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Summary Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. WHERE CAN I FIND OUT MORE ABOUT OTHER IRS CAREERS? Visit us on the web at www.jobs.irs.gov Responsibilities WHAT IS THE Small Business/Self Employed (SB/SE) DIVISION? A description of the business units can be found at: https://www.jobs.irs.gov/about/who/business-divisions Vacancies will be filled in the following specialty areas: SB/SE Deputy Commissioner Exam Headquarters Examination, Field & Campus Policy, Campus Exam and Field Support/Campus Exam Policy The following are the duties of this position at the full working level. Performs assignments that are agency-wide in scope and have significant impact on issues facing the operating unit. Conducts Business Reviews of field and headquarters offices, serves on task forces or study groups, and performs independent analyses of area or nationwide program operations. Comprehensively plans, analyzes, determines cost/benefit relationships, and coordinates a variety of functions, operations, teams, or interfacing administrative systems. Independently studies complex problems facing operating unit functions or those of particular concern within specialized areas of the organization. This may require coordinating input from activities outside the division and identifying new methods of performing work. Participates with cross-functional representatives on nationwide activities within the operating unit, including workplans, business plans, etc. Conducts studies and analyses to support operational reviews, measure achievement of goals, execution of plans, compliance with directives, and utilization of resources. Analyzes assigned program area(s) to discern trends in program delivery. Consolidates report data to measure effectiveness in meeting baselines or the degree to which program plans and achievements support strategic agency initiatives. Requirements Conditions of Employment STANDARD POSITION DESCRIPTIONS (SPD): PD95472 Visit the IRS SPD Library to access the position descriptions. A 1-year probationary period is required (unless already completed). Obtain and use a Government-issued charge card for business-related travel. Qualifications Federal experience is not required. 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. You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: GS-14 LEVEL: You must have (1) year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position includes: Experience with IRS functions, programs, policies, regulations, procedures, and operations to conduct reviews. Experience recognizing significant tax issues and enforcement changes in order to develop new or revised procedures or products for assigned programs. Experience with a wide range of analytical and evaluative methods in order to develop new approaches to existing programs such as compliance, accounts management and/or taxpayer education and communication functions. Experience using the principles of management planning, program and process analysis to develop, design, and implement new or revised policies and procedures. Experience in oral communication to present plans and proposals to individuals and groups, including top-level managers and field employees. Experience in written communication to prepare comprehensive written reports, disseminate policy information, and document findings and conclusions. Experience providing guidance and serving as a technical program and policy expert in order to prepare complete decision packages, studies, and major recommendations. AND MEET TIME IN GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT: You must meet applicable TIG requirements to be considered eligible. To meet TIG for positions above the GS-05 grade level, you must have served at least one year (52 weeks) at the next lower grade (or equivalent) in the normal line of progression for the position you are applying to. Advancement to positions up to GS-05 is permitted if the position to be filled is no more than two grades above the lowest grade held within the preceding 52 weeks. AND TIME AFTER COMPETITIVE APPOINTMENT: 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". For more information on qualifications please refer to OPM's Qualifications Standards. Education A copy of your transcripts or equivalent documentation is required for positions with an education requirement, or if you are qualifying based on education or a combination of education and experience. An official transcript will be required if you are selected. If the position has specific education requirements and you currently hold, or have previously held, a position in the same job series with the IRS, there is no need to submit a transcript or equivalent at this time. Applicants are encouraged, but are not required, to submit an SF-50 documenting experience in a specific series. 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. Additional Information We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies. Additional jobs may be filled. The salary range indicated in this announcement reflects the minimum locality pay up to maximum locality pay for all duty locations listed. The range will be adjusted for selected duty location. General Schedule locality pay tables may be found under Salaries & Wages. This is a Non-Bargaining unit position. Tour of Duty: Day Shift- Start and stop times between 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Alternative work schedule, staggered work hours or telework may be available. In the event that a building is closed due to rent management, new hires may be placed in a local commuting location. Telework Eligible Positions: Telework eligible positions do not guarantee telework. Employees must meet and sustain IRS telework eligibility requirements (e.g., reporting at least twice a pay period to your assigned Post of Duty (POD)) and supervisor's approval to participate in the IRS Telework Program. Employees must also be within a 200-mile radius of their official assigned post-of-duty (POD) while in a telework status. As a reminder - If you are selected for a position, you are responsible for reporting to your designated POD (location) on the negotiated start date or as directed by management. Relocation expenses - No The employment of any candidate selected for this position, including a current employee or a new hire, selected for this position may be conditional upon classification and/or audit of federal tax returns. This audit may include up to 2 years of returns. Position is Temporary, Not to Exceed 1 year, may be extended up to 5 years, may be made permanent without further competition. Remain in POD: The vacancy will be filled at the selectee's official permanent position of record, post of duty (POD).