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Duties

WHAT IS THE EDI-EQUITY, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSIONDIVISION? 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: Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI). The following are the duties of this position at the full working level. Meets with managers and executives within the Service to define the overall goals and objectives of the project. Prepares action plans and schedules for various phases of project accomplishment, both short and long-range; ensures that plans are consistent with Service goals, schedules, and policies. Prepares recommendation for resource requirements to accomplish the project; negotiates with managers of various components of the Service to obtain needed resources and support. Establishes a system to review, control, and report on project status. Plans, coordinates, and establishes operating methods and procedures for accomplishment of project mission; as needed, directs the development and accomplishment of employee training relating to the project. Monitors project status and adjusts work plans for project accomplishment. Conducts in-depth analyses of project data, requirements, and impact; identifies problem areas and determines how to resolve them. Manages project resources to meet goals and objectives. As needed, recommends adjustment of resources. Prepares agency directives, IRM issuances, memoranda, Servicewide policy statements, and other written guidelines and recommendations relating to the project. Conducts briefings and prepares comprehensive reports to keep managers and executives advised of project plans and progress and to communicate findings and recommendations. Coordinates the impact of the project with employees and managers in all affected areas within the Service and with individuals and organizations outside the Service. Resolves any relationship problems or conflicts that impede progress; ensures that all involved parties work effectively toward timely completion of the project. Represents National Office interests and endeavors for the assigned project throughout the Service; functions as the resident expert relating to all aspects of project planning, execution, and implementation. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

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: GS-14 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: To qualify for this position at the grade 14 level you must have at least one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-13 level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position includes demonstrated knowledge of a wide range of analytical and evaluative methods and techniques, qualitative and quantitative; sufficient to accomplish projects or studies broad in scope and magnitude. You must also have a knowledge of a full range of laws, policies, regulations, and precedents applicable to the program affected by the assigned project or study; experience with project management principles and processes to perform project management duties and to coordinate and integrate project objectives and recommendations. Your experience must include oral communication techniques to present findings, deliver briefings, and negotiate solutions to disputed recommendations and experience working with others to maintain harmonious relationships with all parties. AND MEET TIME IN GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT: You must meet applicable TIG requirements to be considered eligible. To meet TIG for positions above the GS-05 grade level, you must have served at least one year (52 weeks) at the next lower grade (or equivalent) in the normal line of progression for the position you are applying to. Advancement to positions up to GS-05 is permitted if the position to be filled is no more than two grades above the lowest grade held within the preceding 52 weeks. AND TIME AFTER COMPETITIVE APPOINTMENT: By the closing date (or if this is an open continuous announcement, by the cut-off date) specified in this job announcement, current civilian employees must have completed at least 90 days of federal civilian service since their latest non-temporary appointment from a competitive referral certificate, known as time after competitive appointment. For this requirement, a competitive appointment is one where you applied to and were appointed from an announcement open to "All US Citizens". 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 (Section 3, Explanation of Terms) or here for Foreign Education Credentialing instructions.

Contacts

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• Name: IRS Memphis External
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