Tax Examining Technician Examination Technician 12 Month Register - AMENDED

Internal Revenue Service
US - Tennessee - Nashville
October 30, 2024

Duties

WHAT IS THE SMALL BUSINESS SELF EMPLOYED (SB/SE) DIVISION?

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Vacancies will be filled in the following specialty areas:

SB/SE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER EXAM, FILED EXAMINATION

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.

This assistance work will be provided to the following groups: regular field and integrated. This position involves detailed paraprofessional support duties related to the examination of tax returns and/or the investigation of alleged tax fraud performed by Internal Revenue Agents. The technician is responsible for a segment or phase of the audit or investigation as assigned by the Supervisory Internal Revenue Agent, which will serve as an integral part in completing and closing the audit or assignment.
As instructed by the Revenue Agent, independently locates, searches, and documents specific information from records of individuals, corporations, banks, brokerage firms, etc. This information may be gathered from digital or paper accounting records, files, computer printouts, etc. Participates in determining which information is appropriate and at what point sufficient information has been gathered. Analyzes taxpayer records, third party records and financial data to identify trends and patterns. Identifies and reports discrepancies and inconsistencies to the agent. Documents the facts and/or evidence obtained to ensure that appropriate facts are available for the Revenue Agent to reach a sound conclusion.
Independently prepares, verifies, and assembles work papers, schedules and exhibits, and related documentation that reflect the presentation of facts and the analysis performed. These may include, but are not limited to, travel and entertainment, bad debt reserve, depreciation, source of income, tax credits, balancing bank statements, other expense schedules, chart of account, etc. Reconciles subsidiary accounts with general ledger control accounts for receivables, payables, work-in-progress, inventory and property accounts. Also assists in the preparation of examination reports including the computation of tax liability using Report Generation Software (RGS) or other software. In addition, prepares and assembles work papers and exhibits in the case file.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

Must be a U. S. Citizen or National and provide proof of U. S. Citizenship. (Birth certificate showing birth in the U. S; Unexpired U. S. Passport; Certificate of Citizenship or Naturalization; or Report of Birth Abroad of a U. S. Citizen (Form FS-240))
Must successfully complete a background investigation, including a FBI criminal history record check (fingerprint check).
Obtain and use a Government-issued charge card for business-related travel.
Subject to a 1-year probationary period (unless already completed).
Have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer.

Qualifications

Federal experience is not required. The experience may have been gained in the public sector, private sector or 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: GS-06

You must have one (1) year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-5 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position includes: Experience using automated systems (i. e. , Accurint, FinCen, and IDRS) to research a taxpayer and provide a written report of findings; Experience recognizing indications of tax fraud and abuse; Experience communicating with customers orally or in writing in a variety of situations to document and summarize information obtained from various third parties; Experience using spreadsheets to assist in interpreting data and preparing reports; Experience performing phone duties, and proposed adjustments to income, deductions, payments and/or taxes.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: GS-07

You must have one (1) year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-6 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position includes: Experience using business tax law, the IRM, the IRC, IRS enforcement actions, tax forms, notices, bills, and other documents to assist/advise the revenue agent and/or group manager; Experience using automated systems (i. e. , Accurint, FinCen, and IDRS) to conduct research and analysis of taxpayer information and provide a written report of findings; Experience using investigative/probing techniques to solicit relevant information; Experience using spreadsheets to assist in interpreting data and preparing reports; Experience communicating specialized information orally or in writing with internal and external customers and provide clear and concise replies to taxpayers or their representative.

For more information on qualifications please refer to .

Education

For 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 .

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 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.
This is a bargaining unit position.
Tour of Duty: Monday to Friday; Day shift. Start and stop times between 6:00am and 6:00pm
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
A recruitment incentive may be offered.
If this position is designated as hard to fill and you were referred by an IRS employee, the employee may be eligible to receive a bonus for referri.

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Tax Examining Technician Examination Technician 12 Month Register - AMENDED