Internal Revenue Service
Area Counsel (Area 6)
Internal Revenue Service, Salt Lake City, Utah, United States, 84193
DutiesThe 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 is 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.RequirementsConditions of EmploymentMust be a U.S. Citizen or NationalQualificationsTo 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; ANDApplicants must be 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. Applicants must possess the following technical and executive core qualifications:A) Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs):Leading Change
- Ability to bring about strategic change, both within and outside the organization, to meet organizational goals. Ability to establish an organizational vision and to implement it in a continuously changing environment.Leading People
- Ability to lead people toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals. Ability to provide an inclusive workplace that fosters the development of others, facilitates cooperation and teamwork, and supports constructive resolution of conflicts.Results Driven
- Ability to meet organizational goals and customer expectations. Ability to make decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks.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.Individuals selected for an initial SES appointment must serve a one-year probationary period.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, including the ability to allocate, manage, and prioritize resources to achieve short- and long-term goals. Experience includes planning, directing, budgeting for, staffing, and evaluating such programs.Demonstrated ability to review and evaluate programs for the purpose of assessing their effectiveness against overall organizational goals and objectives, and the ability to design and implement program improvements as necessary to increase efficiency and enhance organizational performance.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.Desirable:A thorough understanding of the operations and organization of the Internal Revenue Service and Office of Chief Counsel, an understanding of the Department of the Treasury and its Office of General Counsel, and a solid understanding of the Department of Justice's role in tax litigation is desirable.C) Other Significant Factors:The incumbent is required to file a Public Financial Disclosure Report (OGE 278e) and Conflict of Interest Statement upon entering the position, annually, and upon termination of employment (5 CFR, Part 2634).The position may require occasional travel away from the permanent duty station.(Note: Failure to address these factors will result in your application being disqualified.)EducationFor 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 informationRelocation expenses may be authorized for current Federal Employees.This is a Non-Bargaining unit position.We offer opportunities for telework.We offer opportunities for flexible work schedules.Required DocumentsA complete application includes 1. A resume, 2. Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs), 3. Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQs), 4. Vacancy Question Responses, and 5. Submission of any required documents. Please note that if you do not provide all required information, as specified in this announcement, you may not be considered for this position.How to ApplyThe 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 10/09/2024. We are available to assist you during business hours (normally 8:00am to 4:30. ET, Monday - Friday).
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- Ability to bring about strategic change, both within and outside the organization, to meet organizational goals. Ability to establish an organizational vision and to implement it in a continuously changing environment.Leading People
- Ability to lead people toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals. Ability to provide an inclusive workplace that fosters the development of others, facilitates cooperation and teamwork, and supports constructive resolution of conflicts.Results Driven
- Ability to meet organizational goals and customer expectations. Ability to make decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks.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.Individuals selected for an initial SES appointment must serve a one-year probationary period.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, including the ability to allocate, manage, and prioritize resources to achieve short- and long-term goals. Experience includes planning, directing, budgeting for, staffing, and evaluating such programs.Demonstrated ability to review and evaluate programs for the purpose of assessing their effectiveness against overall organizational goals and objectives, and the ability to design and implement program improvements as necessary to increase efficiency and enhance organizational performance.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.Desirable:A thorough understanding of the operations and organization of the Internal Revenue Service and Office of Chief Counsel, an understanding of the Department of the Treasury and its Office of General Counsel, and a solid understanding of the Department of Justice's role in tax litigation is desirable.C) Other Significant Factors:The incumbent is required to file a Public Financial Disclosure Report (OGE 278e) and Conflict of Interest Statement upon entering the position, annually, and upon termination of employment (5 CFR, Part 2634).The position may require occasional travel away from the permanent duty station.(Note: Failure to address these factors will result in your application being disqualified.)EducationFor 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 informationRelocation expenses may be authorized for current Federal Employees.This is a Non-Bargaining unit position.We offer opportunities for telework.We offer opportunities for flexible work schedules.Required DocumentsA complete application includes 1. A resume, 2. Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs), 3. Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQs), 4. Vacancy Question Responses, and 5. Submission of any required documents. Please note that if you do not provide all required information, as specified in this announcement, you may not be considered for this position.How to ApplyThe 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 10/09/2024. We are available to assist you during business hours (normally 8:00am to 4:30. ET, Monday - Friday).
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