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WHAT IS THE CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION (CI)DIVISION?
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Vacancies will be filled in the following specialty areas:
Throughout Criminal Investigation
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.
- Evaluates how effectively the Service/CI is accomplishing its mission regarding the prevention of refund crimes by researching available data or conducting independent studies related to return filing and processing. In order to successfully meet project goals, the incumbent prepares comprehensive action plans and schedules, short- and long-term; assembles, compiles, analyzes and/or summarizes statistical data and other information; formulates conclusions and makes recommendations to management on how business operations may be improved to ensure successful completion of project goals and objectives.
- Meets with executives and senior managers of the Service and other Federal and state agencies to clearly define the goals and objectives of the Service related to refund crimes, to communicate them appropriately, and to promote the refinement and accuracy of the Service's position related toward these goals and objectives.
- As liaison with managers and executives of other agencies affected by programs and projects administered by the Office of Refund Crimes (ORC), represents the interests of the Service as a business expert of the Headquarters staff in all aspects of planning, execution, and implementation. Works diligently to resolve conflicts and complications that will impede the goals and objectives of these programs, and their timely completion.
- As the focal point of expertise for highly specialized program areas pertaining to the Fraud Detection Scheme Development Centers (FDC SDC), the incumbent prepares, publishes, and circulates necessary program and project directives, policy statements, and memoranda, nationally or as otherwise dictated, develops technical and procedural guidelines for publication in the Internal Revenue Manual (IRM) and the Law Enforcement Manual (LEM), and establishes criteria for measuring the effectiveness of FDC SDC operations.
- Establishes a system of review, oversight and control, and reporting of project status for executives and senior managers. Presents briefings and prepares comprehensive reports advising of project progress. Identifies findings, makes recommendations, and proposes corrective actions, as appropriate.
- We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies. Additional jobs may be filled.
- A 1-year probationary period is required.
- This is a non-bargaining unit position.
- Tour of Duty: Day Shift, Start and Stop times between 6:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
- Alternative work schedule, staggered work hours or telework may be available.
- Relocation expenses - NO
- Have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer.
- Drug test with negative result is required prior to appointment and subject to random drug testing.
- Obtain and use a Government-issued charge card for business-related travel.
- Must be a U.S. Citizen or National and provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. (Birth certificate showing birth in the U.S; Unexpired U.S. Passport; Certificate of Citizenship or Naturalization; or Report of Birth Abroad of a U.S. Citizen (Form FS-240)).
- Must successfully complete a background investigation, including a FBI criminal history record check (fingerprint check).
- The employment of any candidate, including a current employee or a new hire, selected for this position may be conditional on obtaining and maintaining a High Risk Security Clearance.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE GS-12: You must have 1 year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position includes: Experience using Federal tax law and/or tax codes; Managing assigned program operations and procedures; Analyzing policy questions in the compliance area; Using automated systems to research and identify violations and/or trends; Incorporating use of analytical skills to independently and accurately analyze problems and initiate required corrective actions; Developing and implementing significant support strategies; Developing systems and processes that resolve identified problems; Independently establishing priorities and identifying meaningful objectives; Establishing timeframes to complete assignments timely; Exhibiting extensive oral and written communication skills sufficient to present and explain program objectives internally and externally to various audiences and/or impacted parties.
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 using Federal tax law and/or tax codes; Managing assigned program operations and procedures; Analyzing policy questions in the compliance area; Using automated systems to research and identify violations and/or trends; Incorporating use of analytical skills to independently and accurately analyze problems and initiate required corrective actions; Developing and implementing significant support strategies; Developing systems and processes that resolve identified problems; Independently establishing priorities and identifying meaningful objectives; Establishing timeframes to complete assignments timely; Applying extensive oral and written communication skills sufficient to present and explain program objectives internally and externally to various audiences and/or impacted parties.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE GS-14: You must have 1 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: Experience using Federal tax law and/or tax codes; Managing assigned program operations and procedures; Analyzing policy questions in the compliance area; Using automated systems to research and identify violations and/or trends; Incorporating use of analytical skills to independently and accurately analyze problems and initiate required corrective actions; Developing and implementing significant support strategies; Developing systems and processes that resolve identified problems; Independently establishing priorities and identifying meaningful objectives; Establishing timeframes to complete assignments timely; Applying extensive oral and written communication skills sufficient to present and explain program objectives internally and externally to various audiences and/or impacted parties.
Federal experience is not required. The experience may have been gained in the public sector, private sector or One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-timework 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.
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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. An 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.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools which meet these criteria, please refer to .
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 for Foreign Education Credentialing instructions.
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.
Selections will be based on business needs, with consideration given to location preference. Though many locations may be listed, you will be limited to a maximum of 5 location choices. 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, 02/21/2024. This announcement will establish an inventory of applicants. Contingent upon funding and space requirements, one or more vacancies may be filled at the locations listed in this announcement as they come available.
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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. .
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.
The following documents are required and must be provided with your application. All application materials, including transcripts, must be in English.
- Online Application - Questionnaire
- Education - See Education Section above
- Registration/License (If Applicable) - active, current registration/license
- High School Diploma (or equivalent) - If you are 16 or 17 years of age, you MUST submit documentation of graduation from high school (or equivalent); OR completion of a formal vocational training program; OR statement from school authorities agreeing with your decision to pursue employment rather than continuing your education.
This Direct Hire Public Notice is to gather applications that may or may not result in a referral or selection. Your application will remain active through the open period of this Public Notice. Applicants will be referred on a first in, first out basis. Those applicants who are applying earlier in the process will stand a much better chance of being referred for consideration in the selection process.
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 02/21/2024 in this announcement. We are available to assist you during business hours (normally 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. ET, Monday - Friday). If applying online poses a hardship, please contact us by noon ET on 02/21/2024.
To preview the Application Questionnaire, please click the following link:
- To begin the application process, click the "Apply Online" button.
- You will be re-directed to USA STAFFING to complete your application process; answer the online questions and submit all required documents. (To submit supporting documents, import documents from USAJOBS to the appropriate document types. If the document you need was not imported from USAJOBS, you may upload it directly into this application. To protect your privacy, we suggest you first remove your SSN).
- To complete, you must click the "Submit Application" button prior to 11:59 PM (ET) on 02/21/2024.
To verify the status of your application both during and after the announcement open period, log into your USAJOBS account: . All of your applications will appear on the Welcome page. The application record in your USAJOBS account provides an Additional Application Information page that provides information regarding the documentation you submitted and any correspondence we have sent related to this application. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: .
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Once your application package and online questionnaire is received you will receive an acknowledgement email. You are responsible for checking status updates and notifications in USAJOBS. Hard copy notifications will not be sent to you. You may check the status of your application for this position at any time by logging onto the USAJOBS "My Account" tab and clicking on "Application Status." For a more detailed update of your application status, you may click on "more information." Please notify us if your contact information changes after the closing date of the announcement. If your email mailbox is full or blocked (SPAM) you may not receive important communication that could affect your consideration for this position.
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