Summary
Office of Chief Counsel, IRS, seeks enthusiastic individuals to serve taxpayers fairly and with integrity by providing correct and impartial interpretation of the internal revenue laws and the highest quality legal advice and representation for the IRS. Please click "Learn more about this agency" to find out more about Chief Counsel's various offices, to view some of the workplace attributes that Chief Counsel's workforce rates most favorably, and to hear from employees themselves.
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This job is open to
- Internal to an agency
Current federal employees of this agency.
Clarification from the agency
Open to Office of Chief Counsel employees only
Duties
This position is in the Office of Chief Counsel, Division Counsel (Small Business/Self Employed) (SB/SE). In addition to performing a full range of legal work typically assigned to a GS-14 attorney, the Assistant to the Associate Area Counsel assists the Associate Area Counsel (AAC) with administering all SB/SE related services and programs under the group's jurisdiction and performs management duties as assigned.
As a General Attorney (Tax) - Assistant to the Associate Area Counsel, you will: - Assist the AAC in the supervision of a group of attorneys and paralegals providing litigation support to the IRS.
- Assist the AAC in providing technical guidance on Tax Court litigation activities performed by the Group and assists the AAC in making determinations with respect to settlement of cases independently, or in consultation with the AAC or other senior managers.
- Advise the AAC on management and legal matters within the Group's jurisdiction, advising the AAC on unusual, sensitive, or potentially controversial cases, or issues requiring further development or elevation.
- Assist the AAC in establishing procedures to review and evaluate the effectiveness of Group litigation services and programs.
- Participate with AAC in promoting information sharing among the Group and other Counsel components, along with the IRS Appeals and Compliance functions in order to encourage communication networks and maintain awareness of new developments and initiatives which could impact Group or Area programs, goals or operations.
- Assist the AAC in ensuring that staff activities are coordinated, as appropriate, with other SB/SE personnel, and other Division and Associate Chief Counsel Offices.
THIS IS A DETAIL POSITION NOT-TO-EXCEED ONE YEAR. AT THE END OF THIS ONE-YEAR ASSIGNMENT, INCUMBENT WILL RETURN TO THEIR FORMER POSITION OF RECORD. THIS POSITION MAY BE EXTENDED FOR AN ADDITIONAL ONE YEAR WITHOUT FURTHER COMPETITION.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- Refer to "Additional Information"
- Click "Print Preview" to review the entire announcement before applying.
- Must be a U.S. Citizen or National
Qualifications
Please note, vacancies will be filled in the following locations:
- At least two vacancies will be filled in Area 4 PODs: Chicago, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Detroit, Indianapolis, Milwaukee.
- At least one vacancy will be filled in Area 6 PODs: Austin, Dallas, Houston, New Orleans.
- At least two vacancies will be filled in Area 8 PODs: Los Angeles, Laguna Niguel, San Diego, Thousand Oaks.
- At least two vacancies will be filled in Area 9 PODs: St. Louis, Kansas City, Louisville, St. Paul, Oklahoma City.
NO MINUIMUM QUALIFICATIONS ARE REQUIRED FOR DETAIL ACTIONS BUT YOU MUST BE A GS-14 ATTORNEY TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION.
Education
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Additional information
- This is a detail not-to-exceed 1 year; may be extended an additional year without further competition.
- We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies.
- Relocation expenses are not authorized.
- This is anon-bargainingunit position.
- We offer opportunities for telework.
- We offer opportunities for flexible work schedules.
- The salary range indicated in this announcement covers multiple locality areas. Your salary will be adjusted based on the post of duty for which you are selected.
Conditions of Employment Continued: - Subject to a 1-year trial period (unless already completed).
- 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.
- Obtain and use a Government-issued charge card for business-related travel.
- Undergo an income tax verification.
- The employment of any candidate, including a current employee or a new hire, selected for this position may be conditional upon classification and/or audit of federal tax returns. This audit may include up to 2 years of returns.
- This position requires that the successful candidate undergo personnel vetting, which includes a background investigation and enrollment upon onboarding into "Continuous Vetting." Enrollment in Continuous Vetting will result in automated record checks being conducted throughout one's employment with Treasury. The successful candidate will also be enrolled into FBI's Rap Back service, which will allow Treasury to receive notification from the FBI of criminal matters (e.g., arrests, charges, convictions) involving enrolled individuals in near real-time.
There are three key documents that contain important information about your rights and obligations. Please read and retain these documents: - Noncriminal Justice Applicant's Privacy Rights , for those who undergo an FBI fingerprint-based criminal history record check for personnel vetting, which includes Rap Back,
- FD-258 Privacy Act Statement - FBI (this is the same statement used when your fingerprints are submitted as part of your background investigation), and
- SEAD-3-Reporting-U.pdf (dni.gov) , (applicable to those who hold a sensitive position or have eligibility for access to classified information)"
- 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. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal 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.
How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Applicants will be considered based on their overall background as it relates to the position to be filled. Interviews may be held at the option of the office. All application materials and interviews, if conducted, will be used in the final evaluation and selection process.
Referral: All candidates will be listed in alphabetical order. If you are among the top qualified candidates, you may be required to participate in a selection interview. We will not reimburse costs related to the interview, such as travel to and from the interview site.
- 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. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal 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. - Required Documents
As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
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 may 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 .
In addition, applicants are required to submit: - A memorandum of interest summarizing your interest in the position
- A copy of your most recent, signed, completed annual performance appraisal which includes the final rating. If it is not dated within the last 12 months or if you have not received a performance appraisal, please explain why in your application
- A copy of your most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, which shows your current (or most recent) grade.
- How to Apply
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 05/08/2024 and/or cut-off dates in this announcement. We are available to assist you during business hours (normally 8:00a - 4:30p. ET, Monday - Friday). To preview the Application Questionnaire, please click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12394533
If you require a reasonable accommodation for a disability or medical condition during any part of the application and hiring process, please contact Keona Hill (EEO Director/Reasonable Accommodation Coordinator) by phone at 202-317-5739 or by email at Keona.L.Hill@irscounsel.treas.gov . The IRS - Office of Chief Counsel provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities on a case-by-case basis. You must contact us by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on the announcement's closing date to request accommodation. If you are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability, please dial 7-1-1 to access telecommunications relay services. Counsel's EEO Office is not the point of contact for questions about the vacancy announcement.
- To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
- Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
- After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
- You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
- It is your responsibility to verify that your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan.
- Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the USA Staffing Applicant Resource Center .
Agency contact information
Christopher Rhude
Phone
469-801-1513
Fax
855-562-3827
Email
christopher.n.rhude@irscounsel.treas.gov
Address
Office of Chief Counsel, IRS
Staffing and Classification Branch
1111 Constitution Ave, NW
Washington, DC 20224
US
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Next steps
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