Internal Revenue Service
Area Counsel (Area 6)
Internal Revenue Service, Denver, Colorado, United States, 80285
Duties
The incumbent Area Counsel (Area 6) serves as a member of the Litigation and Advisory executive leadership team and is responsible for the effective management, oversight, and performance of all legal activities within their assigned geographic and program areas, in support of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Large Business & International (LB&I) and Small Business/Self-Employed (SB/SE) client(s). As such, the Area Counsel participates with the Principal Area Counsel (Area 6) in developing strategies, plans, and designs for a comprehensive and customer-oriented tax administration program to meet the interests of the IRS client within their assigned geographic area. Strategic direction, program planning and development cover both legal guidance and litigation for program areas under their jurisdiction and provide an effective top quality legal services program to both internal and external customers and stakeholders. Serves as a key advisor and technical expert to officials of the Office of Chief Counsel, IRS, Treasury, and other agencies and organizations on the legal issues, regulations, and needs relevant to serving all individuals filing schedules C, E, F, and/or Form 2106, subchapter C corporations, subchapter S corporations, partnerships, estates, and trusts.
As Area Counsel you will:Manage the field operations of the Area 6 organizational component of the L&A Division.Partner with the L&A executive leadership team to formulate short and long-range program policies, strategies, and objectives for the L&A Division; set Area business and research strategy in alignment with overall organizational goals; and ensure performance and program objectives, strategic operating plans, and organizational policies are clearly communicated to employees.Ensure program objectives are met. Monitor program measures to ensure L&A organizational goals are achieved. Identify operational problems in assigned field offices that may impact the achievement of timely and efficient legal advice and effective engagement with the IRS client and key stakeholders.Implement and evaluate operational policies and procedures designed to improve the delivery of legal services to the client within the geographic area. As necessary, develop and implement program modifications, alternative methods, and novel methodologies to enhance provided legal services.Oversee and provide day-to-day legal advice to IRS executives and to other IRS offices within the geographic area, and be responsible for providing timely, quality support through litigation, field advice, training, and other initiatives. Work closely with the Independent Office of Appeals offices within the geographic area.Coordinate litigation positions and strategy with appropriate officials throughout the L&A Division, other Division Counsel offices, and Associate Chief Counsel offices.Through subordinate managers and attorneys, represent the government in the U.S. Tax Court and provide quality legal advice to IRS personnel. Review and exercise independent judgment with respect to questions concerning litigation and/or settlement of issues and cases.
Requirements
Conditions of EmploymentMust be a U.S. Citizen or NationalQualifications
To qualify for this position of Area Counsel you must meet the following requirements:Possess at least the first professional law degree (LL.B. or J.D.) from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association; ANDBe an active member in good standing of the bar of a State, U.S. Commonwealth, U.S. territory, the District of Columbia, or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico;Desired Education/Experience: An LL.M. in Taxation is desired but not required. Seven (7) years of professional legal tax experience is desired.As a basic requirement for entry into the SES, applicants must provide evidence of progressively responsible leadership experience that is indicative of senior executive level managerial capability and directly related to the skills and abilities outlined under Technical Qualifications and Executive Core Qualifications. Typically, experience of this nature will have been gained at or above the GS-15 grade level or its equivalent in Federal service.A) Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs):Leading Change
- Ability to bring about strategic change, both within and outside the organization, to meet organizational goals.Leading People
- Ability to lead people toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals.Results Driven
- Ability to meet organizational goals and customer expectations.Business Acumen
- Ability to manage human, financial, and information resources strategically.Building Coalitions
- Ability to build coalitions internally and with other Federal agencies, State and local governments, nonprofit and private sector organizations, foreign governments, or international organizations to achieve common goals.B) Mandatory Technical Competencies (MTQs):Comprehensive, professional knowledge of and experience in applying tax laws affecting individuals filing Schedules C, E, F, and/or Form 2106, subchapter C corporations, subchapter S corporations, partnerships, estates, and trusts.Strong direct or indirect experience with tax litigation, including large case litigation.Demonstrated experience in managing all aspects of a large-scale law program that involves significant human and fiscal resources.Demonstrated ability to review and evaluate programs for the purpose of assessing their effectiveness against overall organizational goals and objectives.Demonstrated capacity for effective decision making and the ability to solve problems of very substantial impact, sensitivity, and complexity.Demonstrated ability to manage with a focus on customer service and employee satisfaction.Conditions of Employment Continued:Subject to a 1-year supervisory probationary period (unless already completed).Public Trust (85PS) Background Investigation required
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The incumbent Area Counsel (Area 6) serves as a member of the Litigation and Advisory executive leadership team and is responsible for the effective management, oversight, and performance of all legal activities within their assigned geographic and program areas, in support of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Large Business & International (LB&I) and Small Business/Self-Employed (SB/SE) client(s). As such, the Area Counsel participates with the Principal Area Counsel (Area 6) in developing strategies, plans, and designs for a comprehensive and customer-oriented tax administration program to meet the interests of the IRS client within their assigned geographic area. Strategic direction, program planning and development cover both legal guidance and litigation for program areas under their jurisdiction and provide an effective top quality legal services program to both internal and external customers and stakeholders. Serves as a key advisor and technical expert to officials of the Office of Chief Counsel, IRS, Treasury, and other agencies and organizations on the legal issues, regulations, and needs relevant to serving all individuals filing schedules C, E, F, and/or Form 2106, subchapter C corporations, subchapter S corporations, partnerships, estates, and trusts.
As Area Counsel you will:Manage the field operations of the Area 6 organizational component of the L&A Division.Partner with the L&A executive leadership team to formulate short and long-range program policies, strategies, and objectives for the L&A Division; set Area business and research strategy in alignment with overall organizational goals; and ensure performance and program objectives, strategic operating plans, and organizational policies are clearly communicated to employees.Ensure program objectives are met. Monitor program measures to ensure L&A organizational goals are achieved. Identify operational problems in assigned field offices that may impact the achievement of timely and efficient legal advice and effective engagement with the IRS client and key stakeholders.Implement and evaluate operational policies and procedures designed to improve the delivery of legal services to the client within the geographic area. As necessary, develop and implement program modifications, alternative methods, and novel methodologies to enhance provided legal services.Oversee and provide day-to-day legal advice to IRS executives and to other IRS offices within the geographic area, and be responsible for providing timely, quality support through litigation, field advice, training, and other initiatives. Work closely with the Independent Office of Appeals offices within the geographic area.Coordinate litigation positions and strategy with appropriate officials throughout the L&A Division, other Division Counsel offices, and Associate Chief Counsel offices.Through subordinate managers and attorneys, represent the government in the U.S. Tax Court and provide quality legal advice to IRS personnel. Review and exercise independent judgment with respect to questions concerning litigation and/or settlement of issues and cases.
Requirements
Conditions of EmploymentMust be a U.S. Citizen or NationalQualifications
To qualify for this position of Area Counsel you must meet the following requirements:Possess at least the first professional law degree (LL.B. or J.D.) from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association; ANDBe an active member in good standing of the bar of a State, U.S. Commonwealth, U.S. territory, the District of Columbia, or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico;Desired Education/Experience: An LL.M. in Taxation is desired but not required. Seven (7) years of professional legal tax experience is desired.As a basic requirement for entry into the SES, applicants must provide evidence of progressively responsible leadership experience that is indicative of senior executive level managerial capability and directly related to the skills and abilities outlined under Technical Qualifications and Executive Core Qualifications. Typically, experience of this nature will have been gained at or above the GS-15 grade level or its equivalent in Federal service.A) Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs):Leading Change
- Ability to bring about strategic change, both within and outside the organization, to meet organizational goals.Leading People
- Ability to lead people toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals.Results Driven
- Ability to meet organizational goals and customer expectations.Business Acumen
- Ability to manage human, financial, and information resources strategically.Building Coalitions
- Ability to build coalitions internally and with other Federal agencies, State and local governments, nonprofit and private sector organizations, foreign governments, or international organizations to achieve common goals.B) Mandatory Technical Competencies (MTQs):Comprehensive, professional knowledge of and experience in applying tax laws affecting individuals filing Schedules C, E, F, and/or Form 2106, subchapter C corporations, subchapter S corporations, partnerships, estates, and trusts.Strong direct or indirect experience with tax litigation, including large case litigation.Demonstrated experience in managing all aspects of a large-scale law program that involves significant human and fiscal resources.Demonstrated ability to review and evaluate programs for the purpose of assessing their effectiveness against overall organizational goals and objectives.Demonstrated capacity for effective decision making and the ability to solve problems of very substantial impact, sensitivity, and complexity.Demonstrated ability to manage with a focus on customer service and employee satisfaction.Conditions of Employment Continued:Subject to a 1-year supervisory probationary period (unless already completed).Public Trust (85PS) Background Investigation required
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