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**Amended to add travel 75% and additional PD's**
WHAT IS THE TAX EXEMPT AND GOVERNMENT ENTITIES DIVISION? Tax Exempt & Government Entities Division serves Employee Plans which examines the returns of qualified pension benefit plans compliance. Exempt Organizations ensures not-for-profit organizations meet tax-exempt status requirements. And, Government Entities ensures organizations meet their tax withholding and employment tax payment requirements.
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Learn more about this agency02/22/2019 to 12/26/2019
$33,394 - $74,444 per year
GS 05 - 09
40 vacancies in the following locations:
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
75% or less - 11 or more nights per month
No
Permanent
Full-Time
Competitive
12
No
No
19CS2-TEB0201-0512-5-9-SR
525339700
Current federal employees of this agency.
Individuals who have graduated from an accredited educational institute or certificate program within the last 2 years or 6 years for Veterans.
Open to IRS Career or Career Conditional Employees who have recently graduated.
The following are the duties of this position at the GS-12. You will have the opportunity to learn to perform these duties and will receive training to help you grow in this position.
As an Internal Revenue Agent you will:
Employee Plans
Exempt Organizations:
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In the Recent Graduates Program you may qualify based solely on education, experience or a combination of both. You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
BASIC REQUIREMENTS (GS-05): You must have Bachelor's or higher degree in accounting from an accredited college or university that included at least 30 semester hours (45 quarter hours) in accounting or 24 semester hours in accounting and an additional 6 semester hours in related subjects such as business law, economics, statistical/quantitative methods, computerized accounting or financial systems, financial management or finance; OR A combination of experience and education at an accredited college or university equivalent to a four year degree that included courses equivalent to a major in accounting, i.e. at least 30 semester hours in accounting or 24 semester hours in accounting and 6 semester hours in related subjects as described above; OR A Certificate as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) obtained through written examination in a State, territory or the District of Columbia; OR Are currently serving as an Internal Revenue Agent GS-0512 and have been in this position for at least one year or was previously an Internal Revenue Agent GS-0512 and held the position for at least one year.
In addition to the above qualifications, you must possess the following professional accounting knowledges: Principles of Accounting, Intermediate Accounting, Cost Accounting, Advanced Accounting, and Auditing. For more information on the required accounting knowledges please refer to www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0500/internal-revenue-agent-series-0512
In addition to the above, you must meet the requirements described below:
GS-07 LEVEL: You must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-5 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position includes: Knowledge of and skill in applying the principle of accounting, auditing, tax, financial, legal or other work that required knowledge of and skill in applying the principles, concepts and methodology of professional accounting and related fields and skill in communicating and dealing effectively with others; OR One year of graduate education at an accredited college or university in accounting or related field of business, finance, law, economics, management, statistical/quantitative methods or computer science. OR Superior Academic Achievement may be met by having a Bachelor's degree, in a related field, with one of the following: A GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale for all completed undergraduate courses or those completed in the last 2 years of study, or a GPA of 3.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale for all courses in the major field of study or those courses in the major completed in the last 2 years of study, or rank in the upper one third of the class in the college, university, or major subdivision, or membership in a national honor society recognized by the Association of College Honor Societies.
GS-09 LEVEL: You must have 1 year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-07 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position includes: Knowledge of and skill in applying the principle of accounting, auditing, tax, financial, legal or other work that required knowledge of and skill in applying the principles, concepts and methodology of professional accounting and related fields and skill in communicating and dealing effectively with others; OR Two years of graduate level education leading to a master's degree or master's (or equivalent) degree in accounting or related field of business, finance, law, economics, management, statistical/quantitative methods or computer science.
For Grades 5 through 9: You may qualify by a combination of experience and education. Options for qualifying based on a combination will be identified in the online questions.
In addition to the above you must have, within the previous 2 years, completed all educational requirements for a qualifying associates, bachelors, masters, professional, doctorate, vocational or technical degree or certificate from a qualifying institution; or intended graduation is no more than 9 months from date of application. *Veterans (as defined in 5 U.S.C. 2108) who, due to a military service obligation, were precluded from applying to a Recent Graduates Program during any portion of the 2 year eligibility period may have their eligibility period extended so that they receive the full 2 years of eligibility. The remaining 2-year eligibility period will begin upon his or her release or discharge from active duty. The veteran's eligibility period may not extend beyond 6 years from the date of completion of all requirements of an academic course of study.
* A Certificate program is post-secondary education, in a qualifying educational institution, equivalent to at least one full-time academic year of study, that is part of an accredited college-level, technical, trade, vocational or business school curriculum. For study at a business or technical school, 36 weeks of study (20+ classroom hours per week) is comparable to 1 academic year of full-time study. If your academic institution calculates a full-year of academic studies with fewer hours, or academic credits are expressed in contract months, units, or other terms that differ from the conventional hours, please have your academic advisor provide a letter certifying the Certificate program meets the regulatory definition.
Applications can be accepted from students who expect to complete qualifying education within 9 months from the date of application. Education must be successfully completed to participate in the Program.
-The experience may have been gained in either the public or 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.
In addition to the above requirements, you must meet the following, if applicable:
You must have been at the next lower grade level of the grade you are applying to for 52 weeks (time-in-grade requirement).
The IRS Internal Recent Graduates Program affords a developmental opportunity to IRS employees, who have graduated within the previous 2 years from a qualifying educational institution or program. If selected, you will be placed in a position as an Internal Revenue Agent, GS-0512 5/7/9, Career Ladder 5/7/9/11/12 in the Tax Exempt/Government Entities division. To successfully complete the Recent Graduates Program, you must complete 1 year in the position, a minimum of at least 40 hours of interactive training, mentorship, and demonstration of successful job performance. If for any reason you do not successfully complete the program you will be returned to the previous grade of the same or similar position you previously held within IRS prior to being selected for the Recent Graduates Program. Placement is neither guaranteed nor implied.
POSITION DESCRIPTIONS: Employment Plans 98789, 98788, 98787; Exempt Organization 98794, 98793, 98792.
A PM/C SharePoint site is available for IRS Employees at: https://organization.ds.irsnet.gov/sites/HCOETS/PMC/SPDLibrary/SitePages/Home.aspx
40 Positions are located in TEGE Exempt Organization and Employment Plans.
(2) 2 Metrotech Center 100,Myrtle Ave. Brooklyn, NY 11201 (NY7288); (2) 15 New Sudbury St, Boston, MA 02203 (MA0131); (2) 200 Sheffield St, Mountainside, NJ 07092 (NJ4360); (2) 2970 Market St, Philadelphia, PA 19104 (PA0809);(2) 1000 Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15222 (PA0233); (2) 230 S. Dearborn Street, Chicago, IL 60604 (IL0236); (2) 30 East Seventh Street, St Paul, MN 55101 (MN1600); (2) 985 Michigan Ave, Detroit, MI 48226 (MI0800); (2) 1100 Commerce Street, Dallas, TX 75242 (TX0284); (1) 401 W Peachtree St, Atlanta, GA 30308 (GA0087); (1) 850 Trafalgar Court, Maitland, FL 32751 (FL2257); (1) 12309 N Mopac Expwy, Austin, TX 78758 (TX2835); (1) 300 E Eighth St, Austin, TX 78701 (TX0227); (2) 31 Hopkins Plaza, Baltimore, MD 21201 (MD0055); (2)10715 David Taylor Dr, Charlotte, NC 28262 (NC2598);(1) 2484 S Washington Blvd, Ogden, UT 84401(UT1431);(1) 9350 Flair Dr., El Monte, CA 91731 (CAD002); (2) 915 Second Avenue, Seattle, WA 98174(WA0101); (1) 24000 Avila Road, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677(CA0521); (1) 4330 Watt Ave, Sacramento, CA 95821(CA6139); (2) 8701 S. Gessner, Houston, TX 77074 (TX0297); (1) 550 Main St., Cincinnati, OH 45202 (OH0189); (2) 999 N. Capitol St. NE, Washington, DC 20003 (DC0221); (1) 4041 N. Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85012 (AZ7748); (1) 2850 NE Independence Ave, Lee's Summit MO 64064 (MO2008); (1) 7125 Industrial Road, Florence, KY 41042 (KY3016)
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
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 required supporting documents. Please be sure that your resume includes detailed information to support your qualifications for this position; failure to provide sufficient evidence in your resume may result in a “not qualified” determination.
Rating: Your application will be ranked in accordance with the Service’s Merit Promotion Plan (i.e., National Agreement or Internal Revenue Manual).
Your application will also be rated and ranked among others, based on your responses to the online questions, regarding your experience, education, training, performance appraisals and awards relevant to the duties of this position. IRS employees may obtain most recent awards listing at https://persinfo.web.irs.gov/. Your rating may be lowered, if your responses to the online questions are not supported by the education and/or experience described in your application.
Referral: If you are among the top qualified candidates, your application may be referred to a selecting official for consideration. You may be required to participate in a selection interview (telephonic and/or in person at the discretion of the Selecting Official in accordance with hiring polices). We will not reimburse costs related to the interview such as travel to and from the interview site. If you are a displaced or surplus Treasury employee eligible for the Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP), you must receive a score of 80 or better to be rated as well qualified to receive special selection priority.
This announcement will establish a roster that allows applicants to be considered for this position up to one year from the closing date of the announcement.
A complete application includes 1. A resume, 2. Vacancy question responses, and 3. Unofficial transcripts that verifies Recent Graduate status, or intended completion if you are within 9 months of graduating 4. Submission of any required documents. Please note that if you do not provide all required information, as specified in this announcement, you will not be considered for this position (or may not receive the special consideration for which you may be eligible).
All applicants are required to submit a resume either by creating one in USAJOBS or uploading one of their own choosing. (Cover letters are optional.) Cover Letter Tips. To receive full credit for relevant experience, please list the month/year and number of hours worked for experience listed on your resume. We suggest that you preview the online questions, as you may need to customize your resume to ensure that it supports your responses to these questions. Please view resume tips Resume Tips.
Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) DOCUMENTATION: If you are a displaced or surplus Treasury employee, click CTAP for eligibility and a detailed list of required documents. IRS CTAP eligibles can apply for jobs within and outside the commuting area.
IRS Reassignment Preference Program (RPP): You must meet the requirements in your RPP notice. Submit a copy of your RPP Notice along with a copy of your most recent annual performance appraisal. Your performance appraisal must have a fully successful or higher overall rating.
PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL/AWARDS: Submit a copy of your most recent completed 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.
EDUCATION DOCUMENTATION: You must submit dated documentation showing completion or intended completion (if graduation is no more than 9 months from the date of application) of all educational requirements (e.g. letter from the registrar, unofficial transcripts). An official transcript will be required if you are selected. 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. If you are qualifying based on foreign education, you must submit proof of creditability of education as evaluated by a credentialing agency. Refer to the OPM instructions. EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS MUST BE MET BEFORE YOU CAN BE PLACED. An official transcript will be required if you are selected.
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
This is a roster announcement open continuously and allows applicants to apply up to the last cut off date listed in the announcement. The roster will be used to fill positions throughout the next month 12 months. We are projecting approximately 26 vacancies may be filled during the life of this roster open period of 2/22/19 to 12/26/19- selections may be made through 03/25/2020. Contingent upon funding and space requirements, one or more vacancies may be filled in the individual PODs listed below as they become available in that location during the life of the roster. Applicants need to apply and be eligible on or prior to the cut off dates or the closing date to be considered for the roster. Additional and/or updated applications must be submitted by 11:59pm ET (Eastern Time) at the close of each of the following cutoff dates: 03/07/2019, 06/28/2019, 9/26/2019 and 12/26/2019.
Treasury believes in a working environment that supports inclusion; please view our reasonable accommodation policies and procedures at www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/disability-employment/reasonable-accommodations. We will provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities on a case-by-case basis. Please contact Sharonda Robinson at Sharonda.J.Robinson@irs.gov if you require this for any part of the application and hiring process.
The following instructions outline our application process.
You may check the status of your application for this position at any time by logging onto the USAJOBS “My Account” tab and clicking on “Application Status.” For a more detailed update of your application status, you may click on “more information.”
Please notify us if your contact information changes after the closing date of the announcement. Also, note that if you provide an email address that is inaccurate or if your mailbox is full or blocked (e.g., spam-blocker), you may not receive important communication that could affect your consideration for this position.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/525339700. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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