This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/534005300. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
The mission of the Tax Division is to enforce the nation's tax laws fully, fairly, and consistently, through both criminal and civil litigation, in order to promote voluntary compliance with the tax laws, maintain public confidence in the integrity of the tax system, and promote the sound development of the law. The Tax Division employs more than 350 Attorneys in fourteen civil, criminal, and appellate sections.
Learn more about this agency05/16/2019 to 06/03/2019
$52,068 - $67,687 per year
GS 8
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Not required
No
Permanent
Full-Time
Competitive
8
No
Yes
TAX-Secretary-VAR-19-GK-04
534005300
Current or former competitive service federal employees.
Individuals eligible under a special authority not listed above, but defined in the federal hiring regulations.
Status Candidates (Merit Promotion and VEOA Eligibles)
As a secretary in the Tax Division, the incumbent is responsible for:
There are no education requirements for the GS-08 grade level.
Career Transition Assistance Programs: These programs apply to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: (1) meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria; (2) be rated well-qualified for the position with a score of 85 or above; and, (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility. For more information visit:
http://www.opm.gov/rif/employee_guides/career_transition.asp.
DOJ EEO Statement/Policy: http://www.justice.gov/jmd/eeos/08-eeo-policy.pdf
Reasonable Accommodation Statement: Federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the Tax Division Human Resources office at 202-616-2774. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
Schedule A: DOJ welcomes and encourages applications from persons with disabilities and is firmly committed to satisfying its affirmative obligations under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 to ensure that persons with disabilities have every opportunity to be hired and advanced on the basis of merit within the Department. Additional information about hiring under this Schedule A authority, as well as the documents required to demonstrate eligibility, can be found at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/disability-employment/getting-a-job/#url=Schedule-A-Hiring-Authority. DOJ also encourages eligible Schedule A applicants to submit their resumes to resume@benderconsult.com, and reference "Federal Career Opportunities" in the subject line. Additional information is found at: www.benderconsult.com.
Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA): To be eligible for a VEOA appointment under Merit Promotion procedures, you must be a preference eligible or a veteran separated after three years or more of continuous active service performed under honorable conditions. For more information on the VEOA and other hiring authorities for veterans, please see: http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/veterans-services/vet-guide/
Selective Service: If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. Additional information is found at: www.sss.gov
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the job qualifications listed on this announcement. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application materials, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this job. If you are found to be among the top candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.
The qualifications of all applicants will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, and other characteristics):
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.
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. A complete application package MUST be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 06/03/2019 to receive consideration.
Click the following to preview the assessment questionnaire: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/10498169.
Once the online questionnaire is received you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. After a review of your complete application you will be notified of your rating and/or referral to the hiring official. We will notify you of the outcome after each step of the recruitment process has been completed. After making a tentative job offer, we will conduct a suitability/security background investigation. We expect to make a final job offer within 80 days after the closing date of the announcement.
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/534005300. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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Are you interested in a rewarding and challenging career? Join one of the best places to work in the federal government - the Tax Division of the U.S. Department of Justice! The U.S. Department of Justice ranked 10th among large agencies and the Tax Division ranked as the #1 litigating division in the Department of Justice and consistently in the top 10% of sub-agencies surveyed by the Partnership for Public Service for its 2018 "Best Places to Work".