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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:
09PH2-CHE415-0512-12/13-H
Internal Revenue Agent
SALARY RANGE: 67,613.00 - 123,335.00 USD per yearOPEN PERIOD: Wednesday, April 08, 2009
to Wednesday, April 07, 2010
SERIES & GRADE: GS-0512-12/13POSITION 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: Applications will be considered from U.S. citizens, from current and
former competitive service Federal employees, and people eligible for
special hiring authorities.
Reinstatement eligibles may be considered. Applicants interested in
applying for Reinstatement will be required to apply on-line for this
position. Be sure to identify yourself as Reinstatement Eligible.
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 Agent
position.
As a Revenue Agent, you may start your career in one of the following
IRS Divisions:
The Small Business/Self-Employed (SB/SE) operating division has
approximately 26,000 employees who serve 57 million taxpayers.SB/SE
serves approximately one-third of the overall taxpayer base.SB/SE
strives to provide Small Business/Self-Employed Division customers
top-quality service by educating and informing them of their tax
obligations, developing educational products and services, and
helping them understand and comply with applicable laws, and to
protect the public interest by applying the tax law with integrity
and fairness to all.
The Large and Mid Sized Business (LMSB) operating division is
responsible for administering the tax examinations of the largest
corporations in America.You may work on teams or individually,
coordinating examinations of multinational and national corporations,
and other complex entities.You will be supported by a variety of
specialists to assist in addressing numerous complex tax issues as
you deal with corporations on the most complex issues. These often
include tax shelters, mergers and acquisitions, global operations,
transfer pricing and others.You will work closely with your
customers, often dealing with the senior levels of corporate tax
departments and/or their representatives.You will be challenged
every day, both in your research, development of issues and in
communications with taxpayers.
The Tax Exempt and Government Entities (TE/GE) Division was
established to improve the IRS's ability to meet the special needs of
pension plans, exempt organizations, and government entities in
complying with the tax laws.TE/GE's three major business units --
Exempt Organizations (EO), Employee Plans (EP), and Government
Entities (GE) -- oversee a diverse range of customers, from small
volunteer community organizations to sovereign Indian tribes to large
pension funds.While these entities are not subject to Federal
income tax, they represent a significant aspect of tax
administration, with approximately three million entities controlling
almost $8 trillion in assets and paying over $200 billion in
employment tax and income tax withholding.TE/GE provides end-to-end
service and accountability to its unique customer base.
The Appeals Division is independent by statute and staffed by highly
trained professionals.The Appeals function provides alternative
dispute resolution for any taxpayer contesting IRS compliance
actions.Appeals represent the last opportunity for the IRS and a
taxpayer to resolve disputes prior to litigation, and ensure that all
taxpayers can receive an impartial review of their tax case.This
impartial review is essential to the integrity of the American tax
system.Appeals employs Revenue Agents as Tax Computation
Specialists.
Positions are located throughout the nation. The anticipated start
date is August 31, 2009.For information on the locations available
for GS-12, for GS-12 with promotion potential to GS-13, and for GS-
13. For Corporate RA locations by grade please visit:
http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-utl/corporate_ra_locations_by_grade.pdf
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.Applicants are required to complete a thorough background investigation.Applications must be received by 11:59PM EST on the closing date.NOTIFICATIONS WILL BE VIA EMAIL - DISABLE YOUR SPAM BLOCKERIN ORDER TO RECEIVE OUR COMMUNICATION VIA EMAIL
Send Mail to:
Internal Revenue Service
11601 Roosevelt Blvd.
DP-5707B
Philadelphia, PA 19154
Fax: 999-999-9999
For questions about this job:
Heather Gullifer
Phone: 215-516-4444 Option #1
Fax: 999-999-9999
TDD: 215-516-1299
Email: SBSE2EXTAPP@IRS.GOV
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| JOB REQUIREMENTS |
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09PH2-CHE415-0512-12/13-H
Internal Revenue Agent
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
All applicants must meet the qualification requirements defined in
the Office of Personnel Management's Qualification Standards
Operating Manual for General Schedule positions.You can access the
manual by visiting the following website:
click here
Applicants must also meet the Selective Placement Factors for the GS-
512 occupation which requires the possession of the below accounting
knowledge.
Professional accounting knowledge:
- Knowledge of Principles of Accounting
- Knowledge of Intermediate Accounting
- Knowledge of Cost Accounting
- Knowledge of Advanced Accounting
- Knowledge of Auditing
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.
- 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 apre-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 could exceed 25%.
*MANDATORY TRAINING: During the first seven months, all applicants
selected for these positions will receive approximately 1 week of
orientation, approx. 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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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.
Candidates will be considered in category based upon their location
preferences in order of their preference choices.Candidates will be
considered for their first preference choice only unless we have a
shortage of candidates in the other location choices.Veterans will
receive consideration regardless of preference choices.
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 IRA CORPORATE REVENUE AGENT
competencies:
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.
Interpersonal Skills - Shows understanding, friendliness, courtesy,
tact, empathy, concern, and politeness to others; develops and
maintains effective relationships with others; may include
effectively dealing with individuals who are difficult, hostile, or
distressed; relates well to people from varied backgrounds and
different situations; is sensitive to cultural diversity, race,
gender, disabilities, and other individual differences.
Accounting Knowledge: Composite of Principles of Accounting,
Intermediate Accounting, Cost Accounting, Advanced Accounting, and
Auditing
Oral Communication: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.
Customer Service - Works with clients and customers (that is, any
individuals who use or receive the services or products that your
work unit produces, including the general public, individuals who
work in the agency, other agencies, or organizations outside the
Government) to assess their needs, provide information or assistance,
resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; knows about
available products and services; is committed to providing quality
products and services.
Flexibility - Is open to change and new information; adapts behavior
or work methods in response to new information, changing conditions,
or unexpected obstacles; effectively deals with ambiguity.
Planning & Evaluating:Organizes work, sets priorities, and
determines resource requirements; determines short- or long-term
goals and strategies to achieve them; coordinates with other
organizations or parts of the organization to accomplish goals;
monitors progress and evaluates outcomes.
Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and
relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and
evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.
Tax Law Knowledge of Internal Revenue Code and related laws, court
decisions, regulations, and precedent rulings.
You may be required to participate in a selection interview.
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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09PH2-CHE415-0512-12/13-H
Internal Revenue Agent
Additional Duty Location Info:many vacancies - Throughout the Nation
MAJOR DUTIES:
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AS A REVENUE AGENT, YOU WILL:
~ Conduct examinations and related investigation of income tax
returns that cover a diversified spectrum of individual and business
organizations.Examinations are for tax matters or compliance with
other federal statues.Organizations can include small business,
corporate, international, or financial products entities.
~ Conduct examinations of tax exempt bond issuances, or examinations
of Governmental or Quasi-Governmental entities, or examinations of
large exempt organizations and related business entities, or
examinations of complex employee pension plans.
~ Identify issues to be pursued based on items which have significant
compliance effect and uses the appropriate laws and facts to resolve
these issues.Some issues may be related to fraudulent activity.
~ Examine accounting systems and records including computerized
accounting and financial information systems which reflect a variety
of complex financial operations.
~ Perform compliance check determinations such as tax exempt
qualification determinations or Bank Secrecy Act reviews.
~ Determine and prepare appropriate computations, schedules and
exhibits reflecting adjustments to tax base and recomputations of tax
liability, as well as, additions thereto including explanations which
serve to inform contesting taxpayer(s) of adjustments resulting from
Appeals or Counsel's disposition of the case.In accordance with the
decisions and determinations of Appeals Officers, Counsel Attorneys,
and opinions of the Tax Courts.
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| JOB BENEFITS AND OTHER INFORMATION |
09PH2-CHE415-0512-12/13-H
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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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,
please contact:
Philadelphia Employment Section II
E-mail:SBSE2EXTAPP@IRS.GOV (Preferred Method)
Telephone: 215-516-4444 Option #1
TDD: 215-516-1299
If applicable contact the Selective Placement Coordinator at
SBSE2EXTAPP@IRS.GOV. Include "Selective Placement Coordinator" in the
subject line.
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.
The 512 occupation has been identified as a position which requires a
tax audit.The tax audit is required for all new IRS employees and
any incumbent employees reassigned or promoted to these positions
with less than one year of continuous IRS employment.
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