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Duties

IRS Recent Graduates Program affords developmental experiences in the Federal Government intended to promote possible careers in the civil service to individuals who have recently graduated from qualifying educational institutions or programs. Selected applicants are placed in a dynamic, developmental program with the potential to lead to a civil service career in the Federal Government. In addition, the IRS implemented the new IRS Forward Recent Graduate Program that includes an additional year of formal development, training, networking, project teams, and may include rotational assignments. Following the completion of program requirements, selectees may be considered for non-competitive conversion to a career/career-conditional or term appointment. All conversion requirements will be identified in the Participant Agreement. Program requirements include but are not limited to: Successful completion of at least 1 to 2 years of continuous service depending on the position; Completion of at least 40 hours of interactive training; Mentorship; Demonstration of successful job performance; and Meet the qualification position standards. Conversion to the competitive service is not implied or guaranteed. If selected, you will be placed in a developmental position as a Pathways Recent Graduate (Physical Scientist), GS-1301- GS-07 with promotion potential to GS-12 in one the division(s) listed below: Criminal Investigation - HQ Cyber and Forensic Services- Cyber Crimes A description of the business units can be found at: https://www.jobs.irs.gov/about/who/business-divisions 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. Conducts research to determine the best analytical methods to examine evidence; conducts examinations of evidence; and composes a variety of reports and scientific papers. Initiates and performs scientific examinations of a wide variety of materials using one or more specialized forensic science disciplines. Provides forensic analysis of evidence where inter-comparison of evidence is necessary. Works with outside government agencies in carrying out forensic examinations in complex cases. Participates in liaison and meetings with officials from outside agencies to coordinate cases. Performs the full range of analytic procedures in both fixed laboratory and field laboratory settings, including examinations to identify and characterize forensic evidence. The procedures include the preparation of samples, selecting and entering instrument settings, scientific analyses, and tabulating of results. Utilizes and modifies a variety of highly complex scientific equipment in order to obtain obscure characteristics of a wide variety of unique evidentiary materials. Addresses analytical problems by modifying and/or adapting standard methods and techniques in order to identify critical characteristics of evidence. Performs transfer of technology, methods development and validation. Conducts research to enhance examination methods and coordinates same with the Laboratory's research component. Stays abreast of the latest research/developments in scientific methods to identify possible solutions to complex problems.

Requirements

Qualifications

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. In order to qualify, you must first meet Pathways Recent Graduate Program eligibility: You must have, within the previous 2 years, completed all educational requirements for a qualifying associate, bachelor, masters, professional, doctorate, vocational or technical degree or certificate from a qualifying institution; or intended graduation is no more than 9 months from date of application. -OR- Veterans (as defined in 5 U.S.C. 2108) who, due to a military service obligation, were precluded from applying to a Recent Graduates Program during any portion of the 2-year eligibility period may have their eligibility period extended so that they receive the full 2 years of eligibility. The remaining 2-year eligibility period will begin upon his or her release or discharge from active duty. The veteran's eligibility period may not extend beyond 6 years from the date of completion of all requirements of an academic course of study. Secondly, you must meet any basic requirements of the position and the experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Professional and Scientific Positions. INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT: Basic Requirements: Degree: physical science, engineering, or mathematics that included 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science such as mechanics, dynamics, properties of materials, and electronics. or Combination of education and experience -- education equivalent to one of the majors shown in A above that included at least 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science, plus appropriate experience or additional education. In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-05, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes: You must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-05 level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position includes: Experience using established analytical and scientific methods to examine evidence; conducting examinations of evidence; and composing a variety of reports and scientific papers. Experience performing scientific examinations of materials using one or more specialized forensic science disciplines. Experience providing forensic analysis of evidence using established, routine methods and practices. Experience participating in liaison and meetings with officials from outside agencies to coordinate cases. Experience performing analytic procedures in both fixed laboratory and field laboratory settings, including examinations to identify and characterize forensic evidence. These procedures include the preparation of samples, selecting and entering instrument settings, scientific analyses, and tabulating of results. Experience utilizing established scientific equipment in order to obtain obscure characteristics of a moderate variety of evidentiary materials. Experience addressing analytical problems and makes minor adaptions to standard methods to address problems that arise. Performs transfer of technology and validation. Experience conducting research to enhance examination methods and coordinates same with the Laboratory's research component and staying abreast of the latest research/developments in scientific methods to identify possible solutions to standard problems. Experience preparing and furnishing oral and written reports to higher graded coworkers, supervisors, IRS field investigators, and US Attorneys and their staff which convey the opinions and findings as determined through detailed examinations and analysis conducted. OR EDUCATION: You may substitute education for specialized experience as follows: 1 full academic year of graduate education in a related field of study. OR Superior Academic Achievement may be met by having a Bachelor's degree, with one of the following: A GPA of 2.95 or higher on a 4.0 scale for all completed undergraduate courses or those completed in the last 2 years of study, or a GPA of 3.45 or higher on a 4.0 scale for all courses in the major field of study or those courses in the major completed in the last 2 years of study, or rank in the upper one third of the class in the college, university, or major subdivision, or membership in a national honor society recognized by the Association of College Honor Societies. For more information on qualifications please refer to OPM's Qualifications Standards.

Education

This position has an education requirement. You MUST submit dated documentation showing completion or intended completion (if graduation is no more than 9 months from the date of application) of all educational requirements (e.g. letter from the registrar, unofficial transcripts). An official transcript will be required if you are selected. Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

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.

CERTIFICATE: If you are qualifying based on a certificate program, please refer to Treasury's Pathways Program for more information on qualifying certificate programs. A Certificate Program is a post-secondary educational program in a qualifying educational institution, equivalent to at least one full-time academic year of study, that is part of an accredited college-level, technical, trade, vocational or business school curriculum. For study at a business or technical school, 36 weeks of study (20+ classroom hours per week) is comparable to 1 academic year of full-time study. IF you are applying with a completed IT or Business Professional Certification you must submit a dated transcript or letter issued by the Academic Institution detailing your completed coursework and credit hours completed. If your Academic institution calculates a full-year of academic studies with fewer hours, or academic credits are expressed in contract months, units, or other terms that differ from the conventional hours, please have your academic advisor provide a letter certifying the Certificate program meets the regulatory definition.

For more information on education requirements go to Treasury's Pathways Program.

Contacts

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