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WHAT IS THE SMALL BUSINESS SELF EMPLOYEDDIVISION 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:

SBSE - Small Business/Self Employed, SB/SE Deputy Commissioner Exam, Specialty Examination, Estate & Gift /Excise Tax Exam

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.

* Collects representative samples of taxable fuel from terminals, fuel storage facilities (wholesalers), retail fuel facilities, vehicle fuel supply tanks, fuel transport compartments, and end-users; and for bio-product at producers, blenders, wholesale and retail locations. Determines proper inspection sites for fuel screening; and prepares fuel samples for shipment.

* Proposes appropriate penalties for all misuse of fuel; recommends penalty assessments for infractions; calculates penalties, and makes initial request for payment of penalties; initiates installment agreements; and processes payments received; and applies for and serves administrative Writs of Entry as necessary.

* Screens for bio-product at wholesale/retail locations; uses hand-held testing kit to determine whether to send samples to the lab for analysis of bio-component; recommends appropriate penalties for unregistered bio-blenders.

* Verifies proper registration of bio-blenders and display of pipeline vessel operator registration in accordance with regulations; and screens for proper fuel notices on documents accompanying sale or disbursal of fuel from terminals.

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Conditions of Employment

STANDARD POSITION DESCRIPTIONS (SPD):

PD96317, PD96318, and PD96319

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.

* 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-time work 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:

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

BASIC REQUIREMENT: The physical duties of this position require moderate physical exertion involving walking, standing, bending and stooping for two-hour periods during inspections. You must be able to regularly lift 10 -15 pounds and on occasion lift up to approximately 30 pounds while climbing stairs and/or ladders. Work involves exposure to outdoor weather, dirt, grime, grease, dust, high noise levels, toxic fuel additives, spilled or leaking materials/fumes. You must be able to distinguish basic colors and have peripheral vision sufficient to conduct inspections, be aware of surroundings, prevent and avoid potentially dangerous situations. You must have manual dexterity with free motion of fingers, wrist, elbows, shoulders, hips, and knee joints. Arms, hands, and feet must function sufficiently to perform the duties satisfactorily. Prior to appointment you will be required to pass a physical examination verifying your ability to exhibit these physical duties.

In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below:

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: GS-7 You must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-05 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position includes: Experience with investigative techniques to conduct interviews, recognizing and exploring and pursuing leads, detecting discrepancies in information and distinguishing between relevant and irrelevant data. Experience in fuel sampling procedures. Experience of basic business practices and methods, such as record keeping, to review business operations.

OR One year of graduate level education at an accredited college or university in any field of study.

OR Superior Academic Achievement (SAA) may be met by having a Bachelor's degree, with one of the following: A GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale for all completed undergraduate courses or those completed in the last two years of study, or a GPA of 3.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale for all courses in the major field of study or those courses in the major completed in the last two years of study, or rank in the upper one third of the class in the college, university, or major subdivision, or membership in a national honor society recognized by the Association of College Honor Societies.

OR At least 1 year of combined graduate education and experience as defined above.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: GS-9 You must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-07 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position includes: Experience in conducting interviews, recognizing and exploring and pursuing leads, detecting discrepancies in information and distinguishing between relevant and irrelevant data. Experience in conducting investigations, analyzing basic business operations, verifying compliance with specific laws or activities in the petroleum industry. Experience in securing fuel samples Experience researching technical issues, handling a varied a workload and completing closing actions.

OR A master's or equivalent graduate degree in a related field of study such as: Sociology, Business Management, Business Administration, Public Administration, Social Science, Environmental Science, Geosciences. Political Science, Law Enforcement, or other fields related to the petroleum industry.

OR Two (2) full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Master's or equivalent degree in a related field of study such as: Sociology, Business Management, Business Administration, Public Administration, Social Science, Environmental Science, Geosciences. Political Science, Law Enforcement, or other fields related to the petroleum industry.

OR LL.B. or JD if related

OR At least 1 year of combined graduate education and experience as defined above.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: GS-11 You must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position includes: Experience in conducting interviews, recognizing, and exploring and pursuing leads, detecting discrepancies in information and distinguishing between relevant and irrelevant data. Experience in conducting investigations, securing, or testing fuel samples and participation in legal or administrative proceedings. Experience analyzing complex business operations, verifying compliance with fuel tax laws or activities in the petroleum industry. Experience researching complex technical issues, handling an extensive workload, and completing closing actions.

OR A Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in a related field of study such as: Sociology, Business Management, Business Administration, Public Administration, Social Science, Environmental Science, Geosciences, Political Science, Law Enforcement, or other fields related to the petroleum industry.

OR Three (3) full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in a related field of study such as: Sociology, Business Management, Business Administration, Public Administration, Social Science, Environmental Science, Geosciences, Political Science, Law Enforcement or other fields related to the petroleum industry.

OR LL.M., if related.

OR At least 1 year of combined graduate education and experience as defined above.

AND

MEET TIME IN GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT: You must meet applicable TIG requirements to be considered eligible. To meet TIG for positions above the GS-05 grade level, you must have served at least one year (52 weeks) at the next lower grade (or equivalent) in the normal line of progression for the position you are applying to. Advancement to positions up to GS-05 is permitted if the position to be filled is no more than two grades above the lowest grade held within the preceding 52 weeks.

AND

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 bargaining unit position.

* Tour of Duty: Monday - Friday, 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.

* In the event that a building is closed due to rent management, new hires may be placed in a local commuting location.

* Relocation expenses - No

* Please consider each location carefully when applying. If you are selected for a position at one of your location selections, that location will become your official post of duty.

* Though many locations may be listed, you will be limited to a maximum of 6 location choices. Please consider each location carefully when applying. If you are selected for a position at one of your location selections, that location will become your official post of duty.

If the position(s) are no longer needed prior to the closing date, this announcement may be closed early.

This is an open continuous announcement which will be used to fill vacancies in the locations listed as they become available for the next 12 months contingent upon funding and space requirements. Applicants must apply and/or update their applications by 11:59 pm ET at the close of the following cutoff dates to be considered: Cutoff date(s): 03/07/2024. This announcement may be amended to include additional cut-off dates within the 12-month period if needed, not later than 10 days prior to the additional cut-off date(s). Eligible applicants who apply by the initial cut-off date, will be referred in score order. If additional vacancies exist, remaining applicants will be considered in score order as needed. Selections from this announcement may be made no later than (NLT) 03/06/2025.

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