1250 vacancies to be filled at this location

　　Duties

　　WHAT IS THE SMALL BUSINESS SELF EMPLOYED DIVISION?

　　A description of the business units can be found at: https://www.jobs.irs.gov/about/who/business-divisions

　　Vacancies will be filled in the following specialty areas:Small Business Self Employed Campus Collection Operations - Andover, Small Business SelfEmployed Campus Collection Operations - Atlanta, Small Business Self Employed CampusCollection Operations - Fresno, Small Business Self Employed Campus Collection Operations -Kansas City, Small Business Self Employed Campus Collection Operations - Philadelphia

　　This position is the initial career step toward the full working level. The incumbent participates in on-the-job and classroom training to gain experience in providing a limited range of administrative and technical assistance to taxpayers.Interprets and applies applicable portions of basic tax law and regulations, and basic collection techniques and enforcement actions, to advise, inform, assess, and collect taxes, and associated liabilities.Researches and analyzes all available information applicable to specific and well-defined collection issues and takes corrective actions needed to close accounts. Explains actions taken. Contacts taxpayers and/or their representatives in response to IRS contacts regarding a limited number of delinquent situations. Provides explanations to specific inquiries initiated by individuals, generated by notices, or internally generated assignments.Advises taxpayers of the enforcement actions that may be taken if they fail to meet commitments to file return and/or pay tax liabilities and encourages voluntary compliance with tax laws.```{=html}

　　```- Amended to include a cut-off date of 01/08/2024.

　　Qualifications

　　Federal experience is not required. The experience may have been gained in the public sector, private sector or Volunteer Service. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-timework is considered on a prorated basis. To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/year, and indicate number of hours worked per week, on your resume.

　　You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement OR time of referral:

　　SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE GS-5 Level: *You must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-04 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position includes: experience gained through work in positions that involved frequent contact with the public researching and responding to non-routine requests for information orally or in writing. The following are examples of specialized experience that may be qualifying and are not all inclusive. Applying laws, rules or regulations and written guidelines; Experience gained in an environment conducting face to face and/or telephone interviews (e.g., collection agency, telemarketing, customer service, sales) resolving problems and issues; Negotiating with others to resolve issues; Performing administrative and technical procedures using a computer to locate and review records and reconcile discrepancies; Experience working with records, documents, or financial accounts applying established rules and procedures (e.g., basic accounting, credits and debits, researching and/or adjusting accounts).*ORYou may substitute education for specialized experience as follows: completed at least 4 years of education above the high school level leading to a Bachelor's degree (120 semester hours, 180 quarter hours or 2880 formal classroom hours) or a Bachelors or higher degree.ORYou may qualify with a combination of experience and education equivalent to one (1) year of specialized experience.

　　For more information on qualifications please refer to OPM's Qualifications Standards.

　　Education

　　or 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.

　　A college or university degree generally must be from an accredited (or pre-accredited) college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools which meet these criteria, please refer to Department of Education Accreditation page.

　　FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. Click here for Foreign Education Credentialing instructions.

　　Tour of Duty TODs vary by location and will be assigned upon selection. Day Shift hours are between 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., Mid Shift hours are between 10:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m., and Swing Shift hours are between 2:00 p.m. and 2:00 a.m. We will try to offer the shift of your preference, but you may be offered an alternate shift upon selection."Alternative work schedule, staggered work hours or telework may be available.A recruitment incentive has been authorized for eligible, highly qualified applicants. The incentive will be $2,000 and will require a two-year service agreement. The service agreement details will be provided to new employees prior to entrance on duty. This monetary incentive will be disbursed as outlined in the service agreement.