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LBI STUDENT VOLUNTEER PROGRAM **INTERNAL REVENUE AGENT**

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
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Summary

The U.S. Department of the Treasury has a distinguished history dating back to the founding of our nation. As the steward of U.S. economic and financial systems, Treasury is a major and influential leader in today's global economy. We have over 100,000 employees across the country and around the world. Come Join the Department of the Treasury and Invest in Tomorrow.

WHAT DOES A STUDENT VOLUNTEER DO? A Student Volunteer has the opportunity to supplement his/her education by gaining experience in public service. The Student Volunteer gains work experience in the areas of tax law and tax auditing techniques, economics, law enforcement or information technology. You will volunteer side-by-side with professional Internal Revenue Agents in a dynamic environment to resolve unique tax issues. The IRS Student Volunteer Program is designed to give students a unique opportunity to witness the Internal Revenue Service's vital mission of "providing America's taxpayers top-quality service by helping them understand and meet their tax responsibilities and enforce the law with integrity and fairness to all."

WHAT IS THE LARGE BUSINESS AND INTERNATIONAL (LB&I) DIVISION OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE? The Large Business and International (LB&I) business unit provides service and enforcement activities to support tax compliance of businesses and related entities with assets of $10 million or more, as well as small U.S. businesses engaged in international activities, U.S. citizens abroad, and foreign persons and businesses with a U.S. tax requirement. As our name suggests, international tax administration is an important part of what we do in LB&I. Regardless of where you serve, you will be supported by a variety of professionals (accountants, economists, engineers, computer audit specialists and subject matter experts) as you tackle the most complex foreign and domestic tax issues.

9 Positions are available in LB&I Withholding & International Individual Compliance. 3 selections will be made from New York, NY. 2 selections can be made from either New York, NY or Edison, NJ. 4 selections can be made from either Tampa, Fl, or Plantation, FL, or Austin, TX.

Cut off dates are:
March 9, 2018 with an anticipated start date of May 29, 2018.

June 8, 2018 with an anticipated start date of Sept 17, 2018.

October 12, 2018 with an anticipated start date of Jan 21, 2019.

Overview

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Open & closing dates
01/22/2018 to 10/12/2018
Salary
$0 to - $0 without compensation
Pay scale & grade
GS 00
Locations
9 vacancies in the following locations:
Plantation, FL
Tampa, FL
Edison, NJ
New York, NY
Travel Required
Occasional travel - Student Volunteers assigned to teams with Internal Revenue Agents may have an opportunity to travel locally with Internal Revenue Agents to conduct field case audit. Local travel for voluntary field case audits will be at the student's expense.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Summer - Vacancy announcement may close prior to closing date or may be extended based on applicant pool.
Work schedule
Full-time - 12 Week Student Volunteer Program
Service
Promotion potential
00
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
No
Announcement number
18CS6-LBX0050-0099-00-SV
Control number
489094900

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Duties

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As a Student Volunteer you will:

  • Plan and complete work assignments on time
  • Collect and analyze relevant information
  • Prepare quality draft documents
  • Communicate relevant and accurate information, clearly and concisely during formal or informal meetings
  • Collaborate with others to accomplish goals
  • Contribute to team efforts
  • Use various enterprise tools and technology to prepare and share documents
Please note that the list above is intended to provide applicants with a general overview of the duties and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities associated with this volunteer opportunity will vary based on the specific assignment.

WHERE CAN I FIND OUT MORE ABOUT OTHER IRS CAREERS? If you want to find out more about IRS careers, visit us on the web at www.jobs.irs.gov.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

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This is an open continuous announcement to allow applicants to submit their applications at any time; however they will not be eligible for referral unless the application is received on or prior to the cut-off dates.

You must be at least 16 years old; Be enrolled on at least a half-time basis as defined by your educational institution; be in good academic standing as defined by your educational institution.

Applicants who have graduated or will graduate prior to the completion of the Student Volunteer Program are ineligible to participate without proof of future enrollment at an accredited university.

Student Volunteers assigned to teams with Internal Revenue Agents may have an opportunity to travel locally with the Internal Revenue Agents to conduct field case audit. Local travel for voluntary field case audits will be at students' expense.

Daily and weekly work schedules are negotiable and will be determined upon completion of the Student Work Agreement.

Qualifications

You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement:

BASIC REQUIREMENTS:

You must be a United States Citizen or National and be at least 16 years old. AND

Enrolled on at least a half-time basis as defined by your educational institution and be in good academic standing as defined by your educational institution. AND

Submit proof of student eligibility and enrollment for the duration of the student volunteer opportunity. AND

You must have a course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a graduate degree. AND

In addition to the above, you must have at least 12 semester hours or 18 quarter hours of accounting.

Additional information

Volunteer Service Information: Student Volunteers assigned to teams with Internal Revenue Agents may have an opportunity to travel locally with the Internal Revenue Agents to conduct field case audit. Local travel for voluntary field case audits will be at students' expense.

CONDITIONS OF STUDENT VOLUNTEER PROGRAM:
If selected for this opportunity, you will be required to:

  • Relocation expenses will not be paid.
  • Selectees must submit official transcripts and proof of enrollment in a degree seeking program at an accredited university.
  • Student must sign and adhere to the Internal Revenue Service Student Volunteer Program Agreement.
  • A representative from selectees' school must sign the Internal Revenue Service Student Volunteer Program Agreement form.
  • Student is responsible for working with school academic advisor/counselor to request course credits for the IRS Student Volunteer program.
  • Student must maintain student eligibility and enrollment throughout the duration of the program. Must be actively enrolled at an accredited institution. Graduated students may not volunteer beyond his/her graduation date without proof of future enrollment in an accredited university.
  • If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so.
  • Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal volunteer service.
  • Provide information to successfully complete a background investigation. Applicants must have a successfully adjudicated FBI criminal history record check (fingerprint check) and a NACI or equivalent.
  • Go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form I-9 (http://www.uscis.gov/files/form/i-9.pdf); one must be a valid state or federal government-issued picture identification. Federal law requires verification of the identity and eligibility of all new hires in the U.S. Student volunteer must maintain PIV credential eligibility during their service with the Department of the Treasury.
  • Undergo a federal income tax verification. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and eligibility of all persons selected to volunteer in the United States. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) participates in e-Verify (Employment Verification). IRS will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from your Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. If it cannot be confirmed that you are authorized to work, we will provide you written instructions and an opportunity to contact SSA and/or DHS before taking adverse action against you, including terminating your volunteer service.
  • The employment of any candidate, including a current employee or a new hire, selected for this position may be conditional upon classification and/or audit of federal tax returns. This audit may include up to 2 years of returns.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Your application includes your resume, responses to the online questions, and transcripts. Please be sure that your resume and transcripts includes detailed information to support your eligibility for this opportunity; failure to provide sufficient evidence in your resume and transcripts may result in a “not qualified” determination.

Rating: If you are tentatively eligible for this volunteer opportunity based upon your resume, transcripts, and responses to the application questions, your application may be referred to the selecting official for review and consideration for an interview.

Referral: Qualified and eligible students will be referred in order of date of application. Applicants will be considered on an as needed basis based on the time and date that applications are received until all student volunteer opportunities are filled.

Candidates may be contacted for an interview. If selected for an interview (telephonic and/or in person at the discretion of the Selecting Official in accordance with hiring polices), students will not be responsible to pay for travel to interview sites.
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