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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:
09BR2-LME0400-0801-13KA
General Engineer
SALARY RANGE: 87,252.00 - 117,762.00 USD per yearOPEN PERIOD: Monday, February 23, 2009
to Wednesday, February 17, 2010
SERIES & GRADE: GS-0801-13/13POSITION INFORMATION: Full Time Permanent Career/Career Conditional
PROMOTION POTENTIAL: 13DUTY LOCATIONS: vacancy(s) in one of the following locations: many vacancies - Throughout the Nation
WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED: You must be A US Citizen.
JOB SUMMARY:
WHY IS THE IRS A GREAT PLACE TO WORK?
Far-reaching impact. Varied challenges.It all adds up.We employ
talented people in a wide variety of professional career fields.Not
only do you get first class training when you walk in the door, your
professional skills are kept sharp and up-to-date with specialized
training delivered by some of the best instructors within and outside
of the government.
Additional locations reference 09BR2-LME0393-0801-13KA
General Engineers are challenged every day.They research and apply
engineering and valuation principles to complex tax issues, often
dealing with the largest corporations in America.Engineers must be
able to effectively communicate their results to taxpayers both
orally and in writing.
General engineers address issues such as:
-Allocation of purchase price or basis for land, buildings, machinery
and intangibles.
-Determination of allowable depreciation, manufacturing deduction,
research and experimental credits, energy credits, and
rehabilitation credits, as well as industry-specific capital vs.
expense issues.
-Determination of gains and losses arising from sales, exchanges,
abandonment, or casualties.
-Determination of economic viability, placed in service dates, and
othertechnical issues, including those in tax shelters and complex
international transactions.
-Valuation of stock and closely held businesses.
-Valuation of intangibles such as goodwill, going concern,
intellectual property, patents, assembled workforce, trade names,
franchises, etc.
Cut-off consideration for this position is 03/23/2009, with an
expected start date of 06/22/2009. However, apllications will be
received up to the closing date of 02/17/2010 for possible additional
selections.
Anticipated Locations are listed as follows:
Boston, MA., Southboro, MA., Stoneham, MA.,Detroit, MI., Farmington
Hills, MI., Manhattan, NY., Houston, TX.
KEY REQUIREMENTS:
You must be a citizen of the United States.Males born after 12/31/59-Selective Service Registration required.No Moving Expenses Authorized.Promotion Potential: None50% Travel may be RequiredBackground Investigation Required
Send Mail to:
Internal Revenue Service
1040 Waverly Ave
PO Box 12
Holtsville, NY 11742
Fax: 631-447-4855
For questions about this job:
Kristen Anderson
Phone: 631-687-1652
Fax: 631-447-4855
Email: Kristen.M.Anderson@IRS.GOV
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| JOB REQUIREMENTS |
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09BR2-LME0400-0801-13KA
General Engineer
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
BASIC REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL GRADE LEVELS: To be minimally
qualified, you must meet A or B, and C below.
A. Applicants must have a degree in professional engineering. To
be acceptable, the curriculum must: (1) be in a school of engineering
with at least one curriculum accredited by the Accreditation Board
for Engineering and Technology (ABET) as a professional engineering
curriculum; or (2) include differential and integral calculus and
courses (more advanced than first-year physics and chemistry) in
five of the following seven areas of engineering science or physics:
(a) statics dynamics; (b) strength of materials (stress-strain
relationships); (c) fluid mechanics, hydraulics; (d) thermodynamics;
(e) electrical fields and circuits; (f) nature and properties of
materials (relating particle and aggregate structure to properties);
and (g) any other comparable area of fundamental engineering science
or physics, such as optics, heat transfer, soil mechanics, or
electronics.
OR
B.Combination of education and experience - college level
education and training, and/or technical experience that furnished
(1) a thorough knowledge of the physical and mathematical
sciences underlying professional engineering; and (2) a good
understanding, both theoretical and practical, of the engineering
sciences and techniques and their applications of one of the
branches of engineering.The adequacy of such background must
be demonstrated by one of the following:
1. Professional registration, as an engineer by any state, the
District of Columbia, Guam or Puerto Rico.
2. Evidence of having successfully passed the Engineering Training
examination.
3. At least 60 semester hours of specified engineering courses as
outlined above and/or related curriculum;
AND
C.One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level
in the Federal service. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE is defined as
non-routine engineering work that required and was characterized
by (1) professional knowledge of engineering; (2) professional
ability to apply such knowledge to engineering problems; and
(3) positive and continuing development of professional knowledge
and ability.In addition, it must have provided it must have
provided experience using standard analytical techniques, procedures
to obtain appropriate technical and/or valuation findings. Also,
experience should include use of effective communications skills to
prepare oral and written technical/valuation findings.
General clerical/administrative experience is not qualifying.
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 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 not being considered.
Note:If you obtained your undergraduate education from a foreign
country and then received an advanced degree from an accredited
US college or university, the undergraduate education does not have
to be evaluated.
If selected, 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 a pre-employment 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 may exceed 50%.
*Training - Newly assigned agents will be provided a combination of
classroom and on-the-job instruction focused on the operations of
the organization and enhancing their knowledge.
HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
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You will be assigned to one of two category groups (A or B) based
on the results of the online assessment.If you fail the assessment,
you will be considered not qualified for the position.Each category
group represents a quality level.Candidates will be considered in
category group order.If you are a CPS or CP veteran, you will be
listed at the top of the appropriate category group (A or B) based
upon the results of your online assessment.All other preference
eligible's (XP and TP) will also be provided absolute preference over
non-preference eligible's within the appropriate category group based
upon the results of the online assessment.To pass over any
preference eligible(s) to select a non-preference eligible requires
approval under formal objection procedures.
Candidates referred to management for selection may participate in a
selection interview.Costs incurred (I.e. travel, etc. to and from
the interview site) are not reimbursable by the IRS.
CTAP/ICTAP ELIGIBLES:Individuals who have special priority
selection rights under the Agency Career Transition Assistance
Program (CTAP) or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance
Program (ICTAP) must apply as indicated above.CTAP/ICTAP eligibles
must be well qualified for the position to receive consideration for
special priority selection.CTAP/ICTAP eligibles who receive a score
of 80 or above will be considered well qualified.
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 competencies required of a General
Engineer in LMSB.
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.
Engineering and Technology:Knowledge of engineering concepts,
principles, and practices, and of equipment, tools, mechanical
devices, and their uses to produce motion, light, power, technology,
and other applications.
Influencing and Negotiating:Persuades others to accept
recommendations, cooperate, or change their behavior; works with
others towards an agreement; negotiates to find mutually acceptable
solutions.
Oral Communication:Expresses information to individuals or groups
effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the
information; 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.
Writing:Recognizes or uses correct English grammar, punctuation,
and spelling; communicates information in a succinct and organized
manner; produces written information, which may include technical
material, that is appropriate for the intended audience.
Your resume will be reviewed and compared against your responses to
the online application.The score you receive is based on your
responses to the questions on the online application. Do not
overstate or understate your level of experience and capability.You
should be aware that your ratings are subject to evaluation and
verification.Later steps in the selection process may be used to
verify your stated level of experience and capability.If a
determination is made that you have rated yourself higher than is
supported by your resume you will be assigned a rating commensurate
to your described experience.Deliberate attempts to falsify
information may be grounds for not selecting you.To preview questions please click here.
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| JOB RESPONSIBILITIES, DUTIES, TASKS |
09BR2-LME0400-0801-13KA
General Engineer
Additional Duty Location Info:many vacancies - Throughout the Nation
MAJOR DUTIES:
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As a General Engineer in the Large and Mid-Size Business Division
(LMSB), you will:
-Serve as an important specialist with the tax examination program.
-Review and investigate engineering features of assigned tax cases.
-Conduct examinations of tax returns of organizations where each case
contains a number of difficult and complex valuation, legal, and tax
issues.
-Conduct field investigations of real and personal property and of
documentary and accounting records of organizations having several
operating subdivisions.
-Estimate values of real and personal property, utilizing generally
accepted appraisal principles, including market data, income, and
cost approaches to valuation.
-Receive training on tax law issues.
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| JOB BENEFITS AND OTHER INFORMATION |
09BR2-LME0400-0801-13KA
General Engineer
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:
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.
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,
please contact:Kristen Anderson, 631-687-1652 or
Kristen.M.Anderson@irs.gov
If selected, 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 DEMONSTRATE 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.EMPLOYEESMUST 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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