Job opening: Management Assistant (OA)
Salary: $45 146 - 72 703 per year
Published at: Oct 21 2024
Employment Type: Full-time
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.
Duties
The mission of the Office of Chief Counsel is to serve America's 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 Internal Revenue Service. The Associate Chief Counsel, Passthroughs provides legal advice and litigation support on tax matters involving passthrough entities (partnerships, S corporations, and trusts) and on transfer tax issues (estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer taxes).As a Management Assistant (Office Automation), you will:
Extract pertinent information from various sources.
Prepare weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual statistical reports. Maintain established records of management analysis data and reports, provide standard explanation of procedures and requirements, identify clear errors in data, and compile management data into prescribed formats.
Assist analysts or assigned personnel in conducting operational reviews of programs.
Receive visitors and phone calls; receive and distribute incoming mail and faxes; schedule and arrange travel accommodations; schedule and arrange large meetings.
Accurately and efficiently prepare, produce, and assemble a variety of written documents utilizing various software applications. Present correspondence for review in proper format and grammar.
Perform other duties as assigned.
This is not an all-inclusive list. If selected at a lower grade level, you will have the opportunity to learn to perform the duties of the position, and will receive training to help you grow in the position.
Requirements
- Refer to "Additional Information"
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- Must be a U.S. Citizen or National
Qualifications
Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See "Required Documents" for a list of document requirements for all employment authorities.
Career Transition Assistance ProgramCompetitive ReinstatementCompetitive TransferCurrent Chief Counsel EmployeeCurrent IRS EmployeeInteragency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand ManagementMilitary SpousesNon-Competitive Federal EmployeePersons with Disabilities, Schedule AVeterans Employment Opportunities ActVeterans Recruitment Authority
In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements detailed below by the closing date of this announcement. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.
To qualify for this position of Management Assistant (OA) you must meet the qualification requirements listed below by the closing of this announcement:
Basic Requirement for Management Assistant (OA):
Office Automation Skills: This position requires office automation skills. Some examples of office automation software include electronic spreadsheets, database management, desktop publishing, electronic calendar, and electronic mail.
Typing Requirement: This position requires a typing proficiency of at least 40 word per minute (WPM) based on a 5 minute sample with 3 or fewer errors. Applicants may meet this requirement by passing the appropriate performance test, presenting a certificate of proficiency from a school or other organization authorized to issue such certificates by the Office of Personnel Management local office, or by self-certifying their proficiency. Performance test results and certificates of proficiency are acceptable for 3 years.
For GS-05:
Specialized Experience: Your resume must detail at least one year of specialized experience which includes: creating records, charts, databases, and/or reports; AND preparing written documents utilizing various software applications; AND screening calls and visitors. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-04).
OR
Education: Four years of education above the high school level obtained in an accredited business, secretarial or technical school, junior college, college or university.
OR
Combination of Education and Experience: You may qualify by a combination of experience and education. Options for qualifying based on a combination are identified in the online questions.
NOTE: If qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application package.
For GS-06:
Specialized Experience: Your resume must detail at least one year of specialized experience which includes: creating and maintaining records, charts, databases and reports; AND gathering information for reports and studies; AND preparing written documents utilizing various software applications; AND supporting office functions by screening calls and visitors, answering inquiries, or coordinating and scheduling meetings. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-05).
Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For the GS-6, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.
For GS-07:
Specialized Experience: Your resume must detail at least one year of specialized experience which includes: reviewing records, databases, and reports pertaining to management analysis; AND extracting information for reports; AND preparing written documents utilizing various software applications; AND analyzing and evaluating information, interpreting guidance, coordinating studies or projects, AND coordinating and scheduling meetings. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-06).
Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For the GS-7, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. 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.
Time in Grade Requirement for GS-06: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-05).
Time in Grade Requirement for GS-07: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-06).
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: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. If you are qualifying based on foreign education, you must submit proof of creditability of education as evaluated by a credentialing agency. For further information, visit:
Recognition of Foreign Qualifications | International Affairs Office (ed.gov)
Contacts
- Address Office of Chief Counsel, IRS
Staffing and Classification Branch
1111 Constitution Ave, NW
Washington, DC 20224
US
- Name: Kelley Campbell
- Phone: 469-801-1593
- Email: [email protected]
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