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Contact Representative (Seasonal) - Direct Hire, TERM

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Taxpayer Services - Accounts Management - Ogden Service Center

Summary

WE'RE HIRING: Attend our Hiring event below!!

  • Location: Courtyard Marriott Ogden (247 24th St, Ogden, UT 84401)
  • Date: Friday, May 15, 2026
  • Time: 9 AM - 1 PM
  • Positions under this announcement are being filled using a Direct Hire Authority (DHA)
  • This announcement may be closed early if sufficient applicants apply to fill the anticipated vacancies.
REVIEW THE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND HOW TO APPLY SECTIONS BELOW FOR FURTHER DETAILS

Overview

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Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
04/21/2026 to 05/15/2026
Salary
$19.52 - $25.37 per hour

The range reflects the minimum locality to maximum locality for location listed in the announcement.

Pay scale & grade
GS 5
Location
(UT1428) 2262 Wall Avenue
Ogden, UT
150 vacancies
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
Occasional travel - May be required to travel 1-5 days per month.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Term - Appointment is not-to-exceed 13 months, may be extended up to 4 years, does not grant permanent status, and may be terminated at any time.
Work schedule
Full-time - Seasonal - Work is subject to periods of non-pay status as workload or budget dictates. Season length: 6 to 8 months each year. Tour of Duty: Swing Shift, Monday-Friday 4:30pm-1:00am, 40 hours per week
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
8 - This position has career progression. If selected at a lower grade level, you may be promoted without further competition to the full working level as your career progresses.
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Not Required
Drug test
No
Position sensitivity and risk
Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
Trust determination process
Financial disclosure
No
Bargaining unit status
No
Announcement number
26-12937955K-TSE-0962-5
Control number
866108700

Duties

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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.

  • Completes contacts, i.e., conducts personal or telephone interviews with a wide range of individuals who have varying degrees of understanding, or with third party representatives, e.g., CPAs, practitioners, attorneys, who possess a professional understanding.
  • Uses sophisticated interviewing techniques, the employee reviews individual circumstances and goals, and advises on the most advantageous ways to meet them.
  • Elicits sensitive, personal and financial information, e.g., innocent spouse determinations, bankruptcies, or draws out information the individual may attempt to withhold, e.g., additional sources of income, overpayments, to ensure compliance with reporting and disclosure requirements.
  • Makes determinations and uses sound judgment concerning controversial matters in reporting as appropriate the degree to which the individual understood their responsibilities and whether errors in their records reflected honest mistakes or fraudulent intent.
  • Develops, analyzes and evaluates information involving the research of records and the nature of each inquiry including the way it was presented in order to inform and advise, answer inquiries, or resolve problems related to the unique circumstances of each individual or fulfill regulatory requirements.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Training Details
    • Post of Duty: Training may be conducted in a designated location other than the assigned POD located in the job offer until training is complete.
    • Shift: Training may be conducted during a shift other than the one you were selected for.
  • Probationary Period - All newly appointed employees to the competitive (or excepted) service are subject to a probationary (or trial) period. During this time, your performance, conduct, and suitability for continued employment will be evaluated. You will not automatically convert to permanent status at the end of the probationary (or trial) period. Your supervisor must affirmatively determine that continued employment is in the best interest of the Federal service. If no certification is made before the probationary (or trial) period ends, your appointment will be terminated. You are encouraged to actively engage with your supervisor, seek feedback, and understand role expectations. Additional guidance and support will be provided during onboarding.
  • Government Credit Card - Obtain and use a Government-issued charge card for business-related travel.
Key Eligibility Requirements:
  • U.S Citizenship - Must be a U.S. Citizen or National and provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
  • Selective Service Registration - Males born after December 31, 1959 are required to be registered with the Selective Service System or prove they are exempt from having to do so.
  • Personal Identity Verification (PIV) - Must provide 2 forms of identification from the Form I-9. Federal law requires verification of the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires in the U.S. These documents must be unexpired original or certified copies.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS SHOWN IN QUALIFICATIONS OR ADDTIONAL INFORMATION SECTIONS

Qualifications

Federal experience is not required. Experience may have been gained in the public sector, private sector or through Volunteer Service. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-timework is considered on a prorated basis. To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/day/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.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE GS-5 Level: You must have one 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 working with records or documents (for example: banking and/or insurance) and applying established rules and procedures to manage customer accounts (for example: crediting and debiting, researching and/or adjusting accounts).
  • Experience with face to face and/or telephone customer service (for example: collection agency, sales, etc.) that includes resolving problems and issues.
  • Experience performing work using a computer (for example: Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Word, Excel, Edge, or other search engines to research reference material) to locate and review records and reconcile discrepancies.
OR You may substitute education for specialized experience as follows: completed at least 4 years of education above the high school level leading to a bachelor's degree (120 semester hours, 180 quarter hours or 2880 formal classroom hours) or a bachelor's or higher degree.

OR You may qualify with a combination of experience and education equivalent to one (1) year of specialized experience.

AND
You must also meet the following requirement:
  • MINIMUM AGE REQUIREMENT: Minimum age for federal employment is 18 years old, or at least 16 years old and have:
    • Graduated from high school or been awarded a certificate equivalent to graduating from high school; or
    • Completed a formal vocational training program; or
    • Received a statement from school authorities agreeing with your preference for employment rather than continuing your education.
For more information on qualifications please refer to OPM's Qualifications Standards.

Education

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 (Section 3, Explanation of Terms) or here for Foreign Education Credentialing instructions.

We recommend choosing an evaluator from a member organization of one of the following national associations of credential evaluation services: National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Association of International Credentials Evaluators (AICE).

Additional information

  • Additional jobs may be filled from this announcement or any other source to fill these vacancies.
  • In the event that a building is closed due to rent management, new hires may be placed in a local commuting location.
  • Salary: General Schedule (GS) Locality Pay tables may be found under Salaries & Wages.
  • Term Appointment:
    • If you are a current federal employee on a permanent competitive service appointment and accept this appointment, you will voluntarily relinquish your permanent status and will not be returned to your previous position upon completion of appointment.
    • You will not be eligible to apply for job announcements open to only permanent employees.
    • Term Conversion Potential - This Term Appointment has potential for conversion to a permanent appointment under the Restructuring and Reform Act (RRA) of 1998. To be eligible, you must apply and compete for a vacancy announcement that is in the same line of work and open to term employees. In addition, you must have completed 2 years of current continuous service under a term appointment (or any combination of term appointments under competitive procedures) and received at least a fully successful performance rating.
Suitability Requirements:
  • Prior IRS Employment - Former employees will be subject to a screening of their prior performance and conduct with the Service. The Taxpayer First Act of 2019, 26 U.S. Code 7804, prohibits the IRS from rehiring certain former employees who were removed from service.
  • Tax Check - Must undergo a review of income tax verification. To check the status of your tax record go to: (https://www.irs.gov/individuals/get-transcript). If you are not in compliance, you will be determined unsuitable for employment with IRS.
  • Fingerprint/Criminal History Check - This position requires that the successful candidate undergo personnel vetting, which includes a background investigation and enrollment upon onboarding into "Continuous Vetting." Enrollment in Continuous Vetting will result in automated record checks being conducted throughout one's employment with Treasury. The successful candidate will also be enrolled into FBI's Rap Back service, which will allow Treasury to receive notification from the FBI of criminal matters (e.g., arrests, charges, convictions) involving enrolled individuals in near real-time. For more information regarding your rights refer to Noncriminal Justice Applicant's Privacy Rights - FBI, FD-258 Privacy Act Statement - FBI, and SEAD-3-Reporting-U.pdf (dni.gov).

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

How you will be evaluated

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

This position will be filled through the Direct Hire Authority. Under this authority, competitive rating, ranking, and veterans' preference procedures do not apply. For more information on Direct-Hire Authority visit: OPM Direct Hire Fact Sheet.

Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), your responses on the application questionnaire, and your responses to all assessments required for this position. Applicants who disqualify themselves will not be evaluated further.

Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration.

Referral: Applicants will be referred on a first in, first out basis. Applicants who meet the basic qualification requirements may be referred to a selecting official for consideration. Candidates 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 practices). 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 Federal employee (eligible for the Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP), you must be found "well qualified" for the position to receive special selection priority. Well qualified is defined as: experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications, demonstrated by meeting all the following competencies for this position:

  • Customer Service
  • Technology Application
  • Attention to Detail
  • Reasoning
  • Problem Solving

If you are selected, you will be subject to all requirements listed in the Requirements, Qualifications, and Additional Information sections of this announcement which includes, Prior Employment/Tax Checks, Fingerprint/Criminal History checks.

Internal Revenue Service

WHY IS THE IRS A GREAT PLACE TO WORK? As an IRS employee, you will feel proud knowing you helped make America stronger while working at one of the world's biggest financial institutions. You will be part of an organization that collects over $2 trillion in revenue and processes over 200 million tax returns annually. We are proud of how we apply the tax law with integrity and fairness to all. The IRS hires talented and dedicated individuals from many backgrounds, including accounting, business, finance, law enforcement and information technology. You will be challenged & supported on a daily basis. Whether you are just starting out or looking for a new opportunity, consider an IRS career.

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 IS THE TAXPAYER SERVICES DIVISION?
A description of the business units can be found at: https://www.jobs.irs.gov/about/who/business-divisions

WHERE CAN I FIND OUT MORE ABOUT OTHER IRS CAREERS? Visit us on the web at www.jobs.irs.gov

Agency contact information

IRS Kansas City External
Email
KCJobs@irs.gov
Address
TS SC - Accounts Management
1111 Constitution Ave NW
Washington, DC 20224
US

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