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Position Title
Tax Examining Technician (12 MONTH REGISTER)
Agency
Internal Revenue Service
Announcement Number
21-11037338M-SBX-0592-05 Opens in new window
Open Period
Tuesday, March 2, 2021 to Tuesday, March 1, 2022
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans' Preference? (limit characters)
2. U.S. Citizen - Are you a U.S. citizen (either by birth or naturalization) or national of the United States? (limit characters)
Preferences
1. Select the locations you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location. You may only select up to 3 location(s). (limit characters)
2. If you are a current Federal employee, by what agency and organization are you employed? (limit characters)
3. If you selected "Other", please enter the agency and organization. (limit characters)
4. If you are a current Federal employee, what is your duty station? [City, State] (limit characters)
5. If you are a Federal employee, under what type of appointment are you currently serving? (limit characters)
6. Are you a current or former Federal employee with reinstatement eligibility? (limit characters)
7. If you are, or ever were a Federal civilian employee, indicate the pay plan of the highest graded position you have ever held. (limit characters)
8. 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. (limit characters)
9. May we contact your current supervisor for a reference? (limit characters)
10. 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. (limit characters)
11. Regarding the effectiveness of our recruitment strategies; how did you first hear about this job? (limit characters)
12. 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. (limit characters)
13. Have you accepted a buyout from a Federal agency within the past 5 years? (limit characters)
14. Please select the shift(s) you wish to be considered. All shifts are Monday through Friday. (limit characters)
Assessment 1
This section will be used to determine if you possess the basic requirements needed to qualify for a GS-0592-4/5/6/7. Failure to respond to these questions will result in an ineligible rating.
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1. Specialized Experience/ Education GS-05:
Please indicate which of the following best describes your specialized experience and/or education that demonstrates at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-04) in the Federal government
or
completed four (4) years above high school in any field, in an accredited business, secretarial or technical school, junior college, college or university
or
a combination of experience or a combination of experience as described above.

Specialized experience is experience that is related to the work of this position and has provided you with the competencies required for successful job performance. YOUR RESUME MUST SUPPORT THE RESPONSE YOU SELECT. (limit characters)
 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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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
2. Which of the following best describes your experience accurately preparing, inputting and filing data? (limit characters)
3. Which of the following best describes your experience maintaining and ensuring the safe handling of sensitive documents? (limit characters)
4. Which of the following best describes your experience verifying reports and tax forms to ensure completeness, accuracy, and conformance to policies and regulations? (limit characters)
5. Which of the following best describes your experience following up with others to ensure that assignments are complete and deadlines are met? (limit characters)
6. Which of the following best describes your experience using database systems to accurately retrieve information for records and reports? (limit characters)
7. Which of the following best describes your experience preparing, inputting and filing data carefully so as to avoid making mistakes? (limit characters)
8. You have been reassigned to work as a technician in a unit where all transactions must be completed by the close of business each day. You realize that you have a lot of information to learn in a short amount of time. Your manager and co-workers have been very helpful and have provided the necessary tools needed to perform the work but you are still concerned about all that you have to learn. What would you do? (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
9. Which of the following best describes your experience interviewing individuals with varied backgrounds and varied personalities in order to determine the nature of their concerns or issues? (limit characters)
10. Which of the following best describes your experience explaining how to fill out forms and follow instructions? (limit characters)
11. Which of the following best describes your experience explaining technical procedures, regulations, laws or rules to members of the public or internal customers? (limit characters)
12. Which of the following best describes your experience making contacts for the purpose of planning and coordinating work efforts, discussing findings, and resolving problems? (limit characters)
13. I make contact with customers using: (Please select all that apply.) (limit characters)
14. Which of the following best describes your experience assessing the needs of customers? (limit characters)
15. Which statement best describes your experience maintaining the confidentiality of records when dealing with customers? (limit characters)
16. I provide the following information to the public and to internal customers: (Please select all that apply.) (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
17. Which of the following best describes your experience communicating routine information by speaking so that the intended audience comprehends the information? (limit characters)
18. Which of the following best describes your experience accurately retrieving information by searching databases for records or reports? (limit characters)
19. Which of the following best describes your experience reviewing financial statements in order to verify sources of income or assets? (limit characters)
20. You are working on a project that you will need to complete by the end of the week. Your supervisor tells you to put your project on hold because you are needed to assist another employee who has fallen behind in his/her work. What would you most likely do in this situation? (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
21. Which of the following best describes your experience recommending alternatives and/or changes in methods, processes, and techniques to improve procedures? (limit characters)
22. Which of the following best describes your experience meeting and dealing with a wide range of individuals, including those that are hostile and uncooperative, in stressful situations? (limit characters)
23. Which of the following best describes your experience soliciting information in person or by phone to gather data and/or necessary facts? (limit characters)
24. Which of the following best describes your experience gathering facts through probing and questioning in order to solve problems? (limit characters)
25. Which of the following best describes your experience communicating with co-workers and others within and outside your organization using tact and courtesy under all situations? (limit characters)
26. Which of the following best describes your experience interviewing individuals with varied backgrounds in order to determine the nature of their concerns or issues? (limit characters)
27. Which of the following best describes your experience listening to information provided by individuals and extracting relevant facts necessary to independently solve basic problems? (limit characters)
28. Which of the following best describes your experience listening to information provided by customers and extracting relevant facts necessary to independently solve their problems? (limit characters)
29. Which of the following best describes your experience listening to information provided by your supervisor or co-workers to extract relevant facts necessary to solve basic work related problems? (limit characters)
30. Which of the following best describes your experience researching and interpreting instructions, guidelines and procedures to determine the appropriate actions? (limit characters)
31. Which of the following best describes your experience preparing and sending out written correspondence? (limit characters)
32. Which of the following best describes your experience reading and interpreting basic tax guidelines and procedures in order to resolve discrepancies and advise managers and employees? (limit characters)
33. Which of the following best describes your experience researching rules, laws or regulations in order to resolve issues or problems? (limit characters)
34. Which statement best describes your experience researching information and collecting, compiling, verifying, and analyzing data from a number of sources? (limit characters)
35. Which of the following best describes your experience reading and reviewing information from customers to ensure that all requested information was obtained? (limit characters)
36. Which of the following best describes your experience reviewing financial statements in order to verify sources of income or assets? (limit characters)
37. Which of the following best describes your experience completing multiple projects as a team member? (limit characters)
38. Which of the following statements best describes your experience setting priorities or meeting team goals for the work? (limit characters)
39. Choose the statement that best describes your experience working with others as a team: (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
40. Which of the following describes your experience leading others in providing information regarding tax-related programs in response to technical questions from customers, employees and upper management? (limit characters)
41. 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.
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