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Position Title
Tax Examining Clerk-Direct Hire-INCENTIVES ELIGIBLE
Agency
Internal Revenue Service
Announcement Number
22-11568299A-WID-0592-04 Opens in new window
Open Period
Friday, July 29, 2022 to Wednesday, March 29, 2023
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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).
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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).
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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).
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5. U.S. Citizen Candidate - Are you a U.S. citizen (either by birth or naturalization) or national of the United States? (limit characters)
Preferences
4. Were you referred by a current IRS employee to this job announcement? (limit characters)
5. Please provide the name of the current IRS employee that referred you to this announcement. If not applicable type N/A. (limit characters)
Assessment 1
GENERAL EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION FOR GS-04: You must have 1 year of general experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-03 grade level in the Federal service. General experience for this position includes 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. OR You may substitute education for specialized experience as follows: Two (2) years of education above the high school level in an accredited junior college, college, university, business, secretarial or technical school.  (limit characters)
Thank you for your interest in applying for this position. Your responses to the following questions supplement the information provided in your resume. (limit characters)
1. GENERAL EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION FOR GS-04:
You must have 1 year of general experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-03 grade level in the Federal service. General experience for this position includes 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. OR

You may substitute education for specialized experience as follows: Two (2) years of education above the high school level in an accredited junior college, college, university, business, secretarial or technical school.

Which of the following is true about your education and/or experience?
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Thank you for your interest in applying for this position. Your responses to the following questions supplement the information provided in your resume. (limit characters)
2. Preparing and sending out written correspondence
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3. Communicating routine information by speaking so that the intended audience comprehends the information.
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4. Interviewing individuals with varied backgrounds and varied personalities in order to determine the nature of their concerns or issues.
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5. Reviewing financial statements in order to verify sources of income or assets.
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6. Meeting and dealing with a wide range of individuals, including those that are hostile and uncooperative, in stressful situations.
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7. Soliciting information in person or by phone to gather data and/or necessary facts.
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8. Accurately preparing, inputting and filing data.
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9. Explaining technical procedures, regulations, laws or rules to members of the public or internal customers.
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10. Explaining how to fill out forms and follow instructions.
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11. Researching and interpreting instructions, guidelines and procedures to determine the appropriate actions.
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12. Gathering facts through probing and questioning in order to solve problems.
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13. Accurately retrieving information by searching databases for records or reports.
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14. Which of the following best describes your experience maintaining and ensuring the safe handling of sensitive documents?
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15. Which of the following best describes your experience verifying reports and tax forms to ensure completeness, accuracy, and conformance to policies and regulations?
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16. Which of the following best describes your experience following up with others to ensure that assignments are complete and deadlines are met?
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17. Which of the following best describes your experience using database systems to accurately retrieve information for records and reports?
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18. Which of the following best describes your experience preparing, inputting and filing data carefully so as to avoid making mistakes?
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19. 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?
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20. Which of the following best describes your experience making contacts for the purpose of planning and coordinating work efforts, discussing findings, and resolving problems?
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21. Please choose all that apply to your methods of customer contacts. I make contact with customers using: (limit characters)
22. Which of the following best describes your experience assessing the needs of customers?
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23. Which statement best describes your experience maintaining the confidentiality of records when dealing with customers?
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24. I provide the following information to the public and to internal customers:
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25. 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?
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26. Which of the following best describes your experience recommending alternatives and/or changes in methods, processes, and techniques to improve procedures?
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27. 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?
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28. Which of the following best describes your experience interviewing individuals with varied backgrounds in order to determine the nature of their concerns or issues?
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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?
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30. Which of the following best describes your experience listening to information provided by customers and extracting relevant facts necessary to independently solve their problems?
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31. 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?
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32. Which of the following best describes your experience researching rules, laws or regulations in order to resolve issues or problems?
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33. Which statement best describes your experience researching information and collecting, compiling, verifying, and analyzing data from a number of sources?
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34. Which of the following best describes your experience reading and reviewing information from customers to ensure that all requested information was obtained?
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35. Which of the following best describes your experience reviewing financial statements in order to verify sources of income or assets?
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36. Which of the following best describes your experience completing multiple projects as a team member?
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37. Which of the following statements best describes your experience setting priorities or meeting team goals for the work?
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38. Choose the statement that best describes your experience working with others as a team:
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39. 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.
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40. 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?
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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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