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Treasury, Internal Revenue Service (IRS) |
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Throughout the Nation, US
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$83714 to $123335 |
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| JOB DESCRIPTION |
Internal Revenue Service
Sub Agency: Internal Revenue Service
Job Announcement Number:
09BR2-LME0395-1171-13sb
Appraiser, Senior Appraiser
SALARY RANGE: 83,714.00 - 123,335.00 USD per yearOPEN PERIOD: Tuesday, February 17, 2009
to Wednesday, February 17, 2010
SERIES & GRADE: GS-1171-13/13POSITION INFORMATION: FULL TIME - PERMANENT Career Conditional
PROMOTION POTENTIAL: 13DUTY LOCATIONS: many vacancies - Throughout the Nation, US
WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED: You must be a United States citizen.
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 An Appraiser DO?
An Appraiser serves as a technical authority, reviewing and/or
conducting independent appraisals of property.Typical assignments
relate to values assigned relating to estate tax, gift tax, and
charitable contributions.They include residential & commercial
property, historical property, and easements.They can involve
extensive research and analysis to prepare a valuation report.
Appraisals have significant tax consequences and may be vigorously
contested.
WHAT IS THE Internal Revenue Service (IRS)?
The IRS is a bureau of the Department of the Treasury and one of the
world's most efficient tax administrators.Yearly, the IRS collects
more than $2 trillion in revenue and processes over 200 million tax
returns.The IRS Mission is to provide the United States taxpayers
top quality service by helping them understand and meet their tax
responsibilities and by applying the tax law with integrity and
fairness to all.
Cutoff for consideration for this position is 03/23/2009,with an
expected start date of 06/22/2009. However, applications will be
received up to the closing date of 02/17/2010 for possible additional
selections.
Anticipated Locations are listed as follows:
San Francisco, CA; San Jose, CA; Atlanta, GA; Boston, MA;
Southborough, MA; Stoneham, MA; New Haven, CT; Norwalk, CT;
Warwick, RI.
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.Promotion Potential: None; Full working level is GS-13No moving expenses.
Send Mail to:
Internal Revenue Service
Brookhaven Employment Section II
1040 Waverly Avenue - STOP 12
Holtsville, NY 11742
Fax: 631-447-4855
For questions about this job:
Sandy Baraw
Phone: 631-447-4816
Fax: 631-447-4855
Email: Santa.M.Baraw@irs.gov
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| JOB REQUIREMENTS |
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09BR2-LME0395-1171-13sb
Appraiser, Senior Appraiser
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
GRADE 13
BASIC REQUIREMENTS: To be minimally qualified you must meet the basic
requirements below.
To qualify for this position you must have at least one year of
specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 which is the next
lower grade level of the normal line of progression of this position
in the Federal government.
Specialized experience is experience that is related to the work of
this position and has provided you with the competencies required for
successful job performance.Qualifying experience is experience that
demonstrates knowledge of appraisal principles, concepts and
methodologies.Accomplishments normally involve using commonly
applied appraisal practices, principles, and methodologies;
experience in interpreting established appraisal standards and
analyzing property data using the accepted valuation approaches;
experience in using knowledge of property data to research, gather,
and interpret information to determine their effect on value and
arrive at fair market value.
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.
- Required to possess or obtain a valid driver's license, for
positions in which operating a motor vehicle is essential to
efficient performance of assigned work.
Travel for this position is often confined to the local area.
However, overnight travel could be up to 50%.
HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
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You will be assigned to one of three category groups (A, B, or C)
based on your responses to the online assessment.Each category
group represents a quality level.Candidates will be considered in
category group order.Qualified veterans who claim preference based
on a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more (CPS),
and those with a compensable service-connected disability of 10% but
less that 30% (CP) move from their assigned category group to the top
of the highest category group (A) and will be provided absolute
preference over non-preference eligibles.All other preference
eligibles (XP and TP) will be provided absolute preference over non-
preference eligibles within their assigned category group.To pass
over any preference eligible(s) to select a non-preference eligible
requires approval under formal objection procedures.
All candidates referred to management for selection will participate
in a selection interview.Costs incurred (i.e., travel, etc. to and
from the interview site) are not reimbursable by the IRS.
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 Appraiser competencies:
Arithmetic/Mathematical Reasoning:Performs Computations such as
addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division correctly using
whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and percentages.
Decision Making:Makes sound, well-informed, and objective
decisions; perceives the impact and implications of decisions;
commits to action, even in uncertain situations, to accomplish
organizational goals; causes change.
Oral Communication/Speaking:Expresses information (for example,
ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into
account the audience and nature of the information (for example,
technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral
presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and
responds appropriately.
Problem Solving:Identifies problems; determines accuracy and
relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and
evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.
Real Estate:Knowledge of real estate principles, practices,
markets, and values.
Writing:Recognizes or uses correct English grammar, punctuation,
and spelling; communicates information (for example, facts, ideas, or
messages) in a succinct and organized manner; produces written
information, which may include technical material that is appropriate
for the intended audience.
Competencies measured include:
Arithmetic/Mathematical Reasoning:Performs Computations such as
addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division correctly using
whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and percentages.
Decision Making:Makes sound, well-informed, and objective
decisions; perceives the impact and implications of decisions;
commits to action, even in uncertain situations, to accomplish
organizational goals; causes change.
Oral Communication/Speaking:Expresses information (for example,
ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into
account the audience and nature of the information (for example,
technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral
presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and
responds appropriately.
Problem Solving:Identifies problems; determines accuracy and
relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and
evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.
Real Estate:Knowledge of real estate principles, practices,
markets, and values.
Writing:Recognizes or uses correct English grammar, punctuation,
and spelling; communicates information (for example, facts, ideas, or
messages) in a succinct and organized manner; produces written
information, which may include technical material that is appropriate
for the intended audience.To preview questions please click here.
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| JOB RESPONSIBILITIES, DUTIES, TASKS |
09BR2-LME0395-1171-13sb
Appraiser, Senior Appraiser
Additional Duty Location Info:many vacancies - Throughout the Nation, US
MAJOR DUTIES:
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As an Appraiser, you will perform valuations of real property on
projects with a significant tax impact and that may affect large
segments of the taxpaying public.You will examine and appraise
extensive property holdings in estate portfolios for recognized
businesses and industry leaders.You will identify industry trends
that will be used to interpret similar cases and affect changes in
the practice and policy of the IRS.You will need strong oral and
written communication skills to conduct conferences and explain
findings that may be contested.You will prepare appraisal reports
documenting the facts and arguments that support your conclusions.
You may be called to serve as an expert witness in court cases.
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| JOB BENEFITS AND OTHER INFORMATION |
09BR2-LME0395-1171-13sb
Appraiser, Senior Appraiser
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 work week.
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 employee's selection 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.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.
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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