- Position Title
- Tax Analyst
- Agency
- Internal Revenue Service
- Announcement Number
- 25-12584507K-TSB-0501-12/13 Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Thursday, October 31, 2024 to Thursday, November 14, 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:
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).
2.
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).
3.
IRS Internal Candidate (excluding Chief Counsel and Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA)) - 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.
If you indicate "Yes" for this question, submit a copy of your most recent annual performance appraisal.
4.
IRS RPP Candidate (excluding Chief Counsel and Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA)) - Are you a current IRS employee who has received a Reassignment Preference Program (RPP) notice and:
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.
- 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.
Preferences
1.
Select the location(s) you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location.
2.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
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).
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.
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).
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.
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).
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.
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).
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.
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).
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.
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).
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.
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.
You may obtain a list of your most recent awards at https://persinfo.web.irs.gov/indexawd.htm.
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.
You may obtain a list of your most recent awards at https://persinfo.web.irs.gov/indexawd.htm.
11.
What is your Standard Employee Identifier (SEID)?
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?
14.
Have you attended any of Treasury's information sessions? (Please click all that apply)
Assessment 1
QUALIIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
GS-12 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: You must have one [1] year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service. Your experience must demonstrate using analytical and evaluative methods to assess and measure effectiveness of program operations, identify wide-spread gaps or conflicts in program information, consolidate findings and recommend alternatives.Experience using cross-functional programs and their interrelationship with assigned program to conduct reviews, studies/projects. Experience working with internal as well as external stakeholder in analyzing data and IRS initiatives. Experience serving as a technical expert in the identification of refund fraud and identity theft resulting in development of identity theft programs and/or procedures to protect and recover revenue.
GS-13 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: You must have one [1] year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service. Your experience must demonstrate using analytical and evaluative methods to assess and measure effectiveness of program operations, identify wide-spread gaps or conflicts in program information, consolidate findings and recommend alternatives. Experience using cross-functional programs and their interrelationship with assigned program to conduct reviews, studies/projects. Experience working with internal as well as external stakeholder in analyzing data and IRS initiatives. Experience serving as a technical expert in the identification of refund fraud and identity theft resulting in development of identity theft programs and/or procedures to protect and recover revenue.
GS-12 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: You must have one [1] year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service. Your experience must demonstrate using analytical and evaluative methods to assess and measure effectiveness of program operations, identify wide-spread gaps or conflicts in program information, consolidate findings and recommend alternatives.Experience using cross-functional programs and their interrelationship with assigned program to conduct reviews, studies/projects. Experience working with internal as well as external stakeholder in analyzing data and IRS initiatives. Experience serving as a technical expert in the identification of refund fraud and identity theft resulting in development of identity theft programs and/or procedures to protect and recover revenue.
GS-13 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: You must have one [1] year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service. Your experience must demonstrate using analytical and evaluative methods to assess and measure effectiveness of program operations, identify wide-spread gaps or conflicts in program information, consolidate findings and recommend alternatives. Experience using cross-functional programs and their interrelationship with assigned program to conduct reviews, studies/projects. Experience working with internal as well as external stakeholder in analyzing data and IRS initiatives. Experience serving as a technical expert in the identification of refund fraud and identity theft resulting in development of identity theft programs and/or procedures to protect and recover revenue.
Thank you for your interest in applying for this position. Your responses to the following questions supplement the information provided in your resume.
GS-12: You must have one [1] year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service.
1.
GS-12: Do you have one year of experience using analytical and evaluative methods to assess and measure effectiveness of program operations, identify wide-spread gaps or conflicts in program information, consolidate findings and recommend alternatives?
2.
GS-12: Do you have one year of experience using cross-functional programs and their interrelationship with assigned program to conduct reviews, studies/projects. Experience working with internal as well as external stakeholder in analyzing data and IRS initiatives?
3.
GS-12: Do you have one year of experience serving as a technical expert in the identification of refund fraud and identity theft resulting in development of identity theft programs and/or procedures to protect and recover revenue?
4.
GS-12 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.
Please select the response that best describes your time in grade.
GS-13: You must have one [1] year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service.
5.
GS-13: Do you have one year of experience using analytical and evaluative methods to assess and measure effectiveness of program operations, identify wide-spread gaps or conflicts in program information, consolidate findings and recommend alternatives?
6.
GS-13: Do you have one year of experience using cross-functional programs and their interrelationship with assigned program to conduct reviews, studies/projects. Experience working with internal as well as external stakeholder in analyzing data and IRS initiatives?
7.
GS-13: Do you have one year of experience serving as a technical expert in the identification of refund fraud and identity theft resulting in development of identity theft programs and/or procedures to protect and recover revenue?
8.
GS-13 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.
Please select the response that best describes your time in grade.
9.
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?
Did you receive a fully successful, equivalent, or higher rating on your most recent performance appraisal?
10.
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.
11.
Please select the option that best describes your most recent performance appraisal.
12.
Please enter the date of your most recent performance appraisal?
13.
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.
14.
Are you currently in the same Business Operating Division and job series as the position for which you are applying to via this announcement?
15.
Indicate your level of experience with training others.
16.
Which of the following describes your contribution to the workplace?
17.
Which of the following sources of information have you used to identify trends impacting work processes?
18.
Which of the following describes your highest level of experience resolving technical/procedural issues?
19.
To which of the following groups have you explained tax law and/or processes?
20.
Which of the following documents have you written?
21.
Indicate your level of experience delivering presentations.
22.
In which of the following roles have you performed quality review?
23.
Which of the following program/application review activities have you performed?
24.
Which of the following best describes your experience working on projects?
25.
Which of the following computer applications or programs have you used to complete your work?
26.
Indicate your level of experience with training others.
27.
Which of the following describe your contribution to the workplace?
28.
Which of the following service-wide sources of information have you used to identify trends impacting work processes?
29.
Which of the following describes your highest level of experience resolving issues?
30.
Which of the following documents have you written?
31.
Which of the following groups have you briefed on problems, issues, or policies and procedures?
32.
Which of the following describe your experience in program or project management?
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
33.
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?
34.
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.