Tax Law Specialist
DutiesWHAT IS THE Tax Exempt/Government Entities (TEGE)DIVISION?A description of the business units can be found at:
Vacancies will be filled in the following specialty areas:
Tax Exempt and Government Entities:
Exempt Organization and Government Entities The following are the duties of this position at the full working level.Analyzes developments resulting from litigation, legislative action, regulations, and departmental policy and initiates changes in areas where necessaryAdvises the Division Commissioner or Division Director/Director, Technical Guidance, or Director ACAon issues pertaining to uniform interpretation and application of laws involving ACA or organizations exempt from income tax, and procedural and administrative provisions with respect to such organizations.Reviews proposed legislation and regulations and proposed revenue rulings for adequacy and accuracy, and advises Division Commissioner or Division Director/Director, Technical Guidance or Director ACA on potential areas of controversy or conflict and overall technical soundness of proposals, and evaluates the effect of legislation and court decisions on programs.Coordinates, on behalf of the Division Commissioner or Division Director/Director, Technical Guidance, or Director ACA with the Office of the Chief Counsel, Health Care Counsel, other Operation Divisions and/orJustice Department in providing technical advice and assistance in connection with ACA, employee plans, exempt organizations, or government entity or appeals matters in litigation or preparing to go to litigation.Serves as liaison between the TE/GE or Appeals Division, or ACA and relevant Congressional Committees.Serves as liaison between Chief Counsel's office, Health Care Counsel, and the TE/GE or Appeals Division.Requirements Conditions of EmploymentMust be a U.SCitizen or National and provide proof of U.SCitizenship(Birth certificate showing birth in the U.S; Unexpired U.SPassport; Certificate of Citizenship or Naturalization; or Report of Birth Abroad of a U.SCitizen (Form FS-240))Undergo a review of prior performance/conduct and an income tax verificationRefer 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 questionsIf you are not in compliance, you will be determined unsuitable for employment with IRS.Must successfully complete a background investigation, including a FBI criminal history record check (fingerprint check).Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency.Go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form I-9Federal law requires verification of the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires in the U.SThese documents must be unexpiredoriginal or certified copies.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 employmentIn accordance with 5 U.SCode 9202(c) and 5 C.F.R 920.201 certain positions are exempt from the provisions of the Fair Chance to Compete ActApplicants 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, email protected To learn more, please visit our page at:
Treasury.gov/fairchanceactQualifications Federal experience is not requiredThe experience may have been gained in the public sector, private sector or Volunteer ServiceOne year of experience refers to full-time work; part-timework is considered on a prorated basisTo 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-15 LEVEL:
You must have 1 year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-14 grade level in the Federal serviceSpecialized experience for this position includes experience that demonstrated accomplishment of legal, tax accounting, or other project assignments that required a wide range of mastery knowledge of Federal tax laws, regulations, precedent decisions, or other areas directly related to this positionThis experience must include an expert knowledge of exempt organizations (non-profit organizations) and demonstrate the ability to analyze several alternative approaches in the process of advising management concerning major aspects of Federal tax laws, regulations, and precedent decisions.For more information on qualifications please refer to OPM's Qualifications Standards. Education 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 equivalentAn official transcript will be required if you are selected.A college or university degree generally must be from an accredited (or pre-accredited) college or university recognized by the U.SDepartment of EducationFor 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 requirementsYou must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.Seducation programIt is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applyingClick here for Foreign Education Credentialing instructions. Additional informationSubject to a 1-year probationary period (unless already completed).Have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer.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.We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacanciesAdditional 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 listedThe range will be adjusted for selected duty locationGeneral 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.mand 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.Relocation expenses - None.Obtain and use a government-issued charge card for business-related travel.Telework Eligible Positions:
Telework eligible positions do not guarantee teleworkEmployees 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 ProgramEmployees must also be within a 200-mile radius of their official assigned post-of-duty (POD) while in a telework statusAs 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.Please consider each location carefully when applyingIf you are selected for a position at one of your location selections, that location will become your official post of dutyHelp A career with the U.Sgovernment provides employees with a comprehensive benefits packageAs a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewardingOpens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits. Review our benefitsEligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittentContact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.How You Will Be EvaluatedYou 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 documentsPlease be sure that your resume includes detailed information to support your qualifications for this position; failure to provide sufficient evidence in your resume may result in a not qualified determination.Rating:
You will be assessed on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics):
Customer Service (Clerical/Technical)Decision MakingOrganizational AwarenessProblem SolvingReasoningTax Law PracticesCategory rating will be used to rank and select eligible candidatesIf qualified, you will be assigned to one of two quality level categories, CAT A/B, CAT C depending on your responses to the online questions, regarding your experience, education, and training related to this positionYour rating may be lowered if your responses to the online questions are not supported by the education and/or experience described in your application.Referral:
If you are among the top qualified candidates, your application may be referred to a selecting official for considerationCandidates, if required to participate in a selection interview (telephonic and/or in person at the discretion of the Selecting Official in accordance with hiring practices), will be interviewed in quality group orderWe will not reimburse costs related to the interview such as travel to and from the interview site.Veterans' preference is applied after applicants are assessedQualified preference eligibles who have a compensable service-connected disability of 10 percent or more (CPS, CP) are placed at the top of the highest category on the referral list (except for scientific or professional positions at the GS-9 level or higher)Remaining preference eligibles are placed above non-preference eligibles within their assigned category.If you are a displaced or surplus Federal employee (eligible for the Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP), you must receive a rating of category CAT C to be rated as well qualified to receive special selection priority. Recommended Skills Administration Consulting Income Tax Laws Lawsuits Public Service Apply to this job. Think you're the perfect candidate? Apply on company site $(document).ready( function() $(#ads-desktop-placeholder).html(
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Vacancies will be filled in the following specialty areas:
Tax Exempt and Government Entities:
Exempt Organization and Government Entities The following are the duties of this position at the full working level.Analyzes developments resulting from litigation, legislative action, regulations, and departmental policy and initiates changes in areas where necessaryAdvises the Division Commissioner or Division Director/Director, Technical Guidance, or Director ACAon issues pertaining to uniform interpretation and application of laws involving ACA or organizations exempt from income tax, and procedural and administrative provisions with respect to such organizations.Reviews proposed legislation and regulations and proposed revenue rulings for adequacy and accuracy, and advises Division Commissioner or Division Director/Director, Technical Guidance or Director ACA on potential areas of controversy or conflict and overall technical soundness of proposals, and evaluates the effect of legislation and court decisions on programs.Coordinates, on behalf of the Division Commissioner or Division Director/Director, Technical Guidance, or Director ACA with the Office of the Chief Counsel, Health Care Counsel, other Operation Divisions and/orJustice Department in providing technical advice and assistance in connection with ACA, employee plans, exempt organizations, or government entity or appeals matters in litigation or preparing to go to litigation.Serves as liaison between the TE/GE or Appeals Division, or ACA and relevant Congressional Committees.Serves as liaison between Chief Counsel's office, Health Care Counsel, and the TE/GE or Appeals Division.Requirements Conditions of EmploymentMust be a U.SCitizen or National and provide proof of U.SCitizenship(Birth certificate showing birth in the U.S; Unexpired U.SPassport; Certificate of Citizenship or Naturalization; or Report of Birth Abroad of a U.SCitizen (Form FS-240))Undergo a review of prior performance/conduct and an income tax verificationRefer 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 questionsIf you are not in compliance, you will be determined unsuitable for employment with IRS.Must successfully complete a background investigation, including a FBI criminal history record check (fingerprint check).Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency.Go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form I-9Federal law requires verification of the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires in the U.SThese documents must be unexpiredoriginal or certified copies.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 employmentIn accordance with 5 U.SCode 9202(c) and 5 C.F.R 920.201 certain positions are exempt from the provisions of the Fair Chance to Compete ActApplicants 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, email protected To learn more, please visit our page at:
Treasury.gov/fairchanceactQualifications Federal experience is not requiredThe experience may have been gained in the public sector, private sector or Volunteer ServiceOne year of experience refers to full-time work; part-timework is considered on a prorated basisTo 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-15 LEVEL:
You must have 1 year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-14 grade level in the Federal serviceSpecialized experience for this position includes experience that demonstrated accomplishment of legal, tax accounting, or other project assignments that required a wide range of mastery knowledge of Federal tax laws, regulations, precedent decisions, or other areas directly related to this positionThis experience must include an expert knowledge of exempt organizations (non-profit organizations) and demonstrate the ability to analyze several alternative approaches in the process of advising management concerning major aspects of Federal tax laws, regulations, and precedent decisions.For more information on qualifications please refer to OPM's Qualifications Standards. Education 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 equivalentAn official transcript will be required if you are selected.A college or university degree generally must be from an accredited (or pre-accredited) college or university recognized by the U.SDepartment of EducationFor 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 requirementsYou must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.Seducation programIt is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applyingClick here for Foreign Education Credentialing instructions. Additional informationSubject to a 1-year probationary period (unless already completed).Have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer.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.We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacanciesAdditional 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 listedThe range will be adjusted for selected duty locationGeneral 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.mand 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.Relocation expenses - None.Obtain and use a government-issued charge card for business-related travel.Telework Eligible Positions:
Telework eligible positions do not guarantee teleworkEmployees 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 ProgramEmployees must also be within a 200-mile radius of their official assigned post-of-duty (POD) while in a telework statusAs 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.Please consider each location carefully when applyingIf you are selected for a position at one of your location selections, that location will become your official post of dutyHelp A career with the U.Sgovernment provides employees with a comprehensive benefits packageAs a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewardingOpens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits. Review our benefitsEligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittentContact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.How You Will Be EvaluatedYou 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 documentsPlease be sure that your resume includes detailed information to support your qualifications for this position; failure to provide sufficient evidence in your resume may result in a not qualified determination.Rating:
You will be assessed on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics):
Customer Service (Clerical/Technical)Decision MakingOrganizational AwarenessProblem SolvingReasoningTax Law PracticesCategory rating will be used to rank and select eligible candidatesIf qualified, you will be assigned to one of two quality level categories, CAT A/B, CAT C depending on your responses to the online questions, regarding your experience, education, and training related to this positionYour rating may be lowered if your responses to the online questions are not supported by the education and/or experience described in your application.Referral:
If you are among the top qualified candidates, your application may be referred to a selecting official for considerationCandidates, if required to participate in a selection interview (telephonic and/or in person at the discretion of the Selecting Official in accordance with hiring practices), will be interviewed in quality group orderWe will not reimburse costs related to the interview such as travel to and from the interview site.Veterans' preference is applied after applicants are assessedQualified preference eligibles who have a compensable service-connected disability of 10 percent or more (CPS, CP) are placed at the top of the highest category on the referral list (except for scientific or professional positions at the GS-9 level or higher)Remaining preference eligibles are placed above non-preference eligibles within their assigned category.If you are a displaced or surplus Federal employee (eligible for the Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP), you must receive a rating of category CAT C to be rated as well qualified to receive special selection priority. Recommended Skills Administration Consulting Income Tax Laws Lawsuits Public Service Apply to this job. Think you're the perfect candidate? Apply on company site $(document).ready( function() $(#ads-desktop-placeholder).html(
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