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WHAT IS THE SMALL BUSINESS/SELF-EMPLOYED DIVISION (SB/SE) DIVISION?
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Vacancies will be filled in the following specialty areas: SB/SE Deputy Commissioner Exam Headquarters Examination, Campus Exam and Field Support Policy.
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.
Meets with managers and executives within the Service to define the overall goals and objectives of the project.
Prepares action plans and schedules for various phases of project accomplishment, both short and long-range; ensures that plans are consistent with Service goals, schedules, and policies.
Prepares recommendation for resource requirements to accomplish the project; negotiates with managers of various components of the Service to obtain needed resources and support.
Establishes a system to review, control, and report on project status.
Plans, coordinates, and establishes operating methods and procedures for accomplishment of project mission; as needed, directs the development and accomplishment of employee training relating to the project.
Monitors project status and adjusts work plans for project accomplishment.
Conducts in-depth analyses of project data, requirements, and impact; identifies problem areas and determines how to resolve them.
Manages project resources to meet goals and objectives. As needed, recommends adjustment of resources.
Prepares directives, issuances, memoranda, policy statements, and other written guidelines and recommendations relating to the project.
Conducts briefings and prepares comprehensive reports to keep managers and executives advised of project plans and progress and to communicate findings and recommendations.
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Conditions of Employment
STANDARD POSITION DESCRIPTIONS (SPD):
PD91601
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* 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.
* 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-time work 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-13: You must have 1 year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position includes: Experience writing or reviewing IRMs for structure and formatting; Experience using a software for reviewing, writing and updating IRMs or other official documents for publication (e.g., XML Arbortext Software); Experience with project assignments using analytical and evaluative methods and techniques, both qualitative and quantitative to accomplish projects or studies. Experience in researching laws, policies, regulations, and precedents applicable to the assigned project or study; Experience using management principles and processes to perform project management duties and to effectively coordinate and integrate project objectives and recommendations and experience communicating both orally and in writing.
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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.
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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 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: Monday-Friday Day Shift
* Alternative work schedule, staggered work hours or telework may be available.
* Relocation expenses - no
* Pay retention may be offered based on applicable laws and regulations.
* If this position is covered by a formal development plan, pay retention will be offered where applicable based on law and regulation.
* This position is not-to-exceed 1yr., may be extended up to 5 yrs., may be made permanent.
Please consider each location carefully when applying. If you are selected for a position at one of your location selections, that location will become your official post of duty.
If the position(s) are no longer needed prior to the closing date, this announcement may be closed early.
This is an open continuous announcement which allows applicants to apply up to the closing date of the announcement. The register will be used to fill vacancies throughout the year. Contingent upon funding and space requirements, one or more vacancies may be filled at the locations listed in this announcement as they become available. Applicants need to apply and/or update their applications by 11:59 pm ET at the close of each the following cutoff dates to be considered: 05/17/2023. This announcement may be amended to include additional vacancies and cut-off dates within the 12-month period if needed.
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