Wednesday, November 6, 2024 to Wednesday, November 20, 2024
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Eligibilities
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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).
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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).
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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.
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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:
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).
1.
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.
2.
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.
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 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.
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 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.
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 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.
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 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.
7.
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?
8.
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).
9.
What is your Standard Employee Identifier (SEID)?
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10.
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.
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11.
What is your current position title?
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12.
Have you attended any of Treasury's information sessions? (Please click all that apply)
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13.
Are you a current IRS employee who permanently occupies a bilingual position and has achieved a "Fully Successful/Met" or above rating on your most current performance appraisal?
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Assessment 1
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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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ACCOUNTING KNOWLEDGE: Applicants must demonstrate their knowledge of Principles of Accounting and Intermediate Accounting. Candidates can demonstrate this knowledge either through successful completion of 12 semester hours / 18 quarter hours of college level accounting (with at least 6 semester / 9 quarter hours at the intermediate level) and/or experience. Applicants qualifying based on education must submit transcripts with their application.
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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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SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:
You must have 1 year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position includes: Experience that demonstrates a substantive knowledge of business practices, basic accounting principles, and Federal tax laws and regulations; and that required the ability to audit tax records, analyze systems and bookkeeping, use factfinding techniques, and develop interpersonal skills. Qualifying specialized experience may have been gained in work such as:
Office auditing of various types of tax returns to determine tax liability of individual taxpayers, businesses, or corporations.
Applying pertinent parts of the Internal Revenue Code and related regulations and procedures to: (1) conduct comprehensive analytical examinations, (2) use creative in-office factfinding techniques, and (3) develop effective public contact skills.
Determination and redetermination, or audit, on liability for Federal taxes.
Program evaluation, internal audit or administrative management of the assessment and collection of Federal taxes (other than alcohol and tobacco).
Investigating alleged criminal violations of Federal tax statutes and making recommendations for criminal prosecution and assertion of civil penalties.
Collecting delinquent Federal taxes (other than alcohol and tobacco), including canvassing for unreported taxes due, and securing delinquent returns.
Demonstrates experience and in-depth knowledge of the principles, practices and method of intermediate accounting, tax laws and IRS procedures to determine and deliver programs, products and services to both internal and external stakeholders (such as promoting an event or service and delivering key IRS messages). Experience in defining legal and factual issues in federal tax law (such as providing guidance to tax professional or representatives). Experience using a variety of communication and marketing principles, skills, methods and techniques to plan, coordinate and execute long-term liaison and communication programs (such as a practitioner or industry outreach). Experience delivering verbal presentations and developing or creating written products that adhere to professional style guidelines (such as delivering operational review and writing white papers). Experience applying analytical methods in order to evaluate a program's effectiveness.
Which of the following is true about your specialized experience?
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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 for the GS-13 level.
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5.
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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6.
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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7.
Please select the option that best describes your most recent performance appraisal.
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8.
Please enter the date of your most recent performance appraisal?
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9.
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.
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10.
Are you currently in the same Business Operating Division and job series as the position for which you are applying to via this announcement?
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11.
Which of the following experiences have you had?
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12.
What are your experiences involving creative thinking?
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13.
Which best describes your highest level of experience as part of a team developing an outreach strategy?
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14.
Which of these tools have you used to research technical/procedural issues?
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15.
Which best describes your experience identifying and resolving issues regarding taxpayer compliance and IRS practices, policies and procedures?
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16.
In which of the following areas of tax law have you had work experience?
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17.
What is your experience with public speaking?
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18.
In which areas of written communication do you have experience?
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19.
Which of the following describes your experience establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders?
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20.
Which resources have you utilized for guidance regarding outreach?
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21.
What are your experiences in reviewing products to ensure detail accuracy?
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22.
Which of the following best describes the flexibility you have demonstrated while performing your duties?
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23.
Which of the following best describes your workload management experience?
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24.
Which of the following tasks have you performed when organizing an event?
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25.
Which best describes your level of experience organizing an event?
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Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
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26.
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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