Resources Training Coordinator

Internal Revenue Service; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Internal Revenue Service in Austin,TX seeks applicants for TS - RICS-Return Integrity and Compliance Services positions. Candidates must meet GS-09/GS-11 specialized experience, including interpreting tax laws, developing training materials, and using Excel/Outlook/Microsoft Office Suite.

Federal experience is not required. The announcement outlines education substitutions and closing date requirements for applicants.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience at a level equivalent to GS-07.
• Experience with Excel, Outlook and the Microsoft Suite.
• Experience with training methods to deliver classroom instruction.
• Education may substitute for specialized experience as described.

Skills

Researching tax laws

Oral and written communication

Training methods

Analytical methods

Education

Master's degree in accounting/finance/business

PhD or equivalent doctoral degree

LL.B. or J.D., if related

Tools

Excel

Outlook

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

WHAT IS TS - RICS-RETURN INTEGRITY AND COMPLIANCE SERVICES?

A description of the business units can be found at: https://www.jobs.irs.gov/about/who/business-divisions

Position(s) are to be filled in following area(s): TS - RICS-Return Integrity and Compliance Services - TS-RICS-Refundable Credits Examination Operation REVIEW THE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION BELOW FOR FURTHER DETAILS

Federal experience is not required. Experience may have been gained in the public sector, private sector or through Volunteer Service. 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/day/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.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

To qualify for this position, you MUST meet the qualification requirements outlined below by the closing date of this announcement:

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION FOR GS-09

You must have one (1) year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-07 grade level in the Federal service.

Specialized experience for this position includes:

• - Researching and interpreting tax laws, regulations, procedural instructions, and/or IRS guidelines.
• - Experience with analytical and evaluative methods and techniques for resolving clearly defined problems or issues.
• - Experience with Excel, Outlook and the entire Microsoft Suite.
• - Experience with training methods to deliver subject matter in a classroom environment.
• - Experience with oral and written communication techniques to facilitate discussions, provide guidance and direction, and assist in developing job aids or training materials.

OR You may substitute education for specialized experience as follows:

• - a master's or equivalent graduate degree in a field of study such as: accounting, finance, or business administration.
• - Two full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a graduate degree in a field of study such as: accounting, finance, business administration or public administration.
• - LL.B.or J.D., if related.
• - You may qualify with an equivalent combination of qualifying experience and education.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION FOR GS-11

You must have one (1) year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service.

Specialized experience for this position includes:

• - Researching tax laws and issuances, Internal Revenue Code and Manual, and regulations sufficient to interpret procedural instructions, recommend changes to guidelines and procedures, develop job aids, and develop and present tax law training materials.
• - Experience with training methods, techniques, and policies to properly develop a training plan.
• - Experience with organizational procedures and relevant systems including Excel, Outlook and the entire Microsoft Suite; and functional programs, operations, and processes to identify and resolve problems.
• - Experience using analytical and evaluative methods and techniques, including statistical process control measures, to extract pertinent data.
• - Experience with oral and written communication techniques to provide guidance and direction, training, and to facilitate discussions.

OR You may substitute education for specialized experience as follows:

• - a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in a field of study such as: accounting, finance, or business administration.
• - Three (3) full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a graduate degree in a field of study such as: accounting, finance, business administration.
• - LL.M, if related.
• - You may qualify with an equivalent combination of qualifying experience and education.

AND You must also meet the following requirement(s):

TIME AFTER COMPETITIVE APPOINTMENT (TACA)

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".

TIME IN GRADE (TIG)

For positions above the GS-05, applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year (52 weeks) at the next lower grade level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the grade you are applying for. For positions at the GS-5, you cannot advance to the GS-05 if you have held a GS-02 in the past 52 weeks. There is no TIG restriction for GS-02, 03, or 04 positions.

For more information on qualifications please refer to OPM's Qualifications Standards.