Tax Examining Technician

Summary

WHAT IS LARGE BUSINESS AND INTERNATAIONAL

A description of the business units can be found at httpswww.jobs.irs.govaboutwhobusiness-divisions

Positions are to be filled in following areas:

• LBI - Director
• Pass Thru Entities - Pass Thru Entities Deputy Director
• Any team in Territory 5
• BBA

REVIEW THE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION BELOW FOR FURTHER DETAILS

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Summary

WHAT IS LARGE BUSINESS AND INTERNATAIONAL

A description of the business units can be found at httpswww.jobs.irs.govaboutwhobusiness-divisions

Positions are to be filled in following areas:

• LBI - Director
• Pass Thru Entities - Pass Thru Entities Deputy Director
• Any team in Territory 5
• BBA

REVIEW THE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION BELOW FOR FURTHER DETAILS

Learn more about this agency

Overview

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Location

• 4 vacancies in the following location
• UT1434 105 23rd St. Ogden UT
• No matching locations found.

Work site options

• Telework eligible: Yes-As determined by the agency policy. Telework eligible positions do not guarantee telework.
• Remote job: No
• Relocation expenses reimbursed: No

Salary

• 55882 - 72644 per year
• The range reflects the minimum locality to maximum locality for locations listed in the announcement. Salary will be based on selected duty location.

Pay scale & grade

• GS 8

Promotion potential

• None

Learn more about pay scale and grade

• Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.

Work schedule

• Full-time - Tour of Duty Day Shift Monday-Friday 800am-430pm 40 hours per week.

Travel Required

• 25 or less - You may be expected to travel for this position. May be required to travel 1-5 days per month.

Appointment type

• Permanent

Occupations and job series

• 0592 Tax Examining

Supervisory status

• No

Federal service type

• This job is in the Competitive Service

Represented by a union

• No

Drug test

• No

Security clearance

• Not Required

Position sensitivity and risk

• Non-sensitive NSLow Risk Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job.

Background check type

• SuitabilityFitness Credentialing

Financial disclosure required

• No

Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.

Announcement number

• 26-13020634A-LBN-0592-8

Control number

• 879311400

This job is open to

• Help Internal to an agency Current federal employees of the hiring agency that posted the job announcement.
• Career transition CTAP ICTAP RPL Federal employees whose job agency or department was eliminated and are eligible for priority over other applicants.
• Clarification from the agency Open to IRS CareerCareer-Conditional TreasuryIRS CTAP & IRS RPP employees

Duties

Help 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.

• Researches and analyzes each case to determine the scope and nature of the complex interest calculation issues and problems.
• Research or reconstruct data completing analysis of the conditions and complicating factors including numerous computational errors multiple tax years and multiple adjustment issues to compute complex interest calculations.
• Prepares appropriate documentation and inputs adjustments credit transfers etc. to current and prior year tax accounts involving complex account interrelationships or codes to override controls and incorporates computation to initiate resolution of all case issues including tax penalties and interest.
• Prepares internal procedures that provide for consistency in the application of tax law under manual computation procedures or for issues that are not covered by existing procedures.
• Identifies computer conditions and programming errors resulting in inconsistent interest computations and provides analysis for the correction of computer errors.
• Serves as a technical advisor to internal and external customers or as an OJT coach.

STANDARD POSITION DESCRIPTIONS SPD PD22353 Visit the IRS SPD Library to access the position descriptions.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• Probationary Period - A person who is required to go through a probationary period and then is transferred promoted demoted or reassigned before he or she completes such period is required to complete the remainder of the probationary period in the new position.
• Government Credit Card - Obtain and use a Government-issued charge card for business-related travel.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS SHOWN IN QUALIFICATIONS SECTION

Qualifications

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• 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 monthdayyear and indicate number of hours worked per week on your resume.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS To qualify for this position you must meet the qualification requirements outlined below.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE

GS-08 To be eligible for this position at this grade level you must have at least one 1 year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-07 grade level in the Federal service.

Specialized experience for this position includes:

• Experience working tax returns tax reporting schedules and related records to correct taxpayer accounts by calculating full-year and partial-year tax liabilities and computing penalties and interest using applicable interest rates.
• Experience preparing a variety of adjustments and supporting documents including payment transfers credit transfers manual refunds and quick assessments to resolve taxpayers accounts andor plan input and monitor for unpostables conditions.
• Experience applying Privacy Act and disclosure procedures when releasing taxpayers account information.

AND

You must also meet the following requirements:

TIME AFTER COMPETITIVE APPOINTMENT TACA

• By the closing date or if this is an open continuous announcement by the cut-off date specified in this job announcement current civilian employees must have completed at least 90 days of federal civilian service since their latest non-temporary appointment from a competitive referral certificate known as time after competitive appointment. For this requirement a competitive appointment is one where you applied to and were appointed from an announcement open to All US Citizens.

TIME IN GRADE TIG

• For positions above the GS-05applicants must meet applicable time-in-­grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year 52 weeks at the next lower grade level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the grade you are applying for. For positions at the GS-05 you cannot advance to the GS-05 if you have held a GS-02 in the past 52 weeks. There is no TIG restriction for GS-02 03 or 04 positions.

For more information on qualifications please refer to OPMs 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

• In the event that a building is closed due to rent management new hires may be placed in a local commuting location.
• Additional jobs may be filled from this announcement or any other source to fill these vacancies.
• Alternative work schedule staggered work hours may be available.
• Salary General Schedule GS Locality Pay tables may be found under Salaries & Wages.

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• 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.

Benefits

Help 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. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

As a current employee you know the great benefits we offer. Should you have any questions about benefits please contact the Employee Resource Center ERC at 1-866-743-5748 option 1 for ERC. Review our 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.

How you will be evaluated 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:

• Attention to Detail
• Oral Communication
• Problem Solving
• Technical Competence
• Writing

Overstating your qualifications andor 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 Your application will be evaluated in accordance with the Services Merit Promotion Plan. A quality group rating will be used to rank and select eligible candidates. If qualified you will be assigned to one of three quality level groups SuperiorBest Qualified Highly Qualified and Qualified.

Referral Eligible applicants rated in the highest quality group may be referred to a selecting official for consideration.

Candidates if required to participate in a selection interview telephonic andor in person at the discretion of the Selecting Official in accordance with hiring practices will be interviewed in quality group order. We will not reimburse costs related to the interview such as travel to and from the interview site.

Performance Appraisal and Awards - Will not be used in determining your overall rating. Any performance appraisalevaluation and award documentation you provide will be forwarded to the selecting official. The selecting official will review this documentation and give it due weight consideration during the overall selection process. IRS employees may obtain their most recent awards listing at httpspersinfo.web.irs.gov.

If you are a displaced or surplus Federal employee eligible for the Career Transition Assistance Plan CTAP you must receive a score of Highly Qualified orbetter to be rated as well qualified to receive special selection priority.

Benefits

Help 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. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

As a current employee you know the great benefits we offer. Should you have any questions about benefits please contact the Employee Resource Center ERC at 1-866-743-5748 option 1 for ERC. Review our 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.

Required documents

Required Documents

Help 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 MMDDYYYY 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 encrypteddigitally 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 if applicable

   • Refer to Qualification and Education sections above for requirements
   • For positions with an education requirement or if you are qualifying for this position based on education or training submit a copy of your transcripts or equivalent. An official transcripts will be required if you are selected.

3. RegistrationLicense if applicable

   • Current active registrationlicense

4. Performance AppraisalAwards strongly encouraged

   • Submit the most recent completed annual performance appraisal.
   • Submit copies of any incentiveperformance awards received that may have an impact on the qualifications for the position to be filled.

5. Career Transition Assistance Plan CTAP if applicable

   • Selection priority program for displaced or surplus federal employees Review and submit the required documentation as outlined under CTAP

6. IRS Reassignment Preference Program RPP if applicable

   • Submit your RPP Notice and most recent performance appraisal. Appraisal must reflect Fully successful or higher overall rating.

7. Current Employees Documentation recommended if applicable

   • If applying for a higher grade and you met time-in-grade TIG at another agency it is recommended that you provide an SF-50s Notification of Personnel Action or equivalent which demonstrates you meet the 52-week TIG requirement e.g. Promotion with an effective date more than one 1 year old Within-Grade-Increase at the highest grade held. Failure to provide an SF-50s that shows your eligibility may result in an ineligible determination.

How to Apply

Help 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 1159 PM ET on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.

We are available to assist you during business hours normally 800 a.m. - 400 p.m. ET Monday - Friday. If applying online poses a hardship please contact us by noon ET on 08182026.

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 linkhttpsapply.usastaffing.govViewQuestionnaire13020634.

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 httpswww.opm.govpolicy-data-oversightdisability-employmentreasonable-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 ApplicationJob 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.

Agency contact information

• ERC Employee Resource Center
• Phone 866-743-5748
• Website httpsirsgov.sharepoint.comsitesEmployeeResourcesSitePagesERC-Help-Desk.aspx
• Address LBI - Director Pass Thru Entities 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.

The Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act prohibits the Department of Treasury and its bureaus from requesting an applicants criminal history record before that individual receives a conditional offer of employment. To learn more please visit our page at Treasury.govfairchanceact.

Fair and transparent The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

• Criminal history inquiries
• Equal Employment Opportunity EEO Policy
• Financial suitability
• New employee probationary period
• Privacy Act
• Reasonable accommodation policy
• Selective Service
• Signature and false statements
• Social security number request

Required Documents

Help 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 MMDDYYYY 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 encrypteddigitally 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 if applicable

   • Refer to Qualification and Education sections above for requirements
   • For positions with an education requirement or if you are qualifying for this position based on education or training submit a copy of your transcripts or equivalent. An official transcripts will be required if you are selected.

3. RegistrationLicense if applicable

   • Current active registrationlicense

4. Performance AppraisalAwards strongly encouraged

   • Submit the most recent completed annual performance appraisal.
   • Submit copies of any incentiveperformance awards received that may have an impact on the qualifications for the position to be filled.

5. Career Transition Assistance Plan CTAP if applicable

   • Selection priority program for displaced or surplus federal employees Review and submit the required documentation as outlined under CTAP

6. IRS Reassignment Preference Program RPP if applicable

   • Submit your RPP Notice and most recent performance appraisal. Appraisal must reflect Fully successful or higher overall rating.

7. Current Employees Documentation recommended if applicable

   • If applying for a higher grade and you met time-in-grade TIG at another agency it is recommended that you provide an SF-50s Notification of Personnel Action or equivalent which demonstrates you meet the 52-week TIG requirement e.g. Promotion with an effective date more than one 1 year old Within-Grade-Increase at the highest grade held. Failure to provide an SF-50s that shows your eligibility may result in an ineligible determination.

How to Apply

Help 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 1159 PM ET on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.

We are available to assist you during business hours normally 800 a.m. - 400 p.m. ET Monday - Friday. If applying online poses a hardship please contact us by noon ET on 08182026.

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 linkhttpsapply.usastaffing.govViewQuestionnaire13020634.

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 httpswww.opm.govpolicy-data-oversightdisability-employmentreasonable-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 ApplicationJob 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.

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Agency contact information

• ERC Employee Resource Center
• Phone 866-743-5748
• Website httpsirsgov.sharepoint.comsitesEmployeeResourcesSitePagesERC-Help-Desk.aspx
• Address LBI - Director Pass Thru Entities 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.

The Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act prohibits the Department of Treasury and its bureaus from requesting an applicants criminal history record before that individual receives a conditional offer of employment. To learn more please visit our page at Treasury.govfairchanceact.

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Fair and transparent The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

• Criminal history inquiries
• Equal Employment Opportunity EEO Policy
• Financial suitability
• New employee probationary period
• Privacy Act
• Reasonable accommodation policy
• Selective Service
• Signature and false statements
• Social security number request

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