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Position Title: STAFF SUPPORT ASSISTANT (OA, NTE 1 YR, MBE, MBP) US Department of the TreasuryPay scale & grade: GS 07
Salary: $43,251 to $56,222 per year
Open & closing dates: 06/08/2020 to 06/12/2020
Appointment type: Permanent
Work schedule: Full-Time
Summary
The U.S. Department of the Treasury has a distinguished history dating back to the founding of our nation. As the steward of U.S. economic and financial systems, Treasury is a major and influential leader in today's global economy. We have over 100,000 employees across the country and around the world. Come Join the Department of the Treasury and Invest in Tomorrow.
Responsibilities
What is The Return Preparer Office (RPO) Division? The Return Preparer Office is designed to improve taxpayer compliance by providing oversight of and services to tax professionals. The office ensures Tax Professionals apply for or renew their Preparer Tax Identification Number. The office also provides guidance regarding the voluntary Annual Filing Season Program which allows return preparers to obtain a Record of Completion indicating that they have met IRS-approved continuing education requirements. By partnering with our Tax Professionals, together we accomplish the mission of the Internal Revenue Service.
WHAT DOES A STAFF ASSISTANT DO? Staff Assistants provide administrative and clerical support to a Chief and his/her staff. They perform clerical and technical work in support of the function including, but not limited to, general office work such as receiving, screening, and answering telephone calls; providing telephone and receptionist services to visitors; establishing, organizing, and maintaining files; and typing and reviewing correspondence.
As a Staff Assistant, you will:
Receive, screen, and answer routine telephone calls, and provide receptionist services to visitors.
Establish, organize, and maintain files of correspondence, manuals, and other related information in accordance with IRS regulatory policies and guidance.
Reviews all incoming mail and correspondence to determine proper action; and, as appropriate, prepares written responses.
Use a variety of computer software programs involving the application of word processing, spreadsheet, slide-presentation, and statistical database programs to input, update, retrieve, gather, and generate data or reports.
If you are selected at a lower grade level, you will have the opportunity to learn to perform all these duties, and will receive training to help you grow in this position.
WHERE CAN I FIND OUT MORE ABOUT OTHER IRS CAREERS? If you want to find out more about IRS careers, visit us on the web at www.jobs.irs.gov
Travel Required: Not required
Supervisory status: No
Promotion Potential: 07
Job family (Series): 0303 Miscellaneous Clerk And Assistant
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
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Must be a U.S. Citizen or National
IRS Employees with Career or Career Conditional Appointments
You must have: TYPING REQUIREMENT: This position requires a qualified typist with a minimum typing speed of 40 words per minute.
Qualifications
You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement:
GS-7 LEVEL: You must have 1 year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-06 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position includes: providing office administrative support doing functions such as preparing correspondence, greeting and directing visitors, managing a calendar and coordinating services between customers and providers for support services.
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.
In addition to the above requirements, you must meet the following, if applicable:
You must have been at the next lower grade level of the grade you are applying to for 52 weeks (time-in-grade requirement).
Education
Additional information
1 Position is located in RPO, Enrolled Agent Policy & Management office. Position will be filled in:
Franklin, TN
The anticipated start date is to be determined.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies. Additional jobs may be filled.
Relocation expenses – NO
This is a non-bargaining unit position.
We offer opportunities for telework.
We offer opportunities for flexible work schedules.
A 1-year probationary period is required.
Must successfully complete a background investigation including an 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
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.
Have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer.
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.
Obtain and use a Government-issued charge card for business-related travel.
File a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report within 30 days of appointment and annually from then on.
Undergo an income tax verification and review of prior performance/conduct.
Tour of Duty: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Negotiable
Must meet IRS telework eligibility requirements
How You Will Be Evaluated
You 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: Your application will be evaluated in the following areas: Interpersonal Skills, Applies Technology to Tasks, Self Management, Oral Communication, Writing, and Customer Service. Category rating will be used to rank and select eligible candidates. If qualified, you will be assigned to one of three quality level categories, (i.e., A = Superior, B = Highly Qualified, C= Qualified) 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.
Veterans' preference is applied after applicants are assessed. Preference-eligibles will be listed at the top of their assigned category and considered before non-preference-eligibles in that category. Qualified preference-eligibles with a compensable service-connected disability of 10% or more will be listed at the top of the highest category.
Referral: If you are among the top qualified candidates, your application may be referred to a selecting official for consideration. You may be required to participate in a selection interview (telephonic and/or in person at the discretion of the Selecting Official in accordance with hiring polices). We will not reimburse costs related to the interview such as travel to and from the interview site.
If you are a displaced or surplus Federal employee eligible for Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP), you must receive a score of category B or better to be rated as “well qualified" to receive special selection priority.
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Background checks and security clearance
Security clearance: Not Required
Drug test required: No
Required Documents
A complete application includes 1. A resume, 2. Vacancy question responses, and 3. Submission of any required documents. Please note that if you do not provide all required information, as specified in this announcement, you will not be considered for this position (or may not receive the special consideration for which you may be eligible).
All applicants are required to submit a resume either by creating one in USAJOBS or uploading one of their own choosing. (Cover letters are optional). To receive full credit for relevant experience, please list the month/year and number of hours worked for experience listed on your resume. We suggest that you preview the online questions, as you may need to customize your resume to ensure that it supports your responses to these questions. Please view Resume Tips
VETERANS' PREFERENCE DOCUMENTATION If you are claiming veterans’ preference, you must submit a copy of your DD-214 (Member 4 copy), or other official documentation from a branch of the Armed Forces or the Department of Veterans Affairs showing dates of service and type of discharge. Ten-point preference eligibles must also submit an Application for 10-point Veteran Preference, SF-15, along with the required documentation listed on the back of the SF-15 form. For more information on veterans' preference view FedsHireVets.
Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) DOCUMENTATION If you are a displaced or surplus Federal employee, click CTAP/ICTAP for eligibility and a detailed list of required documents. IRS CTAP eligibles can apply for jobs both within and outside the commuting area.
EDUCATION DOCUMENTATION: 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. If you are qualifying based on foreign education, you must submit proof of creditability of education as evaluated by a credentialing agency. Refer to the OPM instructions.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
Benefits
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. Learn more about federal benefits.
Our comprehensive benefits are very generous. Our benefits package includes:
Challenging work, opportunities for advancement, competitive salaries, bonuses and incentive awards.
Ten paid holidays, 13 days of sick leave, and 13 to 26 days of vacation time each year.
Access to insurance programs that may be continued after you retire.
A wide choice of health insurance plans, coverage for pre-existing conditions, and no waiting periods. We pay a substantial amount (up to 75%) of the health insurance premiums.
A retirement program which includes employer-matching contributions.
Learn more about Federal benefits programs at: Pay and benefits
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.
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