Management and Program Analyst (Field)

Duties

WHAT IS THE CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION 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: Criminal Investigation - Field Offices

The following are the duties of this position at the full working level.

• The incumbent serves as the field office point of contact regarding Management Information Systems. Generates,
  
  

analyzes and evaluates reports related to equipment, personnel profiles, investigations and monthly report data. Evaluates

timeliness and accuracy of data relative to investigations. Provides information to management officials regarding annual

profile reviews and ensures discrepancies are resolved. Coordinates annual inventory verifications, and documents

discrepancies found (if any) and steps taken to resolve them.

• Maintains electronic filing system group files and ensures mandated guidance policies are followed. Ensures field
  
  

office records, paper and electronic, adhere to records retention requirements and verifies documentation

requirements are followed. During staff meetings or written office communications, provides guidance on office

procedures as applicable.

• Conducts annual administrative reviews for each group. Works with management to obtain responses to identified
  
  

findings.

• Provides administrative support to manage a fleet of government-owned vehicles (GOVs). Processes registration
  
  

renewals, new license plate requests, vehicle surveys, accident reports, law enforcement vehicle permit requests, and

tickets.

This position has career progression. If you are selected at a grade level lower than the full working level, you may be non-competitively promoted as your career progresses. For example, you may be hired as a GS-05, but if the position has career progression to GS-11, then you may move from a GS-05 to a GS-11 in as little as three years.

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Requirements

Conditions of Employment

Standard Position Descriptions (spd)

PD24125, PD24126, PD24127, and PD24128

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.
• A 1-year probationary period is required (unless already completed).
• Submit to a drug test prior to your appointment and random drug testing while you occupy the position.
• Negative drug test is required.
• Obtain and use a Government-issued charge card for business-related travel.
  
  

Qualifications

You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement:

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: GS-05 LEVEL: You must have three (3) years of general experience, one (1) year of which was at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-4 grade level in the Federal service. General experience for this position includes: Experience analyzing problems to identify significant factors, researching and gathering pertinent data, and recognizing/identifying solutions. Experience planning and organizing work and communicating effectively both verbally and in writing.

OR

EDUCATION: You may substitute education for general experience as follows: A four (4) year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree at an accredited college or university in any field of study.

OR

COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: You may qualify with at least one (1) year of combined qualifying education and experience as defined above.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: GS-07 LEVEL: You must have at least one year (1) of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-05). Specialized experience for this position includes performing operational reviews, preparing program evaluations and providing guidelines pertaining the effectiveness of line program operations. Advising on program staffing and conducting studies of employee/organizational efficiency and productivity. Recommending changes in procedures and techniques to improve baseline measures and organization's work methods.

OR

EDUCATION: You may substitute education for specialized experience as follows: One year of graduate level education at an accredited college or university in a related 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

COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: You may qualify with at least one (1) year of combined qualifying education and specialized experience as defined above.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: GS-09 LEVEL: You must have at least one year (1) of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-07). Specialized experience for this position includes preparing comprehensive program analyses and evaluations pertaining to the effectiveness of program operations. Experience developing changes in methods and conducting studies of employee/organizational efficiency and productivity; planning, coordinating, and establishing operating methods and procedures for accomplishment of project mission; providing guidance for various analytical studies to resolve substantive problems or improve effectiveness and efficiency of operating line or administrative support programs.

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EDUCATION: You may substitute education for specialized experience as follows: Master's or equivalent graduate degree in a related field of study.

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Two full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master's degree in a related field of study

OR

LL.B. or J.D., if related

OR

COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: You may qualify with at least one (1) year of combined qualifying education and specialized experience as defined above.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: GS-11 LEVEL: You must have at least one year (1) of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-09). Specialized experience for this position includes preparing evaluations for a segment or phase of a broader project or study. Experience utilizing conventional techniques to gather, assemble, and analyze facts, draw conclusions, and devise alternatives; preparing draft reports and other substantive guidelines and materials; recommending changes and/or alternative methods, processes, and techniques to improve program and administrative procedures. Experience performing operational reviews, program evaluations, and guidelines pertaining to the effectiveness of line program operations and proposing recommendations and conducting studies of employee/organizational efficiency and productivity.

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EDUCATION: You may substitute education for specialized experience as follows: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in a related field of study at an accredited college or university.

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

OR

LL.M. if related

OR

COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: You may qualify with at least one (1) year of combined qualifying education and specialized 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".

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-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.

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 non-bargaining unit position.
• Tour of Duty: Day Shift
• 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
• Selections will be based on business needs, with consideration given to the location preference.
• Though many locations may be listed, you will be limited to a maximum of five (5) location choices. Please consider each location carefully when applying and make your selections in priority/preference order. If you are selected for a position at one of your location selections, that location will become your official post of duty.
• In the event that a building is closed due to rent management, new hires may be placed in a local commuting location.
  
  

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