Senior Advisor
DutiesWHAT IS THE APPEALSDIVISION?A description of the business units can be found at:
Vacancies will be filled in the following specialty areas:
Independent Office of Appeals, HQ, Executive OfficeThe 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.
Provides in-depth expertise and analysis on various tax issues, practices, and trends, and top-level advice related to short- and long-range program policies, strategies, and objectives for Appeals, to promote and facilitate the implementation of Servicewide priorities and policies and to ensure consistency of approach, technical correctness, and fair and equitable treatment of customers.
Provides expert tax analysis and advice to the Deputy Chief on legislative issues, litigation matters, tax administration priorities and policies, new or revised program priorities, and significant technical issues.
The incumbent provides advice on the most difficult, sensitive, and complex matters that are of high-level importance to the Agency.
As such, the incumbent plays a key role by assisting the Deputy Chief in addressing numerous complex tax issues.
Coordinates on behalf of Appeals with the Office of Chief Counsel on published guidance and other technical tax administration issues.
The incumbent works with the Office of Chief Counsel to develop guidance that reflects Appeals' unique role in tax administration.
Works closely with others throughout Appeals, Services and Enforcement, and elsewhere, as appropriate, to ensure close coordination in the execution of all responsibilities.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements Conditions of EmploymentMust 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))Undergo a review of prior performance/conduct and an income tax verification.
Refer 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 questions.
If 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-9.
Federal law requires verification of the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires in the U.
S.
These documents must be unexpiredoriginal or certified copies.
Subject 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 vacancies.
Additional 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 listed.
The range will be adjusted for selected duty location.
General Schedule locality pay tables may be found under Salaries & Wages.
This is a non-bargaining unit position.
Tour of Duty:
Day Shift, Monday - Friday; 8:
00am - 4:
30pm.
Alternative work schedule, staggered work hours or telework may be available.
Relocation expenses - NO.
File a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report within 30 days of appointment and annually from then on.
Obtain and use a Government-issued charge card for business-related travel.
Qualifications You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement:
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
SPECIALIZED
Experience:
GS-15You must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-14 grade level in the Federal service.
Specialized experience for this position includes:
Experience serving in a leadership capacity in the area of tax controversy on major programs, leading organization-wide projects and/or initiatives, making critical decisions that impact an organization or division, or supporting and representing top executive leadership; Experience applying technical expertise to emerging or precedent-setting tax policy issues; Experience analyzing complex matters of fact and law to evaluate litigating positions or develop approaches parties might consider in settling tax controversies; and oral and written communication skills sufficient to develop, persuade and negotiate a wide range of technical and implementation issues; Experience with quantitative and qualitative techniques to lead analyses of interdisciplinary issues.
Federal experience is not required.
The experience may have been gained in the public sector, private sector or 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/year, and indicate number of hours worked per week, on your resume.
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 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 Department of Education Accreditation page.
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 here for Foreign Education Credentialing instructions.
Additional informationTelework 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.
Help 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.
Review our benefitsEligibility 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.
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 documents.
Please 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):
Interpersonal SkillsLeadershipProject ManagementStrategic PlanningTax AdministrationCategory rating will be used to rank and select eligible candidates.
If 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 position.
Your 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 consideration.
Candidates, 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 order.
We will not reimburse costs related to the interview such as travel to and from the interview site.
Veterans' preference is applied after applicants are assessed.
Qualified preference eligibiles 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 Communication Credentialing Education Finance Financial Institution Fiscal Policies Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Vacancies will be filled in the following specialty areas:
Independent Office of Appeals, HQ, Executive OfficeThe 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.
Provides in-depth expertise and analysis on various tax issues, practices, and trends, and top-level advice related to short- and long-range program policies, strategies, and objectives for Appeals, to promote and facilitate the implementation of Servicewide priorities and policies and to ensure consistency of approach, technical correctness, and fair and equitable treatment of customers.
Provides expert tax analysis and advice to the Deputy Chief on legislative issues, litigation matters, tax administration priorities and policies, new or revised program priorities, and significant technical issues.
The incumbent provides advice on the most difficult, sensitive, and complex matters that are of high-level importance to the Agency.
As such, the incumbent plays a key role by assisting the Deputy Chief in addressing numerous complex tax issues.
Coordinates on behalf of Appeals with the Office of Chief Counsel on published guidance and other technical tax administration issues.
The incumbent works with the Office of Chief Counsel to develop guidance that reflects Appeals' unique role in tax administration.
Works closely with others throughout Appeals, Services and Enforcement, and elsewhere, as appropriate, to ensure close coordination in the execution of all responsibilities.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements Conditions of EmploymentMust 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))Undergo a review of prior performance/conduct and an income tax verification.
Refer 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 questions.
If 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-9.
Federal law requires verification of the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires in the U.
S.
These documents must be unexpiredoriginal or certified copies.
Subject 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 vacancies.
Additional 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 listed.
The range will be adjusted for selected duty location.
General Schedule locality pay tables may be found under Salaries & Wages.
This is a non-bargaining unit position.
Tour of Duty:
Day Shift, Monday - Friday; 8:
00am - 4:
30pm.
Alternative work schedule, staggered work hours or telework may be available.
Relocation expenses - NO.
File a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report within 30 days of appointment and annually from then on.
Obtain and use a Government-issued charge card for business-related travel.
Qualifications You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement:
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
SPECIALIZED
Experience:
GS-15You must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-14 grade level in the Federal service.
Specialized experience for this position includes:
Experience serving in a leadership capacity in the area of tax controversy on major programs, leading organization-wide projects and/or initiatives, making critical decisions that impact an organization or division, or supporting and representing top executive leadership; Experience applying technical expertise to emerging or precedent-setting tax policy issues; Experience analyzing complex matters of fact and law to evaluate litigating positions or develop approaches parties might consider in settling tax controversies; and oral and written communication skills sufficient to develop, persuade and negotiate a wide range of technical and implementation issues; Experience with quantitative and qualitative techniques to lead analyses of interdisciplinary issues.
Federal experience is not required.
The experience may have been gained in the public sector, private sector or 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/year, and indicate number of hours worked per week, on your resume.
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 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 Department of Education Accreditation page.
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 here for Foreign Education Credentialing instructions.
Additional informationTelework 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.
Help 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.
Review our benefitsEligibility 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.
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 documents.
Please 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):
Interpersonal SkillsLeadershipProject ManagementStrategic PlanningTax AdministrationCategory rating will be used to rank and select eligible candidates.
If 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 position.
Your 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 consideration.
Candidates, 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 order.
We will not reimburse costs related to the interview such as travel to and from the interview site.
Veterans' preference is applied after applicants are assessed.
Qualified preference eligibiles 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 Communication Credentialing Education Finance Financial Institution Fiscal Policies Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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