- Position Title
- Tax Analyst (TEMPORARY PROMOTION, NTE 1 YR, MBE, MBP) (12 Months Roster/Register)
- Agency
- Internal Revenue Service
- Announcement Number
- 23-11776623K-RPB-0501-7T11 Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Wednesday, January 4, 2023 to Friday, December 29, 2023
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1.
IRS CTAP Candidate - Are you a current displaced or surplus IRS employee and:
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).
- 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).
2.
Treasury CTAP Candidate - Are you a current displaced or surplus Department of Treasury (non-IRS) employee and:
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).
- 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).
3.
IRS Internal Candidate - Are you a current career or career-conditional, Competitive Service Internal Revenue Service (IRS) employee? You can view a copy of your most recent SF-50 to determine if you are Competitive Service. (The "position occupied" block on the SF-50 should show a "1" and your "tenure" block should be a "1" or "2".)
If you indicate "Yes" for this question, submit a copy of your most recent annual performance appraisal.
If you indicate "Yes" for this question, submit a copy of your most recent annual performance appraisal.
4.
IRS RPP Candidate - Are you a current IRS employee who has received a Reassignment Preference Program (RPP) notice and:
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.
- 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.
Preferences
1.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
2.
Your annual performance appraisal and relevant awards are considered in the selection process.
Please indicate the option that best describes your most recent performance appraisal.
Please indicate the option that best describes your most recent performance appraisal.
3.
Please enter the date of your most recent performance appraisal.
4.
Please select the response that most accurately reflects your most recent performance appraisal or performance rating.
5.
How many performance related awards, (including time off in lieu of monetary), or quality step increases have you received in the three years preceding the closing date of this announcement?
You may obtain a list of your most recent awards at https://persinfo.web.irs.gov/indexawd.htm.
You may obtain a list of your most recent awards at https://persinfo.web.irs.gov/indexawd.htm.
6.
Please list the names of any performance related awards and/or quality step increases you have received in the three years preceding the closing date of this announcement and the dates (MMDDYYYY) of the awards. (For example: Performance Award, 02/02/2019).
You may obtain a list of your most recent awards at https://persinfo.web.irs.gov/indexawd.htm.
You may obtain a list of your most recent awards at https://persinfo.web.irs.gov/indexawd.htm.
7.
What is your Standard Employee Identifier (SEID)?
8.
If you are, or ever were a Federal civilian employee, please provide your current or last pay plan, series, and grade level or pay band. For example: GS-0303-05, IR-0343-02, WG-5400-04.
(limit 250 characters)
9.
What is your current position title?
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in applying for this position. Your responses to the following questions supplement the information provided in your resume.
1.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION FOR GS-07:
You must have 1 year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-05 grade level in the Federal service. Experience for this position includes: experience with IRS policies, goals, objectives, regulations, and guidelines in order to analyze and validate the information on Return Preparer applications; experience using analytical and evaluative methods and techniques for isolating case issues and develop a course of action; experience with basic accounting principles and common business practices to make determinations of submitted Return Preparer applications. You must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-05 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position includes: Experience assisting with analytical and evaluative methods in order to assess and measure program operations effectiveness; Experience assisting in the use of technical methods and practices such as program analysis, process analysis, management reporting procedures and available system capabilities in order to carry out limited projects and to develop reports; Experience in recognizing issues that impact assigned programs in order to make valid conclusions; Experience with oral and written communications to exchange information, to prepare reports, explaining program differences and recommending improvements and/or corrective action. OR
You may substitute education for specialized experience as follows:
One (1) academic year of graduate education in a field of study that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the duties of this position. OR
Superior Academic Achievement may be met by having a Bachelor's degree, with one of the following: A GPA of 2.95 or higher on a 4.0 scale for all completed undergraduate courses or those completed in the last 2 years of study, or a GPA of 3.45 or higher on a 4.0 scale for all courses in the major field of study or those courses in the major completed in the last 2 years of study, or rank in the upper one third of the class in the college, university, or major subdivision, or membership in a national honor society recognized by the Association of College Honor Societies. OR
A combination of specialized experience and graduate education.
Which of the following is true about your education and/or experience?
2.
GS-7 TIME-IN-GRADE REQUIREMENTS: Under merit promotion procedures, Federal applicants must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade to satisfy time-in-grade restrictions contained in 5 CFR 300, Subpart F. Time is credited based on calendar time served in a grade, regardless of the number of days or hours worked. If you currently hold or have previously held a position at the same (or equivalent) or higher grade/level in the Federal government as of this announcement, you will meet the TIME IN GRADE REQUIREMENTS.
Please select the response that best describes your time in grade.
GS-7 TIME-IN-GRADE REQUIREMENTS: Under merit promotion procedures, Federal applicants must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade to satisfy time-in-grade restrictions contained in 5 CFR 300, Subpart F. Time is credited based on calendar time served in a grade, regardless of the number of days or hours worked. If you currently hold or have previously held a position at the same (or equivalent) or higher grade/level in the Federal government as of this announcement, you will meet the TIME IN GRADE REQUIREMENTS.
Please select the response that best describes your time in grade.
3.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION FOR GS-09:
You must have 1 year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-07 grade level in the Federal service. Experience for this position includes: experience with the policies, precedents, goals, objectives, regulations, and guidelines of the Return Preparer Program to analyze and validate information on Return Preparer applications and to recognize potential/actual fraud or non-compliance with established regulations. Experience applying tax law and how it relates to industry ethical practices, regulatory provisions, and emerging trends to locate sources of problems and to identify/expedite the resolution of applications. Experience with basic accounting principles and common business practices to make determinations of submitted Return Preparer applications. Experience with the IRS mission, organization, work processes, functions, and structure to ensure work assignments facilitate achievement of overall agency goals and objectives. OR
You may substitute education for specialized experience as follows:
A master's or equivalent graduate degree in a related field of study. OR
Two (2) full academic years of graduate level education leading to a master's or equivalent degree in a related field of study. OR
LL.B. or J.D., if related. OR
A combination of specialized experience and graduate education.
Which of the following is true about your education and/or experience?
You must have 1 year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-07 grade level in the Federal service. Experience for this position includes: experience with the policies, precedents, goals, objectives, regulations, and guidelines of the Return Preparer Program to analyze and validate information on Return Preparer applications and to recognize potential/actual fraud or non-compliance with established regulations. Experience applying tax law and how it relates to industry ethical practices, regulatory provisions, and emerging trends to locate sources of problems and to identify/expedite the resolution of applications. Experience with basic accounting principles and common business practices to make determinations of submitted Return Preparer applications. Experience with the IRS mission, organization, work processes, functions, and structure to ensure work assignments facilitate achievement of overall agency goals and objectives. OR
You may substitute education for specialized experience as follows:
A master's or equivalent graduate degree in a related field of study. OR
Two (2) full academic years of graduate level education leading to a master's or equivalent degree in a related field of study. OR
LL.B. or J.D., if related. OR
A combination of specialized experience and graduate education.
Which of the following is true about your education and/or experience?
4.
GS-9 TIME-IN-GRADE REQUIREMENTS: Under merit promotion procedures, Federal applicants must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade to satisfy time-in-grade restrictions contained in 5 CFR 300, Subpart F. Time is credited based on calendar time served in a grade, regardless of the number of days or hours worked. If you currently hold or have previously held a position at the same (or equivalent) or higher grade/level in the Federal government as of this announcement, you will meet the TIME IN GRADE REQUIREMENTS.
Please select the response that best describes your time in grade.
Please select the response that best describes your time in grade.
5.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION FOR GS-11:
You must have 1 year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-9 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position includes: experience with policies, precedents, goals, objectives, regulations, and guidelines of the Return Preparer Program to analyze and validate information on Return Preparer applications and to recognize potential/actual fraud or non-compliance with regulations. Experience applying tax law and how it relates the Return Preparer Program, regulatory provisions, and emerging trends to identify/expedite the resolution of applications. Experience with the IRS mission, organization, work processes, functions, and structure to ensure work assignments facilitate achievement of overall agency goals and objectives. Experience applying statutory, regulatory, and policy requirements and guidelines governing the IRS, including applicable portions of the Internal Revenue Code (IRC) and Internal Revenue Manual (IRM), to prepare recommendations affecting program execution. Experience applying analytical and evaluative methods and techniques to isolate and define all legal and factual case issues and develop appropriate courses of action. Experience with basic accounting principles and common business practices relating to the commercial return preparer industry to make determinations relative to submitted applications. Experience applying oral and written communication methods and techniques to present findings; deliver briefings; assist others in understanding and accepting findings and recommendations; negotiate solutions to disputed recommendations; prepare work papers and management information reports; and clearly and effectively communicate with all individuals.
You may substitute education for specialized experience as follows:
A Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree. OR
Three (3) full academic years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a doctoral degree or equivalent in a related field of study from an accredited college or university. OR
LL.M., if related. OR
A combination of specialized experience and graduate education.
Which of the following is true about your experience?
You must have 1 year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-9 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position includes: experience with policies, precedents, goals, objectives, regulations, and guidelines of the Return Preparer Program to analyze and validate information on Return Preparer applications and to recognize potential/actual fraud or non-compliance with regulations. Experience applying tax law and how it relates the Return Preparer Program, regulatory provisions, and emerging trends to identify/expedite the resolution of applications. Experience with the IRS mission, organization, work processes, functions, and structure to ensure work assignments facilitate achievement of overall agency goals and objectives. Experience applying statutory, regulatory, and policy requirements and guidelines governing the IRS, including applicable portions of the Internal Revenue Code (IRC) and Internal Revenue Manual (IRM), to prepare recommendations affecting program execution. Experience applying analytical and evaluative methods and techniques to isolate and define all legal and factual case issues and develop appropriate courses of action. Experience with basic accounting principles and common business practices relating to the commercial return preparer industry to make determinations relative to submitted applications. Experience applying oral and written communication methods and techniques to present findings; deliver briefings; assist others in understanding and accepting findings and recommendations; negotiate solutions to disputed recommendations; prepare work papers and management information reports; and clearly and effectively communicate with all individuals.
You may substitute education for specialized experience as follows:
A Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree. OR
Three (3) full academic years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a doctoral degree or equivalent in a related field of study from an accredited college or university. OR
LL.M., if related. OR
A combination of specialized experience and graduate education.
Which of the following is true about your experience?
6.
GS-11 TIME-IN-GRADE REQUIREMENTS: Under merit promotion procedures, Federal applicants must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade to satisfy time-in-grade restrictions contained in 5 CFR 300, Subpart F. Time is credited based on calendar time served in a grade, regardless of the number of days or hours worked. If you currently hold or have previously held a position at the same (or equivalent) or higher grade/level in the Federal government as of this announcement, you will meet the TIME IN GRADE REQUIREMENTS.
Please select the response that best describes your time in grade.
Please select the response that best describes your time in grade.
7.
Which is the highest level of teamwork that you have accomplished?
8.
Which of the following teamwork activities have you performed?
9.
What best describes your experience making decisions?
10.
Please check all of the following which relate to your workplace
engagement experience.
engagement experience.
11.
Which of the following describe your experiences solving problems
related to the work process.
related to the work process.
12.
Which of the following describes your experience in written
communications?
communications?
13.
Select the statement which describes your experience developing
written communications?
written communications?
14.
Which of the following customers have you had verbal communications
with?
with?
15.
Which of the following techniques or methods have you used in order
to correctly identify and resolve non-compliance tax issues?
to correctly identify and resolve non-compliance tax issues?
16.
Which of the following best describes your experience with researching in databases (e.g., IDRS, RPO Database, BOP, PACER, Accurint) to identify background information or potential fraud?
17.
Which of the following sources have you reviewed to conduct research and make decisions?
18.
Which of the following ways have you managed your workload?
19.
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?
20.
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.