- Position Title
- Attorney-Advisor (Criminal Tax) - Special Counsel (Training)
- Agency
- Internal Revenue Service
- Announcement Number
- CCJR-24-12277516-ATTY Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Thursday, January 25, 2024 to Thursday, February 22, 2024
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
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Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
Preferences
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Select the location(s) you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location.
Current/Former Federal Employees
1.
Have you held a political position within the Federal Government within five (5) years of the closing date of this announcement?
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Current Chief Counsel Employees Only: What is your Employee ID number (EmplID)?
Conditions of Employment
This position has requirements which must be met prior to employment, and/or conditions for continued employment. Your answers to the questions in this section will indicate your understanding of, or possession of, these requirements and conditions.
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Financial Disclosure Statement OGE Form 450 is used to assist agencies and employees to avoid conflicts between duties and financial interest. This position requires pre-employment financial disclosure and annually thereafter in accordance with Chief Counsels Directives Manual 39.1.2.6 . Are you willing to disclose your financial affiliations prior to placement in this position and annually thereafter to obtain and maintain employment in this position?
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Employees of the Internal Revenue Service Office of Chief Counsel (IRSCC) must demonstrate the highest level of ethics and integrity, and must be in compliance with all Federal Tax requirements. Applicants being considered for employment with the IRSCC will be subject to a tax check. Your responses to the following questions will be verified; Applicants providing false information may be made ineligible and will be subject to debarment for future employment opportunities with the IRSCC. Are you willing and able to undergo a Federal Tax check to meet this requirement prior to employment?
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A one year trial period is required for all attorneys, regardless of grade or tenure, who are serving their first year of employment with the Office of Chief Counsel, if not already completed. The one-year trial period begins with the date of appointment to either an attorney (905 series) or law clerk (904 series) position and is completed one year after the date of the appointment. Are you willing to serve a one year trial period if not already previously completed?
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in the Attorney-Advisor (Tax) Special Counsel position with IRS - Office of Chief Counsel. Your resume and the responses you provide to this assessment questionnaire will be used to determine if you are among the best qualified for this position. Your responses are subject to verification. Please review your responses for accuracy before you submit your application.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
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Are you an active member in good standing of the bar in a state or territory of the United States or the District of Columbia, or commonwealth of Puerto Rico?
2.
Select the one statement that best describes the qualifications you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of Attorney-Advisor (Tax) Special Counsel at the GS-15 grade level in the Federal Service.
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Have you initiated or reviewed five or more documents for submission to the U.S. Tax Court or U.S. District Court or Federal or State Court or initiated or reviewed five or more documents analyzing tax law? Answer to this question is required.
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Are you now under charges for any violation of law? Answer to this question is required.
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In your legal career, have you prepared legal analyses on financial crimes or criminal tax related topics? Answer to this question is required.
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How many years of professional legal experience do you have dealing with investigations and/or prosecutions and/or criminal law? Answer to this question is required.
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How many courses from an ABA accredited law school did you complete at the JD level or above in subject matters related to criminal law, criminal tax law, or financial crimes law? Eligible courses include tax, criminal law, criminal procedure, internet law, information privacy law, computer crimes, cybercrimes, white collar/financial crimes and evidence courses. Answer to this question is required.
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How many years of professional legal experience do you have dealing with the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure and/or Federal Rules of Evidence? Answer to this question is required.
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How many years of professional legal experience do you have dealing with developing a legal training program/course; legal training materials, or legal curriculum?
Answer to this question is required.
Answer to this question is required.
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Check all examples that closely match your oral presentation or communications skills: (Check all that apply.) Answer to this question is required.
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Check all examples that closely match your written communication skills as a regular or recurring part of your job.
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Do you have experience running, organizing, or conducting a training program, training seminar, or continuing legal education program?
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Do you have any experience developing a legal curriculum for law students, criminal investigators, or legal professionals?
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Do you have any experience teaching as a legal instructor for a law school, university, college, training academy, professional association, government entity or other organization?
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Select all of the responses that describe your experience in interpreting IRS laws. Answer to this question is required.
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Integrity Certification: Your responses to the Announcement and Assessment Questionnaires, along with your resume and all supporting documentation are subject to evaluation and verification to ensure accuracy. Please take this opportunity to review your responses to ensure their accuracy.