- Position Title
- IRS Pathways Recent Graduate Program (Internal Revenue Agent)
- Agency
- Internal Revenue Service
- Announcement Number
- 20STR-HCX10802530-0512-5T9 Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, April 27, 2020 to Friday, June 5, 2020
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
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Do you claim Veterans' Preference?
2.
Pathways Recent Graduates - Are you a recent graduate who has completed, within the previous two years, a qualifying associates, bachelors, masters, professional, doctorate, technical, vocational degree or certificate OR expect to graduate within nine (9) months of date of application? (Veterans unable to apply within two years of receiving their degree due to military service obligation have up to six years after degree completion to apply.)
If eligible, submit a copy of your transcripts to support your recent graduate eligibility. If you are a veteran, please submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of your service which includes character of service.
For more information, review USAJOBS Student and Recent Graduate resources.
If eligible, submit a copy of your transcripts to support your recent graduate eligibility. If you are a veteran, please submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of your service which includes character of service.
For more information, review USAJOBS Student and Recent Graduate resources.
Preferences
1.
Select the locations you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location. You may only select up to 5 location(s).
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Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
3.
If you are a male at least 18 years of age, born after December 31, 1959, have you registered with the Selective Service System (select "Not applicable" if this question does not apply to you)?
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If you are a current Federal employee, by what agency and organization are you employed?
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If you selected "Other", please enter the agency and organization.
6.
If you are a current Federal employee, what is your duty station? [City, State]
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If you are a Federal employee, under what type of appointment are you currently serving?
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Are you a current or former Federal employee with reinstatement eligibility?
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If you are, or ever were a Federal civilian employee, indicate the pay plan of the highest graded position you have ever held.
10.
If you are, or ever were a Federal civilian employee, indicate the grade level or pay band of the highest graded position you have ever held.
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May we contact your current supervisor for a reference?
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Are you a retiree receiving a Federal annuity, either military or civilian?
Note: If you are an annuitant, your salary or annuity may be reduced upon employment.
Note: If you are an annuitant, your salary or annuity may be reduced upon employment.
13.
Have you accepted a buyout from a Federal agency within the past 5 years?
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Regarding the effectiveness of our recruitment strategies; how did you first hear about this job?
15.
If you answered "Posting on a job board or search agent other than USAJOBS (Monster, CareerBuilder, Indeed, LinkUp, etc." please indicate the name of the job board or search agent other than USAJOBS you saw the advertisement.
If you answered "Social Media posting (Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, on-line job fairs, etc.)" please indicate the name of the Social Media platform you saw the advertisement.
If you answered "Attended a recruitment event (Job/Career Fair, Open House, Meet & Greet, Meetup, etc.)" please indicate the name and state of the recruiting event.
If you answered "School/University announcement/career counselor" please indicate the name of the school/university of the announcement where you saw the advertisement.
If you answered "Third party referral, such as diversity or community organization, or employment office (Federal, state or local)" please indicate the name of the third party referral and the state you saw the advertisement.
If you answered "Newspaper (print/online)" please indicate the name of the newspaper and the state you saw the advertisement.
If you answered "Radio" please indicate the name of the radio station and state you heard the advertisement.
If you answered "Transit/Bus Advertisement" please indicate the city and state you saw the advertisement.
If you answered "Banner Advertisement - Major News Websites" please indicate the website.
If you answered "Banner Advertisement - Movie Theater Websites" please indicate the website.
If you answered "Classified Advertisement Website (Craigslist, Angie's List, etc.)" please indicate the name of the website, city and state.
If you answered "Other" please specify.
If you answered "Social Media posting (Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, on-line job fairs, etc.)" please indicate the name of the Social Media platform you saw the advertisement.
If you answered "Attended a recruitment event (Job/Career Fair, Open House, Meet & Greet, Meetup, etc.)" please indicate the name and state of the recruiting event.
If you answered "School/University announcement/career counselor" please indicate the name of the school/university of the announcement where you saw the advertisement.
If you answered "Third party referral, such as diversity or community organization, or employment office (Federal, state or local)" please indicate the name of the third party referral and the state you saw the advertisement.
If you answered "Newspaper (print/online)" please indicate the name of the newspaper and the state you saw the advertisement.
If you answered "Radio" please indicate the name of the radio station and state you heard the advertisement.
If you answered "Transit/Bus Advertisement" please indicate the city and state you saw the advertisement.
If you answered "Banner Advertisement - Major News Websites" please indicate the website.
If you answered "Banner Advertisement - Movie Theater Websites" please indicate the website.
If you answered "Classified Advertisement Website (Craigslist, Angie's List, etc.)" please indicate the name of the website, city and state.
If you answered "Other" please specify.
Employees of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) must demonstrate the highest level of ethics and integrity, and must be in compliance with all Federal Tax requirements. Applicants being considered for employment with the IRS will be subject to a tax check. Current and former employees will be subject to a screening of their prior performance and conduct with the Service, and all other applicants may be subject to reference checks of prior employment. Your responses to the following questions will be verified; Applicants providing false information may be made ineligible and will be subject to debarment for future employment opportunities with the IRS.
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Please select the response that best describes your current or prior employment with the IRS. If you never worked for the Internal Revenue Service, you must select the last response "Not applicable."
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Please select the response that best describes your compliance with all Federal Tax requirements. You will be subject to a tax check that will verify your response to this question.
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The IRS Pathways Recent Graduates Program offers developmental opportunities in the Federal Government intended to promote possible careers in the civil service to individuals, who have recently graduated from qualifying educational institutions or programs within the previous two (2) years, or who intend to successfully complete their educational requirements within nine (9) months of their application date. Education must be completed prior to appointment/Enter on Duty date.
If selected, you will be placed in a position as indicated in the vacancy announcement. In order to successfully complete the IRS Pathways Recent Graduates Program, you must complete a one (1) year training program, a minimum of at least 40 hours of interactive training, and demonstrate successful job performance. All conversion requirements will be identified in the Participant Agreement.
Following the completion of program requirements, you may be considered for non-competitive conversion to a career-conditional or term appointment.
To be eligible for the IRS Pathways Recent Graduates Program, you must have, within the previous two (2) years, completed all educational requirements for qualifying associates, bachelors, masters, professional, doctorate, vocational or technical degree or certificate from a qualifying institution;
OR
Are a veteran, who, due to a military service obligation was precluded from applying to the Recent Graduates Program during a portion of the two (2) year eligibility period;
OR
Expect to graduate within nine (9) months of the date of your application.
Please indicate which of the following best describes your eligibility for the Pathways Recent Graduate Program?
If selected, you will be placed in a position as indicated in the vacancy announcement. In order to successfully complete the IRS Pathways Recent Graduates Program, you must complete a one (1) year training program, a minimum of at least 40 hours of interactive training, and demonstrate successful job performance. All conversion requirements will be identified in the Participant Agreement.
Following the completion of program requirements, you may be considered for non-competitive conversion to a career-conditional or term appointment.
To be eligible for the IRS Pathways Recent Graduates Program, you must have, within the previous two (2) years, completed all educational requirements for qualifying associates, bachelors, masters, professional, doctorate, vocational or technical degree or certificate from a qualifying institution;
OR
Are a veteran, who, due to a military service obligation was precluded from applying to the Recent Graduates Program during a portion of the two (2) year eligibility period;
OR
Expect to graduate within nine (9) months of the date of your application.
Please indicate which of the following best describes your eligibility for the Pathways Recent Graduate Program?
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Please indicate the date you met or will meet all requirements (graduation or intended graduation date) for your degree (diploma, certificate, etc.)
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All applicants are required to submit college transcripts, by the closing date of this announcement, that support the education required for this position.
Do you understand that you will not be considered for this announcement if you do not provide the transcripts necessary to verify the education claimed during the application process?
Do you understand that you will not be considered for this announcement if you do not provide the transcripts necessary to verify the education claimed during the application process?
Assessment 1
This section will be used to determine if you possess the basic requirements needed to qualify for a Internal Revenue Agent, GS-0512-05/07/09. Failure to respond to this question will result in an ineligible rating. (Applicants expected to meet education requirements within nine (9) months of application will be considered for Pathways Recent Graduate Program vacancies. Education must be completed prior to appointment/Enter on Duty date.)
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Basic Requirements For All Grades (GS-05/07/09):
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.
AND MEET ONE (1) OF THE FOLLOWING:
A Bachelor's or higher degree in accounting from an accredited college or university that included at least 1) 30 semester hours (45 quarter hours) in accounting or 2) 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 appropriate experience and a four (4) year course of study at an accredited college or university that included at least 1) 30 semester hours (45 quarter hours) in accounting or 2) 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
Certificate as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) obtained through written examination in a State, territory or the District of Columbia;
OR
Currently or previously held an Internal Revenue Agent GS-0512 position for at least one year.
Select the response that demonstrates your qualifications for the Basic Requirements of the Internal Revenue Agent, GS-0512-05/07/09.
YOUR RESUME MUST SUPPORT THE RESPONSE YOU SELECT.
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.
AND MEET ONE (1) OF THE FOLLOWING:
A Bachelor's or higher degree in accounting from an accredited college or university that included at least 1) 30 semester hours (45 quarter hours) in accounting or 2) 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 appropriate experience and a four (4) year course of study at an accredited college or university that included at least 1) 30 semester hours (45 quarter hours) in accounting or 2) 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
Certificate as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) obtained through written examination in a State, territory or the District of Columbia;
OR
Currently or previously held an Internal Revenue Agent GS-0512 position for at least one year.
Select the response that demonstrates your qualifications for the Basic Requirements of the Internal Revenue Agent, GS-0512-05/07/09.
YOUR RESUME MUST SUPPORT THE RESPONSE YOU SELECT.
2.
Select the statement that best describes the education and/or specialized experience you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of the Internal Revenue Agent, GS-0512-07.
YOUR RESUME MUST SUPPORT THE RESPONSE YOU SELECT.
YOUR RESUME MUST SUPPORT THE RESPONSE YOU SELECT.
3.
Select the statement that best describes the specialized experience and/or education you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of the Internal Revenue Agent, GS-0512-09.
YOUR RESUME MUST SUPPORT THE RESPONSE YOU SELECT.
YOUR RESUME MUST SUPPORT THE RESPONSE YOU SELECT.
For each task in the following group, choose the statement(s) from the list below that best describes your experience and/or training.
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Which of the following best describes your experience with accounting principles?
5.
You work for a company that ends their fiscal year on September 30th. The company billed its customers for services provided in August, but they have not yet received payment for these services. Assuming the company uses accrual accounting, how should this transaction be recorded?
6.
A small business owner purchased equipment on credit for $125,000. It cost the owner $7,000 to ship it all, $5,000 to set-up and test the equipment, and will cost $22,000 annually for labor to run the equipment. The depreciable basis of the equipment is:
7.
Suppose Ms. Smith sells her 2018 Honda Fit next year. The original cost of the
vehicle was $10,000. During the time she has owned the car she has taken $3,000 dollars
of deprecation on it. Ms. Williams sells the car for $9,000. What is result of the transaction?
vehicle was $10,000. During the time she has owned the car she has taken $3,000 dollars
of deprecation on it. Ms. Williams sells the car for $9,000. What is result of the transaction?
8.
Please indicate with which of the following tasks you have completed in auditing.
9.
Which of the following best reflects your experience in auditing?
10.
Which one of the following best reflects your experience with resolving taxpayer or customer or client issues that you performed on a regular (e.g., daily) part of your job?
11.
Which of the following statements best reflects your experience examining information to come a solution to a problem in a professional setting (work, military, academic etc.)
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Read the paragraph below and select the answer that best describes what you would do in the situation.
You have just completed a team project that automated the way payments are processed in your office. You have struggled to keep up with your regular work and are looking forward to going back to your normal work assignments. Your supervisor compliments you on the work you have done on the project and tells you he would like you to prepare the training for your coworkers on how to use the new automation system. He explains that the training materials are needed within a few weeks and that you are expected to continue with your regular duties. What would you do?
You have just completed a team project that automated the way payments are processed in your office. You have struggled to keep up with your regular work and are looking forward to going back to your normal work assignments. Your supervisor compliments you on the work you have done on the project and tells you he would like you to prepare the training for your coworkers on how to use the new automation system. He explains that the training materials are needed within a few weeks and that you are expected to continue with your regular duties. What would you do?
13.
Which of the following best reflects your experience managing an inventory or workload to meet objectives?
14.
Identify which of the following activities you have utilized to plan work or goals for at least one year.
15.
Which of the following best reflects your experience conveying information to others orally?
16.
Which statement best reflects your writing experience?
17.
Which of the following best represents your customer service experience?
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Which of the following have you performed regarding customer service?
19.
From the below statements, which have you encountered on a regular basis, in a professional work environment?
20.
You have been working on a project for a significant amount of time. Unexpectedly, one of the resources you have been using to complete the project is no longer available. What do you do?
21.
Please identify the statement(s) which best describe your experience performing the following technology related tasks?
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Which of the following best reflects your experience working on a computer and/or with technology and software to perform work related to accounting?
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Which of the following best describes your experience managing a workload in professional environment?
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I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information included in this questionnaire is true, correct, and provided in good faith. I understand if I make an intentional false statement, or commit deception or fraud in this application and its supporting materials, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fined or imprisoned (18 U.S.C. 1001); my eligibilities may be cancelled, I may be denied an appointment, or I may be removed and debarred from Federal service (5 C.F.R. part 731). I understand any information I give may be investigated. I understand that responding "No" to this item will result in my not being considered for this position.
Failure to agree or respond to the statement below will disqualify you from further consideration for the position. Select the most appropriate response below.
Failure to agree or respond to the statement below will disqualify you from further consideration for the position. Select the most appropriate response below.