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Treasury, Internal Revenue Service (IRS) |
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St Paul, MN, MN
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| JOB DESCRIPTION |
Internal Revenue Service
Sub Agency: Internal Revenue Service
Job Announcement Number:
08WA2-AWS3216-344-5/6/7PB
Management & Program Assistant (OA)
SALARY RANGE: 31,751.00 - 51,124.00 USD per yearOPEN PERIOD: Tuesday, January 29, 2008
to Tuesday, February 12, 2008
SERIES & GRADE: GS-0344-05/07POSITION INFORMATION: Career/Career-Conditional Permanent - Full Time
PROMOTION POTENTIAL: 07DUTY LOCATIONS: 1 vacancy - St Paul, MN 1 vacancy - St Louis Metro Area, MO
WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED:
Applications will be accepted from United States citizens, current
and former competitive service Federal employees, people eligible
under special hiring authorities: VRA eligibles, 30% disabled
veterans, Person with Disabilities, and ICTAP eligibles. Preference
eligibles or veterans who have been separated from the armed forces
under honorable conditions after 3 years or more of continuous active
service may apply
JOB SUMMARY:
WHY IS THE IRS A GREAT PLACE TO WORK?
Add it up.Here you will excel with one of the largest financial
institutions in the world and be part of one of the most well
trained, professional workforces anywhere.Be among the best in your
field and put your professional skills to work from Day 1.Career
Progression-We provide outstanding advancement opportunities.
Stability-We're a proven commodity.Benefits-They're simply
outstanding.It all adds up.
WHAT DOES A MANAGEMENT AND PROGRAM ASSISTANT DO?
IRS Management and Program Assistants perform a wide range of duties
in most major IRS organizations.These duties may include
researching specific programs or issues, collecting relevant
statistics and other data, and assisting in preparing reports with
supporting tables, charts and illustrations.Management and Program
Assistants use word processing, database and spreadsheet software to
prepare and create memos, reports and records in final form.
HOW DO I APPLY?
"It is really easy.Just click on the "How to Apply" tab above."
WHERE CAN I FIND OUT MORE ABOUT OTHER IRS CAREERS?
If you want to find out more about IRS careers, visit us on the web
at www.jobs.irs.gov.
KEY REQUIREMENTS:
You must be a citizen of the United States.Males born after 12/31/59-Selective Service Registration required.You must be at least 18 years of age.
Send Mail to:
Internal Revenue Service
Washington Employment Branch
1111 Constitution Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20224
Fax: 202-283-7274
For questions about this job:
Patricia Bledsoe
Phone: 202-283-5513
Fax: 202-283-7274
Email: Personnel.Section.2@irs.gov
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08WA2-AWS3216-344-5/6/7PB
Management & Program Assistant (OA)
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
To qualify for this position at the GS-05 level, you must have at
least one year (12 months) of specialized experience equivalent to
the GS-4 level in the Federal Service. Specialized experience is
defined as experience which has equipped the applicant with knowledge
of basic program and administrative policies and procedures to
perform standard duties, tasks, and assignments, resolve recurring
problems; assist with coordination of studies or projects; knowledge
of the organization, mission and policies and the substantive
programs of the assigned organization to ensure that the support
provided is in compliance with policies and procedures;knowledge of
various automation software and computer equipment to prepare
documents, input data, compile and generate reports, and monitor
administrative controls; knowledge of record filing systems to
facilitate research and/or to maintain systems containing substantial
information and a variety of documents, reports, studies, and other
reference materials including files or records containing
confidential materials; knowledge of grammar, spelling, punctuation,
format, and administrative procedures for the preparation and
clearance of correspondence, travel and training documents,
requisitions, and other documents; a qualified typist is required.
OR
You must have completed and provide documentation that you have
completed at least 4 years of education above the high school level
(120 semester hour, 180 quarter hours or 2880 formal classroom hours)
or have a Bachelors or higher degree;
OR
You may qualify based on a combination of education and qualifying
specialized experience.
To qualify for this position at the GS-6 grade level, you must have
at least one year (12 months) of specialized experience equivalent to
the GS-5 level in the Federal Service. Specialized experience is
defined as experience which has equipped the applicant with knowledge
of analytical techniques and program policies and procedures to
analyze and evaluate information, interpret, guidance, draw
conclusions, assist with coordinating studies or projects, and to
provide effective management and program support; knowledge of the
organization, mission and policies and the substantive programs of
the assigned organization to ensure that the support provided is in
compliance with policies and procedures;knowledge of various
automation software and computer equipment to prepare documents,
input data, compile and generate reports, and monitor administrative
controls; knowledge of record filing systems to facilitate research
and/or to maintain systems containing substantial information and a
variety of documents, reports, studies, and other reference materials
including files or records containing confidential materials;
knowledge of grammar, spelling, punctuation, format, and
administrative proceudres for the preparation and clearance of
correspondence, travel and training documents, requisitions, and
other documents; a qualified typist is required.
To qualify for this position at the GS-07 level, you must have at
least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-06
level in the Federal Sector.In addition, applicants must possess
an extensive knowledge of a variety of management and program
analysis techniques, rules and guidelines to analyze and evaluate
important information, interpret guidance, draw conclusions, and
coordinate studies or projects; thorough knowledge of work functions
and familiarity with objectives to identify problems, gather
information, provide recommendations, and follow-up on conventional
and non-conventional problems; knowledge of grammar, spelling,
punctuation, format, and administrative procedures for the
preparation and clearance of correspondence, travel and training
documents, requisitions, and other documents; knowledge of various
automation software and computer equipment to prepare documents,
input data, compile and generate reports, and monitor administrative
controls; a qualified typist is required.
EVALUATION OF FOREIGN EDUCATION:Qualifying education from colleges
and universities in foreign countries must be evaluated in terms of
equivalency to that acquired in U.S. colleges and universities.
Applicants educated in whole or in part in foreign countries must
submit sufficient evidence, including transcripts;to an accredited
private organization for an equivalency evaluation of course work,
including grade and credit conversion, and degree.You must provide
a copy of the letter containing the results of the equivalency
evaluation as supporting documentation.Failure to provide such
documentation when requested will result in lost consideration.
Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must certify at the
time of appointment that they have registered with the Selective
Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under Selective
Service law.
* Required to submit fingerprint cards as part of the pre-employment
process.
* Required to provide information to complete a thorough background
investigation.
* Subject to the requirement of the U.S. Department of the Treasury
to undergo an income tax verification and post-employment tax audit.
Travel for this position is often confined to the local area.
However, overnight travel could exceed 25%.
HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
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If you are eligible and qualified, you will be given a score from 70
to 100 based on the information provided in your online application,
in particular your responses to job-related questions.
Job-Related Questions: As part of the online application process, you
will need to respond to a series of questions designed to assess your
possession of the following Management and Program Assistant
competencies:
You will be evaluated on the following competencies:
Conscientiousness - Displays a high level of effort and commitment
towards performing work; demonstrates responsible behavior.
Customer Service - Works and communicates with clients and customers
to satisfy their expectations.Committed to quality services.
Reading - Learns from written material by determining the main idea
or essential message.Recognizes correct English grammar,
punctuation, and spelling.
Listening - Receives, attends to, interprets, and responds to verbal
messages and other cues such as body language in ways that are
appropriate to listeners and situations.
Flexibility - Adapts quickly to changes.
Interpersonal Skills - Shows understanding, friendliness, courtesy,
tact, empathy, cooperation, concern, and politeness to others;
relates well to different people from varied background and different
situations.
Teamwork - Encourages and facilitates cooperation, pride, trust, and
group identity; fosters commitment and team spirit; works with others
to achieve goals.
Integrity/Honesty - Displays a high standard of ethical conduct and
understands the impact of violating these standards on an
organization, self, and others; chooses an ethical course of action;
is trustworthy.
Self-Management - Sets well-defined and realistic personal goals;
monitors progress and is motivated to achieve; manages own time and
deals with stress effectively.
Writing - Uses correct English grammar, punctuation, and spelling to
communicate thoughts, ideas, information and messages in writing.
Reasoning - Discovers or selects rules, principles, or relationships
between facts and other information.
Speaking - Uses correct English grammar to organize and communicate
ideas in words that are appropriate to listeners and situations; uses
body language appropriately.
Technical competency - Knowledge of how to perform one's job.Refers
to specialized knowledge that is acquired though formal training or
extensive on-the-job experience.To preview questions please click here.
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| JOB RESPONSIBILITIES, DUTIES, TASKS |
08WA2-AWS3216-344-5/6/7PB
Management & Program Assistant (OA)
Additional Duty Location Info:1 vacancy - St Paul, MN1 vacancy - St Louis Metro Area, MO
MAJOR DUTIES:
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As a Management and Program Assistant, you will --
* assist analysts; specialists, technicians and other higher grade
assistants in performing analytical and technical work;
* identify potential and actual problems; and probable causes;
* research special issues and gather pertinent statistics or
information;
* report findings for the full scope of a program or function or
identify this information for an aspect or aspects of a program or
function.
* prepare memoranda, preliminary reports, spreadsheets and charts
showing findings of recommendations;
* perform administrative tasks (e.g., filing, timekeeping,
organizing/coordinating meetings and conferences, ordering office
supplies, etc)
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| JOB BENEFITS AND OTHER INFORMATION |
08WA2-AWS3216-344-5/6/7PB
Management & Program Assistant (OA)
BENEFITS:
This is a permanent, career-conditional appointment.If selected,
you will be eligible for health and life insurance, annual (vacation)
and sick leave, Thrift Savings Plan with government contributions and
will be covered under the Federal Employees Retirement System
(FERS).
Note:The IRS affords quality of life with a 40-hour workweek.
OTHER INFORMATION:
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Applicants must be in compliance with the tax laws.Your income tax
returns will be verified for the past three years to determine if you
have filed according to the tax laws.
NO MOVING OR RELOCATION EXPENSES WILL BE PAID.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Citizenship:Under Executive Order 11935, only United States
citizens and national (residents of American Samoa and Swains Island)
may compete for civil service jobs.Agencies are permitted to hire
non-citizens only in very limited circumstances where there are no
qualified citizens available for the position.Applicants must be a
U.S. citizen and a minimum of 16 years of age.
Selections for employment depend upon several conditions such as the
number of vacancies, assessment score, shift availability and work
history.In addition, applicants are subject to a FBI name and
fingerprint check, employment checks, and any other information
relevant to selection for employment.
Applicant fingerprint results must be received from the FBI.Not all
eligible applicants are selected for employment.If selected for
employment, applicants will be notified and given a commitment
letter.
All appointments are made subject to an investigation. Any arrests,
discharges from employment, or other information not shown on the
application could affect an employee'sselection and/or retention in
the service.A determination will be made as to your suitability for
federal employment.
Probationary period:Every applicant selected from a competitive
list of eligibles for a Career or Career Conditional appointment must
serve a one (1) year probationary period.Reinstatement
applicants will be required to serve the one (1) year probationary
period unless the probationary period has been completed.Applicants
appointed under the Veterans Recruitment Authority will require a two
(2)year trial period.
AGENCY CONTACT:For additional information about this position,
please contact:Patricia Bledsoe, HR Specialist, at (202)283-5513.
Physical Requirements:Depending upon the clerical position for
which selected, the work may require either constant, frequent or
occasional physical exertion such as standing, bending, reaching,
stretching, lifting, and carrying items weighing up to 25 pounds.
Items weighing over 25 pounds may require use of a mechanical device
or assistance from other equipment such as a dolly, tow motor or
cart.Prolonged sitting, as well as operation of a word processor or
personal computer, may be required.
Identification of promotion potential in this position does not
constitute a commitment or an obligation on the part of management to
promote the employee selected at some future date.Promotion will
depend upon administrative approval and the continuing need for an
actual assignment and performance of higher level duties.
NOTICE TO APPLICANTS:The Treasury Inspector General for Tax
Administration (TIGTA) has oversight and investigative
responsibilities throughout IRS.TIGTA has authority to initiate
investigations to identify IRS employees who have violated or are
violating laws, rules or regulations related to the performance of
their duties.TIGTA does this in part through computer matching
programs.TIGTA computerized matches include information from
Personnel records, taxpayer account records, records of computerized
accesses to IRS information, employee tax records and records of
employee computer usage (i.e. the Internet and other research tools).
THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE IS COMMITTED TO ENSURING THAT ALL
EMPLOYEES PERFORM IN A MANNER WARRANTING THE HIGHEST DEGREE OF PUBLIC
CONFIDENCE AND DEMONSTRATES THE HIGHEST LEVEL OF ETHICS AND
INTEGRITY.APPLICANTS WILL BE REQUIRED TO GO THROUGH A PERSONAL
IDENTITY VERIFICATION (PIV) PROCESS THAT REQUIRES TWO FORMS OF
IDENTIFICATION FROM THE FORM I-9; ONE MUST BE A VALID STATE OR
FEDERAL GOVERNMENT-ISSUED PICTURE IDENTIFICATION.ELIGIBILITY FOR A
PIV CREDENTIAL IS REQUIRED. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE PIV PROCESS
AND IF UNABLE TO VERIFY THE APPLICANT'S IDENTITY, MAY RESULT IN THE
LOSS OF CONSIDERATION FOR EMPLOYMENT.
TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR PIV CREDENTIAL, APPLICANTS MUST HAVE A
SUCCESSFULLY ADJUDICATED FBI CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORD CHECK
(FINGERPRINT CHECK) AND A NACI OR EQUIVALENT BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION
INITIATED.EMPLOYEES MUST MAINTAIN PIV CREDENTIAL ELIGIBILITY DURING
THEIR SERVICE WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE IS AN
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.SELECTION FOR THIS POSITION WILL BE BASED
SOLELY ON MERIT WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, AGE, SEX,
NATIONAL ORIGIN, POLITICAL AFFILIATION, DISABILITY, SEXUAL
ORIENTATION, MARITAL OR FAMILY STATUS, MEMBERSHIP IN AN EMPLOYEE
ORGANIZATION OR OTHER NON MERIT FACTORS.
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