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WHAT IS THE SMALL BUSINESS SELF EMPLOYED DIVISION? The Small Business/Self-Employed (SB/SE) Division provides examinations and taxpayer education services for about 7 million small businesses and upwards of 33 million self-employed and supplemental income taxpayers.
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01/15/2020 to 01/29/2020
$91,231 - $144,676 per year
GS 13
41 vacancies in the following locations:
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
25% or less - 1 - 5 nights per month
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Permanent
Full-Time
Competitive
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20CS6-SBB0611-0512-13-DD
556725100
WHAT DOES AN INTERNAL REVENUE AGENT, EMPLOYMENT TAX SPECIALIST DO? As an Internal Revenue Agent, Employment Tax Specialist, you will conduct examinations of employment tax returns filed by businesses. The examinations require special ability in accounting and auditing as well as technical knowledge of employment tax laws and industry practices. Examiners will be required to determine the appropriate payments made to workers, develop the facts to determine how these payments are required to be reported and ensure the business is following all reporting and filing requirements. Business size can range from small sole proprietorships to large and complex business firms with extensive operations and/or operating divisions.
As an Internal Revenue Agent Employment Tax Specialist you will:
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You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
BASIC REQUIREMENTS: 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
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; AND
You must possess the following professional accounting knowledge: Knowledge of Principles of Accounting, Knowledge of Intermediate Accounting, Knowledge of Cost Accounting, Knowledge of Advanced Accounting, and Knowledge of Auditing. For more information on the required accounting knowledge, please refer to Internal Revenue Agent Basic Requirements . This knowledge is typically acquired by completion of an accounting degree from a four-year college or university. If not from an academic environment, the knowledge can also be obtained from certain work experience.
In addition to the above, you must meet the requirements described below:
GS-13 LEVEL: In addition to the meeting the basic requirement, you must have 1 year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position includes: Demonstrates experience that includes extensive knowledge of tax laws, regulations, precedents and policies relating to employment taxes in order to perform employment tax examinations, and application of professional auditing and accounting knowledge to large and complex business organizations having several related entities or subdivisions and involving varied and complex systems of accounting sufficient to perform examinations. Examples of qualifying experience includes: The interpretation and application of Federal tax law for individuals, business and/or exempt organizations, partnerships, and corporations; applying knowledge of business and trade practices to develop tax issues based on analysis and evaluation of overall business operations and financial condition; applying knowledge of corporate financial transactions and financial management principles and practices; AND interacting effectively with a broad range of individuals and negotiating with specialists in accounting, legal, tax, and other similar business related professions.
- The experience may have been gained in the public sector, private sector or 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/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 GS - 12 level for 52 weeks (time-in-grade requirement).
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When applying to this position, please consider each location before selecting. If you are selected for a position which requires relocation, you are responsible to relocate at your own expense and report on the negotiated start date.
6 full time vacancies, for SBSE, Examination Operations, Specialty Examination, East - Employment Tax, in the following any of the locations: 7850 S. W. 6th Court, Plantation, FL (FL2347), 401 W Peachtree St, Atlanta, GA (GA0087). 2 full time vacancies, for SBSE, Examination Operations, Specialty Examination, Large Case - Employment Tax (Group 1) in the following any of the locations: 200 Sheffield Street, Mountainside, NJ (NJ4360), 600 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA (PA0277), 31 Hopkins Plaza, Baltimore, MD (MD0055). 2 full time vacancies, for SBSE, Examination Operations, Specialty Examination, Large Case - Employment Tax (Group 2): 290 Bwy - Foley Square, New York, NY (NY0350), One Montvale Ave., Stoneham, MA (MA5632), 1180 Vets Mem Hwy, Hauppauge, NY (NY7117). 2 full time vacancies, for SBSE, Examination Operations, Specialty Examination, Large Case - Employment Tax (Group 3): 2888 Woodcock Blvd, Atlanta, GA (GA2004), 7850 S. W. 6th Court, Plantation, FL (FL2347). 2 full time vacancies, for SBSE, Examination Operations, Specialty Examination, Large Case - Employment Tax (Group 4): 2001 Butterfield Road, Downers Grove, IL (IL2337), 1100 Commerce Street, Dallas, TX (TX0284), 1122 Town and Country Commons, Chesterfield, MO (MO1833).
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LOCATIONS CONTINUED
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2 full time vacancies, for SBSE, Examination Operations, Specialty Examination, Large Case - Employment Tax (Group 5): 8701 S Gessner, Houston, TX (TX0297), 225 W Broadway, Glendale, CA (CA6218), 801 Civic Center Drive, W., Santa Ana, CA (CA7395). 2 full time vacancies, for SBSE, Examination Operations, Specialty Examination, Large Case - Employment Tax (Group 6): 55 South Market Street, San Jose, CA (CA6116), 1220 SW 3rd Ave, Portland, OR (OR0043), 915 Second Avenue, Seattle, WA (WA0101). 2 full time vacancies, for SBSE, Examination Operations, Specialty Examination, Large Case - Employment Tax (Group 8): 550 Main Street, Cincinnati, OH (OH0189), 6450 Rockside Woods Blvd S, Suite 300, Independence, OH (OH2320). 2 full time vacancies, for SBSE, Examination Operations, Specialty Examination, Midstates - Employment Tax (Group 1): 230 S. Dearborn Street, Chicago, IL (IL0236). 2 full time vacancies, for SBSE, Examination Operations, Specialty Examination, Midstates - Employment Tax (Group 1): 1550 American Blvd East, Bloomington, MN (MN1675). 2 full time vacancies, for SBSE, Examination Operations, Specialty Examination, Midstates - Employment Tax (Group 3): 200 N High St, Columbus, OH (OH0208). 2 full time vacancies, for SBSE, Examination Operations, Specialty Examination, Midstates - Employment Tax (Group 3): 38275 West Twelve Mile Road, Suite 200, Farmington Hills, MI (MI2097). 2 full time vacancies, for SBSE, Examination Operations, Specialty Examination, Midstates - Employment Tax (Group 4): 600 Dr Martin L King Pl, Louisville, KY (KY0086). 2 full time vacancies, for SBSE, Examination Operations, Specialty Examination, Midstates - Employment Tax (Group 1): 402 South Main Street, Ste 501, Joplin, MO (MO1913). 1 full time vacancies, for SBSE, Examination Operations, Specialty Examination, Midstates - Employment Tax (Group 4): 7300 Turfway Rd, Suite 410, Florence, KY (KY3123). 1 full time vacancies, for SBSE, Examination Operations, Specialty Examination, Midstates - Employment Tax (Group 1): 555 N. Woodlawn St., Building 4, Wichita, KS (KS1615). 1 full time vacancies, for SBSE, Examination Operations, Specialty Examination, Midstates - Employment Tax (Group 1): 657 2nd Ave N, Fargo, ND (ND0046). 1 full time vacancies, for SBSE, Examination Operations, Specialty Examination, Midstates - Employment Tax (Group 3): 6450 Rockside Woods Blvd S, Suite 300, Independence, OH (OH2320). 1 full time vacancies, for SBSE, Examination Operations, Specialty Examination, NTRCP - Employment Tax, (Group 3): 110 N City Parkway, Las Vegas, NV (NV7516). 2 full time vacancies, for SBSE, Examination Operations, Specialty Examination, West - Employment Tax, (Group 6): 8701 S Gessner, Houston, TX (TX0297). 1 full time vacancies, for SBSE, Examination Operations, Specialty Examination, West - Employment Tax, (Group 5) : 1301 Clay Street, Oakland, CA (CA0281). 1 full time vacancies, for SBSE, Examination Operations, Specialty Examination, West - Employment Tax: 4330 Watt Ave, Sacramento, CA (CA6139).
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41 positions to be filled in different locations. Please refer to the qualifications and educations requirement tab to see the PODs.
POSITION DESCRIPTIONS: GS-13 (90841)
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CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
AMENDED TO ADD THE FOLLOWING PODs':
8701 S Gessner, Houston, TX (TX0297) , 230 S. Dearborn Street, Chicago, IL (IL0236) and 555 N. Woodlawn St., Building 4, Wichita, KS (KS1615)
2 full time vacancies for SBSE, Examination Operations, Specialty Examination, Large Case - Employment Tax, Large Case Group 5 located 8701 S Gessner, Houston, TX (TX0297).
2 full time vacancies for SBSE, Examination Operations, Specialty Examination, West - Employment Tax, West Group 62 located 8701 S Gessner, Houston, TX (TX0297).
2 full time vacancies for SBSE, Examination Operations, Specialty Examination, Midstates - Employment Tax located 230 S. Dearborn Street, Chicago, IL (IL0236).
1 full time vacancy for SBSE, Examination Operations, Specialty Examination, Midstates - Employment Tax located at 555 N. Woodlawn St., Building 4, Wichita, KS (KS1615).
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 evaluated on the CJEs of the position to be filled per the National Agreement Article 13. 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.
A complete application includes 1. A resume, 2. Vacancy question responses, and 3. 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). 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
VETERANS' PREFERENCE DOCUMENTATION If you are claiming veterans’ preference, you 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. Ten-point preference eligibles must also submit an Application for 10-point Veteran Preference, SF-15, along with the required documentation listed on the back of the SF-15 form. For more information on veterans' preference view FedsHireVets.
Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) DOCUMENTATION If you are a displaced or surplus Federal employee, click CTAP/ICTAP for eligibility and a detailed list of required documents. IRS CTAP eligibles can apply for jobs both within and outside the commuting area.
EDUCATION DOCUMENTATION: For positions with an education requirement, or if you are qualifying for this position by substituting education or training for experience, submit a copy of your transcripts or equivalent. 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 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.
The following instructions outline our application process. You must complete this application process and submit any required documents by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date of this announcement. 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 the announcement's closing date.
Treasury believes in a working environment that supports inclusion; please view our reasonable accommodation policies and procedures at https://jobs.irs.gov/seasonal/reasonable-accommodation.html We will provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities on a case-by-case basis. Please contact Paula Golladay via paula.b.golladay@irs.gov if you require this for any part of the application and hiring process.
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