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WHAT IS THE SMALL BUSINESS / SELF EMPLOYMENTDIVISION?
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The following are the duties of this position at the full working level. If you are selected at a lower grade level, you will have the opportunity to learn to perform these duties and will receive training to help you grow in this position.
* Performs assignments that are agency-wide in scope and have significant impact on issues facing the Operating Unit. Examples include, participating in Business Reviews of field and headquarter offices; serving on task forces or study groups as the Director's representative to address divisional and Service wide issues; establishing policy for field operations and performing independent analyses of Area or nationwide collection operations. The incumbent must be knowledgeable of the Director's policies and ensure that views are well represented. The incumbent may also represent the Director on local Federal executive projects or similar activities.
* Leads teams of Operating Unit managers and employees or independently studies complex problems facing the Operating Unit functions or those of particular concern or interest within the Compliance function. This may require coordinating input from activities outside the division or identifying new or modified methods of performing work that requires the incumbent to demonstrate both expert analytical or process analysis skills and expert knowledge the IR Code related to Collection functions.
* Participates with cross-functional representatives on activities within the Operating Unit including development of Compliance operating plans, Business Plan, and Business Review assessments and reports. Assists the Director with oversight responsibilities by conducting specific studies and analyses to support operational reviews and measure achievement of goals and performance expectations, execution of plans, accomplishment of benchmarks, compliance with directives, and utilization of resources.
* Analyzes Collection program areas to discern trends in program delivery such as effectiveness of incorporating various applications into collection and compliance processes, and consolidated report data to measure effectiveness in meeting baselines or the degree to which program plans and achievements support strategic agency initiatives. Serves as the process-analysis expert and applies skills to local or Service wide issues.
* Provides necessary technical advice and staff assistance to headquarters executives, headquarters analysts and field managers and employees in the assigned collection program area. Develops and prepares operating guidelines, instructions and other material pertaining to assigned program areas.
Travel Required
25% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Supervisory status
No
Promotion Potential
14
* Job family (Series)
0512 Internal Revenue Agent
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Conditions of Employment
STANDARD POSITION DESCRIPTIONS (SPD):
PD94714
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* Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
OTHER INFORMATION:
* We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies.
* This is a Non-Bargainingunit position.
* Tour of Duty: 8:00am-4:30pm Monday through Friday
* Must meet IRS telework eligibility requirements
* Alternative work schedule, staggered work hours or telework may be available.
* If you are an IRS/Treasury employee eligible for consideration under the Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP), you must submit proof of eligibility by 11:59 PM ET on the closing date of this announcement. If you have any questions concerning your eligibility please refer back to the CTAP Documentation link in the vacancy under How You Will Be Evaluated.
Qualifications
You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement:
BASIC REQUIREMENTS IOR: 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 as business law, economics, statistical/quantitative methods, computerized accounting or financial systems, financial management or finance.
OR 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 above.
OR A Certificate as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) obtained through written examination in a State, territory or the District of Columbia.
OR Are currently serving as an Internal Revenue Agent GS-0512 and have been in this position for at least one year or was previously an Internal Revenue Agent GS-0512 and held the position for at least one year.
In addition to the above qualifications, you must possess the following professional accounting knowledges: Principles of Accounting, Intermediate Accounting, Cost Accounting, Advanced Accounting, and Auditing. This knowledge is typically acquired by completion of an accounting degree from a four-year college or university. If not from an academic environment, the knowledge can also be obtained from certain work experience.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: In addition to the basic requirements, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the grade 13 level. Specialized experience is defined as progressively responsible and diversified professional accounting or auditing work that required: Experience in applying professional accounting principles, theory, and practices to analyze and interpret accounting books, records, or systems specifically to determine their effect on Federal tax liabilities and their adequacy for recording transactions affecting tax liabilities; Experience interpreting and applying Federal tax law for individuals, business and/or exempt organizations, partnerships, and corporations; Experience with business and trade practices to develop tax issues based on analysis and evaluation of overall business operations and financial condition; Experience with corporate financial transactions and financial management principles and practices and interacting effectively with a broad range of individuals and negotiating with specialists in accounting, legal, tax, and other similar business related professions.
MEET TIME IN GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT: For positions above the GS-05, applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year (52 weeks) at the next lower grade level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the grade you are applying for.
* Federal experience is not required. The experience may have been gained in the public sector, private sector or Volunteer Service. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-timework is considered on a prorated basis.
* To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/year, and indicate number of hours worked per week, on your resume.
For more information on qualifications please refer to OPM's Qualifications Standards.
Education
EDUCATION DOCUMENTATION
For positions with an education requirement, or if you are qualifying for this position by substituting education or training for experience, submit a copy of your transcripts or equivalent. If the position has specific education requirements and you are currently (or have previously been) in the Federal job series to be filled, there is no need to submit a transcript or equivalent at this time, but you must provide an SF-50 documenting you held this job series. An official transcript will be required if you are selected.
A college or university degree generally must be from an accredited (or pre-accredited) college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools which meet these criteria, please refer to Department of Education Accreditation page.
If you are qualifying based on foreign education, you must submit proof of creditability of education as evaluated by a credentialing agency. Refer to the OPM instructions.