Tax Law Specialist

IRS-babd5cc6; Fresno (CA); Sur place; USD 70 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The Internal Revenue Service in Fresno, CA, is seeking candidates for a Tax Specialist position at the GS-11/GS-12 level. The role focuses on applying Federal tax laws, advising on rulings, and supporting taxpayers with complex tax matters.

Candidates should have experience with tax accounting, research, and written material preparation, and be prepared to meet the qualification standards including specialized experience at the GS-11/GS-12 level.

Qualifications

• Specialized experience with Federal tax laws, regulations, or related material.
• Ability to convert technical tax information into clear explanations for taxpayers.
• Experience with accounting methods and tax research.
• Familiarity with SGML or electronic publishing for document design (as per standards).

Description du poste

WHAT IS TAXPAYER 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 the following area(s):
  • TS - CARE-Customer Assistance, Relationship and Education - Tax Forms & Publications

Consider each location carefully when applying. If you are selected for a location, that location will become your official post of duty.

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‑time work 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:

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: GS-11 Level

You must have one 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: Experience with legal, tax accounting, or other experience that required knowledge of Federal tax laws, regulations, precedent decisions, or other areas related to the position to be filled. Examples of qualifying specialized experience includes:

• Preparing, reviewing, or applying rulings, advisory letters, memoranda, etc. related to Federal taxation.
• Analyzing and adjudicating tax claims, appeals, settlement offers, or similar work related to Federal tax operations.
• Work as an attorney that required legal research, analysis, and preparation of briefs or similar documents interpreting laws and regulations.
• Work as an accountant, auditor, or investigator that required application of Federal tax accounting principles and/or the Internal Revenue Code and related laws.

OR LL.M. degree with specialization in taxation. OR A combination of qualifying graduate education and experience as described above.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: GS-12 Level

You must have one 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 with legal, tax accounting, or other experience that required knowledge of Federal tax laws, regulations, precedent decisions, or other areas related to the position to be filled. Examples of qualifying experience include:

• Preparing, reviewing, or applying rulings, advisory letters, memoranda, etc. related to Federal taxation.
• Analyzing and resolving tax claims, appeals, settlement offers, or similar work related to Federal tax operations.
• Work as an attorney that required legal research, analysis, and preparation of briefs or similar documents interpreting laws and regulations.
• Work as an accountant, auditor, or investigator that required application of Federal tax accounting principles and/or the Internal Revenue Code and related laws.

In addition, your experience must be sufficient to demonstrate the following:

• Experience with federal tax laws, regulations, revenue rulings, revenue procedures and other technical related matters to address taxpayers' needs;
• Experience with tax laws to convert these and other technical matters into clear concise, logical and easy to understand explanatory material;
• Experience in accounting methods to interpret new tax laws and assist in addressing customers' needs;
• Experience researching using on-line and paper methods to analyze tax issues;
• Experience with learning theory and cognitive thinking, as they apply to the writing, design, and presentation of materials;
• Experience with printing and design requirements and techniques, computer specifications and programming requirements, and of Standard Generalized Mark-up Language (SGML) or other designated electronic composition and publishing system to compose documents and other materials.

AND

You must also meet the following requirements:

• MINIMUM AGE REQUIREMENT

  Minimum age for federal employment is 18 years old, or at least 16 years old and have:

  • Graduated from high school or been awarded a certificate equivalent to graduating from high school; or
  • Completed a formal vocational training program; or
  • Received a statement from school authorities agreeing with your preference for employment rather than continuing your education.

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