Tax Law Specialist
What you'd do
WHAT IS THE APPEALS DIVISION? A description of the business units can be found at: https://www.jobs.irs.gov/about/who/business-divisions Position(s) are to be filled in the following area(s): Appeals Division; Office of the Deputy Commissioner for Services & Enforcement. Consider each location carefully when applying. If you are selected for a location, that location will become your official post of duty. REVIEW THE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION BELOW FOR FURTHER DETAILS
Major duties
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. Analyzes developments resulting from litigation, legislative action, regulations, and departmental policy and initiates changes in areas where necessary. Advises the Division Commissioner or Division Director/Director, Technical Guidance, or Director ACA on issues pertaining to uniform interpretation and application of laws involving ACA or organizations exempt from income tax, and procedural and administrative provisions with respect to such organizations. Reviews proposed legislation and regulations and proposed revenue rulings for adequacy and accuracy, and advises Division Commissioner or Division Director/Director, Technical Guidance or Director ACA on potential areas of controversy or conflict and overall technical soundness of proposals, and evaluates the effect of legislation and court decisions on programs. Coordinates, on behalf of the Division Commissioner or Division Director/Director, Technical Guidance, or Director ACA with the Office of the Chief Counsel, Health Care Counsel, other Operation Divisions and/or Justice Department in providing technical advice and assistance in connection with ACA, employee plans, exempt organizations, or government entity or appeals matters in litigation or preparing to go to litigation.
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. You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement. QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS Specialized Experience: You must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-14 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience must be sufficient to demonstrate experience with legal, tax accounting, or other experience that required knowledge of Federal tax laws, regulations, precedent decisions, or other areas related to the position to be filled. Examples of qualifying specialized experience include: Preparing, reviewing, or applying rulings, advisory letters, memoranda, etc. related to Federal taxation. Analyzing and adjudicating tax claims, appeals, settlement offers, or similar work related to Federal tax operations. Work as an attorney that required legal research, analysis, and preparation of briefs or similar documents interpreting laws and regulations. Work as an accountant, auditor, or investigator that required application of Federal tax accounting principles and/or the Internal Revenue Code and related laws. Your experience must include: Evaluating the impact of legislation, regulations, judicial decisions, or administrative guidance and assessing the resulting implications for tax administration, organizational policies, business operations, compliance programs, and strategic objectives. Advising senior executives, policymakers, attorneys, or other decision-makers on legal, tax, regulatory, or operational matters and recommending appropriate courses of action. Leading, coordinating, or influencing multidisciplinary teams in the resolution of sensitive, high-profile, or precedent-setting issues involving competing priorities and stakeholder interests. Identifying emerging legal, tax, or programmatic challenges; analyzing risks and potential consequences; and developing solutions for issues where limited guidance or precedent exists. Developing policy positions, strategic recommendations, or executive-level analyses that require balancing legal, operational, and practical considerations. Implementing policy, procedural, regulatory, or organizational changes and evaluating their impact on program effectiveness, operational performance, taxpayer service, or stakeholder outcomes. AND You must also meet the following requirements: 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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