Employment Type : Full-Time
WHAT IS THE OFFICE OF CHIEF COUNSEL, IRS? The Office of Chief Counsel is the largest tax law firm in the country. The Office of Chief Counsel serves America's taxpayers fairly and with integrity by providing correct and impartial interpretation of the internal revenue laws and the highest quality legal advice and representation for the Internal Revenue Service. We are as interested in your career as you are! WHAT IS PROCEDURE AND ADMINISTRATION? The Associate Chief Counsel (Procedure and Administration) (PA) provides legal services relating to federal tax procedure and administration including legal issues arising out of the assessment and collection of federal taxes, bankruptcy, ethics, abatement, credits, refunds of federal taxes, judicial proceedings, and disclosure of Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and Privacy Act matters. WHAT DOES A MANAGEMENT ANALYST DO? As a Management Analyst, you will gain experience in performing a variety of analytical, advisory, and other administrative functions related to the management of the Office. WHERE CAN I FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THE PATHWAYS PROGRAM? The following are the duties of this position at the GS-11 level. You will have the opportunity to learn to perform these duties and will receive training to help you grow in this developmental position. Not required No 11 0343 Management And Program Analysis Requirements Because of its tax-related mission, the Office of Chief Counsel requires fingerprinting, tax verification, and a background security investigation as part of the pre-employment process. To qualify for the position at the GS-09 level, you must meet one of the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement: A. Education: In the Recent Graduates Program you may qualify based solely on education as follows: master's or equivalent degree (such as an MBA, J.D.) that is related to the position and, as such, has equipped you with the knowledge and skills to perform the duties of a management analyst. OR Completed 2 years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a graduate degree in a field that is related to the position and, as such, has equipped me with the knowledge and skills to perform the duties of a management analyst. OR B. Experience: You may qualify with one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty equivalent to the GS-7 level of the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position includes: Assisting in research and investigations of new and improved business and management practices; assisting in development of management and program evaluation plans, procedures, and methodology; or assisting in management surveys and fact-finding to determine compliance with regulations, procedures, sound management practices and effective utilization of staff. This level of work typically involves following established methods and procedures or detailed instructions; using some judgment in applying analytical techniques; solving minor problems and making routine decisions. This list is not inclusive. C. You may qualify by a combination of qualifying education and experience. Options for qualifying based on a combination will be identified in the online questions. The education generally must be from an accredited (or pre-accredited) college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. Your application includes your résumé, responses to the online questions, and required supporting documents. Please be sure that your résumé 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. Q Access Authorization No Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk Credentialing Required Documents A complete application includes 1. A resume; 2. Vacancy question responses; 3. Transcripts; and 4. Submission of any required documents. Please note that if you do not provide all required information, as specified in this announcement, you may not be considered for this position (or may not receive the special consideration for which you may be eligible). 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. Benefits A career with the U.S. Government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Learn more about federal benefits. Our comprehensive benefits are very generous. Our benefits package includes: Learn more about Federal benefits programs at: https://help.usajobs.gov/index.php/Pay_and_Benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time, or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. Individuals who have graduated from an accredited educational institute or certificate program within the last 2 years or 6 years for Veterans. Open to U.S. Citizens or U.S. Nationals who are: 1) Recent Graduates and have completed a degree or certificate from a qualifying education institution within the previous two years. Veterans unable to apply within two years of receiving their degree due to military service obligation have a full two-year eligibility period upon release or discharge from active duty. The eligibility period for veterans must be within six years of degree completion.DutiesSummary
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WHAT IS THE PATHWAYS PROGRAM? The Treasury's Recent Graduates Program affords developmental experiences in the Federal government intended to promote possible careers in the civil service to individuals who have recently graduated from qualifying educational institutions or programs. Successful applicants are placed in a dynamic, developmental program with the potential to lead to a civil service career in the Federal government.
Following the completion of program requirements, selectees may be considered for non-competitive conversion to a career-conditional or term appointment. All conversion requirements will be identified in the Participant Agreement. Program requirements include, but are not limited to:
For additional information regarding the Pathways Program, please refer to the following website: www.usajobs.gov/StudentsAndGrads
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You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement:
To be eligible for the Recent Graduates Program, applicants must have, within the previous two years*, completed all educational requirements for a qualifying associates, bachelors, masters, professional, doctorate, vocational or technical degree or certificate from a qualifying institution. For more information on education requirements go to Treasury’s Pathways Program.
The experience may have been gained in either the public or private sector. 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/day/year, and indicate number of hours worked per week on your résumé.
How You Will Be Evaluated
Rating: Your application will be evaluated in the following areas: 1) Knowledge of commercial office software for uses such as presentation, tracking, project management, and research and analysis; 2) Skill in oral and written communication sufficient to present papers and reports, to organize and deliver briefings to managers to encourage understanding and acceptance of findings and recommendations; and 3) Skill in the gathering, assembling and analyzing data and developing recommendations and solutions. Category-like rating will be used to rank and select eligible candidates. If qualified, you will be assigned to one of three quality level categories - Category A, Category B, Category C - depending on your responses to the online questions, regarding your experience, education, and training related to this position. 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.
Veterans' preference is applied after applicants are assessed. Preference-eligibles will be listed at the top of their assigned category and considered before non-preference-eligibles in that category. Qualified preference-eligibles with a compensable service-connected disability of 10% or more will be listed at the top of the highest category.
Referral: If you are among the top qualified candidates, your application may be referred to a selecting official for consideration.
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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.
EDUCATION DOCUMENTATION: You must submit dated documentation showing completion of all educational requirements (e.g. letter from the registrar, unofficial transcripts). Your unofficial documentation must show degree and date awarded. 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.
If you are qualifying based on a certificate program, please refer to the Treasury’s Pathways Program page for more information on qualifying certificate programs.
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.
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