Internal Revenue Service
Economist - Direct Hire (6 month Roster)
Internal Revenue Service, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246
DutiesWHAT IS THE RESEARCH, APPLIED ANALYTICS AND STATISTICS DIVISION?
A description of the business units can be found at:
Vacancies will be filled in the following specialty areas:
Research, Applied Analytics and Statistics
The following are the duties of this position at the full working level of GS-13:
Plans and carries out major projects for collecting detailed economic data from tax and information returns and other primary sources.
Takes a leading role in managing all project areas which includes determining user requirements, program content, sample design, information systems design, training field personnel, and data collection and correction procedures.
Ensures file delivery and data publication.
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.
The following are the duties of this position at the full working level of GS-14:
Performs a wide variety of economic studies to evaluate policies affecting tax administration and taxpayer compliance and to define feasible alternatives.
This involves analyzing long-range effectiveness associated with the issues and resulting recommendations and their relationship to the mission and strategic goals of the IRS.
Provides senior management with analyses of problems and authoritative economic advice on important decisions, which must be made under condition of uncertainty.
The following are the duties of this position at the full working level of GS-15:
Performs a wide variety of economic studies to evaluate policies affecting tax administration and taxpayer compliance and to define feasible alternatives.
This involves analyzing long-range effectiveness associated with the issues and resulting recommendations.
Provides senior management with analyses of problems and authoritative economic advice on important decisions, which must be made under condition of uncertainty.
RequirementsConditions of Employment
Telework Eligible Positions : Telework eligible positions do not guarantee telework. Employees must meet and sustain IRS telework eligibility requirements 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.
Must successfully complete a background investigation, including a FBI criminal history record check.
QualificationsFederal experience is not required. You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement or time of referral:
BASIC REQUIREMENTS - ALL GRADES:
To be eligible for this position you must have a bachelor's or higher degree in economics that included at least 21 semester hours in economics and 3 semester hours in statistics, accounting, or calculus.
OR
A combination of education and experience. The education must include courses equivalent to a major in economics, plus appropriate experience or additional education.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE GS-11:
Applicants must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-09 level in the Federal Service.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE GS-12:
Applicants must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-11 level in the Federal Service.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE GS-13:
Applicants must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-12 level in the Federal Service.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE GS-14:
Applicants must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-13 level in the Federal Service.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE GS-15:
Applicants must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-14 level in the Federal Service.
EducationQUALIFICATION CONTINUES:
For more information on qualifications please refer to.
Additional Information
A 1-year probationary period is required.
Have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer.
We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies.
The GS-11, GS-12, GS-13 are bargaining unit positions. The GS-13, GS-14, GS-15 are non-bargaining unit positions.
Career Ladder grades GS-11, GS-12, and GS-13. GS-13 is the full working level.
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.
Required DocumentsThe following documents are required and must be provided with your application:
Online Application
- Questionnaire
Education
- See Education Section above
Registration/License (If Applicable)
- active, current registration/license
High School Diploma
- If you are 16 or 17 years of age, you
MUST
submit documentation of graduation from high school.
How to ApplyThis 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 InformationIRS Memphis External
Email:
Address:
RAAS1111 Constitution AveWashington, DC 20224USNext StepsTreasury believes in a working environment that supports inclusion; please view our reasonable accommodation policies and procedures.
Fair & TransparentThe Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
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A description of the business units can be found at:
Vacancies will be filled in the following specialty areas:
Research, Applied Analytics and Statistics
The following are the duties of this position at the full working level of GS-13:
Plans and carries out major projects for collecting detailed economic data from tax and information returns and other primary sources.
Takes a leading role in managing all project areas which includes determining user requirements, program content, sample design, information systems design, training field personnel, and data collection and correction procedures.
Ensures file delivery and data publication.
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.
The following are the duties of this position at the full working level of GS-14:
Performs a wide variety of economic studies to evaluate policies affecting tax administration and taxpayer compliance and to define feasible alternatives.
This involves analyzing long-range effectiveness associated with the issues and resulting recommendations and their relationship to the mission and strategic goals of the IRS.
Provides senior management with analyses of problems and authoritative economic advice on important decisions, which must be made under condition of uncertainty.
The following are the duties of this position at the full working level of GS-15:
Performs a wide variety of economic studies to evaluate policies affecting tax administration and taxpayer compliance and to define feasible alternatives.
This involves analyzing long-range effectiveness associated with the issues and resulting recommendations.
Provides senior management with analyses of problems and authoritative economic advice on important decisions, which must be made under condition of uncertainty.
RequirementsConditions of Employment
Telework Eligible Positions : Telework eligible positions do not guarantee telework. Employees must meet and sustain IRS telework eligibility requirements 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.
Must successfully complete a background investigation, including a FBI criminal history record check.
QualificationsFederal experience is not required. You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement or time of referral:
BASIC REQUIREMENTS - ALL GRADES:
To be eligible for this position you must have a bachelor's or higher degree in economics that included at least 21 semester hours in economics and 3 semester hours in statistics, accounting, or calculus.
OR
A combination of education and experience. The education must include courses equivalent to a major in economics, plus appropriate experience or additional education.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE GS-11:
Applicants must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-09 level in the Federal Service.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE GS-12:
Applicants must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-11 level in the Federal Service.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE GS-13:
Applicants must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-12 level in the Federal Service.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE GS-14:
Applicants must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-13 level in the Federal Service.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE GS-15:
Applicants must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-14 level in the Federal Service.
EducationQUALIFICATION CONTINUES:
For more information on qualifications please refer to.
Additional Information
A 1-year probationary period is required.
Have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer.
We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies.
The GS-11, GS-12, GS-13 are bargaining unit positions. The GS-13, GS-14, GS-15 are non-bargaining unit positions.
Career Ladder grades GS-11, GS-12, and GS-13. GS-13 is the full working level.
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.
Required DocumentsThe following documents are required and must be provided with your application:
Online Application
- Questionnaire
Education
- See Education Section above
Registration/License (If Applicable)
- active, current registration/license
High School Diploma
- If you are 16 or 17 years of age, you
MUST
submit documentation of graduation from high school.
How to ApplyThis 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 InformationIRS Memphis External
Email:
Address:
RAAS1111 Constitution AveWashington, DC 20224USNext StepsTreasury believes in a working environment that supports inclusion; please view our reasonable accommodation policies and procedures.
Fair & TransparentThe Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
#J-18808-Ljbffr