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Duties

WHAT IS THE Privacy, Governmental Liaison and DisclosureDIVISION? A description of the business units can be found at: https://www.jobs.irs.gov/about/who/business-divisions Vacancies will be filled in the following specialty areas: Privacy, Governmental Liaison and Disclosure (PGLD), Governmental Liaison, Disclosure and Safeguards (GLDS) The 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. Receives inquiries from external and internal sources on a variety of Disclosure matters, which may include simple Freedom of Information Act and Privacy Act requests. Processes the simple Internal Revenue Code (IRC) 6103 requests such as those that require analysis to determine necessary research, applies the appropriate case law and drafts the final response to the requester. Refers the more complex cases to the Disclosure Officer for assistance or possible reassignment. Processes simple requests for Federal Tax Information from other Federal agencies, local governments, and U. S. Attorneys such as simple IRC section 6103 civil forfeitures, IRC section 6103 (m) requests and other special projects requiring analysis and research. Assists the Specialist in research and analysis of the more complex cases and independently determines which records should be certified. Assists the Specialists in processing requests for Federal Tax information from other Federal agencies, local governments, and U.S. Attorneys. Independently determines which records should be certified. Assists the Specialists in processing requests for Federal Tax information from other Federal agencies, local governments, and U.S. Attorneys. Independently determines which records should be certified. Routinely maintains files containing confidential employee labor relations materials i.e., Freedom of Information Act requests and testimony authorizations. Prepares and controls required accountings for disclosures. Reviews accounting prepared by other Operating and Functional Divisions.

Requirements

Qualifications

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To qualify for this position, you must meet the qualification requirements outlined below: 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-time work 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. You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE : To qualify for this position, you must meet the qualification requirements outlined below: GS-6 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: To be eligible for this position at this grade level, you must have 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade (GS-5) in the Federal Government. Specialized experience for this position includes: Knowledge of the programs, policies, procedures, and/or regulatory requirements relative to the position. Experience interpreting and applying knowledge and/or analyzing information necessary to resolve technical problems and issues and experience with oral and written communication skills sufficient to meet and deal effectively with employees, management, and others to accomplish program assignments. GS-7 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: To be eligible for this position at this grade level, you must have 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade (GS-6) in the Federal Government. Specialized experience for this position includes: Working knowledge of program policies and procedures sufficient to analyze and evaluate information, interpret guidance, draw conclusions, effectively coordinate studies and projects, make recommendations, and provide effective support relative to the position. Experience with oral and written communication skills sufficient to meet and deal effectively with employees, management, and others to accomplish program assignments. AND MEET TIME IN GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT: You must meet applicable TIG requirements to be considered eligible. To meet TIG for positions above the GS-05 grade level, you must have served at least one year (52 weeks) at the next lower grade (or equivalent) in the normal line of progression for the position you are applying to. Advancement to positions up to GS-05 is permitted if the position to be filled is no more than two grades above the lowest grade held within the preceding 52 weeks. AND TIME AFTER COMPETITIVE APPOINTMENT: By the closing date (or if this is an open continuous announcement, by the cut-off date) specified in this job announcement, 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". For more information on qualifications please refer to OPM's Qualifications Standards.

Education

A copy of your transcripts or equivalent documentation is required for positions with an education requirement, or if you are qualifying based on education or a combination of education and experience. An official transcript will be required if you are selected. If the position has specific education requirements and you currently hold, or have previously held, a position in the same job series with the IRS, there is no need to submit a transcript or equivalent at this time. Applicants are encouraged, but are not required, to submit an SF-50 documenting experience in a specific series.

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.

Contacts

• Address PGLD - Government Liaison-Disclosure and Safeguards 1111 Constitution Ave NW Washington, DC 20224 US
• Name: (ERC) Employee Resource Center
• Phone: 866-743-5748