human resources consultation to senior leadership on complex or sensitive workforce issues and recommending solutions that impact organizational operations or policy; and
- Leading a staff in planning directing evaluating or improving human resources programs organizational effectiveness or workforce operations.
Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g. Peace Corps AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g. professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience including volunteer experience. 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.
Time in Grade Requirement for GS-15: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-14).
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
- We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies.
- Relocation expenses are not authorized.
- This is a non-bargaining unit position.
- We offer opportunities for flexible work schedules.
- The salary range indicated in this announcement covers multiple locality areas. Your salary will be adjusted based on the post of duty for which you are selected.
- Subject to a 1-year supervisory or managerial probationary period (unless already completed).
- 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.
- 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.
- The employment of any candidate including a current employee or a new hire selected for this position may be conditional upon classification and/or audit of federal tax returns. This audit may include up to 2 years of returns.
- This position requires that the successful candidate undergo personnel vetting which includes a background investigation and enrollment upon onboarding into Continuous Vetting. Enrollment in Continuous Vetting will result in automated record checks being conducted throughout ones employment with Treasury. The successful candidate will also be enrolled into FBIs Rap Back service which will allow Treasury to receive notification from the FBI of criminal matters (e.g. arrests charges convictions) involving enrolled individuals in near real-time. For more information about individual rights Noncriminal Justice Applicants Privacy Rights - FBI FD-258 Privacy Act Statement - FBI and ().
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
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