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Internal Revenue Service

Amended Tax Law Specialist (12 Month Register) (Direct Hire)

Internal Revenue Service, Seattle, Washington, us, 98127


Duties

WHAT IS THE

LARGE BUSINESS AND INTERNATIONAL (LB&I)

DIVISION?A description of the business units can be found at:Vacancies will be filled in the following specialty areas:Large Business and International Director Cross Border ActivitiesThe following are the duties of this position at the full working level.Serves as a technical expert in examinations of significant tax compliance issues and provides expert advice that may impact tax compliance strategy and the examination program as a whole.Performs assignments that are agency-wide in scope and have significant impact on issues facing the business unit. Develops, plans, analyzes and interprets policy on behalf of the Service.Provides tax law expertise, leverages specialized technical skills and knowledge, advises on new tax law and high risk/ emerging issues impacting business entities to bring to resolution.Participates with cross-functional representatives nationwide. Assists and advises internal and external stakeholders in all aspects of planning, execution and resolution of examinations related to cross border business tax issues to ensure organizational goals and objectives are met and policy is adhered to and in conformance with written standards.Advises and assists the Practice Area regarding the interpretation and application of Internal Revenue Code, Treasury Regulations, Federal Court cases, and IRS administrative guidance as related to cross border business tax issues. Advises officials in the IRS on proposed legislation and other matters affecting the work of Large Business and International.Requirements

Conditions of EmploymentTelework Eligible Positions : Telework eligible positions do not guarantee telework. Employees must meet and sustain IRS telework eligibility requirements (e.g., reporting at least twice a pay period to your assigned Post of Duty (POD)) and supervisor's approval to participate in the IRS Telework Program.Must be a U.S. Citizen or National and provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.Have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer.Please see additional information.Qualifications

Federal experience is not required. You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement

OR

time of referral:SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:

GS-14 LEVEL:

To be eligible for this position at this grade level, you must have one (1) year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position includes: Legal, tax accounting, or other experience that required application of the Federal tax laws, regulations, court rulings, or other legal authority related to the position to be filled; Experience in preparing, reviewing, or applying rulings, advisory letters, memoranda, etc.; Experience performing research on tax law issues and business practices for their impact on tax compliance. 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.Additional Information

We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies.A 1-year probationary period is required.This is a Bargaining unit position.Tour of Duty: Day Shift - Start and stop times between 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.Alternative work schedule, staggered work hours or telework may be available.Relocation expenses - No.Required Documents

The following documents are required and must be provided with your application. All application materials, including transcripts, must be in English.Online Application

- QuestionnaireEducation

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See Education Section aboveRegistration/License (If Applicable)

- active, current registration/licenseHigh School Diploma

(or equivalent) - If you are 16 or 17 years of age, you

MUST

submit documentation of graduation from high school (or equivalent).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. The following instructions outline our application process. You must complete this application process and submit any required documents by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on 02/07/2025.Agency Contact Information

IRS Austin ExternalEmailAddressLBI - Director Cross Border Activities1111 Constitution Ave NWWashington, DC 20224US

Next Steps

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