- Position Title
- Tax Law Specialist - 12 Month Register
- Agency
- Internal Revenue Service
- Announcement Number
- 24-12307246A-LBX-0987-14 Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, February 12, 2024 to Monday, December 16, 2024
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
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.
Select the location(s) you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location.
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2.
Employees of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) must demonstrate the highest level of ethics and integrity. Former employees will be subject to a screening of their prior performance and conduct with the Service, and all other applicants may be subject to reference checks of prior employment. 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 IRS.
Please select the response that best describes your current or prior employment with the IRS. If you never worked for the Internal Revenue Service, you must select the last response "Not applicable."
Please select the response that best describes your current or prior employment with the IRS. If you never worked for the Internal Revenue Service, you must select the last response "Not applicable."
3.
Employees of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) 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 IRS will be subject to a tax check. You can "Get Your Tax Record" at http://www.irs.gov/ (https://www.irs.gov/individuals/get-transcript) and check the status of your account, balance owed, payment history, make a payment, or review answers to tax questions. Applicants not in compliance will be determined unsuitable for employment with IRS. 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 IRS.
Please select the response that best describes your compliance with all Federal Tax requirements. You will be subject to a tax check that will verify your response to this question.
Please select the response that best describes your compliance with all Federal Tax requirements. You will be subject to a tax check that will verify your response to this question.
4.
The following question is regarding your Selective Service status. If you are a male born after December 31, 1959, and are at least 18 years of age, civil service employment law (5 U.S.C. 3328) requires that you must be registered with the Selective Service System, unless you meet certain exemptions under Selective Service law. If you are required to register but knowingly and willfully fail to do so, you are ineligible for appointment by executive agencies of the Federal Government (5 CFR 300.704). Visit http://www.sss.gov/ for additional information.
5.
If you are a current Federal employee, by what agency and organization are you employed?
6.
If you selected "Other", please enter the agency and organization.
7.
If you are a current Federal employee, what is your duty station? [City, State]
8.
If you are a Federal employee, under what type of appointment are you currently serving?
9.
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)
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If you are, or ever were a Federal civilian employee, indicate the pay plan and grade level or pay band of the highest graded position you have ever held. For example: GS-05, IR-02, WG-04.
11.
Are you a current or former Federal employee with reinstatement eligibility?
12.
Are you a retiree receiving a Federal annuity, either military or civilian?
Note: If you are an annuitant, your salary or annuity may be reduced upon employment.
Note: If you are an annuitant, your salary or annuity may be reduced upon employment.
13.
Have you accepted a buyout from a Federal agency within the past 5 years?
14.
Regarding the effectiveness of our recruitment strategies; how did you first hear about this job?
15.
If you answered "Posting on a job board or search agent other than USAJOBS (Monster, CareerBuilder, Indeed, LinkUp, etc." in the previous question, please indicate in the box below the name of the job board or search agent other than USAJOBS you saw the advertisement.
If you answered "Social Media posting (Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, on-line job fairs, etc.)" in the previous question, please indicate in the box below the name of the Social Media platform you saw the advertisement.
If you answered "Attended a recruitment event (Job/Career Fair, Open House, Meet & Greet, Meetup, etc.)" in the previous question, please indicate in the box below the name and state of the recruiting event.
If you answered "School/University announcement/career counselor" in the previous question, please indicate in the box below the name of the school/university of the announcement where you saw the advertisement.
If you answered "Third party referral, such as diversity or community organization, or employment office (Federal, state or local)" in the previous question, please indicate in the box below the name of the third party referral and the state you saw the advertisement.
If you answered "Newspaper (print/online)" in the previous question, please indicate in the box below the name of the newspaper and the state you saw the advertisement.
If you answered "Radio" in the previous question, please indicate in the box below the name of the radio station and state you heard the advertisement.
If you answered "Transit/Bus Advertisement" in the previous question, please indicate in the box below the city and state you saw the advertisement.
If you answered "Banner Advertisement - Major News Websites" in the previous question, please indicate in the box below the website.
If you answered "Banner Advertisement - Movie Theater Websites" in the previous question, please indicate in the box below the website.
If you answered "Classified Advertisement Website (Craigslist, Angie's List, etc.)" in the previous question, please indicate in the box below the name of the website, city and state.
If you answered "Other" in the previous question, please specify in the box below.
If you answered "Social Media posting (Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, on-line job fairs, etc.)" in the previous question, please indicate in the box below the name of the Social Media platform you saw the advertisement.
If you answered "Attended a recruitment event (Job/Career Fair, Open House, Meet & Greet, Meetup, etc.)" in the previous question, please indicate in the box below the name and state of the recruiting event.
If you answered "School/University announcement/career counselor" in the previous question, please indicate in the box below the name of the school/university of the announcement where you saw the advertisement.
If you answered "Third party referral, such as diversity or community organization, or employment office (Federal, state or local)" in the previous question, please indicate in the box below the name of the third party referral and the state you saw the advertisement.
If you answered "Newspaper (print/online)" in the previous question, please indicate in the box below the name of the newspaper and the state you saw the advertisement.
If you answered "Radio" in the previous question, please indicate in the box below the name of the radio station and state you heard the advertisement.
If you answered "Transit/Bus Advertisement" in the previous question, please indicate in the box below the city and state you saw the advertisement.
If you answered "Banner Advertisement - Major News Websites" in the previous question, please indicate in the box below the website.
If you answered "Banner Advertisement - Movie Theater Websites" in the previous question, please indicate in the box below the website.
If you answered "Classified Advertisement Website (Craigslist, Angie's List, etc.)" in the previous question, please indicate in the box below the name of the website, city and state.
If you answered "Other" in the previous question, please specify in the box below.
16.
Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently employed, or have been employed within the last 5 years, in any one of the categories below, you must disclose this information. Failure to disclose this information could result in disciplinary action including removal from Federal Service.
Are you a current or former political appointee as described under 5 U.S.C. sections 5312 through 5316 (relating to the Executive Schedule)?
-OR-
Are you a current or former political Schedule A, Schedule C, or an individual who serves or served in a political capacity under agency-specific authority in the Executive Branch?
-OR-
Are you a current or former noncareer SES appointee, or an individual who serves or served in a political capacity under Limited Term SES or Limited Emergency SES appointment in the Executive Branch?
Are you a current or former political appointee as described under 5 U.S.C. sections 5312 through 5316 (relating to the Executive Schedule)?
-OR-
Are you a current or former political Schedule A, Schedule C, or an individual who serves or served in a political capacity under agency-specific authority in the Executive Branch?
-OR-
Are you a current or former noncareer SES appointee, or an individual who serves or served in a political capacity under Limited Term SES or Limited Emergency SES appointment in the Executive Branch?
17.
If yes, identify the position held, the employing agency/organization, and the dates of the appointment. Please provide SF-50s showing your political appointment and, if applicable, resignation/termination SF-50.
18.
For positions with an education requirement, or if you are qualifying for this position by substituting education or training for experience, are you aware that you must submit a copy of your transcripts or equivalent as specified in this announcement? An official transcript will be required if you are selected.
Assessment 1
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To qualify for this position, you must meet the qualification requirements outlined below:
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE GS-14: To be eligible for this position at this grade level, you must meet the following requirements. In addition to the basic requirements, you must have one (1) year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service.
Specialized experience for this position includes:
Legal, tax accounting, or other experience that required expert knowledge of the Federal tax laws, regulations, court rulings, or other legal authority related to the position to be filled (including corporate issues, tax credits, or penalties); Experience in preparing, reviewing, or applying rulings, advisory letters, memoranda, etc., related to Federal taxation of corporate entities; Experience performing research on complex tax law issues and business practices for their impact on tax compliance.
In addition, must have experience analyzing legal issues, legal precedents, and legislative and regulatory processes impacting Federal tax laws in at least one of these areas: Energy and Investment Tax Credits, Method of Accounting and Timing Issues, Penalties, Inventory and Section 263A, Compensation and Benefits, Corporate Income and Losses issues, Corporate Distributions and Adjustments, Capitalization vs. Expenditures and Cost Recovery, or General Business Credits; Experience applying the tax laws and principles to effectively ensure fair compliance with the law; Experience reviewing taxpayers' legal and economic structure, and business practices; Experience formulating positions and preparing written supporting recommendations to management on matters relating to the theories, concepts, principles, and application of Federal tax laws (including corporate issues, tax credits, or penalties); Experience providing specialized technical advice concerning tax planning strategies and emerging issues (including corporate issues, tax credits, or penalties); Experience communicating orally and in writing with stakeholders in accounting, legal, tax, and other similar business-related professions and /or IRS representatives regarding a variety of complex tax issues.
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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SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE GS-14: To be eligible for this position at this grade level, you must meet the following requirements. In addition to the basic requirements, you must have one (1) year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service.
Specialized experience for this position includes:
Legal, tax accounting, or other experience that required expert knowledge of the Federal tax laws, regulations, court rulings, or other legal authority related to the position to be filled (including corporate issues, tax credits, or penalties); Experience in preparing, reviewing, or applying rulings, advisory letters, memoranda, etc., related to Federal taxation of corporate entities; Experience performing research on complex tax law issues and business practices for their impact on tax compliance.
In addition, must have experience analyzing legal issues, legal precedents, and legislative and regulatory processes impacting Federal tax laws in at least one of these areas: Energy and Investment Tax Credits, Method of Accounting and Timing Issues, Penalties, Inventory and Section 263A, Compensation and Benefits, Corporate Income and Losses issues, Corporate Distributions and Adjustments, Capitalization vs. Expenditures and Cost Recovery, or General Business Credits; Experience applying the tax laws and principles to effectively ensure fair compliance with the law; Experience reviewing taxpayers' legal and economic structure, and business practices; Experience formulating positions and preparing written supporting recommendations to management on matters relating to the theories, concepts, principles, and application of Federal tax laws (including corporate issues, tax credits, or penalties); Experience providing specialized technical advice concerning tax planning strategies and emerging issues (including corporate issues, tax credits, or penalties); Experience communicating orally and in writing with stakeholders in accounting, legal, tax, and other similar business-related professions and /or IRS representatives regarding a variety of complex tax issues.
Which of the following is true about your specialized experience?
Specialized experience for this position includes:
Legal, tax accounting, or other experience that required expert knowledge of the Federal tax laws, regulations, court rulings, or other legal authority related to the position to be filled (including corporate issues, tax credits, or penalties); Experience in preparing, reviewing, or applying rulings, advisory letters, memoranda, etc., related to Federal taxation of corporate entities; Experience performing research on complex tax law issues and business practices for their impact on tax compliance.
In addition, must have experience analyzing legal issues, legal precedents, and legislative and regulatory processes impacting Federal tax laws in at least one of these areas: Energy and Investment Tax Credits, Method of Accounting and Timing Issues, Penalties, Inventory and Section 263A, Compensation and Benefits, Corporate Income and Losses issues, Corporate Distributions and Adjustments, Capitalization vs. Expenditures and Cost Recovery, or General Business Credits; Experience applying the tax laws and principles to effectively ensure fair compliance with the law; Experience reviewing taxpayers' legal and economic structure, and business practices; Experience formulating positions and preparing written supporting recommendations to management on matters relating to the theories, concepts, principles, and application of Federal tax laws (including corporate issues, tax credits, or penalties); Experience providing specialized technical advice concerning tax planning strategies and emerging issues (including corporate issues, tax credits, or penalties); Experience communicating orally and in writing with stakeholders in accounting, legal, tax, and other similar business-related professions and /or IRS representatives regarding a variety of complex tax issues.
Which of the following is true about your specialized experience?
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
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Does your experience include legal, tax accounting, or other experience that required expert knowledge of the Federal tax laws, regulations, court rulings, or other legal authority related to the position to be filled (including corporate issues, tax credits, or penalties)?
3.
Does your experience include preparing, reviewing, or applying rulings, advisory letters, memoranda, etc., related to Federal taxation of corporate entities and performing research on complex tax law issues and business practices for their impact on tax compliance?
4.
Does your experience include analyzing legal issues, legal precedents, and legislative and regulatory processes impacting Federal tax laws in at least one of these areas: Energy and Investment Tax Credits, Method of Accounting and Timing Issues, Penalties, Inventory and Section 263A, Compensation and Benefits, Corporate Income and Losses issues, Corporate Distributions and Adjustments, Capitalization vs. Expenditures and Cost Recovery, or General Business Credits?
5.
Does your experience include applying the tax laws and principles to effectively ensure fair compliance with the law and reviewing taxpayers' legal and economic structure, and business practices?
6.
Does your experience include formulating positions and preparing written supporting recommendations to management on matters relating to the theories, concepts, principles, and application of Federal tax laws and providing specialized technical advice concerning tax planning strategies and emerging issues (including corporate issues, tax credits, or penalties)?
7.
Does your experience include communicating orally and in writing with stakeholders in accounting, legal, tax, and other similar business-related professions and /or IRS representatives regarding a variety of complex tax issues?
For each task in the following group, choose the statement(s) from the list below that best describes your experience and/or training.
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Which of the following answer[s] describe your experience contributing to the workplace environment while participating in engagements involving corporate tax issues, tax credits, or penalties?
9.
Select the answer that best describes your highest level of personal experience working in a team environment while serving on engagements involving complex tax issues, including corporate tax issues, tax credits, or penalties.
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Select the answer that best describes your experience serving as an expert on tax compliance issues.
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Select the answer[s] that describe your experience conducting research and developing issues to resolve tax controversies through the interpretation of tax laws, regulations, and other legal authorities, as they relate to corporate tax issues, tax credits, or penalty issues.
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Which of the following best describes your experience managing projects and resources while sharing knowledge and collaborating with others?
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Select the answer that best describes your ability to facilitate the identification of complex tax issues involving corporate issues, tax credits, or penalty issues.
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Please select the answer(s) that describe your experience applying tax law to issues where a legal precedent was not clearly determined.
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Please select all of the following you have done in your professional experience involving analysis and/or resolution of tax compliance issues related to corporate issues, tax credits, or penalties.
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Select all of the following areas in which you have researched, analyzed, and provided technical advice during your professional experience.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
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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.
Failure to agree or respond to the statement below will disqualify you from further consideration for the position. Select the most appropriate response below.