Friday, January 27, 2023 to Friday, October 27, 2023
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Eligibilities
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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).
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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).
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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.
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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).
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Select the location(s) you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location. You may only select up to 5 location(s).
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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?
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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).
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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.
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Please enter the date of your most recent performance appraisal.
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Please select the response that most accurately reflects your most recent performance appraisal or performance rating.
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What is your Standard Employee Identifier (SEID)?
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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.
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What is your current position title?
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Assessment 1
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QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
BASIC REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL GRADES:
A Certificate as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or a bachelor's or higher degree in accounting that included at least 30 semester hours in accounting or 24 semester hours in accounting and an additional 6 semester hours in related subjects such as business law, economics, statistical/quantitative methods, computerized accounting or financial systems, financial management, or finance. OR
A bachelor's or higher degree in a field other than accounting or a combination of education and experience equivalent to 4 years that included at least 30 semester hours in accounting or 24 semester hours in accounting and 6 semester hours in related subjects as described above. OR
Currently or previously held an Internal Revenue Agent GS-0512 position for at least one year.
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SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE FOR IR-04: To be minimally qualified for this position you must have one (1) year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the next lower level within the payband or GS grade in the normal line of progression in the Federal service. To be qualifying for this position your experience should be sufficient to demonstrate: Experience with management techniques, methods, theories, principles, and labor relations concepts, to assure optimum utilization of personnel, equipment, and space for the accomplishment of all program objectives with combined technical and administrative oversight; Experience applying regulations, other official guidance and principles, including the latest procedures and techniques sufficient to oversee the planning, development and implementation of the technical aspects of programs specific to the position being filled; Experience applying basic budget management principles and practices (i.e. ability to maintain and manage financial resources); Experience applying communicative techniques to effectively and diplomatically interact with internal and external customers.
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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.
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1.
BASIC REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL GRADES
Which is true about your Basic Qualifications?
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SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE FOR IR-04:
To be minimally qualified for this position you must have one (1) year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the next lower level within the payband or GS grade in the normal line of progression in the Federal service. To be qualifying for this position your experience should be sufficient to demonstrate: Experience with management techniques, methods, theories, principles, and labor relations concepts, to assure optimum utilization of personnel, equipment, and space for the accomplishment of all program objectives with combined technical and administrative oversight; Experience applying regulations, other official guidance and principles, including the latest procedures and techniques sufficient to oversee the planning, development and implementation of the technical aspects of programs specific to the position being filled; Experience applying basic budget management principles and practices (i.e. ability to maintain and manage financial resources); Experience applying communicative techniques to effectively and diplomatically interact with internal and external customers.
Which of the following is true about your specialized experience?
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Awards are considered in the selection process. The award information you provide may be verified. If you have received monetary or time off in lieu of monetary awards, such as performance awards or quality step increases you received in the three years preceding the closing date of this announcement please list the name of the award and the date (MMDDYYYY) of the award(s). (For example: 2 awards, Performance Award, 02/02/2019). You may obtain a list of your most recent awards at https://persinfo.web.irs.gov/indexawd.htm.
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In addition to the online application and resume, you must submit a current annual Performance Appraisal. If a revalidated appraisal is used for merit promotion, the supervisor must prepare a narrative for each critical job element that does not have a narrative describing the performance in the appraisal period covered by the rating. Note: If you are a manager or management official, your most recent annual performance appraisal must be used for the overall rating identified.
Did you receive a fully successful, equivalent, or higher rating on your most recent performance appraisal?
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If you answered "I do not have a recent performance appraisal." in the previous question, please indicate why you do not have a current performance appraisal otherwise please enter N/A.
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Please select the option that best describes your most recent performance appraisal.
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Please enter the date of your most recent performance appraisal?
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Please select the rating that you achieved on your most recent performance appraisal. For Non-IRS CTAP employees select the response that most accurately reflects your most recent performance rating.
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Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
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In this position you may be required to be available for training and/or position assignments in other geographic areas to assist with your development and in order to meet the needs of the organization. Do you understand you may be required to be available for travel and assignments, for extended periods of time, in other geographic areas?
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10.
Please select the response which most accurately describes your current position level?
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Using your prior response, please state how long you have been in your current position?
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12.
Please select the response which most accurately reflects any managerial level for which you have served on a Permanent or Temporary (Promotion) basis?
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Using your prior response, please state how long you served in the position(s) on a Permanent or Temporary (Promotion) basis?
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14.
Please select the response(s) that best describes your experience and/or participation in a managerial level readiness program(s)?
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Using your prior response, please provide a brief description of the Readiness Program(s) and the date of completion.
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Next you will respond to a series of questions to obtain your ratings of potential from the Leadership Succession Review (LSR) Assessment. Your responses will be verified prior to being referred for consideration in the selection process. You should be advised that you must complete the LSR process before being able to respond to the next several questions. The results of this process are used in ranking leadership competencies. If you have not completed the LSR process, or are awaiting a managerial assessment or review to be completed, please select the appropriate response indicating "I have not completed the LSR process" or "I am waiting the managerial assessment or review," and return to update your responses once you havecompleted the process. NOTE: Your application must be completed and submitted by 11:59 p.m. ET on the closing date of this announcement to be considered in the hiring process.
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Please select the competency rating you received for the core qualification entitled Results Driven.
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Please select the competency rating you received for the core qualification entitled Leading Change.
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Please select the competency rating you received for the core qualification entitled Leading People.
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Please select the competency rating you received for the core qualification entitled Business Acumen.
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Please select the competency rating you received for the core qualification entitled Building Coalitions.
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Please select the competency rating you received for the core qualification entitled Fundamentals.
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"Using your "Level" ratings from the LSR assessment, please select the Competencies where you achieved a Frontline Manager or above management level rating.
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Your final determination of readiness rating provides an overall assessment of potential to perform at the next level of management. Please select the response that best describes your overall readiness rating?
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Next you will respond to a series of questions that are designed to capture your technical experience and other accomplishments that were achieved at or above a senior professional or senior technical level. Experience gained in a position prior to your reaching the full working level should not be considered when responding to these questions.
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Which of the following statements describe your auditing and accounting experience?
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Which of the following represents your experience in auditing and accounting?
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Please describe your experience applying the Internal Revenue Code, including the related laws, court decisions, regulations and precedent rulings, to assigned work.
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Describe your highest level of experience resolving tax law issues such as revocation of exempt or qualified plan status, adverse determination of exempt status, coverage determination of Section 218 Agreements, exempt bond arbitrage or tribal trust assets.
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Please identify where you gained the majority of your experience applying tax law.
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Which of the following best describes your experience with tax compliance programs and/or systems?
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Which of the following best describes your experience in a managerial role?
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Which of the following describes your experience leading others?
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Which of the following best describes your compliance experience?
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Which of the following describe significant accomplishments whereby you clearly demonstrated leadership potential in the areas of Building Coalitions, Business Acumen, Leading People, Leading Change, Fundamentals and/or Results Driven?
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Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
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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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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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