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The Office of Chief Counsel, IRS, the largest tax law firm in the country, is looking for enthusiastic individuals to join our team and gain valuable experience in a legal environment. Our mission is to serve America's taxpayers fairly and with integrity by providing accurate and impartial interpretation of the internal revenue laws and the highest quality legal advice and representation for the IRS. It is a great place to work with a family-friendly atmosphere.

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Open & closing dates

11/02/2020 to 11/16/2020
Salary

$91,231 - $170,800 per year
Pay scale & grade

GS 13 - 14
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Locations

1 vacancy in the following locations:
Telework eligible

Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Travel Required

Occasional travel - Occasional travel may be required.
Relocation expenses reimbursed

No
Appointment type

Permanent - Career/Career Conditional
Work schedule

Full-time - Full-Time.
Service

Competitive
Promotion potential

14
Job family (Series)
- 0301 Miscellaneous Administration And Program
Supervisory status

Yes
Security clearance

Other
Drug test

No
Announcement number

CCJD-21-M04
Control number

582441200

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Clarification from the agency

All candidates who are: (1) Current Office of Chief Counsel, IRS employees who are qualifying as Status Candidates or currently serving on a Veterans Recruitment Appointment (VRA), OR (2) CTAP eligibles.

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The Associate Chief Counsel (Finance and Management) supports the administrative, financial, and managerial programs of the Office of Chief Counsel and Deputy Chief Counsel on all management matters for the organization nationwide. The Field Operations function of Finance and Management (F&M) is responsible for supervising and coordinating administrative, program, and clerical support duties for all of Chief Counsel's field functions, located in over 50 cities nationwide.

WHAT ARE THE DUTIES OF AN AREA MANAGER?
As an Area Manager, you will be responsible for the direction and coordination of all administrative and clerical/program support services provided to Counsel offices nationwide. You will serve as one of several field Area Managers, and, as such, will be responsible for managing the delivery of F&M administrative and support services within an assigned geographic area and/or organizational component.

The following are the duties of this position at the GS-14 grade level. If you are selected at a lower grade level, you will have the opportunity to learn to perform all these duties, as well as receive training to help you grow in this position. As an Area Manager, you will:

Work closely with Counsel and IRS executives in the formulation, development, and implementation of national and local policies and procedures to ensure the integration and coordination of Chief Counsel programs; serve as a consultant and expert on program missions, changes, policies, improvements, etc. for the Associate Chief Counsel (F&M) and other top Chief Counsel officials. Responsibilities constitute one of the significant sources for program planning on a national scale.
Direct financial and data management services in support of the Area's legal programs and personnel; coordinate the record-keeping activities of all costs and expenditures relating to the Area's legal programs, including data relating to staff year utilization and projections; as requested, assist the Area Counsels and/or their representative in formulating annual budget requests and resolving budget execution issues, such as redistributing funds to cover shortfalls.
Manage, through one or more personnel specialists, all Area personnel and performance management support activities; provide oversight of Area delegated examining activities and/or coordinate the provision of such services; provide guidance and solutions to managers in identifying recruiting strategies; provide personnel-related statistical information to Area-wide and Headquarters management on an ad hoc basis and through recurring reports.
Direct and coordinate all Area activities dealing with facilities and space management issues, including the administration of procurement policies and procedures; coordinate activities in these financial areas with IRS as appropriate.
Keep the Associate Chief Counsel (F&M) apprised of any unusual, sensitive, or controversial issues that arise, particularly those that cut across Area Counsel functions; act as the Area representative for the Associate Chief Counsel (F&M) in the resolution of such matters.
Perform other duties as assigned.

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Conditions of Employment

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Qualifications

You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement:

GS-13: You must have one 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: having supervised a staff; provided information and assistance to management on administrative and program management procedures in areas of facilities, personnel, and budget, and able to provide expert advice in at least two of the aforementioned areas; conducted independent evaluations of administrative functions and recommended process improvements; implemented improvements to complex management processes and systems; resolved issues related to day-to-day administrative support services; developed and maintained working relationships with other organizations or major components within your organization.
In addition to the above requirements, you must have 52 weeks at the GS-12 level (time-in-grade requirement).

GS-14: You must have one 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: having managed front line supervisors; provided expert advice to leadership on administrative and program management procedures in areas of facilities, personnel, and budget; conducted independent evaluations of administrative functions and recommended process improvements; implemented improvements to complex management processes and systems; contributed diplomatically to the resolution of issues and/or conflicts between divisions within the enterprise; developed and maintained working relationships with other organizations or major components within your organization.
In addition to the above requirements, you must have 52 weeks at the GS-13 level (time-in-grade requirement).

The experience may have been gained in the public, 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 the number of hours worked per week on your resume.

Additional information

The position will be filled in one of locations within Finance and Management, West.
We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies.
This is a non-bargaining unit position.
We offer opportunities for telework.
We offer opportunities for flexible work schedules.
25% or less time will be required for travel.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Subject to a one-year probationary period (unless already completed).
Subject to a one-year supervisory or managerial probationary period (unless already completed).
Must successfully complete a background investigation.
The employment of any candidate selected for this position, including a current employee or a new hire, may be conditional upon classification and/or audit of federal tax returns. This audit may include up to two years of returns.

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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.

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.

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Your application includes your resume, responses to the online questions, and required supporting documents. Please be sure that your resume includes detailed information to support your qualifications for this position, as failure to provide sufficient evidence in your resume may result in a "not qualified" determination.

Rating: Your application will be evaluated in the following areas:

Ability to diplomatically manage challenges encountered by any of the five legal divisions.
Ability to lead a diverse workforce and appropriately manage a variety of personnel problems.
Knowledge of administrative policies, programs, regulations, and procedures as they relate to procurement and the management of facilities, personnel, information, and finance.
Ability to research, analyze, interpret, and apply federal personnel, procurement, and other regulations.
Ability to independently organize, coordinate, and prioritize a variety of activities.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Your application will be rated and ranked among others based on your responses to the online questions regarding your experience, education, training, performance appraisals, and awards relevant to the duties of this position.

Referral: If you are among the top qualified candidates, your application may be referred to a selecting official for consideration. You may be required to participate in a selection interview. We will not reimburse costs related to the interview, such as travel to and from the interview site.

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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.

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.
As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.

A complete application includes 1. A resume; 2. Vacancy question responses; and 3. Submission of any required documents. Please note that if you do not provide all required information as specified in this announcement, you may not be considered for this position (or may not receive the special consideration for which you may be eligible).

All applicants are required to submit a resume either by creating one in USAJOBS or uploading one of their own choosing. Cover letters are optional. To receive full credit for relevant experience, please list the month/year and number of hours worked for experience listed on your resume. We suggest that you preview the online questions, as you may need to customize your resume to ensure that it supports your responses to these questions. Please view Resume Tips for further guidance.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS INCLUDE:

PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL: Submit a copy of your most recently signed and completed annual performance appraisal which includes the final rating. If it is not dated within the last 12 months or if you have not received a performance appraisal, please explain why in your application.

EMPLOYMENT DOCUMENTATION: Submit a copy of your SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, which shows your current (or most recent) grade and competitive service status. (The position occupied block on the SF-50 should show a 1 and your tenure block should show a 1 or 2.)

If you are currently on a Veterans Recruitment Appointment (VRA), submit a copy of an SF-50 showing that. Also, you must submit a copy of your DD214 or other documentation showing dates of service and type of discharge, as well as any other applicable documents such as SF-15, VA letters, etc.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
The following instructions outline our application process. You must complete this application process and submit any required documents by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date of this announcement. We are available to assist you during business hours (normally 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. ET, Monday - Friday). If applying online poses a hardship, please contact us by noon ET on the announcement's closing date.

Treasury provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities on a case-by-case basis. Please contact us if you require this for any part of the application and hiring process.
- To begin, either click the Create a New Account button and follow the prompts to register or if you previously registered, click the Apply Online button and follow the prompts.
- You will be re-directed to Treasury’s CareerConnector system to complete your application process; answer the online questions, and submit all required documents. (To submit supporting documents, click one of the available options: Upload; Fax; or Reuse existing documents. To protect your privacy, we suggest you first remove your SSN). Also, go to My Account to view and update your information, as necessary.
- To complete, you must click the Finish button located at the bottom of the Application Review page.
- To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, select the Application Status link and then select the more information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application.
- To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
If you are experiencing system issues with your application, please contact the CareerConnector Help Desk at careerconnectorhelp@treasury.gov and/or the USAJOBS Help Desk.
Agency contact information

Joseph Daniels IV

Phone

469-801-1010

Email

Joseph.C.DanielsIV@irscounsel.treas.gov

Address

INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE
Office of Chief Counsel, IRS
Staffing, Classification, and Benefits
4050 Alpha Road, 14th Floor
Farmers Branch, Texas 75244
United States

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Next steps
To check the status of your application for this position, please follow these steps:
1. Login to your USAJOBS account, select the "Applications" section and click on the vacancy you would like to view and have already applied for.
2. Under "application status," click "additional application information" and you will be taken to the CareerConnector website where you can check your application status. The "additional application information" link may not be available if your application status says "Unavailable." This indicates that your application is not complete.
If the "additional application information" link is not available and the vacancy is still open, you can click on the job announcement and "Update Application" to be taken back to the CareerConnector portion of the application.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

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A complete application includes 1. A resume; 2. Vacancy question responses; and 3. Submission of any required documents. Please note that if you do not provide all required information as specified in this announcement, you may not be considered for this position (or may not receive the special consideration for which you may be eligible).

All applicants are required to submit a resume either by creating one in USAJOBS or uploading one of their own choosing. Cover letters are optional. To receive full credit for relevant experience, please list the month/year and number of hours worked for experience listed on your resume. We suggest that you preview the online questions, as you may need to customize your resume to ensure that it supports your responses to these questions. Please view Resume Tips for further guidance.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS INCLUDE:

PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL: Submit a copy of your most recently signed and completed annual performance appraisal which includes the final rating. If it is not dated within the last 12 months or if you have not received a performance appraisal, please explain why in your application.

EMPLOYMENT DOCUMENTATION: Submit a copy of your SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, which shows your current (or most recent) grade and competitive service status. (The position occupied block on the SF-50 should show a 1 and your tenure block should show a 1 or 2.)

If you are currently on a Veterans Recruitment Appointment (VRA), submit a copy of an SF-50 showing that. Also, you must submit a copy of your DD214 or other documentation showing dates of service and type of discharge, as well as any other applicable documents such as SF-15, VA letters, etc.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

Help

The following instructions outline our application process. You must complete this application process and submit any required documents by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date of this announcement. We are available to assist you during business hours (normally 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. ET, Monday - Friday). If applying online poses a hardship, please contact us by noon ET on the announcement's closing date.

Treasury provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities on a case-by-case basis. Please contact us if you require this for any part of the application and hiring process.

To begin, either click the Create a New Account button and follow the prompts to register or if you previously registered, click the Apply Online button and follow the prompts.
You will be re-directed to Treasury’s CareerConnector system to complete your application process; answer the online questions, and submit all required documents. (To submit supporting documents, click one of the available options: Upload; Fax; or Reuse existing documents. To protect your privacy, we suggest you first remove your SSN). Also, go to My Account to view and update your information, as necessary.
To complete, you must click the Finish button located at the bottom of the Application Review page.
To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, select the Application Status link and then select the more information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application.
To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.

If you are experiencing system issues with your application, please contact the CareerConnector Help Desk at careerconnectorhelp@treasury.gov and/or the USAJOBS Help Desk.

Agency contact information

Joseph Daniels IV

Phone: 469-801-1010
Email: Joseph.C.DanielsIV@irscounsel.treas.gov
Address: INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE
Office of Chief Counsel, IRS
Staffing, Classification, and Benefits
4050 Alpha Road, 14th Floor
Farmers Branch, Texas 75244
United States

Learn more about this agency

Next steps

To check the status of your application for this position, please follow these steps:

Login to your USAJOBS account, select the "Applications" section and click on the vacancy you would like to view and have already applied for.
Under "application status," click "additional application information" and you will be taken to the CareerConnector website where you can check your application status. The "additional application information" link may not be available if your application status says "Unavailable." This indicates that your application is not complete.

If the "additional application information" link is not available and the vacancy is still open, you can click on the job announcement and "Update Application" to be taken back to the CareerConnector portion of the application.

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

This job announcement has closed

Help

Reviewing applications

Open & closing dates

11/02/2020 to 11/16/2020
Salary

$91,231 - $170,800 per year
Pay scale & grade

GS 13 - 14
Locations

1 vacancy in the following locations:
Telework eligible

Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Travel Required

Occasional travel - Occasional travel may be required.
Relocation expenses reimbursed

No
Appointment type

Permanent - Career/Career Conditional
Work schedule

Full-time - Full-Time.
Service

Competitive
Promotion potential

14
Job family (Series)
- 0301 Miscellaneous Administration And Program
Supervisory status

Yes
Security clearance

Other
Drug test

No
Announcement number

CCJD-21-M04
Control number

582441200

This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/582441200. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.

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Overview

Open & closing dates

Salary

Pay scale & grade

Locations

Telework eligible

Travel Required

Relocation expenses reimbursed

Appointment type

Work schedule

Service

Promotion potential

Job family (Series)

Supervisory status

Security clearance

Drug test

Announcement number

Control number

This job is open to

Clarification from the agency

Duties

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

Qualifications

Additional information

How You Will Be Evaluated

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Agency contact information

Next steps

Required Documents

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

How to Apply

Agency contact information

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