- Position Title
- IRS Pathways Internship Student Trainee (Clerical)
- Agency
- Internal Revenue Service
- Announcement Number
- 21-11196364S-WIX-0399-01 Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, August 9, 2021 to Monday, August 8, 2022
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1.
This position has an age requirement. Enter or select your date of birth.
2.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
3.
Pathways Internship Candidate - Are you currently a student that has been accepted for enrollment or are enrolled at least half-time in an accredited high school, college; professional, technical, vocational and trade school; advanced degree program; or other qualifying educational institution pursuing a qualifying degree or certificate?
If you indicate "Yes" for this question, you MUST submit proof of current student status i.e. school acceptance letter, unofficial copy of Transcripts and remain enrolled.
For more information, review USAJOBS Student and Recent Graduate resources.
If you indicate "Yes" for this question, you MUST submit proof of current student status i.e. school acceptance letter, unofficial copy of Transcripts and remain enrolled.
For more information, review USAJOBS Student and Recent Graduate resources.
4.
U.S. Citizen Candidate - Are you a U.S. citizen (either by birth or naturalization) or national of the United States?
Preferences
1.
Would you accept a temporary appointment?
2.
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."
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."
3.
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.
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.
4.
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.
5.
If you are a current Federal employee, by what agency and organization are you employed?
6.
If you selected "Other", please enter the agency and organization.
7.
If you are a current Federal employee, what is your duty station? [City, State]
8.
If you are a Federal employee, under what type of appointment are you currently serving?
9.
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)
10.
Are you a current or former Federal employee with reinstatement eligibility?
11.
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.
12.
Have you accepted a buyout from a Federal agency within the past 5 years?
13.
Regarding the effectiveness of our recruitment strategies; how did you first hear about this job?
14.
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.
Assessment 1
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Program Eligibility Requirements
To be eligible for the IRS Pathways Internship Program you MUST to be enrolled on a full or half-time basis. This is defined by the institution you are enrolled in. If you need to complete less than the equivalent of half an academic/vocational or technical course-load immediately prior to graduating, this is still considered a student for purposes of this Program. Do you meet this requirement?
To be eligible for the IRS Pathways Internship Program you MUST to be enrolled on a full or half-time basis. This is defined by the institution you are enrolled in. If you need to complete less than the equivalent of half an academic/vocational or technical course-load immediately prior to graduating, this is still considered a student for purposes of this Program. Do you meet this requirement?
2.
In order to successfully complete the Internship Program, you must complete a minimum of 640 hours of work experience acquired through the program and successfully complete your course of academic study.
Will you be able to complete 640 hours of training in the IRS Internship Program prior to your anticipated graduation date?
Will you be able to complete 640 hours of training in the IRS Internship Program prior to your anticipated graduation date?
3.
Are you at least 16 years of age?
4.
Which of the following best describes your experience related to this position as reflected in your resume? (To receive credit for having the stated experience, you must provide specific references to equivalent experience in your resume.)
5.
Please select the answer that best describes your history working as a member of a team in college or for an employer?
6.
During your work experience or while in college, you were given assignments involving the management of information. Please select all of the following statements which demonstrate your ability to manage information.
7.
Which of the following best describes your past history with being assigned to read rules, principles, or policies in order to make suggestions to your professors or supervisors?
8.
Which of the following statements describe how you have established and maintained good working relationships with others?
9.
It is important to be capable of balancing multiple projects or assignments, so please select all of the following time management skills you have used.
10.
Which of the following statements best describes your writing experience in an educational or work setting?
11.
Please select the statement which best describes how you have previously communicated with others concerning your past projects or assignments.
12.
Which of the following methods have you used to learn from written material for an assignment on a complex topic with which you were unfamiliar?
13.
Select the option(s) below that best describe(s) your ability to interpret written material by determining the main idea or essential message.
14.
Please describe your level of skill in applying evaluative methods in the completion of your academic or work assignments.
15.
Please select the statement below that best describes your ability to analyze data.
16.
Which of the following describe your experience?
17.
Please select the answer that most accurately describes your proficiency in conducting online research using electronic databases.
18.
Please select the option(s) below which accurately describe(s) your proficiency in applying mathematical reasoning.
19.
Please select the option below that best describes your level of proficiency with following directions and established practices for protecting data or private information.
20.
Which of the following best describes your ability to identify project problems?
21.
Which of the following best describes your skill using problem solving strategies to complete classroom or work activities?
22.
Which of the following describes your history with exercising flexibility?
23.
To qualify for this position and receive full credit for your relevant experience you must list the month/year and number of hours worked for experience listed on your resume. Your resume must support your responses to the questions. Do you understand that failure to provide sufficient evidence in your resume may result in a "not qualified determination?
24.
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.