Clerk (General Clerk) (Seasonal 6-8 Months) - Direct Hire, TERM
What you'd do
WE'RE HIRING: Attend our Hiring event below!! Location: The Westin at Crown Center (1 East Pershing Rd Kansas City, MO 64108) Date: July 14 - July 15, 2026 Time: 9 AM - 1 PM Apply before the event for faster processing. WHAT IS TAXPAYER SERVICES?A description of the business units can be found at: https://www.jobs.irs.gov/about/who/business-divisions EVIEW THE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND HOW TO APPLY SECTIONS BELOW FOR FURTHER DETAILS
Major duties
Attend the local hiring event. During the hiring event, we will be making job offers on-the-spot and selected candidates will complete several pre-employment steps. Space is limited. Applicants will be seen on a first-come, first-served basis. The entire process can take about 2-3 hours to complete. Please plan accordingly. If you do not apply prior to the event, you will be asked to do so before entering the event. Applicants who are unable to attend the event will still be considered. Bring two forms of identification as shown in the Required Documents section 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. Performs a variety of administrative tasks using an automated system which involves: assigning, maintaining, monitoring, or updating work status and inventory records; ordering research; acknowledging correspondence; maintaining, updating and initiating personnel records; timekeeping; and performing other support activity. Identifies and reviews Forms W-2 attached to Forms 1040EZ and 1040PC for conditions meeting Criminal Investigation criteria and code the returns appropriately. Prepares and maintains regular production/inventory reports/attendance records using established formats and sources of data applicable to the program, functional, or organizational reporting requirements. Prepares special reports as directed.
What you need to qualify
Federal experience is not required. Experience may have been gained in the public sector, private sector or through 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/day/year, and indicate number of hours worked per week, on your resume. If you are using education to qualify you MUST submit a copy of your transcripts or equivalent with your resume. You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement. You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement. QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: GENERAL EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION GS-04: Applicants must meet one of the following requirements to qualify at this grade level: At least one year of general experience. General experience includes progressively responsible clerical, office, or administrative support work that demonstrates the ability to acquire the knowledge and skills needed to perform the duties of the position. Examples of qualifying experience include: Entering, reviewing, updating, or correcting information in databases, records systems, or spreadsheets. Organizing, maintaining, retrieving, or filing paper or electronic records and documents. Receiving, sorting, distributing, tracking, or processing mail, correspondence, packages, or other materials. Responding to routine inquiries and providing general clerical or administrative support. Using office equipment and computer software to complete clerical assignments. OR Successful completion of two (2) years of education above the high school level from an accredited junior college, college, university, business, secretarial, or technical school. OR A combination of education and experience equivalent to one (1) year of general experience. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION GS-05: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and responsibility to the GS-04 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position includes experience such as: Entering, reviewing, validating, and correcting data in records systems or databases, including identifying missing, incorrect, or incomplete information and taking appropriate action to resolve errors. Organizing, maintaining, and retrieving files or records, including resolving recurring filing or records management issues and distributing work-related information to support office operations. Receiving, sorting, processing, packaging, labeling, tracking, or distributing mail, documents, packages, or materials, including operating mail or office equipment. Performing clerical or administrative support duties in accordance with established procedures and deadlines. OR Successful completion of four (4) years of education above the high school level leading to a bachelor's degree, or a bachelor's or higher degree. OR A combination of education and experience equivalent to one (1) year of specialized experience. AND You must also meet the following requirement(s): MINIMUM AGE REQUIREMENT: Minimum age for federal employment is 18 years old, or at least 16 years old and have: Graduated from high school or been awarded a certificate equivalent to graduating from high school; or Completed a formal vocational training program; or Received a statement from school authorities agreeing with your preference for employment rather than continuing your education. For more information on qualifications please refer to OPM's Qualifications Standards.
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