Are you dependable? Great. Are you someone who can get things done quickly and accurately? Even better. Does solving problems tickle that part of your brain that leaves you floating on clouds the rest of the day? We should talk! We are currently hiring for multiple opportunities for Tax Examining Clerks/Technicians in the IRS Taxpayer Services Division.
Get your foot in the door and grow in your role, all while enjoying all the rights and benefits of federal employment. Plus, enjoy the warm and fuzzy feeling of knowing that your work supports hardworking Americans and their communities daily.
Learn more below and apply today. We’re hiring for multiple openings in Kansas City, MO; Austin, TX; and Ogden, UT.
***This position is open to the public and will be filled under Direct Hire Authority, a fast-track to federal employment. Additionally, current federal employees who meet the definition of a “surplus” or “displaced” employee are encouraged to apply.
***Highly qualified applicants may be eligible for a Recruitment Incentive.
Duties
As a Tax Examining Clerk/Technician your duties include but are not limited to:
- Researching a variety of sources, analyzing, and initiating actions on tax issues, including obtaining applicable returns, schedules, and all required information for correction of accounts and records; verifying, analyzing, and adjusting taxpayer accounts.
- Securing payment of delinquent taxes and filing of delinquent returns. Determining financial, levy source, adjustment, and uncollectible information; advising taxpayers of appeal procedures.
- May serve as a technical advisor, OJT coach, classroom instructor, or reviewer, and provide technical assistance on systemic problems and inconsistencies in IRMs.
This position is considered seasonal, typically 4-6 months or 6-8 months, and may be extended. At the end of an employee’s work schedule, they are placed in non-pay status and may be recalled to duty as workload or budget dictates and in accordance with their seasonal employment agreement.
This position has career progression. If you are selected at a grade level lower than the full working level, you may be non-competitively promoted as your career progresses. For example, you may be hired as a GS-04, but if the position has career progression to GS-06, then you may move from a GS-04 to a GS-06 in as little as two (2) years.
Qualifications
Federal experience is not required to qualify for any of the grade levels identified below. You will qualify for one of the following opportunities based on your specialized experience and/or education.
Experience for the GS-04 grade level
General experience for this position includes progressively responsible clerical, office, or other work that indicates ability to acquire the competencies needed to perform the duties of the position to be filled. This may be paid or non-paid experience.
OR You may substitute education for specialized experience as follows: Two (2) years of education above the high school level in an accredited junior college, college, university, business, secretarial, or technical school.
OR You may qualify by a combination of experience and education. Options for qualifying based on a combination will be identified in the online questions.
Specialized Experience for the GS-05 grade level
You must have one (1) year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-04 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position includes experience that is in or related to this position and provided you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of this position. Examples of qualifying experience include experience performing a variety of miscellaneous tasks involving researching and processing financial documents, reviewing information and determining corrective action on accounts, researching for missing/unclear accounting information, and reviewing financial documents submitted for completeness.
OR You may substitute education for specialized experience as follows: four (4) years of education above high school in any field of study from an accredited college or university.
OR You may qualify by a combination of experience and education. Options for qualifying based on a combination will be identified in the online questions.
Salary and Benefits
This position’s starting salary varies depending upon location. Please see the How to Apply section below to access the official Job Opportunity Announcement and complete salary details.
RECRUITMENT INCENTIVE: A $2,000 incentive has been authorized for eligible and highly qualified applicants. A service agreement is required.
Federal employees receive the full package of federal employment benefits that include health and insurance plans, a generous annual and sick leave program, and participation in the Thrift Savings Plan, which is a retirement plan similar to a traditional 401(k). Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position held and whether the position is full-time, part-time, or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How to Apply
Click this site’s APPLY link to access the official Tax Examining Clerk/Technician Job Opportunity Announcement (JOA) on irs.usajobs.gov, the federal government’s official employment site. You will learn exactly how to submit your application package, including your resume, an online assessment questionnaire, and possibly other documents. You will also learn about telework eligibility, U.S. citizenship, and other requirements that should be reflected in the information you provide in your resume.
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