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Treasury, Internal Revenue Service (IRS) |
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| JOB DESCRIPTION |
Internal Revenue Service
Sub Agency: Internal Revenue Service
Job Announcement Number:
09PH3-SBE0299-512-5T11
INTERNAL REVENUE AGENT
SALARY RANGE: 30,772.00 - 73,329.00 USD per yearOPEN PERIOD: Monday, February 23, 2009
to Monday, January 11, 2010
SERIES & GRADE: GS-0512-05/11POSITION INFORMATION: FULLTIME/PERMANENT DAY SHIFT CAREER/CAREER CONDITIONAL
PROMOTION POTENTIAL: 11DUTY LOCATIONS: vacancy(s) in one of the following locations: many vacancies - Throughout the Nation
WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED: YOU MUST BE A UNITED STATES CITIZEN. THIS VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
ESTABLISHES A STANDING INVENTORY OF ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS. ALL
NOTIFICATIONS WILL BE SENT VIA EMAIL. IF YOU CURRENTLY HAVE A SPAM
BLOCKER ACTIVATED IT WILL NEED TO BE DISABLED IN ORDER TO RECEIVE OUR
COMMUNICATIONS. SET YOUR EMAIL TO RECEIVE OUR CORRESPONDENCE:
HCO.SBSEEXTERNAL@IRS.GOV. PLEASE SEE JOB SUMMARY FOR AVAILABLE
LOCATIONS FOR THE 2009 HIRES.
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 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.
If you are interested in a challenging accounting career with
excellent benefits, training, and strong growth potential, we
strongly encourage you to apply for the Internal Revenue Service
Internal Revenue Agent position.An Internal Revenue Agent is a
professional accountant who must meet comprehensive qualification
requirements.
Positions are located in the Small Business/Self-Employed
(Examination and Bank Secrecy Act) and Tax Exempt and Government
Entities Divisions of the Internal Revenue Service.This
announcement will be used to fill vacancies with an entrance on duty
date of 6/22, 8/16, 9/14 as well as future vacancies.All supporting
documentation must be submitted at time of application.
Positions are available in the locations listed below for the 2009
hires. Locations may be subject to change.
Salina, KS; Florence, KY; Alexandria, LA; Ardmore, OK; Erie, PA
***Additional locations can be found in announcement number:
09PH3-SBE0254-512-5T11***
KEY REQUIREMENTS:
YOU MUST BE A CITIZEN OF THE UNITED STATES. MALES BORN AFTER 12/31/59SELECTIVE SERVICE REGISTRATION REQUIRED.PROM POTENTIAL TO GS 11.SALARY VARIES BY GEOGRAPHIC AREAS BASED ON COST OF LIVING ADJUSTMENT.IT IS IN YOUR BEST INTEREST TO APPLY FOR ALL GRADE LEVELS.A QUALIFICATION REVIEW WILL BE DONE AND YOU WILL BE CONSIDEREDAT THE HIGHEST GRADE FOR WHICH YOU APPLIED AND ARE ELIGIBLE FOR.
Send Mail to:
Internal Revenue Service
11601 Roosevelt Blvd
Drop Point B 5703
Philadelphia, PA 19154
Fax: 999-999-9999
For questions about this job:
Phila Delegated Examining
Phone: 215-516-4404 Option 1
Fax: 999-999-9999
TDD: 215-516-1299
Email: hco.sbseexternal@irs.gov
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09PH3-SBE0299-512-5T11
INTERNAL REVENUE AGENT
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
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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 fax
a copy of the letter containing the results of the equivalency
evaluation as supporting documentation.Failure to fax such
documentation at time of application submission 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 exceed 25%.
*MANDATORY TRAINING:During the first seven months, all applicants
selected for these positions will receive approximately 1 week of
orientation, apprx. 3-7 weeks of classroom training and 10-16 weeks
of on-the-job training.Overnight travel may be required for both
orientation and classroom training while on-the-job training is
generally provided in the employee's post of duty.The training
program consists of alternating periods of classroom and on-the-job
training.
HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
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If you are eligible and tentatively qualified for this position based
upon your responses to the application questions, you will receive an
email directing you with additional information within 7-10 business
days.This information will include additional instructions to the
on-line assessment process.This electronic information will include
directions for accessing the assessment website and a user log-in
with password.The on-line job simulation measures the following
Internal Revenue Agent competencies:Decision Making, Interpersonal
Skills, and Accounting Knowledge.The on-line simulation takes about
45 minutes to complete.If you pass the on-line assessment, you will
be placed into a tentative category and move on to the 2nd part of
the hiring process, the interview.Candidates will be interviewed
in category order with applicable veterans' preference.If you pass
the interview:
For GS-5&7
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 (A, B, or
C).To pass over any qualified preference eligible(s) to select a
non-preference eligible requires approval under formal objection
procedures.Note: You may be "tentatively" assigned to a category
group pending qualifications validation and assessment results.
Final category assignment does not occur until referral on a
certificate.
For GS-9 & 11
You will be assigned to one of three category groups (A, B, or C)
based on the results of the online assessment.Each category group
represents a quality level.Candidates will be considered in
category group order.Qualified veterans claiming preference based
on a service-connected disability of 30% or more (CPS) or 10% but
less than 30% (CP) will be listed at the top of their assigned
category group (A, B, or C) and will be provided absolute preference
over non-preference eligibles.All other preference eligibles (XP
and TP) will also be provided absolute preference over non-preference
eligibles within their assigned category group (A, B, or C).To pass
over any qualified preference eligible(s) to select a non-preference
eligible requires approval under formal objection procedures.Note:
You may be "tentatively" assigned to a category group pending
qualifications validation and assessment results.Final category
assignment does not occur until referral on a certificate.
NOTE:Your assessment/interview scores are good for an indefinite
period of time.You will only be allowed to take the assessments
once within a 12-month period.If you choose to retake the
assessments after 12 months, your most current score will be used.
Basic qualifications all grades:
To be minimally qualified, you must meet the basic qualifications as
defined in A,B,or C and D below.
A.Bachelor's or higher degree in accounting from an accredited
college or university that included at least 30 semester hours(45
quarter hours) in accounting or 24 semester hours in accounting and
an additional 6 semester hours in related subjects such asbusiness
law, economics, statistical/quantitative methods, computerized
accounting or financial systems, financial management or finance.
OR
B. A combination of experience and education at an accredited college
or university equivalent to a four year degree that included courses
equivalent to a major in accounting, i.e. at least 30 semester hours
in accounting or 24 semester hours in accounting and 6 semester hours
in related subjects as described in A above.
OR
C. Certificate as a Certified Public Accountant(CPA)obtained
through written examination in a State, territory or the District of
Columbia.
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D. You must possess the following professional accounting knowledges:
Knowledge of Principles of Accounting;
Knowledge of Intermediate Accounting;
Knowledge of Cost Accounting;
Knowledge of Advanced Accounting; and
Knowledge of Auditing.
For more information on the required accounting knowledges please
refer to www.jobs.irs.gov/mn-accounting_coursework.html.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS-GS-7 LEVEL
In addition to meeting the basic requirements, to qualify for the
grade 7, you must have at least 1 year of specialized experience
equivalent to the GS-5 level that required 1)knowledge of and
skill in applying the principles, concepts and methodology of
professional accounting and related fields and 2)skill in
communicating and dealing effectively with others. Qualifying
experience is accounting work that includes the design, development,
operation or inspection of accounting systems; the prescription of
accounting standards, policies and requirements;the examination,
analysis and interpretation of accounting data,records or reports;
and the provision of accounting or financial management advice and
assistance to management. Work could also include developing
comprehensive accounting and financial information systems in concert
with recognized accounting theory and practices as taught in academic
institutions and promulgated by accounting standards boards,
professional accounting organizations and the Comptroller General.
Experience may have included operating, maintaining, improving and
evaluating established systems.
If you don't have one year of experience, you qualify if you have one
year of graduate level education in accounting or related field of
business, finance, law, economics, management,
statistical/quantitative methods or computer science.Graduate level
education is education above the bachelor's degree level.
Or you qualify if you have Superior Academic Achievement. Superior
Academic Achievement may be met by having a Bachelors degree,with
one of the following: A GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale for all
completed undergraduate courses or those completed in the last 2
years of study, or a GPA of 3.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale for all
courses in your major field of study or those courses in your major
completed in the last 2 years of study, or rank in the upper one
third of your class in the college, university, or major
subdivision,or membership in a national honor society recognized by
the Association of College Honor Societies.
Or you qualify if you have a combination of qualifying education and
experience to equal the total amount required.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS-GS-9 LEVEL
To be qualified for the grade 9, you must have one year of
specialized experience equivalent to the GS-7 level that required 1)
knowledge of and skill in applying the principles, concepts and
methodology of professional accounting and related fields and 2)
skill in communicating and dealing effectively with others.
Qualifying experience is accounting work that includes the design,
development, operation or inspection of accounting systems; the
prescription of accounting standards, policies and requirements;
the examination, analysis and interpretation of accounting data,
records or reports; and the provision of accounting or financial
management advice and assistance to management. Work could also
include developing comprehensive accounting and financial information
systems in concert with recognized accounting theory and practices as
taught in academic institutions and promulgated by accounting
standards boards, professional accounting organizations and the
Comptroller General. Experience can include work which included
operating, maintaining, improving and evaluating established systems.
Day-to-day accounting system operation and maintenance work should
address the adequacy of system design, the adequacy of current data
in providing financial information or ways to use the system to
satisfy new information requirements. Professional accounting work
must have been creative, analytical, evaluative and interpretive.
If you don't have one year of experience, you qualify if you have two
years of graduate level education leading to a master's degree or
master's(or equivalent)degree in accounting or related field of
business, finance, law, economics, management,
statistical/quantitative methods or computer science.Graduate level
education is education above the bachelor's degree level.
Or you qualify if you have a combination of qualifying education and
experience equal to the total amount required.
QUALIFICATIONREQUIREMENTS-GS-11 LEVEL
To be qualified for the grade 11, you must have one year of
specialized experience equivalent to the GS-9 level that required 1)
knowledge of and skill in applying professional accounting
principles, concepts and methodology in the examination of accounting
books, records and systems 2) skill in interpreting and applying tax
law for individuals and business and/or exempt organizations;3)
knowledge of business and trade practices to analyze business
operations and financial conditions; and 4) skill in interacting
effectively in a wide range of situations with a broad range of
individuals.Examples of experience qualifying as specialized
include:
(This list is not inclusive)
- Experience in interpreting and applying professional accounting and
auditing techniques and practices to examine various tax returns of
individuals and/or business organizations.
- Examining accounting systems and records including computerized
accounting and financial information systems which reflect a variety
of complex financial operations.
- Gathering and researching data from a variety of sources, and/or
specialized accounting practices unique to a particular trade or
industry.
-The interpretation and application of Federal tax law for
individuals, business and/or exempt organizations, partnerships, and
corporations.
If you don't have one year of experience, you qualify if you have
three years of progressively higher level graduate education leading
to a Ph.D degree orPh.D(or equivalent)doctoral degree in a related
field such as accounting, business, finance, law, economics,
management, statistical/quantitative methods, or computer science.
Graduate level education is education above the bachelor's degree
level.
Or you qualify if you have a combination of qualifying education and
experience equal to the total amount required.
Applications will be accepted from candidates who expect to complete
their education in the near future. Candidates for the next hire
must have completed their education prior to the enter on duty date.
If you don't expect to complete your education by the enter on duty
date, you will be considered for future hires.
Costs incurred (i.e. travel, etc. to and from the interview site) are
not reimbursable by the IRS.To preview questions please click here.
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09PH3-SBE0299-512-5T11
INTERNAL REVENUE AGENT
Additional Duty Location Info:many vacancies - Throughout the Nation
MAJOR DUTIES:
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We are filling three types of Revenue Agents under this Vacancy
Announcement.A short description of each position is found below.
As an Internal Revenue Agent in the Small Business/Self Employed
Division (Examination), you will:
-Examine and audit individual, business and corporate tax returns to
determine correct federal tax liabilities.
-Conduct examinations relating to compliance with technical
requirements imposed by the Internal Revenue Code.
-Interact with taxpayers, tax attorneys and certified public
accountants.
As an Internal Revenue Agent in the Small Business/Self Employed
Division (Bank Secrecy Act) (BSA), you will:
- Conduct compliance examinations on certain categories of financial
institutions and non-financial trades or businesses in order to
identify, detect and deter money laundering whether it is in
furtherance of a criminal enterprise, terrorism, tax evasion or other
unlawful activity.
- Determine if certain financial institutions or non-financial trades
or businesses properly register, maintain records, and file reports
required by the anti-money laundering statutes and regulations.
As an Internal Revenue Agent in the Tax Exempt and Government
Entities (TE/GE) Division you will:
- Apply your professional accounting skills in conducting
examinations of employee plans, exempt organizations and government
entities.
- Conduct examinations or make determinations on pension plans to
ensure compliance with the pension plan provisions of the Internal
Revenue Code.
- Be involved in significant education and outreach activities.
- Interact with pension trustees, individual taxpayers, pension
attorneys, certified public accountants, enrolled agents and other
pension practitioners.
- Make determinations that tax-exempt entities (including religious,
charitable and educational organizations) meet the tax law
requirements applicable to them.
IRS Internal Revenue Agents are required to conduct
appointments at the taxpayer's location to discuss tax matters with
taxpayers and/or their representatives
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09PH3-SBE0299-512-5T11
INTERNAL REVENUE AGENT
BENEFITS:
This is a permanent, career/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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If it is determined that there is a sufficient applicant pool, this
announcement could close prior to 1/11/2010. Transcripts must be
submitted at time of application.If applicant pool is not
sufficient, employment office may solicit for supporting
documentation that has not been received.
Moving expenses are not authorized.
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.
AGENCY CONTACT:For additional information about this position or to
contact the selective placement coordinator, please contact:
Philadelphia Employment Section III at 215-516-4404 Option 1, TTY 215-
516-1299 or email at hco.sbseexternal@irs.gov.
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 THELOSS 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.
****** APPLICANTS ******
Please review the qualification requirements listed below grade 11 or
in ALL Grades Questions and make sure you are applying for all the
grades for which you are you are interested.
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