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Position Title
Tax Specialist (12-Month Roster)
Agency
Internal Revenue Service
Announcement Number
23-11943410A-SBB-0526-11 Opens in new window
Open Period
Thursday, May 25, 2023 to Monday, February 12, 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. (limit characters)
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. Which area within Small Business Self Employed Examination do you wish to be considered for? (limit characters)
2. Select the location(s) you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location. (limit characters)
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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)
14. 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. (limit characters)
15. Please enter the date of your most recent performance appraisal. (limit characters)
16. Please select the response that most accurately reflects your most recent performance appraisal or performance rating. (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)
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
To qualify for this position you must meet the qualification requirements outlined below:

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE GS - 11 : Applicants must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-9 grade level in the Federal Service. Examples of specialized experience includes: Specialized experience for this position includes: Experience with business practices, basic accounting principles, and Federal tax laws and regulations; Experience auditing tax records, analyze systems and bookkeeping and using fact-finding techniques, and develop interpersonal skills. Examples of qualifying experience include: Auditing various types of tax returns to determine tax liability of individual tax payers, businesses, or corporations; Interpreting and applying pertinent parts of the Internal Revenue Code and related regulations and procedures; Making determinations on liability for Federal taxes; Program evaluation, internal audit or administrative management of the assessment and collection of Federal taxes; Investigating alleged criminal violations of Federal tax statutes and making recommendations for criminal prosecution and assertion of civil penalties; or collecting delinquent Federal taxes, including canvassing for unreported taxes due, and securing delinquent returns
 
OR
 
EDUCATION: A Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or Three full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in accounting, auditing, taxation, business administration, law or other related fields, or LL.M., if related.

OR
 
COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: You may qualify by a combination of experience and education. Options for qualifying based on a combination will be identified in the online questions.

AND

SELECTIVE PLACEMENT FACTOR: In addition to meeting the requirements outlined above, applicants must also demonstrate knowledge of Principles of Accounting and Intermediate Accounting. This may be met through education and/or experience. Applicants qualifying based on education must submit transcripts with their application. (limit characters)
Throughout the online application process, you will be asked a series of questions that will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and rating and ranking for this position. Your responses to these questions will be further verified against the information provided in your resume, transcripts, and/or any other documents provided. The level and quality of your knowledge, skills, and abilities will be further evaluated throughout the hiring process via online ranking questions and/or interviews.
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1. Which of the following responses best describes your accounting knowledge gained through education?
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2. Applicants who selected responses A, B, C, D or E in the question above must select response A or B to the following question. All other applicants please select the response that best describes your accounting and business knowledge gained through experience. Which of the following responses best describes your accounting knowledge gained through on-the-job experience?
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3. Which of the following best describes your highest level of education? (limit characters)
4. Applicants who selected responses A, B, or C in the question above must select response A or B to the following question. All other applicants please select the response that best describes your experience or combination of education and experience relative to the position being filled?
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5. GS-11 TIME-IN-GRADE REQUIREMENTS: Under merit promotion procedures, applicants must satisfy time-in-grade requirements 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.

Please select the response that best describes your time in grade. (limit characters)
6. 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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7. 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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8. Please select the option that best describes your most recent performance appraisal. (limit characters)
9. Please enter the date of your most recent performance appraisal?
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10. 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)
11. 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)
12. Which of the following ways have you contributed to improving the way work gets done in your work group or have contributed to your work environment? (limit characters)
13. Which of the following best describes your experience analyzing copies of tax returns, financial statements, tax records, etc., to make tax determinations? (limit characters)
14. What is the highest level of knowledge, coaching, and/or training you have regarding the tax law? (limit characters)
15. Which of the following best describes your experience applying research to resolve tax-related questions through interpreting IRS policy or tax laws? (limit characters)
16. Which of the following statements describes your experience in verbal communication? (limit characters)
17. Which of the following statements describes your experience with written communication? (limit characters)
18. Which of the following best describes your level of experience persuading difficult people to cooperate? (limit characters)
19. Which of the following types of cases have you worked to completion? (limit characters)
20. Which of the following statements best describes your experience following procedures and making judgments? (limit characters)
21. Which of the following best describes your experience managing your time and workload? (limit characters)
22. Which of the following best describes the flexibility you have demonstrated on the job? (limit characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
23. 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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24. 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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