Internal Revenue Service

I spoke to a manager today and she said she was just looking at resumes to hire more people. It will go on until they feel they have enough people she said.

Just adding my experience.

Been applying to IRS and GSA for almost 8 years, had scores and scores of "Best Qualified" and "Highly Qualified" and even had several interviews by phone. (Note, I was not claiming my veteran status and do not have any disability, etc., that would bump my chances).

In mid-August 2018 I received an email from IRS HR asking me to fill out a lot of forms. It said "Your application has been received and accepted and you are now ready to take the next step in the hiring process for this announcement. Please visit UsaJobs.gov and follow the steps listed below to access your assigned tasks."

Filled out the forms now showing against my USAJobs application; some questions I had difficulty finding the right answer among the choices offered and had to ask my assigned HR rep for assistance. Got them all filled out to meet the 1-week deadline. Next I received an appt notice for fingerprinting and ID photo. Took care of that within 3 days of getting the notice.

Last week of August I got the Tentative Offer and instructions to complete the QIP background information. (They got really picky in my case, wanting to know people who knew me in K-12 school years. I moved from my home town immediately after HS graduation and never once had any interaction with the people I grew up with; no idea where they live or even if they are still alive. Had to pay internet people-finder services to locate a few).

First week of September, got "Action Required: Please accept firm offer letter for your new position" email

Second week, got "You are scheduled to attend a new hire orientation" email

From 1st notice in mid-August to EOD swearing in day, 1 month 3 days.

No idea if background check was done, I doubt it, it will probably happen in the next few months to year.

Oddly enough, and as part of my new-hire education giving links to various intranet sites, I discovered my name on a team roster dating back to mid-June. Apparently I was selected and assigned to a team in June. I only heard about it in August and completed hiring in September.

As to open positions and hiring activities, I hear from my management and all those around me in the office that there is a backlog of need for IT pros. I know nothing about available funding, however, not how big that backlog is.

Hope this boosts expectations for a few of you.

Things seem to have stalled in IT world (basing it on activity here). I have applied for several postings that I am qualified for and no update on any besides one. For non-IT, there was a Revenue Officer or something like that posting recently with 725 jobs.

I am waiting for next step! I did my finger print on 19th October, Friday.

Hoping to hear from them by end of this week.
Also, I heard that there were 19 new hires in IRS, New Carrolton.

I was told that it can take 2-4 months for the background check to be complete and Yes some positions don't require a interview. I am not sure of the time from for starting the background check.

Looks like you and I are at the same pool. I did my finger print on the 19th and now i am waiting for FO.
Public trust application begin only after you start the job. Yes, I got a tentative offer without an interview. It is totally normal as IRS has direct hire authority which means they can make their own requirements and hire as many as possible in short amount of time.
I hope this helps!

Hey everyone! New to the site, but have been reading this thread for a while now. Recently received Best Qualified and curious has anyone else besides taco_tuesday and me waiting on a TO from the August announcement for the Atlanta or Chamblee location? If so, please PM me. Thanks in advance.

Just completed 2nd week at IRS.
I heard they are still looking to hire many people.

Last week I heard it should cont. into 2019.

Yes. Once. It probably isn't normal practice, though, because I wasn't contacted by my upcoming manager for other jobs I got within the agency.