Pathways Excepted Service Appointment not-to-exceed (NTE) 1 year, may be extended and/or may be converted non-competitively to a term or permanent position in the competitive service.
Position(s) are to be filled in following area(s):
TS SC - Submission Processing
REVIEW THE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION BELOW FOR FURTHER DETAILS
Summary
Pathways Excepted Service Appointment not-to-exceed (NTE) 1 year, may be extended and/or may be converted non-competitively to a term or permanent position in the competitive service.
The range reflects the minimum locality to maximum locality for location(s) listed in the announcement. Salary will be based on selected duty location
Pay scale & grade
GS 1
Locations
Kansas City, MO
90 vacancies
Austin, TX
50 vacancies
Ogden, UT
100 vacancies
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
Not required
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Internships
Work schedule
Part-time - Seasonal - Work is subject to periods of non-pay status. Season length: 6 to 8 months each year. Tour of Duty: Evenings, Monday-Friday, 20 hours per week (between 4 PM and 10 PM depending on location and school schedule).
Open to U.S. Citizens/Nationals. Open to students enrolled (or accepted for enrollment) on at least a half-time basis and seeking a degree (diploma, certificate, etc.) from a qualifying educational institution, that have at least a cumulative (overall) 2.0 grade point average or higher on a 4.0 scale, are in good academic standing, and are a U.S. Citizen/National.
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.
Works with higher graded staff in support of office programs and activities to gain practical work experience. Typically performs duties such as:
Assisting higher level employees with special projects
Maintaining files
Faxing and reproducing materials
Receiving and distributing telephone messages and mail
Pathways (Internship) Program: This position is being filled under Schedule D, 5 CFR Part 362, in the Excepted Service. For additional information regarding the Pathways Program, please refer to OPM's Students & Recent Graduates. All selectees:
Must sign a Participant Agreement and meet agency-specific requirements.
Must meet the definition of a student and maintain minimum GPA requirements throughout the duration of their appointment.
May be non-competitively converted to a term or permanent position as shown below upon successful completion of program requirements (please refer to OPM's Students & Recent Graduates).
Clerk, GS-0303-04, or if qualified to a like position in one of the division(s) listed below:
Taxpayer Services - Submission Processing
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.
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 unexpiredoriginal 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.
IRS PATHWAYS INTERNSHIP PROGRAM ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
MINIMUM AGE: Minimum age for participants in the Pathways Internship program is 16 years of age.
EDUCATION REQUIREMENT: An individual who is enrolled at least a half-time basis in an accredited high school, job corps, college (including 4-year colleges/universities, community colleges, and junior colleges); professional, technical, vocational, and trade school; advanced degree programs; or other qualifying educational institution pursuing a qualifying degree or certificate.
GRADE POINT AVERAGE (GPA): Students must maintain a minimum of a GPA of 2.0 each term in order to be eligible to participate in the program.
PATHWAYS INTERNSHIP PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS: The IRS Pathways Internship Program provides Federal employment opportunities to students who are enrolled, or accepted for enrollment, as degree seeking students taking at least a half-time academic, technical, or vocational course load in an accredited, technical, vocational, 2 or 4-year college or university, graduate or professional school (including qualifying career or technical education programs such as registered apprenticeship programs, Job Corps, Climate Corps, AmeriCorps, and Peace Corps) the opportunity to work and explore new careers while in school. This program provides experience that is directly related to your educational program and career goals. If selected, employees are required to maintain a schedule that includes attendance at an accredited school combined with career related work in the agency. The work experience with the agency MUST be related to your academic/career goals. If selected, employees are required to maintain a schedule that includes attendance at an accredited school combined with career related work in the agency. The work experience with the agency MUST be related to your academic/career goals. If selected, you will be placed in a student trainee position, and upon successfully completing a minimum of 480 hours of work experience acquired through the program and successful completion of your course of academic study, you may be non-competitively converted to a term, career or career-conditional appointment. Selectees must remain enrolled in school and maintain a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.0 or higher to remain in the program. Applicants are acknowledging that they understand these requirements with the submission of their application. All conversion requirements will be identified in the Participant Agreement. To be eligible for the IRS Pathways Internship Program you MUST be enrolled on a full or half-time basis. This is defined by the institution you are enrolled in. If you need to complete less than the equivalent of half an academic/vocational or technical course-load immediately prior to graduating, this is still considered a student for purposes of this Program. You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement:
Basic Qualification Requirement for GS-01: You must be enrolled in at least a high school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED) program, or other qualifying academic program.
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.
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.
Additional Information:
Consider each location carefully when applying. If you are selected for a location, that location will become your official post of duty.
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: Part Time, Monday-Friday: Austin duty range 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m, Kansas City duty range 3:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., Ogden duty range 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., may be adjusted according to school schedule.
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.
Alternative work schedule, staggered work hours may be available.
Salary: General Schedule (GS) Locality Pay tables may be found under Salaries & Wages.
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.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
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.
You will be assessed on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics):
Customer Service (Clerical/Technical)
Interpersonal Skills
Oral Communication
Reading Comprehension
Writing
Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration. Cheating on an assessment may also result in your removal from consideration.
Rating: Category rating will be used to rank and select eligible candidates. If qualified, you will be assigned to one of two quality level categories, CAT A/B or CAT C.
Referral: Eligible applicants rated in the highest category group, may be referred to a selecting official for consideration. Candidates, if required to participate in a selection interview (telephonic and/or in person at the discretion of the Selecting Official in accordance with hiring practices), will be interviewed in category group order. We will not reimburse costs related to the interview such as travel to and from the interview site
Veterans' preference is applied after applicants are assessed. Qualified preference eligibles who have a compensable service-connected disability of 10 percent or more (CPS, CP) are placed at the top of the highest category on the referral list (except for scientific or professional positions at the GS-9 level or higher). Remaining preference eligibles are placed above non-preference eligibles within their assigned category.
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.
The following documents are required and must be provided with your application. All application materials, including transcripts, must be in English. Incomplete or insufficient information may result in not being considered for the position or not receiving special consideration for which you may be eligible.
Please view Application Preparation or How to write a resume for federal job.
1. Resume
… Your resume should:
Be limited to two (2) pages. Applicants with resumes exceeding two-pages will be removed from consideration. We recommend utilizing a standard 8.5x11-inch document size, a sans-serif font such as Arial or Calibri with a font size no smaller than 10-point for the main text, and page margins of 0.5 inches. Applicants that attempt to circumvent the 2-page limit page limit, for example by materially reducing readability, will be deemed ineligible. If you update your application, only the most recent resume received (uploaded under the "Resume" document type) will be considered to determine qualifications.
Include your name and contact information.
Include relevant work experience - Employer Name, Job Title, Employment dates (start to end date or present), number of hours worked per week, and a brief description of duties that clearly demonstrate your qualifications. To receive full credit for work experience, you must include specific MM/DD/YYYY start and end dates for every position.
Include pay plan, series, and grade (e.g., GS-0301-09) for all federal service jobs.
Not include photographs, classified or sensitive information, SSN, encrypted/digitally signed documents, or other inappropriate content. Resumes containing prohibited information will be deemed ineligible.
Not include embedded links as they will not be opened or considered when determining qualifications.
Not include personal information such as age, sex, religion, race, or disability.
Not include specialized experience copied from the announcement or position description, as this is not a demonstration of your experience.
2. Education - Refer to Qualification and Education sections above for requirements
This position has an education requirement. You MUST submit dated documentation showing current enrollment and Grade Point Average (GPA) in a qualifying institution (e.g. letter from the registrar, unofficial transcripts from current semester). May accept a transcript (Official or Unofficial), a copy of the diploma, or other written documentation from the educational institution or career or technical education program (such as a letter confirming enrollment or acceptance into a qualifying educational program).
3. Registration/License (if applicable) - Current, active registration/license
4. Veterans' Preference (if applicable)
MUST submit a copy of your DD-214 (Member 4 copy), or other official documentation from a branch of the Armed Forces or the Department of Veterans Affairs showing dates of service and type of discharge.
If you are serving under active duty, provide certification from the Armed Forces that you will be discharged or released within 120 days from the date of certification. The certification must indicate your dates of service, rank and that you will be separated under honorable conditions.
10-point preference eligible - Submit an Application for 10-point Veteran Preference, SF-15, along with the required documentation listed on the back of the form if you are a 10-point preference eligible. For more information on claiming veterans' preference view here.
6. Current and Former Federal Employees Documentation (if applicable)
Submit a copy of your most recent SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) or equivalent personnel action form which shows your grade and competitive service status.
Please read the entire announcement and all the instructions before you begin an application. To apply for and be considered for this position, you must complete all required questionnaires, assessments and submit all required documentation as specified in the How to Apply and Required Documents section. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. We are available to assist you during business hours (normally 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. ET, Monday - Friday). If applying online poses a hardship, please contact us by noon ET on 05/28/2026.
To begin the application process, click the "Apply Online" button.
You will be re-directed to USA STAFFING to continue your application process; answer the online questions. To preview the Application Questionnaire, please click the following link:https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12955333.
Upload all required documents. (To submit supporting documents, import documents from USAJOBS to the appropriate document types. If the document you need is not imported from USAJOBS, you may upload it directly into this application.)
Click the Submit Application button.
Reasonable Accommodations (RA): We provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities on a case-by-case basis; contact us if you require this for any part of the application and hiring process. To review reasonable accommodation policies and procedures please visit https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/disability-employment/reasonable-accommodations/.
To update your application, including supporting documentation: Visit USAJOBS - How to Update Application during the announcement open period, make updates or add supporting documentation, then continue through the entire application process and click Submit Application to send updates to the hiring agency. This option will no longer be available once the announcement has closed.
To view the job status or your application status: Visit USAJOBS - How to View Application/Job Status. Your application status page is where you can view your application status, USA Hire assessment completion status, and review your notifications sent by the hiring agency regarding your application.
TS SC - Submission Processing
1111 Constitution Ave NW
Washington, DC 20224
US
Next steps
Once your application package and online questionnaire is received you will receive an acknowledgement email. You are responsible for checking status updates and notifications in USAJOBS. Hard copy notifications will not be sent to you. Please notify us if your contact information changes after the closing date of the announcement. If your email mailbox is full or blocked (SPAM) you may not receive important communication that could affect your consideration for this position.
If selected, various checks will be conducted after acceptance of a tentative job offer.
Verification of U.S Citizenship
Selection Service Registration
Prior Employment Check
Tax Compliance Check
FBI Fingerprint Check/Background Investigation
eVerify (Eligibility to work in U.S Verification
In order to complete these tasks, you will be required to provide two current forms of identification (ID). You will be required to upload copies to your newhire record, and provide original/official documents at time of fingerprinting and again at onboarding. Failure to provide proper identification will result in removal of consideration or terminate employment offer.
Primary form of ID - Must have at least one, but may have two (such as a U.S. passport/passport card, state driver's license or ID card that is compliant with REAL ID, or U.S. military ID card)
Secondary form of ID - If you do not have two primary forms of ID, other acceptable forms of ID's are found on GSA's website (such as a U.S. Social Security card, original or certified birth certificate of the U.S., certificate of naturalization etc).
NOTE: Temporary Driver's License/state identification (paper copies) are not acceptable. If the name on your forms of ID do not match, you may need to bring the appropriate linking documentation (marriage license/ court order) showing the change in names.
The Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act prohibits the Department of Treasury and its bureaus from requesting an applicant's criminal history record before that individual receives a conditional offer of employment. To learn more, please visit our page at: Treasury.gov/fairchanceact.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
The following documents are required and must be provided with your application. All application materials, including transcripts, must be in English. Incomplete or insufficient information may result in not being considered for the position or not receiving special consideration for which you may be eligible.
Please view Application Preparation or How to write a resume for federal job.
1. Resume
… Your resume should:
Be limited to two (2) pages. Applicants with resumes exceeding two-pages will be removed from consideration. We recommend utilizing a standard 8.5x11-inch document size, a sans-serif font such as Arial or Calibri with a font size no smaller than 10-point for the main text, and page margins of 0.5 inches. Applicants that attempt to circumvent the 2-page limit page limit, for example by materially reducing readability, will be deemed ineligible. If you update your application, only the most recent resume received (uploaded under the "Resume" document type) will be considered to determine qualifications.
Include your name and contact information.
Include relevant work experience - Employer Name, Job Title, Employment dates (start to end date or present), number of hours worked per week, and a brief description of duties that clearly demonstrate your qualifications. To receive full credit for work experience, you must include specific MM/DD/YYYY start and end dates for every position.
Include pay plan, series, and grade (e.g., GS-0301-09) for all federal service jobs.
Not include photographs, classified or sensitive information, SSN, encrypted/digitally signed documents, or other inappropriate content. Resumes containing prohibited information will be deemed ineligible.
Not include embedded links as they will not be opened or considered when determining qualifications.
Not include personal information such as age, sex, religion, race, or disability.
Not include specialized experience copied from the announcement or position description, as this is not a demonstration of your experience.
2. Education - Refer to Qualification and Education sections above for requirements
This position has an education requirement. You MUST submit dated documentation showing current enrollment and Grade Point Average (GPA) in a qualifying institution (e.g. letter from the registrar, unofficial transcripts from current semester). May accept a transcript (Official or Unofficial), a copy of the diploma, or other written documentation from the educational institution or career or technical education program (such as a letter confirming enrollment or acceptance into a qualifying educational program).
3. Registration/License (if applicable) - Current, active registration/license
4. Veterans' Preference (if applicable)
MUST submit a copy of your DD-214 (Member 4 copy), or other official documentation from a branch of the Armed Forces or the Department of Veterans Affairs showing dates of service and type of discharge.
If you are serving under active duty, provide certification from the Armed Forces that you will be discharged or released within 120 days from the date of certification. The certification must indicate your dates of service, rank and that you will be separated under honorable conditions.
10-point preference eligible - Submit an Application for 10-point Veteran Preference, SF-15, along with the required documentation listed on the back of the form if you are a 10-point preference eligible. For more information on claiming veterans' preference view here.
6. Current and Former Federal Employees Documentation (if applicable)
Submit a copy of your most recent SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) or equivalent personnel action form which shows your grade and competitive service status.
Please read the entire announcement and all the instructions before you begin an application. To apply for and be considered for this position, you must complete all required questionnaires, assessments and submit all required documentation as specified in the How to Apply and Required Documents section. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. We are available to assist you during business hours (normally 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. ET, Monday - Friday). If applying online poses a hardship, please contact us by noon ET on 05/28/2026.
To begin the application process, click the "Apply Online" button.
You will be re-directed to USA STAFFING to continue your application process; answer the online questions. To preview the Application Questionnaire, please click the following link:https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12955333.
Upload all required documents. (To submit supporting documents, import documents from USAJOBS to the appropriate document types. If the document you need is not imported from USAJOBS, you may upload it directly into this application.)
Click the Submit Application button.
Reasonable Accommodations (RA): We provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities on a case-by-case basis; contact us if you require this for any part of the application and hiring process. To review reasonable accommodation policies and procedures please visit https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/disability-employment/reasonable-accommodations/.
To update your application, including supporting documentation: Visit USAJOBS - How to Update Application during the announcement open period, make updates or add supporting documentation, then continue through the entire application process and click Submit Application to send updates to the hiring agency. This option will no longer be available once the announcement has closed.
To view the job status or your application status: Visit USAJOBS - How to View Application/Job Status. Your application status page is where you can view your application status, USA Hire assessment completion status, and review your notifications sent by the hiring agency regarding your application.
TS SC - Submission Processing
1111 Constitution Ave NW
Washington, DC 20224
US
Next steps
Once your application package and online questionnaire is received you will receive an acknowledgement email. You are responsible for checking status updates and notifications in USAJOBS. Hard copy notifications will not be sent to you. Please notify us if your contact information changes after the closing date of the announcement. If your email mailbox is full or blocked (SPAM) you may not receive important communication that could affect your consideration for this position.
If selected, various checks will be conducted after acceptance of a tentative job offer.
Verification of U.S Citizenship
Selection Service Registration
Prior Employment Check
Tax Compliance Check
FBI Fingerprint Check/Background Investigation
eVerify (Eligibility to work in U.S Verification
In order to complete these tasks, you will be required to provide two current forms of identification (ID). You will be required to upload copies to your newhire record, and provide original/official documents at time of fingerprinting and again at onboarding. Failure to provide proper identification will result in removal of consideration or terminate employment offer.
Primary form of ID - Must have at least one, but may have two (such as a U.S. passport/passport card, state driver's license or ID card that is compliant with REAL ID, or U.S. military ID card)
Secondary form of ID - If you do not have two primary forms of ID, other acceptable forms of ID's are found on GSA's website (such as a U.S. Social Security card, original or certified birth certificate of the U.S., certificate of naturalization etc).
NOTE: Temporary Driver's License/state identification (paper copies) are not acceptable. If the name on your forms of ID do not match, you may need to bring the appropriate linking documentation (marriage license/ court order) showing the change in names.
The Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act prohibits the Department of Treasury and its bureaus from requesting an applicant's criminal history record before that individual receives a conditional offer of employment. To learn more, please visit our page at: Treasury.gov/fairchanceact.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
