Revenue Officer - Internal Revenue Service
Company: Internal Revenue Service
Location: Saint Helens
Posted on: May 8, 2024
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Job Description:
Use your experience in business, finance, and investigation, or
your bachelor's degree or higher (any major) to qualify for an
entry-level IRS Revenue Officer employment opportunity. Nationwide
opportunities exist. As a Revenue Officer, you will conduct tax
related civil enforcement investigations, and will be trained in
tax law, collection, and civil investigative techniques, to collect
delinquent taxes and tax returns. You'll protect taxpayers' rights,
counsel taxpayers on their obligations, and assist taxpayers in
complying with our country's tax laws. Most of your work is in the
field, where you will interact with taxpayers, taxpayer
representatives, and third parties at their residences and/or
places of business. As an IRS employee, you'll enjoy all the rights
and benefits of federal employment. At the same time, you'll have
that sense of public service, knowing that the support you provide
to taxpayers will contribute to everything from funding domestic
programs to the defense of our nation. In addition to comprehensive
classroom training and on-the-job training, you will be provided
career development and advancement opportunities so your career can
grow with your aspirations. Other IRS employment opportunities
include jobs such as Revenue Agent and Criminal Investigator
(Special Agent). These types of jobs are all within your grasp,
depending upon the experience you gain in the agency and any
additional education that you might attain while an employee.
Duties: Provides customer service by respecting and explaining the
taxpayer's rights and IRS policies and procedures. Customer service
is based upon learning, interpreting, and applying policies and
procedures, regulations, court decisions, state and local laws, and
various Titles of the United States Code. Collects delinquent tax
and secures delinquent returns from taxpayers who have not resolved
their obligations in response to prior correspondence or other
contact. Conducts interviews with taxpayers (and/or their
representatives) in different environments-such as the business
location, residence, or office-as part of the investigative process
of collecting delinquent taxes and securing delinquent tax returns.
Performs credit and financial analysis of the taxpayer's financial
records to determine the taxpayer's financial condition and ability
to pay outstanding tax obligations and prevent future
delinquencies. Analyzes financial information and evaluates assets.
Applies expense standards and provides guidance on a wide range of
financial alternatives to assist taxpayers in identifying options
that could assist in resolving delinquent tax obligations,
including installment agreements, offers in compromise, or
suspending collection action. For business taxpayers, analyzes
financial statements that include balance sheets, income
statements, and profit and loss statements. Performs financial
investigations in situations where taxpayers are unwilling to be
forthcoming concerning assets and sources of income. Searches
public records, tax returns, and financial and credit information
to locate distrainable assets. Summonses taxpayer records and other
financial information from the taxpayer and financial institutions
or other third parties. Confers with internal and external
advisors, analysts, or attorneys (e.g., Counsel or Department of
Justice) regarding case development, issue determination, case
processing, and coordination. Develops a feasible plan of action to
resolve the case. Plans and takes appropriate enforcement actions
to secure an assessment of past due returns, such as summonsing tax
records. Takes appropriate enforced collection action, such as
levies, redemptions, seizures, nominee liens, judicial actions, or
fraud investigation. Conducts trust fund recovery penalty
investigations; evaluates willfulness, responsibility, and
authority; and recommends penalty assessments. Prepares affidavits,
statements, and testimony for court cases, such as summons
enforcement or seizure action. Files and releases federal tax
liens. Qualifications: Federal experience is not required to
qualify for any of the grade levels identified below. You will
qualify for one of the following opportunities based on your
specialized experience and/or education. Experience for the GS-7
grade level You must have one (1) year of specialized experience at
a level of difficulty that includes experience in business
organization and commercial practices; knowledge of investigative
techniques and methods, and the ability to apply such techniques to
the analysis of business and financial matters; practical knowledge
of business law, including laws governing fraudulent transfers,
secured and unsecured debts, negotiable instruments, business
corporations, and survivorship rights and titling instruments;
knowledge of delinquent loan collection processes and techniques;
working knowledge of accounting principles and practices; and
knowledge of the Internal Revenue Code and related federal tax
regulations and procedures. OR You may substitute education for
specialized experience as follows for this GS-7 grade level:
Superior Academic Achievement 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 (2) years of study, 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 (2) 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 You
may substitute education for specialized experience as follows: One
(1) academic year of graduate education in a field of study such as
business administration (e.g., finance, accounting, auditing,
marketing, and business law), law, economics, criminology,
political science, government, public administration, or another
related field. OR A combination of experience and education.
Experience for the GS-9 grade level To qualify at this grade level,
you must have federal tax collection specialized experience OR you
may substitute education for specialized experience as follows for
this GS-9 grade level: Master's or equivalent degree or two (2)
full academic years of progressively higher-level graduate
education leading to such a degree in a related field of study such
as business administration (e.g., finance, accounting, auditing,
marketing, and business law), law, economics, criminology,
political science, government, public administration, or another
related field; OR LL.B. or J.D., if related; OR A combination of
experience and education. Experience for the GS-11 grade level To
qualify at this grade level, you must have federal tax collection
specialized experience OR you may substitute education for
specialized experience as follows for this GS-11 grade level: PhD
or equivalent degree or three (3) full academic years of
progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a
degree in a related field such as business administration (e.g.,
finance, accounting, auditing, marketing, and business law), law,
economics, criminology, political science, government, public
administration, or another related field; OR LL.M., if related; OR
A combination of experience and education. Salary and Benefits:
This position's starting salary varies depending upon location.
Please see the How to Apply section below to access the official
Job Opportunity Announcement and salary information. Employees
receive the full package of federal employment benefits that
include health and insurance plans, a generous annual and sick
leave program, and participation in the Thrift Savings Plan, which
is a retirement plan similar to a traditional 401(k). In addition,
a recruitment incentive has been authorized for eligible, highly
qualified applicants. The incentive will be $5,000 and will require
a service agreement. How to Apply: Click this site's APPLY link to
access the official Revenue Officer Job Opportunity Announcement
(JOA) on irs.usajobs.gov, the federal government's official
employment site. You will learn exactly how to submit your
application package, including your resume, an online assessment
questionnaire, and possibly other documents. You will also learn
about telework eligibility, U.S. citizenship, and other
requirements that should be reflected in the information you
provide in your resume. Interested in other career opportunities
with IRS? Visit irs.usajobs.gov to search for other IRS
opportunities such as Revenue Agent, Criminal Investigator-Special
Agent, and Contact Representative positions. To learn about
upcoming IRS hiring events and career fairs, visit
jobs.irs.gov.
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