Summary Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. WHERE CAN I FIND OUT MORE ABOUT OTHER IRS CAREERS? Visit us on the web at www.jobs.irs.gov Responsibilities WHAT IS THE LARGE BUSINESS AND INTERNATIONAL 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: Large Business and International Director Treaty and Trans Pric Ops, Advanced Pricing and Mutual Agreements, TAIT Practice Network The following are the duties of this position at the full working level. If this vacancy includes more than one grade and you are selected at a lower grade level, you will have the opportunity to learn to perform these duties and receive training to help you grow in this position. Expert knowledge in methods and techniques pertaining to the interpretation and application of tax treaties to analyze and provide assistance to taxpayers requesting relief from double taxation, advise field agents and other IRS and Treasury personnel on treaty issues, participate in and administer the Tax Treaty IPN, and develop training materials. Mastery knowledge of U.S. tax treaties, tax information exchange agreements, and generally-applicable competent authority agreements, including the U.S. Model Income Tax Convention and the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) Model Double Taxation Convention to participate in and support Treasury-led teams negotiating tax treaties and other international tax agreements and to develop U.S. Competent Authority positions, provide presentations and, as needed, independently represent the U.S. Competent Authority at OECD and other non-governmental organizations concerned with international tax issues. Comprehensive knowledge of the mission of the IRS and Large Business &International (LB&I) and of the principles, practices, and policies of the organization in order to provide guidance and leadership in carrying out program strategies and to ensure the implementation and execution of policies and plans with a long-term outlook and consistent with customer needs. Knowledge of modern management techniques, methods, principles, and labor relations concepts in order to ensure optimum utilization of personnel, equipment, and space and to accomplish program objectives through combined technical and administrative program oversight. Expert knowledge of Revenue Procedures covering requests for relief and the prevention of double taxation and other policies and procedural guidelines relating to competent authority matters necessary to prepare applicable documents that implement settlements of assigned work and to advise other IRS personnel and taxpayers. Requirements Conditions of Employment STANDARD POSITION DESCRIPTIONS (SPD): PD98537I Visit the IRS SPD Library to access the position descriptions. Telework 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. Employees must also be within a 200-mile radius of their official assigned post-of-duty (POD) while in a telework status. As a reminder - If you are selected for a position, you are responsible for reporting to your designated POD (location) on the negotiated start date or as directed by management. A 1-year probationary period is required (unless already completed). File a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report within 30 days of appointment and annually from then on. Obtain and use a Government-issued charge card for business-related travel. 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: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: To be minimally qualified for this position you must have one (1) year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the next lower level within the payband or GS grade in the normal line of progression in the Federal service. To be qualifying for this position your experience should be sufficient to demonstrate: Experience with management techniques, methods, theories, principles, and labor relations concepts, to assure optimum utilization of personnel, equipment, and space for the accomplishment of all program objectives with combined technical and administrative oversight. Experience applying regulations, other official guidance, and principles, including the latest procedures and techniques sufficient to oversee the planning, development, and implementation of the technical aspects of programs specific to the position being filled. Experience applying basic budget management principles and practices (i.e., ability to maintain and manage financial resources). Experience applying communicative techniques to effectively and diplomatically interact with internal and external customers. Additional experience includes applying and interpreting the substantive provisions of U.S. tax treaties and the applicable U.S. revenue procedures for requesting competent authority assistance covering requests for relief from and the prevention of double taxation, excluding transfer pricing and exchange of information-related issues, as well as international guidance relating to the same, which are necessary for preparing applicable documents that implement settlements of assigned work and advising taxpayers and other IRS personnel of the same. Experience using communication techniques to interact effectively with program's internal and external stakeholders. Experience using negotiation methods and techniques sufficient to negotiate settlements using sound judgement and creativity. Experience using management techniques, methods, theories, principles, and labor relations concepts to ensure optimum utilization of personnel and available resources for the accomplishment of all program objectives. TIME AFTER COMPETITIVE APPOINTMENT: By the closing date (or if this is an open continuous announcement, by the cut-off date) specified in this job announcement, current civilian employees must have completed at least 90 days of federal civilian service since their latest non-temporary appointment from a competitive referral certificate, known as time after competitive appointment. For this requirement, a competitive appointment is one where you applied to and were appointed from an announcement open to "All US Citizens". For more information on qualifications please refer to OPM's Qualifications Standards. Education A copy of your transcripts or equivalent documentation is required for positions with an education requirement, or if you are qualifying based on education or a combination of education and experience. An official transcript will be required if you are selected. If the position has specific education requirements and you currently hold, or have previously held, a position in the same job series with the IRS, there is no need to submit a transcript or equivalent at this time. Applicants are encouraged, but are not required, to submit an SF-50 documenting experience in a specific series. 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. Additional Information We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies. Additional jobs may be filled. The salary range indicated in this announcement reflects the minimum locality pay up to maximum locality pay for all duty locations listed. The range will be adjusted for selected duty location. General Schedule locality pay tables may be found under Salaries & Wages. This is a non-bargaining unit position. Tour of Duty: 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM Relocation expenses - No