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QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
To qualify for this position, you must meet the qualification requirements outlined below:
GENERAL EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION FOR GS-04: You must have 1 year of general experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-03 grade level in the Federal service. General experience for this position includes progressively responsible clerical, office, or other work that indicates ability to acquire the competencies needed to perform the duties of the position to be filled. This may be paid or non-paid experience. OR
You may substitute education for specialized experience as follows: Two (2) years of education above the high school level in an accredited junior college, college, university, business, secretarial or technical school. OR
You may qualify by a combination of experience and education. Options for qualifying based on a combination will be identified in the online questions.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION FOR GS-05: You must have 1 year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-04 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position includes experience that is in or related to this position and provided you with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform successfully the duties of this position. Examples of qualifying experience include experience performing a variety of miscellaneous tasks involving researching and processing financial documents, reviewing information, and determining corrective action on accounts, researching for missing/unclear accounting information, and reviewing financial documents submitted for completeness. OR
You may substitute education for specialized experience as follows: four (4) years of education above high school in any field of study from an accredited college or university. OR
You may qualify by a combination of experience and education. Options for qualifying based on a combination will be identified in the online questions.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE FOR GS-06: 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. Specialized experience for this position includes experience that is related to the work of this position and has provided you with the competencies required for successful job performance. Examples of qualifying experience include interactions with the public analyzing tax or accounting issues. Experience must have included analyzing and resolving problems, adjusting accounts, and providing information on financial issues.
GS-6 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.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE FOR GS-07: You must have 1 year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-06 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position includes experience that is related to the work of this position and has provided you with the competencies required for successful job performance. Examples of qualifying experience may have been gained in positions in a bookkeeping or accounting position, or interactions with the public analyzing tax or accounting problems and resolving high-conflict differences through use of established guidelines, or in an interaction with customers in person, in writing or by telephone in a variety of situations that require solicitation of information to identify concerns and offer solutions. Your position may have included interpreting account information to address a variety of issues, guidelines, and past transactions.
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.
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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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GS-04: Which of the following is true about your education and/or experience?
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GS-05: Which of the following is true about your education and/or experience?
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GS-06: Which of the following is true about your education and/or experience?
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TIME-IN-GRADE REQUIREMENTS FOR GS-06: 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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GS-07: Which of the following is true about your education and/or experience?
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TIME-IN-GRADE REQUIREMENTS FOR GS-07: 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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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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Which of the following best describes your experience preparing and sending out written documents?
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Which of the following best describes your experience communicating information so the intended audience understands?
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Which of the following best describes your experience working with people from different backgrounds to determine their concerns or issues?
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Which of the following best describes your experience reviewing financial documents to verify sources of income or assets?
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Which of the following best describes your experience treating people of varied backgrounds with courtesy, sensitivity, and respect even if they are angry or upset?
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Which of the following best describes your experience collecting information from people in person, by phone, by email, or by Skype, Microsoft Teams, Zoom, etc?
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Which of the following best describes your experience preparing, entering, and filing data accurately?
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Which of the following best describes your experience explaining plans and procedures to others?
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Which of the following best describes your experience explaining how to fill out forms and follow instructions?
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Which of the following best describes your experience conducting internet or other types of searches to find relevant answers to questions?
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Which of the following best describes your experience maintaining and ensuring the safe handling of sensitive documents?
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Which of the following best describes your experience verifying reports and tax forms to ensure completeness, accuracy, and conformance to policies and regulations?
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Which of the following best describes your experience following up with others to ensure that assignments are complete and deadlines were met?
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Which of the following best describes your experience preparing, entering, and filing data accurately?
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Which of the following best describes your experience working with others to plan work, talk about findings, and solve problems?
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How have you communicated with others in a professional setting?
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Which of the following best describes your experience assessing others' needs?
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Which of the following best describes your experience making sure customers' personal information stays safe?
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Select the types of information you have explained to others
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Which of the following best describes your experience suggesting new ways to complete work to improve performance?
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Which of the following best describes your experience working with people from different backgrounds to determine their concerns or issues?
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Which of the following best describes your experience listening to others and using what they say to solve problems on your own?
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Which of the following best describes your experience reading and interpreting guidelines to correct mistakes?
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Which of the following best describes your experience collecting, compiling, verifying, and analyzing data from multiple sources?
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Which of the following best describes your experience reading and reviewing written documents to ensure they include all requested information?
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Which of the following best describes your experience reviewing financial statements in order to verify sources of income or assets?
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Which of the following best describes your experience working and completing projects as part of a team?
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Which of the following best describes your experience setting work priorities?
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Which of the following describes your experience leading a team that responds to technical questions about tax-related programs?
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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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