Specialists-Full Time

A description of the business units can be found at: Vacancies will be filled in the following specialty areas Wage and Investment Customer Assistance, Relationship and Education - Field Assistance - Area 4 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. Assists and advises taxpayers in meeting their Federal Tax obligations. Assistance is technical, and covers the full range of individual income, excise, and employment taxes, as well as certain elements of all other kinds of taxes. Conducts interviews with taxpayers to determine their tax situation, provide advice, and explains probable consequences of various courses of action open to taxpayers for the current and other tax years. Discusses tax law impact with tax practitioners and accountants, review books and records to gain understanding of taxpayer's financial status (cash/accrual basis). Confers with taxpayers and/or their representatives to explain issues involving the applicability of tax law, regulations, notices and account adjustments. Assists taxpayers in preparing tax returns and explains the consequences of courses of action. Explains to taxpayers the collection and examination processes. Prepares tax returns that include referring to required documentation, such as information reporting documents and limited schedules. Help S. Passport; Undergo a review of prior performance/conduct and an income tax verification. Refer to "Get Your Tax Record" at to check the status of your account, balance owed, payment history, make a payment, or review answers to tax questions. Must successfully complete a background investigation, including a FBI criminal history record check (fingerprint check). These documents must be unexpired original or certified copies. If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so. 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. Applicants who believe they have been subjected to a violation of the Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act, may submit a written complaint to the Department of Treasury by email at, FairChanceAct@treasury.The experience may have been gained in the public sector, private sector or Volunteer Service. One year of experience refers to full-time work; 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. gathering pertinent data and recognizing solutions; planning and organizing work; and communicating effectively orally and in writing. Such experience may have been gained in administrative, professional, technical, investigative, or other responsible work. 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. Options for qualifying based on a combination will be identified in the online questions. A knowledge of business practices, basic accounting principles, and Federal tax laws and regulations; and that required the ability to audit tax records, analyze systems and bookkeeping, use fact-finding techniques, and develop interpersonal skills. 1 year of graduate education in a field of study such as: business administration, finance, accounting, auditing, taxation, or other related fields. Superior Academic Achievement may be met by having a Bachelor's degree, with one of the following: 0 scale for all completed undergraduate courses or those completed in the last 2 years of study, or a GPA of 3.0 scale for all courses in the major field of study or those courses in the major completed in the last 2 years of study, or rank in the upper one third of the class in the college, university, or major subdivision, or membership in a national honor society recognized by the Association of College Honor Societies. Options for qualifying based on a combination will be identified in the online questions. Knowledge of the Internal Revenue Code, regulations and administrative procedures related to the full range of personal, business, and other tax-related issues. Analyzing financial documents, such as financial accounts, tax returns, financial statements, etc., Deciding whether actions are in compliance with statutory provisions and/or procedural and policy requirements. You may substitute education for specialized experience as follows: a master's or equivalent graduate degree in a field of study such as: accounting, finance, or business administration. Two full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a graduate degree in a field of study such as: accounting, finance, business administration or public administration. Options for qualifying based on a combination will be identified in the online questions. 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. Click here for Foreign Education Credentialing instructions. Have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer. This is a bargaining unit position. Tour of Duty: Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm Relocation expenses - No Obtain and use a Government-issued charge card for business-related travel. Please see location information in the overview section, to find the street address, city and state for each of the Building Codes (BC). Please see location information in the overview section, to find the street address, city and state for each of the Building Codes (BC). Applicants must apply and/or update their applications by 11:59 pm ET at the close of the following cutoff dates to be considered: This announcement may be amended to include additional cut-off dates within the 12-month period if needed, not later than 10 days prior to the additional cut-off date(s). Eligible applicants who apply by the initial cut-off date, will be referred in score order.