Human Resources Specialist (HR Development)
Washington, AR - USA
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 Associate Chief Counsel (Finance & Management (F&M)) supports the administrative financial and managerial programs of the Office of Chief Counsel and provides advice to the Chief Counsel and Deputy Chief Counsel on all management matters for the organization nationwide. F&M also has field responsibility for all administrative functions and personnel across the country.
The Human Resources Specialist (HR Development) is responsible for planning developing administering supporting and evaluating Counsel-wide legal technical and specialty training programs. This position is located in the Training and Communications Branch Talent Management Division Associate Chief Counsel (F&M).
The Training and Communications Branch performs two vital functions for the Office: the design and delivery of high-quality training and the facilitation of essential communication. Each of these functions serves our mission to enhance employee efficiency effectiveness and engagement.
As a Human Resources Specialist (HR Development) you may be responsible in any of the following areas:
- Coordinates all aspects of events and training programs (Virtual Hybrid and Classroom-Based) including scheduling materials preparation venue selection room set-up audiovisual arrangements transportation accommodations and equipment.
- Manages participant registration communication and coordination for training programs.
- Applies a wide range of advanced Adult Learning principles concepts and practices to administer and manage a full spectrum of legal based programs.
- Advises instructor cadres through the project planning analysis design development implementation evaluation maintenance and improvement of training courses for core legal and management programs.
- Provides technical support to users troubleshoots issues and ensures user records are updated.
- Uploads organizes and maintains course content including text multimedia and exams and assessments.
- Collaborates with external providers to identify scope of service negotiate appropriate price packages and manage relationships to ensure quality training resources align with stakeholder training needs.
This is not an all-inclusive list. If selected at a lower grade level you will have the opportunity to learn to perform the duties of the position and will receive training to help you grow in the position.
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- Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
- Have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer.
- Obtain and use a Government-issued charge card for business-related travel.
- Undergo an income tax verification.
- 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.
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 Specialist (HR Development) you must meet the qualification requirements listed below by the closing of this announcement:
For GS-12:
Specialized Experience: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience is defined as:
- planning developing administering or evaluating employee development or technical training programs;
- designing instructional materials learning objectives assessments or course content;
- coordinating training projects and monitoring project progress;
- delivering training and evaluating training effectiveness; and
- advising on employee development instructional design or workforce training strategies.
For GS-13:
Specialized Experience: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-12 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience is defined as:
- providing guidance in the planning development implementation or evaluation of organization-wide employee development and learning programs;
- leading training initiatives and cross-functional course development teams;
- advising on workforce development strategies instructional standards and organizational learning;
- analyzing organizational training needs; and
- developing agency guidance evaluating program effectiveness and making recommendations.
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.
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.
- Subject to a 1-year probationary period (unless already completed).
- All newly appointed employees to the competitive service are subject to a probationary period. During this time your performance conduct and suitability for continued employment will be evaluated. You will not automatically convert to permanent status at the end of the probationary period. Your supervisor must affirmatively determine that continued employment is in the best interest of the Federal service. If no certification is made before the probationary period ends your appointment will be terminated. You are encouraged to actively engage with your supervisor seek feedback and understand role expectations. Additional guidance and support will be provided during onboarding.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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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