Economist Direct Hire (12 Month Register)

Duties

WHAT IS LBI - Large Business and International THE DIVISION?

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Vacancies will be filled in the following specialty areas :

Large Business and International Director Treaty and Trans Pric Ops

Performs assignments based on breadth or depth of research and analyses involved in examinations that include complex issues covering an extensive range of industries and fields of specializations.

Conducts various kinds of microeconomic research and analyses that require the study of economic structure, business practices and functions, competitive conditions, trade barriers, government imposed barriers, financial markets, interest rates, technology transfers, and product life cycles.

Reviews and analyzes economic, statistical, and tax data to determine the existence of a potential economic issue; recommends formal or limited assistance or withdrawal;

develops an effective work plan, conducts research in source materials that include databases, professional journals and publications, government publications, and studies by other economists.

Performs analyses to determine the arm's-length value of tangible and intangible products, services, and assets, and evaluates the values and analyses reported by taxpayers.

Explains and defends research findings to the taxpayer, taxpayer's representatives, exam team, Appeals, Counsel, and other IRS personnel.

RequirementsConditions of Employment

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.

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National and provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• Must successfully complete a background investigation, including a FBI criminal history record check (fingerprint check).

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-time work 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 time of referral :

BASIC REQUIREMENT :

You must have a Bachelor's or higher degree in economics from an accredited college or university, that included at least 21 semester hours in economics and 3 semester hours in statistics, accounting, or calculus.

A combination of education and experience. The education must include courses equivalent to a major in economics, as shown above, plus appropriate experience or additional education.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE GS-13 :

In addition to meeting the basic requirements, you must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-12 level.

Specialized experience is experience related to this job which has equipped you with the competencies required for successful job performance.

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.

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.

Additional Information

• A 1-year probationary period is required.
• Have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit / Electronic Funds Transfer.
• 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 : Day Shift - Start and stop times between 6 : 00 a.m. and 6 : 00 p.m.
• Alternative work schedule, staggered work hours or telework may be available.
• Relocation expenses - NO
• Obtain and use a Government-issued charge card for business-related travel.

This is an open continuous announcement which allows applicants to apply up to the closing date of the announcement, 11 / 12 / 2024.

This announcement will establish an inventory of applicants. Contingent upon funding and space requirements, one or more vacancies may be filled at the locations listed in this announcement as they come available.

Required Documents

The following documents are required and must be provided with your application. All application materials, including transcripts, must be in English.

• Online Application - Questionnaire
• Education - See Education Section above
• Registration / License (If Applicable) - active, current registration / license
• High School Diploma (or equivalent) - If you are 16 or 17 years of age, you MUST submit documentation of graduation from high school (or equivalent);

OR completion of a formal vocational training program; OR statement from school authorities agreeing with your decision to pursue employment rather than continuing your education.

Please note that if you do not provide all required information, as specified in this announcement, you may not be considered for this position (or may not receive the special consideration for which you may be eligible).

How to Apply

This Direct Hire Public Notice is to gather applications that may or may not result in a referral or selection. Your application will remain active through the open period of this Public Notice.

Applicants will be referred on a first in, first out basis. Those applicants who are applying earlier in the process will stand a much better chance of being referred for consideration in the selection process.

The following instructions outline our application process. You must complete this application process and submit any required documents by 11 : 59 p.

m. Eastern Time (ET) on 11 / 12 / 2024 in this announcement. We are available to assist you during business hours (normally 8 : 00 a.

m. - 4 : 00 p.m. ET, Monday - Friday).

Agency Contact Information

ERC) Employee Resource Center

Next Steps

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We will provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities on a case-by-case basis; please contact us if you require this for any part of the application and hiring process.

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