Internal Revenue Service
Legal Administrative Specialist (Estate & Gift Tax)-DIRECT HIRE - 12 MONTH REGIS
Internal Revenue Service, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
DutiesWHAT IS THE SMALL BUSINESS/SELF EMPLOYED (SB/SE) DIVISION?
Vacancies will be filled in the following specialty areas:
SB/SE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER EXAM
The following are the duties of this position at the full working level:Conducts independent examinations of the most complex estate and gift returns with a considerable number of complex and unusual issues requiring extensive tax law research, investigation, and analysis.Determines the issues and audit techniques needed to resolve issues. Determines the nature of included assets, analyzes transactions, investigates underlying facts, evaluates the fair market value of real estate, business interests, and other types of financial and investment assets for assigned returns. The incumbent must conduct extensive legal research and analyze the taxpayer's legal documents to identify the transferred interest.Determines the value of transferred property using investigative and valuation techniques, including reviewing appraisals and valuation data, analyzing complicated legal documents, transactions, and case law, and applying Federal, state, and foreign laws.Coordinates with SBSE Counsel employees and IRS Office of Chief Counsel to develop audit techniques, legal arguments, and litigation strategy for significant cases with novel issues.Assists SBSE Counsel in trial preparation for estate and gift tax cases of significant importance.
This position has career progression. If you are selected at a grade level lower than the full working level, you may be non-competitively promoted as your career progresses.
Requirements
Conditions of EmploymentTelework Eligible Positions:
Telework eligible positions do not guarantee telework. Employees must meet and sustain IRS telework eligibility requirements.Must be a U.S. Citizen or National and provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.Must successfully complete a background investigation, including a FBI criminal history record check.
Qualifications
You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement:BASIC REQUIREMENT:To be eligible for this position, at any grade level, applicants must demonstrate knowledge of the legal industry, including legal practices, federal codes and regulations, and application of complex legal principles to facts.Specialized Experience GS-11:
You must have 1 year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service.Specialized Experience GS-12:
You must have 1 year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service.Specialized Experience GS-13:
You must have 1 year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service.Specialized Experience GS-14:
You must have 1 year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service.
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.
Additional Information
The employment of any candidate selected for this position may be conditional upon classification and/or audit of federal tax returns.Subject to a 1-year probationary period (unless already completed).Have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer.This is a bargaining unit position.
Required Documents
The following documents are required and must be provided with your application:Online Application
- QuestionnaireEducation
- See Education Section aboveRegistration/License (if applicable)
- active, current registration/license
How to Apply
This Direct Hire Public Notice is to gather applications that may or may not result in a referral or selection. Your application will remain active through the open period of this Public Notice.
Agency Contact Information
IRS Philadelphia ExternalEmail:Address:SBSE EXAM - Examination Deputy Operations1111 Constitution Ave NWWashington, DC 20224US
Next Steps
Treasury believes in a working environment that supports inclusion; please view our reasonable accommodation policies and procedures at .
Fair & Transparent
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Vacancies will be filled in the following specialty areas:
SB/SE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER EXAM
The following are the duties of this position at the full working level:Conducts independent examinations of the most complex estate and gift returns with a considerable number of complex and unusual issues requiring extensive tax law research, investigation, and analysis.Determines the issues and audit techniques needed to resolve issues. Determines the nature of included assets, analyzes transactions, investigates underlying facts, evaluates the fair market value of real estate, business interests, and other types of financial and investment assets for assigned returns. The incumbent must conduct extensive legal research and analyze the taxpayer's legal documents to identify the transferred interest.Determines the value of transferred property using investigative and valuation techniques, including reviewing appraisals and valuation data, analyzing complicated legal documents, transactions, and case law, and applying Federal, state, and foreign laws.Coordinates with SBSE Counsel employees and IRS Office of Chief Counsel to develop audit techniques, legal arguments, and litigation strategy for significant cases with novel issues.Assists SBSE Counsel in trial preparation for estate and gift tax cases of significant importance.
This position has career progression. If you are selected at a grade level lower than the full working level, you may be non-competitively promoted as your career progresses.
Requirements
Conditions of EmploymentTelework Eligible Positions:
Telework eligible positions do not guarantee telework. Employees must meet and sustain IRS telework eligibility requirements.Must be a U.S. Citizen or National and provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.Must successfully complete a background investigation, including a FBI criminal history record check.
Qualifications
You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement:BASIC REQUIREMENT:To be eligible for this position, at any grade level, applicants must demonstrate knowledge of the legal industry, including legal practices, federal codes and regulations, and application of complex legal principles to facts.Specialized Experience GS-11:
You must have 1 year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service.Specialized Experience GS-12:
You must have 1 year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service.Specialized Experience GS-13:
You must have 1 year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service.Specialized Experience GS-14:
You must have 1 year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service.
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.
Additional Information
The employment of any candidate selected for this position may be conditional upon classification and/or audit of federal tax returns.Subject to a 1-year probationary period (unless already completed).Have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer.This is a bargaining unit position.
Required Documents
The following documents are required and must be provided with your application:Online Application
- QuestionnaireEducation
- See Education Section aboveRegistration/License (if applicable)
- active, current registration/license
How to Apply
This Direct Hire Public Notice is to gather applications that may or may not result in a referral or selection. Your application will remain active through the open period of this Public Notice.
Agency Contact Information
IRS Philadelphia ExternalEmail:Address:SBSE EXAM - Examination Deputy Operations1111 Constitution Ave NWWashington, DC 20224US
Next Steps
Treasury believes in a working environment that supports inclusion; please view our reasonable accommodation policies and procedures at .
Fair & Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
#J-18808-Ljbffr