- Position Title
- Volunteer Taxpayer Advocacy Panel Member
- Agency
- Internal Revenue Service
- Announcement Number
- 23-11847007C-TAX-9999-00 Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Friday, February 17, 2023 to Friday, April 28, 2023
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
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).
3.
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).
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:
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?
For more information, review Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP).
5.
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?
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.
For the volunteer Taxpayer Advocacy Panel to be most effective, the members of the Panel must possess good interpersonal communication skills, organizational skills, and have access to a computer. Members should also have the ability to problem solve within a group of other civic-minded professionals.
Outreach to the public is vitally important to the success of the TAP. As a member you will be expected to identify and participate in various outreach activities to solicit input from taxpayers about IRS products and services. Members should have good listening skills and the ability to interact with groups and individuals to solicit feedback from the public. Ideal candidates should be able to separate their personal views from TAP/IRS issues.
TAP includes members from all segments of the population with varying backgrounds and experiences; they represent the view of the average American taxpayer. There is no specialized tax experience required to serve on the TAP. Members will be provided the information needed to effectively contribute to the panel.
Outreach to the public is vitally important to the success of the TAP. As a member you will be expected to identify and participate in various outreach activities to solicit input from taxpayers about IRS products and services. Members should have good listening skills and the ability to interact with groups and individuals to solicit feedback from the public. Ideal candidates should be able to separate their personal views from TAP/IRS issues.
TAP includes members from all segments of the population with varying backgrounds and experiences; they represent the view of the average American taxpayer. There is no specialized tax experience required to serve on the TAP. Members will be provided the information needed to effectively contribute to the panel.
BASIC REQUIREMENTS:
Volunteer TAP Members Must:
Volunteer TAP Members Must:
- Be willing to commit approximately 200 to 300 volunteer hours per year to the Panel
- Be current with all Federal tax obligations
- Pass an FBI criminal background check
- Not be a federally registered lobbyist
- Not be a current Treasury or IRS employee or have worked for the Treasury or IRS within the past three years.
- Not be a current volunteer TAP member or have served as a volunteer TAP member within the last three years.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
1.
Are you a former IRS or Treasury employee who last worked for the IRS or Treasury within three years from December 1st of the current year?
2.
Are you willing to travel overnight to attend multi-day meetings/events? (Note: Panel members will be reimbursed by the IRS for authorized travel expenses.)
3.
Are you willing to serve as a volunteer Panel member for 3 years?
4.
Are you willing and able to commit approximately 200-300 hours of volunteer services to the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel each year?
5.
TAP members meet virtually at least twice monthly during normal business hours Monday through Friday for about an hour. Are you able to meet during the work week during normal business hours?
6.
Are you willing to have the IRS check to make sure you are current with your Federal tax filings and financial obligations?
7.
Are you willing to undergo an FBI background check?
8.
Are you an agent for another country who is registered or required to register under the Foreign Agent Registration Act?
9.
Are you a federally-registered lobbyist or a lobbyist for a foreign entity who is registered or required to register under the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995?
10.
Which of the following best describes your ability to work with a team to solve a problem when all the facts are not available?
11.
Which of the following describes your experience working closely with groups of individuals to complete tasks?
12.
Which of the following describes your experience presenting a position for which you do not agree?
13.
Which of the following describes your experience working as a member of a group to develop solutions?
14.
What best describes your experience working with committees, organizations, and groups (both personally and professionally) that demonstrates your commitment to volunteerism.
15.
What is your experience using various computer applications, accessing the internet, and using social media.
16.
Which best describes your experience presenting recommendations/proposals to others?
17.
Which of the following best describes your experience speaking to individuals or groups to share and receive information.
18.
Select from the list below your experience speaking to individuals, small or large groups to identify issues and deliver information on specified topics?
19.
From the following describe your experience communicating in writing to various audiences?
20.
Please select your highest level of project/program leadership experience.
21.
Please indicate your experience managing your workload. I have experience:
22.
Which of the following best describes your experience influencing or negotiating to arrive at a desired outcome?
23.
Which of the following describes your interpersonal skills?
TAP Members are a diverse group of citizens who work on committees to improve the federal tax administration system. Answer each question below in sufficient detail to enable us to assess your experience. Your experience can be both personal and professional. This information is used to determine your qualifications to be a productive member of the TAP.
24.
Why do you want to be a member of the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel? Your response is limited to 2000 characters or less.
(limit 2,000 characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
25.
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?
26.
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.