Tax Examining Technician (Roster 9 month)
Company: Department Of The Treasury
Location: Mesa
Posted on: May 24, 2023
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Job Description:
DutiesWHAT IS THE TAX EXEMPT AND GOVERNMENT ENTITIESDIVISION?A
description of the business units can be found at:
https://www.jobs.irs.gov/about/who/business-divisions9 Vacancies
will be filled for the Tax Exempt and Government Entities, Exempt
Organizations and Government Entities, Rulings & Agreement (Area 1,
2 and 3)The following are the duties of this position at the full
working level. If this vacancy includes more than one grade and you
are selected at a lower grade level, you will have the opportunity
to learn to perform these duties and receive training to help you
grow in this position.* Responds to taxpayer's inquiries regarding
preparation of a variety of tax returns, related schedules, and
other documentation.* Resolves account inquiries; advises taxpayers
of enforcement actions; and manages sensitive case problems
designated as requiring special case handling.* Analyzes and
resolves tax processing problems.* Adjusts taxpayer accounts;
prepares and issues manual refunds; performs multiple credit
transfers; and computes tax, penalty, and interest (including
restricted interest).* Secures payment of delinquent taxes and
filing of delinquent returns. Recommends lien and/or levy
action,including supporting information for
release.HelpRequirementsConditions of EmploymentSTANDARD POSITION
DESCRIPTIONS (SPD):PD92100, PD92101, and PD92102Visit the IRS SPD
Library to access the position descriptions.* If you are in a
telework eligible position, you may be directed to temporarily
telework on a full-time basis due to COVID 19. Employees must be
within a 200-mile radius of their official assigned post-of-duty
(POD) while in a telework status. Once normal operations resume,
employees may be directed back to the office to perform the duties
of their position. Telework eligibility does not guarantee
telework; employees must meet and sustain IRS telework eligibility
requirements and supervisor's approval to participate in the IRS
Telework Program. As a reminder - If you are selected for a
position, you are responsible for reporting to your designated POD
(location) on the negotiated start date or as directed by
management.QualificationsFederal experience is not required. The
experience may have been gained in the public sector, private
sector or Volunteer Service. One year of experience refers to
full-time work; part-time work is considered on a prorated basis.
To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate
dates of employment by month/year, and indicate number of hours
worked per week, on your resume.You must meet the following
requirements by the closing date of this announcement: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.ORYou 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.ORYou 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
REQUIREMENTSANDTIME AFTER COMPETITIVE APPOINTMENT: By the closing
date (or if this is an open continuous announcement, by the cut-off
date) specified in this job announcement, current civilian
employees must have completed at least 90 days of federal civilian
service since their latest non-temporary appointment from a
competitive referral certificate, known as time after competitive
appointment. For this requirement, a competitive appointment is one
where you applied to and were appointed from an announcement open
to "All US Citizens".For more information on qualifications please
refer to OPM's Qualifications Standards.EducationA copy of your
transcripts or equivalent documentation is required for positions
with an education requirement, or if you are qualifying based on
education or a combination of education and experience. An official
transcript will be required if you are selected. If the position
has specific education requirements and you currently hold, or have
previously held, a position in the same job series with the IRS,
there is no need to submit a transcript or equivalent at this time.
Applicants are encouraged, but are not required, to submit an SF-50
documenting experience in a specific series.A college or university
degree generally must be from an accredited (or pre-accredited)
college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of
Education. For a list of schools which meet these criteria, please
refer to Department of Education Accreditation page.FOREIGN
EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities
may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the
education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to
that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your
responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. Click here
for Foreign Education Credentialing instructions.Additional
information* We may select from this announcement or any other
source to fill one or more vacancies. Additional jobs may be
filled.* The salary range indicated in this announcement reflects
the minimum locality pay up to maximum locality pay for all duty
locations listed. The range will be adjusted for selected duty
location. General Schedule locality pay tables may be found under
Salaries & Wages.* This is a bargaining unit position.* Tour of
Duty: Day Shift - Start and stop times between 6:00am and 6:00pm.*
Alternative work schedule, staggered work hours or telework may be
available.Please consider each location carefully when applying. If
you are selected for a position at one of your location selections,
that location will become your official post of duty.If the
position(s) are no longer needed prior to the closing date, this
announcement may be closed early.This is an open continuous
announcement which will be used to fill vacancies in the locations
listed as they become available for the next 12 months contingent
upon funding and space requirements. Applicants must apply and/or
update their applications by 11:59 pm ET at the close of the
following cutoff dates to be considered: Cutoff date(s):
01/17/2023, 05/10/2023, 08/08/2023, and 11/06/2023. This
announcement may be amended to include additional cut-off dates
within the 12month period if needed, not later than 10 days prior
to the additional cut-off date(s). Eligible applicants who apply by
the initial cut-off date, will be referred in score order. If
additional vacancies exist, remaining applicants will be considered
in score order as needed. Selections from this announcement may be
made no later than (NLT) 02/05/2024Read more*
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