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Position Title
Tax Examining Technician
Agency
Internal Revenue Service
Announcement Number
21-11164593A-EHX-0592-4T5 Opens in new window
Open Period
Tuesday, July 13, 2021 to Wednesday, March 2, 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. IRS CTAP Candidate - Are you a current displaced or surplus IRS employee and:
 
  • you are located either within or outside the local commuting area of this vacancy, AND
  • your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of this vacancy, AND
  • your position has the same or higher promotion potential of this vacancy, AND
  • your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent?

If you indicate "Yes" for this question, you MUST submit supporting documentation to validate your claim of CTAP eligibility such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Certificate of Expected Separation (CES) AND a copy of your most recent annual performance appraisal AND a copy of your most recent SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action).

For more information, review Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP). (limit characters)
3. Treasury CTAP Candidate - Are you a current displaced or surplus Department of Treasury (non-IRS) employee and:
 
  • you are located within the same local commuting area of this vacancy, AND
  • your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of this vacancy, AND
  • your position has the same or higher promotion potential of this vacancy, AND
  • your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent?

If you indicate "Yes" for this question, you MUST submit supporting documentation to validate your claim of CTAP eligibility such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Certificate of Expected Separation (CES) AND a copy of your most recent annual performance appraisal AND a copy of your latest SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action).

For more information, review Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP). (limit characters)
4. ICTAP Candidate - Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position and:
 
  • you are located within the same local commuting area of this vacancy, AND
  • your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of this vacancy, AND
  • your position has the same or higher promotion potential of this vacancy, AND
  • your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent?
If you indicate "Yes" for this question, you MUST submit supporting documentation to validate your claim of ICTAP eligibility such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice AND a copy of your most recent annual performance appraisal, AND a copy of your most recent SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) or equivalent personnel action form.
 
For more information, review Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP). (limit characters)
5. IRS RPP Candidate - Are you a current IRS employee who has received a Reassignment Preference Program (RPP) notice and:
 
  • you are located either within or outside the local commuting area of this vacancy, AND
  • your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of this vacancy, AND
  • your position has the same or higher promotion potential and the same work schedule (e.g., permanent, seasonal, etc.) of this vacancy, AND
  • your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent?

If you indicate "Yes" for this question, you MUST submit supporting documentation to validate your claim of RPP eligibility such as a RPP notice AND a copy of your most recent annual performance appraisal AND a copy of your most recent SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action).

For more information, review IRS Internal Revenue Manual (IRM) 6.330.1. (limit characters)
6. U.S. Citizen Candidate - 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. Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position. (limit characters)
3. Select the work schedule you wish to be considered for. If selected, your work schedule will be defined at job offer. (limit characters)
4. This vacancy announcement may be used to fill positions in the following shifts:
  • Day Shift - Start and stop times between 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.
  • Swing Shift - Start and stop times between 2:00 p.m. and 1:30 a.m.
  • Night Shift - Start and stop times between 6:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m.
Select the Shift(s) you prefer to be considered for. If selected, your actual tour of duty will be defined at job offer. (limit characters)
5. This vacancy announcement may be used to fill positions at many IRS locations.

Please select the location below that is your first (1st) choice. If selected, your location will be defined at job offer. (limit characters)
6. This vacancy announcement may be used to fill positions at many IRS locations.

Please select the location below that is your second (2nd) choice. If selected, your location will be defined at job offer. (limit characters)
7. This vacancy announcement may be used to fill positions at many IRS locations.

Please select the location below that is your third (3rd) choice. If selected, your location will be defined at job offer. (limit characters)
8. Employees of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) must demonstrate the highest level of ethics and integrity. 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.

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." (limit characters)
9. 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. 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.

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. (limit characters)
10. The following question is regarding your Selective Service status. If you are a male born after December 31, 1959, and are at least 18 years of age, civil service employment law (5 U.S.C. 3328) requires that you must be registered with the Selective Service System, unless you meet certain exemptions under Selective Service law. If you are required to register but knowingly and willfully fail to do so, you are ineligible for appointment by executive agencies of the Federal Government (5 CFR 300.704). Visit http://www.sss.gov/ for additional information. (limit characters)
11. If you are a current Federal employee, by what agency and organization are you employed? (limit characters)
12. If you selected "Other", please enter the agency and organization. (limit characters)
13. If you are a current Federal employee, what is your duty station? [City, State] (limit characters)
14. If you are a Federal employee, under what type of appointment are you currently serving? (limit characters)
15. If you are, or ever were a Federal civilian employee, indicate the pay plan and grade level or pay band of the highest graded position you have ever held. (Examples: GS-05, IR-02, WG-04) (limit characters)
16. Are you a current or former Federal employee with reinstatement eligibility? (limit characters)
17. 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)
18. Have you accepted a buyout from a Federal agency within the past 5 years? (limit characters)
19. Regarding the effectiveness of our recruitment strategies; how did you first hear about this job? (limit characters)
20. 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)
Assessment 1
This section will be used to determine if you possess the basic requirements needed to qualify for a GS-0592-4/5. Failure to respond to these questions will result in an ineligible rating.
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1. General Experience/ Education GS-04:

Please indicate which of the following best describes your general experience and/or education equivalent to one (1) year or twelve (12 months) of general experience equal to the next lower grade (GS -03) in the Federal government or two (2) years of education above the high school level (education may have been obtained in an accredited junior college, college, university, business, secretarial or technical school.

General experience - Progressively responsible clerical, office, or other work that indicates ability to acquire the particular competencies needed to perform the duties of the position to be filled. This may be paid or non-paid experience. demonstrates your ability to perform the duties of the Tax Examining Technician, GS-0592-04. YOUR RESUME MUST SUPPORT THE RESPONSE YOU SELECT.

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2. 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)
3. Which of the following best describes your experience accurately preparing, inputting and filing data? (limit characters)
4. Which of the following best describes your experience maintaining and ensuring the safe handling of sensitive documents? (limit characters)
5. 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)
6. Which of the following best describes your experience following up with others to ensure that assignments are complete and deadlines are met? (limit characters)
7. Which of the following best describes your experience using database systems to accurately retrieve information for records and reports? (limit characters)
8. Which of the following best describes your experience preparing, inputting and filing data carefully so as to avoid making mistakes? (limit characters)
9. 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)
10. 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)
11. Which of the following best describes your experience explaining how to fill out forms and follow instructions? (limit characters)
12. 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)
13. 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)
14. I make contact with customers using: (Please select all that apply.) (limit characters)
15. Which of the following best describes your experience assessing the needs of customers? (limit characters)
16. Which statement best describes your experience maintaining the confidentiality of records when dealing with customers? (limit characters)
17. 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)
18. Which of the following best describes your experience communicating routine information by speaking so that the intended audience comprehends the information? (limit characters)
19. Which of the following best describes your experience accurately retrieving information by searching databases for records or reports? (limit characters)
20. Which of the following best describes your experience reviewing financial statements in order to verify sources of income or assets? (limit characters)
21. 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)
22. Which of the following best describes your experience recommending alternatives and/or changes in methods, processes, and techniques to improve procedures? (limit characters)
23. 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)
24. Which of the following best describes your experience soliciting information in person or by phone to gather data and/or necessary facts? (limit characters)
25. Which of the following best describes your experience gathering facts through probing and questioning in order to solve problems? (limit characters)
26. 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)
27. 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)
28. 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)
29. 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)
30. 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)
31. Which of the following best describes your experience researching and interpreting instructions, guidelines and procedures to determine the appropriate actions? (limit characters)
32. Which of the following best describes your experience preparing and sending out written correspondence? (limit characters)
33. 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)
34. Which of the following best describes your experience researching rules, laws or regulations in order to resolve issues or problems? (limit characters)
35. Which statement best describes your experience researching information and collecting, compiling, verifying, and analyzing data from a number of sources? (limit characters)
36. Which of the following best describes your experience reading and reviewing information from customers to ensure that all requested information was obtained? (limit characters)
37. Which of the following best describes your experience reviewing financial statements in order to verify sources of income or assets? (limit characters)
38. Which of the following best describes your experience completing multiple projects as a team member? (limit characters)
39. Which of the following statements best describes your experience setting priorities or meeting team goals for the work? (limit characters)
40. 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)
41. 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)
There are various Tax Examining positions, some may require the use of additional skills. The following questions are to identify your knowledge or skill in technology applications.
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42. This position may require technology application skills. Indicate your skill in using technology by selecting either 1 or 2 below. (limit characters)
43. Do you have experience using the internet to conduct research and answer questions? (limit characters)
44. Please check all that apply: (limit characters)
45. 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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