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Position Title
Tax Law Specialist 12 Month Roster
Agency
Internal Revenue Service
Announcement Number
23-11893134M-WIB-0987-12T13 Opens in new window
Open Period
Monday, March 27, 2023 to Monday, February 5, 2024
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:
 
  • 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). (limit characters)
2. 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). (limit characters)
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.

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4. 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).

For more information, review IRS Internal Revenue Manual (IRM) 6.330.1. (limit characters)
Preferences
1. Select the location(s) you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location. (limit characters)
2. Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position. (limit characters)
3. In the preference question above that states "Select the locations you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location." you selected the location(s) you prefer to be considered for.

Below, please prioritize the locations you selected above by selecting the 1st location you would like to be considered for. If you selected more than one location, use the following questions to prioritize each location (up to 6 locations).
  • The following list includes ALL IRS locations but not all locations are available for this announcement.
  • Only locations listed on the announcement and in the above question are available.
  • Do NOT select locations you did not choose in the question above.
  • Applicants will NOT be considered for locations that are not included on the announcement and in the question above.
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4. In the preference question above that states "Select the locations you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location." you selected the location(s) you prefer to be considered for.

Below, please prioritize the locations you selected above by selecting the 2nd location you would like to be considered for. If you selected more than one location, use the following questions to prioritize each location (up to 6 locations).
  • The following list includes ALL IRS locations but not all locations are available for this announcement.
  • Only locations listed on the announcement and in the above question are available.
  • Do NOT select locations you did not choose in the question above.
  • If you do NOT have a 2nd priority, select "No additional priority location".
  • Applicants will NOT be considered for locations that are not included on the announcement and in the question above.
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5. In the preference question above that states "Select the locations you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location." you selected the location(s) you prefer to be considered for.

Below, please prioritize the locations you selected above by selecting the 3rd location you would like to be considered for. If you selected more than one location, use the following questions to prioritize each location (up to 6 locations).
  • The following list includes ALL IRS locations but not all locations are available for this announcement.
  • Only locations listed on the announcement and in the above question are available.
  • Do NOT select locations you did not choose in the question above.
  • If you do NOT have a 3rd priority, select "No additional priority location".
  • Applicants will NOT be considered for locations that are not included on the announcement and in the question above.
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6. In the preference question above that states "Select the locations you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location." you selected the location(s) you prefer to be considered for.

Below, please prioritize the locations you selected above by selecting the 4th location you would like to be considered for. If you selected more than one location, use the following questions to prioritize each location (up to 6 locations).
  • The following list includes ALL IRS locations but not all locations are available for this announcement.
  • Only locations listed on the announcement and in the above question are available.
  • Do NOT select locations you did not choose in the question above.
  • If you do NOT have a 4th priority, select "No additional priority location".
  • Applicants will NOT be considered for locations that are not included on the announcement and in the question above.
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7. In the preference question above that states "Select the locations you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location." you selected the location(s) you prefer to be considered for.

Below, please prioritize the locations you selected above by selecting the 5th location you would like to be considered for. If you selected more than one location, use the following questions to prioritize each location (up to 6 locations).
  • The following list includes ALL IRS locations but not all locations are available for this announcement.
  • Only locations listed on the announcement and in the above question are available.
  • Do NOT select locations you did not choose in the question above.
  • If you do NOT have a 5th priority, select "No priority location".
  • Applicants will NOT be considered for locations that are not included on the announcement and in the question above.
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8. In the preference question above that states "Select the locations you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location." you selected the location(s) you prefer to be considered for.

Below, please prioritize the locations you selected above by selecting the 6th location you would like to be considered for. If you selected more than one location, use the following questions to prioritize each location (up to 6 locations).
  • The following list includes ALL IRS locations but not all locations are available for this announcement.
  • Only locations listed on the announcement and in the above question are available.
  • Do NOT select locations you did not choose in the question above.
  • If you do NOT have a 6th priority, select "No additional priority location".
  • Applicants will NOT be considered for locations that are not included on the announcement and in the question above.
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9. 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. (limit characters)
10. 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. (limit characters)
11. What is your Standard Employee Identifier (SEID)? (limit characters)
12. 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)
13. What is your current position title? (limit characters)
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. (limit characters)
1. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:
GS-12 Level: You must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position includes: Experience with
legal, tax accounting, or other experience that required knowledge of Federal tax laws, regulations, precedent decisions, or other areas related to the position to be filled. Examples of qualifying experience include:
· Preparing, reviewing, or applying rulings, advisory letters, memoranda, etc. related to Federal taxation.
· Analyzing and adjudicating tax claims, appeals, settlement offers, or similar work related to Federal tax operations.
· Work as an attorney that required legal research, analysis, and preparation of briefs or similar documents interpreting laws and regulations. Work as an accountant, auditor, or investigator that required application of Federal tax accounting principles and/or the Internal Revenue Code and related laws.

In addition, your experience must be sufficient to demonstrate the following: Experience with federal tax laws, regulations, revenue rulings, revenue procedures and other technical related matters to address taxpayers needs; Experience with tax laws to convert these and other technical matters into clear concise, logical and easy to understand explanatory material; Experience in accounting methods to interpret new tax laws and assist in addressing customers needs; Experience researching using on-line and paper methods to analyze tax issues; Experience with in learning theory and cognitive thinking, as they apply to the writing, design; Experience with printing and design requirements and techniques, computer specifications and programming requirements, and of Standard Generalized Mark-up Language (SGML) or other designated electronic composition and publishing system to compose documents and other materials.


Which of the following is true about your specialized experience? (limit characters)
2. GS-12 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. (limit characters)
3. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:
GS-13 Level: You must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position includes: Experience with
legal, tax accounting, or other experience that required knowledge of Federal tax laws, regulations, precedent decisions, or other areas related to the position to be filled. Examples of qualifying experience include:
· Preparing, reviewing, or applying rulings, advisory letters, memoranda, etc. related to Federal taxation.
· Analyzing and adjudicating tax claims, appeals, settlement offers, or similar work related to Federal tax operations.
· Work as an attorney that required legal research, analysis, and preparation of briefs or similar documents interpreting laws and regulations.
· Work as an accountant, auditor, or investigator that required application of Federal tax accounting principles and/or the Internal Revenue Code and related laws.

In addition, your experience must be sufficient to demonstrate the following: Experience with Federal tax laws, regulations, revenue rulings, revenue procedures and other pertinent technical matters to address taxpayers needs; Experience converting complex tax laws and other technical matters into clear concise, logically arranged, well written and easy to understand explanatory material; Experience with accounting methods, principles, techniques and practices; Experience with tax law, research techniques that include using on-line and paper methods to research and analyze tax issues; Experience with learning theory and cognitive thinking, as they apply to the writing, design, and presentation of materials; Experience with printing and design techniques, computer specifications and programming requirements, and Standard Generalized Mark-up Language (SGML) or other designated electronic composition and publishing system to design and produce materials and documents.


Which of the following is true about your specialized experience? (limit characters)
4. GS-13 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.
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5. 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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6. 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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7. Please select the option that best describes your most recent performance appraisal. (limit characters)
8. Please enter the date of your most recent performance appraisal?
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9. 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. (limit characters)
10. Are you currently in the same Business Operating Division and job series as the position for which you are applying to via this announcement? (limit characters)
11. How have you contributed to the workplace environment? (limit characters)
12. What is your experience working with others? (limit characters)
13. How have you contributed to the workplace environment? (limit characters)
14. What is your experience working with others? (limit characters)
15. How have you contributed to the workplace environment? (limit characters)
16. Which of the following have you researched to create tax law guidance? (limit characters)
17. What is your experience with tax forms and publications? (limit characters)
18. What is your experience analyzing and interpreting tax law as part of your job responsibilities? (limit characters)
19. Which of the following have you researched to create tax law guidance? (limit characters)
20. What is your experience with tax forms and publications? (limit characters)
21. What is your experience analyzing and interpreting tax law as part of your job responsibilities? (limit characters)
22. Which of the following have you researched to track and create tax law guidance? (limit characters)
23. Which of the following tax forms and publications have you created or revised? (limit characters)
24. What is your experience analyzing and interpreting tax law as part of your job responsibilities? (limit characters)
25. What is your highest level of experience providing customer service? (limit characters)
26. Which of the following documents have you written? (limit characters)
27. What is your highest level of experience providing customer service? (limit characters)
28. Which of the following documents have you drafted? (limit characters)
29. What is your highest level of experience coordinating tax-related projects? (limit characters)
30. Which of the following stakeholders have you coordinated with to complete tax-related work? (limit characters)
31. What methods have you used to ensure accuracy of your work? (limit characters)
32. Which of the following stakeholders have you coordinated with to complete tax-related work? (limit characters)
33. What methods have you used to ensure accuracy of your work? (limit characters)
34. What methods have you used to ensure the accuracy of the work of others? (limit characters)
35. Which best describes how you typically manage work priorities? (limit characters)
36. Which best describes your experience managing assignments? (limit characters)
37. Which best describes how you typically manage work priorities? (limit characters)
38. Which best describes your experience managing assignments? (limit characters)
39. Which best describes how you typically manage work priorities? (limit characters)
40. Which of the following describes your experience managing workload? (limit characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
41. 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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42. 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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