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| Job Title : TAX FRAUD INVESTIGATIVE ASSISTANT |
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Treasury, Internal Revenue Service (IRS) |
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Hartford, CT, CT
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| JOB DESCRIPTION |
Internal Revenue Service
Sub Agency: Internal Revenue Service
Job Announcement Number:
08CN1-CIE0108-1802-5-7-CB
TAX FRAUD INVESTIGATIVE ASSISTANT
SALARY RANGE: 32,539.00 - 52,427.00 USD per yearOPEN PERIOD: Wednesday, July 02, 2008
to Wednesday, July 16, 2008
SERIES & GRADE: GS-1802-05/07POSITION INFORMATION: Career Conditional Full Time Permanent
PROMOTION POTENTIAL: 07DUTY LOCATIONS: 1 vacancy - Hartford, CT
WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED: You must be a citizen of the United States.Verification of
citizenship will be required.(Permanent Registered Aliens are not
eligible to apply.)
JOB SUMMARY:
1 or more vacancies may be available for this announcement.
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 TAX FRAUD INVESTIGATIVE ASSISTANT DO?
Tax Fraud Investigative Assistants in CI support Special Agents'
criminal investigations of tax fraud and financial crimes.
WHAT IS THE CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION ORGANIZATION?
Criminal Investigation serves the American public by investigating
potential criminal violations of the Internal Revenue Code and
related financial crimes in a manner that fosters confidence in the
tax system and compliance with the law.
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?
KEY REQUIREMENTS:
You must be a citizen of the United States.Males born after 12/31/59 - Selective Service Registration required.Drug Test will be Required.
Send Mail to:
Internal Revenue Service
CINCINNATI EMPLOYMENT BRANCH
550 MAIN STREET, ROOM 5015
Cincinnati, OH 45202
Fax: 513-263-4346
For questions about this job:
Bernie Strange
Phone: 513-263-4280
Fax: 513-263-4346
TDD: 513-263-4100
Email: cincinnatideu@irs.gov
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| JOB REQUIREMENTS |
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08CN1-CIE0108-1802-5-7-CB
TAX FRAUD INVESTIGATIVE ASSISTANT
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
GS-05:To qualify for this position, you must have at least one year
of specialized experience at the next lower grade level in the
Federal Government.Specialized experience is experience that is in
or related to this position and provided you with the particular
knowledge, skills and abilities to perform successfully the duties of
this position.Examples of qualifying experience may include:
positions in full time remittance processing function, such as
preparing certificates of deposits; technical support to inspections
or investigations such as searching for, gathering, screening, and
providing factual information or explanations related to the
subject of an inspection or investigation or to the compliance
program itself.The work includes activities such as obtaining
background information on subjects of inspections or investigation by
means of record searches, structured interviews, automated
information retrieval, telephone inquiries, or correspondence.You
may also qualify based on a combination of education and qualifying
specialized experience.
GS-6:To qualify for this position at this grade level you must have
at least one year (12 months)of specialized experience equivalent to
the grade 5 level in the Federal service.Specialized experience is
experience that is in or related to this position and provided you
with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform
successfully the duties of this position. Examples of qualifying
experience may have been gained in positions providing technical
support to inspections or investigations such as searching,
gathering, screening, and providing factual information or
explanations related to the subject of an inspection or investigation
or to the compliance program itself. The work must have included
activities such as obtaining background information on subjects of
inspections or investigation by means of record searches,
structured interviews, automated information retrieval, telephone
inquiries, or correspondence; and the ability to clearly and
concisely express facts and conclusions to summarize data obtained
from various sources.
GS-07:To qualify for this position at this grade level you must
have at least one year (12 months) of specialized experience
equivalent to the GS-6 level in the Federal Service.
Specialized experience is experience that is in or related to this
position and provided you with the particular knowledge, skills and
abilities to perform successfully the duties of this position.
Examples of qualifying experience may have been gained in positions
that providing technical support to inspections or investigations
such as searching, gathering, screening, and providing factual
information or explanations related to the subject of an inspection
or investigation or to the compliance program itself.The work
includes activities such as obtaining background information on
subjects of inspections or investigation by means of record searches,
structured interviews, automated information retrieval, telephone
inquiries, or correspondence; and the ability to be persuasive and
apply interview techniques to obtain necessary information.
You must submit to a drug test and receive a negative drug test
result before you can be appointed into this position.
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.
You will be:
-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.
-Required to possess a valid driver's license, for positions in
which operating a motor vehicle is essential to efficient performance
of assigned work.
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 Tax Fraud Investigative Assistant
competencies:
Conscientiousness:Displays a high level of effort and commitment
towards performing work; demonstrates responsible behavior.
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 backgrounds and
different situations.
Interpersonal Skills:Shows understanding, friendliness, courtesy,
tact, empathy, cooperation, concern, and politeness to others;
relates well to different people from varied backgrounds and
different situations.
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.
Self Management:Sets well-defined and realistic personal goals;
monitors progress and is motivated to achieve; manages own time and
deals with stress effectively.
Speaking:Uses Correct English grammar to organize and communicate
ideas in words that are appropriate to listeners and situations; uses
body language appropriately.
Integrity/Honesty:Displays a high standard of ethical conduct and
understands the impact of violating these standards on an
organization, self, and others; chooses and ethical course of action;
is trustworthy.
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.To preview questions please click here.
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| JOB RESPONSIBILITIES, DUTIES, TASKS |
08CN1-CIE0108-1802-5-7-CB
TAX FRAUD INVESTIGATIVE ASSISTANT
Additional Duty Location Info:1 vacancy - Hartford, CT
MAJOR DUTIES:
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As a Tax Fraud Investigative Assistant, you will:
-Perform research in support of ongoing investigations.
-Assist in the verification of accounting records.
-Prepare schedules of income.
-Assist in administering handwriting and hand printing exemplars.
-Assist in the interviews of witness or corroborator with
principals or third parties.
-Gather information from investigative databases, public records,
banks, brokerage houses.
-Assist special agent with trial preparation.
-Prepare a variety of correspondence to principals, witnesses,
third parties, and other governmental agencies.
-Drop off and pick up Government-owned vehicles for inspection and
maintenance.
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| JOB BENEFITS AND OTHER INFORMATION |
08CN1-CIE0108-1802-5-7-CB
TAX FRAUD INVESTIGATIVE ASSISTANT
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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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 applicant's selection and/or employee's
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.Applicants selected under
a Term appointment must serve a (1) year trial 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: CINCINNATI EMPLOYMENT BRANCH AT 513-263-4280 or TTY
AT 513-263-4100 oremail at cincinnatideu@irs.gov or if applicable
contact the Selective Placement Coordinator, Claudia Buys at 513-263-
4189.
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 a 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.
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.
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