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Duties

WHAT IS THE APPEALS DIVISION? A description of the business units can be found at: https://www.jobs.irs.gov/about/who/business-divisions If additional vacancies are needed, they can be filled in any of the PODs listed. 118 vacancies to be filled in to be filled in the Independent Office of Appeals, C&OS, APS (Exam), APS (Coll), and APS (Special Programs). 64 vacancies to be in C&OS APS (Exam) 8 Vacancies for Area 1 TM 1 Chicago, IL (IL0236) 230 S. Dearborn St (John C. Kluczynski FB) 8 Vacancies Area 1 TM 2 Ogden, UT (UT0035) 324 25th St. (JAMES V. HANSEN FB) 8 vacancies Area 1 TM 3 Ogden, UT (UT0035) 324 25th St. (JAMES V. HANSEN FB) 8 vacancies Area 1 TM 4 Ogden, UT (UT0035) 324 25th St. (JAMES V. HANSEN FB) 4 vacancies Area 1 TM 5 Farmers Branch, TX (TX0302) 4050 Alpha Rd (Farmers Branch) 2 vacancies Area 1 TM 6 Memphis, TN (TN0005) 5333 Getwell Rd. (ECC - MEMPHIS) 2 vacancies Area 2 TM 1 Fresno, CA (CA7803) 700 P St (Santa Fe) 2 vacancies Area 2 TM 2 Laguna Niguel, CA (CA0521) 24000 Avila Rd (Laguna Niguel) 3 vacancies - Area 2 TM 3 San Francisco, CA (CA8207) 100 First St. (100 First Street); or Denver, CO (CO1656) 600 17th St (DOMINION PLAZA) 5 vacancies Area 2 TM 4 Holtsville, NY (NY7184) 5000 Corporate Dr (5000 Corp. Dr.) 5 vacancies Area 2 TM 5 Florence, KY (KY3016) 7125 Industrial Rd (CSC New Files) 9 vacancies - Area 2 TM 6 Boston, MA (MA0153) 10 Causeway (THOMAS P. O'NEILL JR. FOB); or New York, NY (NY0350) 290 Bwy-Foley Sq 290 (Broadway); or Westbury, NY (NY6412) 1600 Stewart Ave (WESTBURY) 32 vacancies to be in C&OS APS (COLL) 4 vacancies Area 1 TM 1 Memphis, TN (TN0005) 5333 Getwell Rd. (ECC - MEMPHIS) 5 vacancies Area 1 TM 2 St Louis, MO (MO0106) 1222 Spruce (R.A.Y. BLDG.) 1 vacancy Area 1 TM 3 Fresno, CA (CA7803) 700 P St (Santa Fe) 9 vacancies Area 1 TM 4 Detroit, MI (MI0800) 985 Michigan Ave (DETROIT FB) 1 vacancy Area 2 TM 1 Holtsville, NY (NY7184) 5000 Corporate Dr (5000 Corp. Dr.) 4 vacancies Area 2 TM 2 Philadelphia, PA (PA0277) 600 Arch St (GREEN FOB) 1 vacancy Area 2 TM 3 Los Angeles, CA (CA0150) 300 N. Los Angeles St (Fed Bldg 300 N LA) 3 vacancies Area 2 TM 4 Atlanta, GA (GA0087) 401 W Peachtree St. (Peachtree Summit FB) 4 vacancies Area 2 TM 5 Jacksonville, FL (FL0067) 400 West Bay St (CHAS. E. BENNETT FB) 22 vacancies to be in C&OS APS (Spec. Prog.) 3 vacancies Area 1 TM 1 Holtsville, NY (NY7184) 5000 Corporate Dr (5000 Corp. Dr.) 3 vacancies Area 1 TM 3 Fresno, CA (CA7803) 700 P St (Santa Fe) 2 vacancies Area 1 TM 4 Fresno, CA (CA7803) 700 P St (Santa Fe) 14 vacancies - Area 1 TM 5 Ogden, UT (UT0035) 324 25th St. (JAMES V. HANSEN FB); or Fresno, CA (CA7803) 700 P St (Santa Fe); or Holtsville, NY (NY7184) 5000 Corporate Dr (5000 Corp. Dr.) 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. Analyzes data consistent with the applicable tax laws and regulations to resolve and process all types of difficult and complex issues/problems for Appeals and Counsel Cases. Determines restricted interest rates, limitations, periods covered, allowances, over assessments, and potential over assessments. Calculates restricted interest for cases where taxes, penalties, and interest are due which result from application of one or more sections of law. Cases involve computations of tax, penalty and interest, multi-year restricted interest, and adjustments to previous assessments. Applies the relevant sections of the Internal Revenue Code and Regulations to determine adjustments and assess the impact and conditions such as net operating loss, carry backs/carryovers, unused or related investment tax credits and accumulated earnings tax. Determines and computes the proper assessable and allowable interest considering the affected tax periods and varying interest rates. Computes allowable interest and the abatements of interest and penalties due to overpayments and/or over assessments. Reviews case file upon receipt including tax returns, agreement forms/decision Tax Court Petitions, documents, work papers, reports, and adjustment documents to assure that all prescribed documents are present, complete and consistent with case file information. Ensures that all necessary documents are properly signed and executed. Takes expeditious corrective action to process adjustments to the taxpayer's account including less complex quick assessments, potential statute cases, non-master file cases, advance payments, credit transfers, manual refunds, and termination and jeopardy assessments. Analysis often requires the examiner to verify complicated conditions such as those affecting taxpayer's account history and credit availability, AIMS status, and to retrace various tax computations (deficiencies and/or over assessments) and adjustments to previous tax, penalty, and interest.

Requirements

Qualifications

Qualifications You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION FOR GS-05: You must have 1 year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-04 level in the Federal service. Experience includes performing a variety of basic tasks involving reviewing and processing documents and utilizing automated systems to correct and adjust accounts. OR You may substitute education for specialized experience as follows: 4 years of education above high school level in any field of study from an accredited business, secretarial or technical school, junior college, college or university. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: GS-06: You must have 1 year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-05 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position includes: Experience performing multiple processing tasks involving researching tax information to extract relevant facts and/or missing/unclear accounting information. Experience in analyzing and resolving problems, utilizing automated systems to correct and adjust accounts, computing basic interest and managing an inventory. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: GS-07: You must have 1 year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-GS-06 level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position includes: Experience performing multiple processing tasks involving researching and interpreting tax and account information to address a variety of issues, past transactions, and extracting relevant facts and/or missing/unclear accounting information. Experience in analyzing and resolving problems, utilizing automated systems to correct and adjust accounts, computing basic and/or complex interest, applying regulations, procedures, established guidelines and controlling/managing an inventory. Experience working and communicating with a team which may include coaching, reviewing work or sharing best practices. 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. 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.

Contacts

• Address Appeals - Case and Operations Support 1111 Constitution Ave NW Washington, DC 20224 US
• Name: (ERC) Employee Resource Center
• Email: [email protected]