SENIOR GENERAL ENGINEER (12 MONTH REGISTER) - DIRECT HIRE

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Positions under this announcement are being filled using a Direct Hire Authority (DHA).

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This job is open to

Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)

Federal employees who meet the definition of a surplus or displaced employee.

The public

U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Clarification from the agency

Open to U.S. Citizens / Nationals

This job is also open in another announcement to :

• Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)
• Internal to an agency

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Duties

WHAT IS THE LARGE BUSINESS AND INTERNATIONALDIVISION?

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 :

Large Business and International Director Enterprise Activities Corporate Issues Credits

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

Serves as a technical engineering expert on designated engineering and valuation issues and provides advice that may impact tax compliance strategy and the examination program.

Facilitates, coordinates and provides collaboration in the support of the identification, development, and resolution of engineering and valuation issues.

Exercises significant responsibility in the planning, directing, and coordinating of engineering activities, actionable events, milestones, and / or program issues under review, and deadlines and time frames for completion.

Serves as coach and mentor to team by leveraging technical expertise and audit techniques and experience appropriate for certain areas of issue specialization.

Engages with a broader community, such as internal, external, senior-level, Appeals and Counsel personnel, on topics related to relevant engineering and valuation issues, answering questions from the field, and provides external speakers to expand knowledge.

Leads or participates in Practice Area calls or events. Ensures emerging or strategic issues are identified. May make recommendations for changes to the development of formal or informal guidance affecting technical or engineering subject matter.

Communicates most recent resolution strategies on issues, including complex and unusual audit procedures and innovative approaches for the solution of high-impact issues to the broader community.

Estimates and reports to the team on progress in meeting established milestones and deadlines for completion of assignments, projects and tasks.

Ensures that all team members are aware of and participate in planning for achievement of team goals and objectives.

Requirements

Conditions 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.

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.

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))

Undergo a review of prior performance / conduct and an income tax verification. Refer to Get Your Tax Record at http : / / www.

irs.gov / (https : / / www.irs.gov / individuals / get-transcript) to check the status of your account, balance owed, payment history, make a payment, or review answers to tax questions.

If you are not in compliance, you will be determined unsuitable for employment with IRS.

• Must successfully complete a background investigation, including a FBI criminal history record check (fingerprint check).
• Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency.
• Go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form I-9. Federal law requires verification of the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires in the U.

S. These documents must be unexpired original or certified copies.

The Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act prohibits the Department of Treasury and its bureaus from requesting an applicant's criminal history record before that individual receives a conditional offer of employment.

In accordance with 5 U.S. Code 9202(c) and 5 C.F.R 920.201 certain positions are exempt from the provisions of the Fair Chance to Compete Act.

Applicants who believe they have been subjected to a violation of the Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act, may submit a written complaint to the Department of Treasury by email at, FairChanceAct@treasury.

gov. To learn more, please visit our page at : Treasury.gov / fairchanceact..

Qualifications

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.

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

BASIC REQUIREMENTS : Four (4) year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher professional engineering degree.

The curriculum must : 1) be in a school of engineering accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) OR

• 2) include differential and integral calculus and courses (more advanced than first-year physics and chemistry) in five of the following seven areas of engineering science or physics : a) Statics, dynamics, b) strength of materials (stress-strain relationships), c) fluid mechanics, hydraulics, d) thermodynamics;
• e) electrical fields and circuits; f) nature and properties of materials (relating particle and aggregate structure to properties);

and (g) any other comparable area of fundamental engineering science or physics, such as optics, heat transfer, soil mechanics, or electronics.

A Combination of education and experience. The education must include courses equivalent to a major in engineering, as shown above.

To be qualifying your experience must be sufficient to demonstrate : Thorough knowledge of the physical and mathematical sciences underlying professional engineering, and a good understanding, both theoretical and practical, of the engineering sciences and techniques and their applications to one of the branches of engineering.

This must be demonstrated by meeting one of the following :

1. Current registration as an Engineer Intern (EI), Engineer in Training (EIT), or licensure as a Professional Engineer (PE) by any State, the District of Columbia, Guam, or Puerto Rico.

2. Written Test showing evidence of having successfully passed the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) examination, or any other written test required for professional registration.

3. Successful completion of at least 60 semester hours of courses in the physical, mathematical, and engineering sciences and that included the courses specified in the basic requirements.

4. Successful completion of a curriculum leading to a bachelor's degree in an appropriate scientific field, e.g., engineering technology, physics, chemistry, architecture, computer science, mathematics, hydrology, or geology, may be accepted in lieu of a bachelor's degree in engineering, provided that you have at least 1 year of professional engineering experience acquired under professional engineering supervision and guidance.

In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below :

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE GS-14 : You must have at least one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal Service.

• Specialized experience for this position includes : Experience applying fundamental and diversified professional engineering concepts, theories, and practices to achieve engineering objectives with versatility, judgment, and perception;
• Adapting and applying methods and techniques of related scientific disciplines; and organize, analyze, interpret, and evaluate scientific data in the solution of engineering problems;

Experience with basic tax laws relating to land, buildings, plant facilities, machinery, transportation equipment, patents, contracts, goodwill etc.

Experience with law and legal documents dealing with real and personal property and transfers; Experience with pertinent industry practices, procedures, and methods;

Standard, accepted real estate appraisal procedures, such as the cost, market, and income approaches to value; Experience working with standard analytical techniques and procedures.

Interdisciplinary approach to determine the tax effect of multiple issues. The valuation problems encountered are highly complex and require extensive specialized experience necessary to understand the valuation and tax implications of a variety of engineering and financial transactions, both domestic and international.

For more information on qualifications please refer to OPM's Qualifications Standards.

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 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

• A 1-year probationary period is required.
• Have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit / Electronic Funds Transfer.
• If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so.
• 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 bargaining unit position.
• Tour of Duty : Monday - Friday, 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.
• A recruitment incentive has been authorized for eligible, highly qualified applicants.
• Relocation expenses - NO
• 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 referring you under The Employee Referral Bonus Program (ERBP), recruiting strategy.
• Obtain and use a Government-issued charge card for business-related travel.
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Though many locations may be listed, you will be limited to a maximum of 3 location choices. Please consider each location carefully when applying.

If you are selected for a position at one of your location selections, that location will become your official post of duty.

This is an open continuous register announcement which allows applicants to apply up to the closing date of the announcement, 01 / 30 / 2025.

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.

Applicants need to apply by 11 : 59 pm ET at the close of the 1st cutoff date 02 / 07 / 2024and / or by the closing date, 01 / 30 / 2025.

Contingent upon funding and space requirements, one or more vacancies may be filled at the locations listed in this announcement as they become available.

This announcement may be amended to include additional cut-off dates within the 12-month period if needed, not later than 5 days prior to the additional cut-off date or the final selection date.

Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.

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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.

Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

This position will be filled through the Direct Hire Authority. Under this authority, competitive rating, ranking, and veterans' preference procedures do not apply.

Your application will be considered based on education, training, and quality of your experience. For more information on Direct-Hire Authority visit : OPM Direct Hire Fact Sheet.

Your application must include your resume, responses to the online questions, and required supporting documents. Please be sure that your resume includes detailed information to support your qualifications for this position;

failure to provide sufficient evidence in your resume may result in a not qualified determination.

Referral : Applicants who meet the basic qualification requirements may be referred to a selecting official for consideration.

Candidates may be required to participate in a selection interview (telephonic and / or in person at the discretion of the Selecting Official in accordance with hiring practices).

We will not reimburse costs related to the interview such as travel to and from the interview site.

If you are a displaced Federal employee (eligible for the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP), you must be found well qualified for the position.

Well qualified is defined as : experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position, demonstrated by meeting all the competencies for this position.

Required Documents

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

Resume - Your resume MUST contain dates of employment (i.e., month / year to month / year or present). To ensure you receive full credit for relevant experience, include the hours worked per week.

We recommend that your resume not exceed 5 pages. If including Federal service experience, you MUST provide the pay plan, series, and grade, i.

e., GS-0301-09. If the pay plan, series, and grade are not provided, it may result in an ineligible determination.

Your resume must NOT include photographs, classified or government sensitive information, social security number (SSN), encrypted / digitally signed documents, or other inappropriate material or content.

If your resume contains prohibited information as listed above, your application will be determined ineligible, and you will not receive consideration for this position.

Cover letters are optional.) Please view Resume Tips.

It is also recommended that your resume not include personal information such as age, gender, religion, race, disability, etc.

• Online Application - Questionnaire
• Education - See Education Section above
• Registration / License (If Applicable) - active, current registration / license
• Veterans' Preference (if applicable) - You MUST submit a copy of your DD-214 (Member 4 copy), or other official documentation from a branch of the Armed Forces or the Department of Veterans Affairs showing dates of service and type of discharge.

If you are serving under active duty, provide certification from the Armed Forces that you will be discharged or released within 120 days from the date of certification.

The certification must indicate your dates of service, rank and that you will be separated under honorable conditions.

10-point preference eligible - Submit an Application for 10-point Veteran Preference, SF-15, along with the required documentation listed on the back of the SF-15.

Veterans Affairs / Armed Forces certification must include the percentage of the service-connected disability or disabilities (including the combined percentage if you have more than one disability).

Refer to FedsHireVets for additional information on veterans' preference.

Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) (If Applicable) - IRS CTAP eligibles can apply for jobs within and outside the commuting area.

Treasury CTAP eligibles can apply for jobs within the commuting area. Find required documentation at : Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP).

• Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) (If Applicable) - If you are a displaced or surplus Federal employee, click CTAP / ICTAP for eligibility and a detailed list of required documents.
• 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 01 / 30 / 2025 in this announcement. We are available to assist you during business hours (normally 8 : 00 a.

m. - 4 : 00 p.m. ET, Monday - Friday). If applying online poses a hardship, please contact us by noon ET on 01 / 30 / 2025.

To preview the Application Questionnaire, please click the following link : https : / / apply.usastaffing.gov / ViewQuestionnaire / 12289134

• To begin the application process, click the Apply Online button.
• You will be re-directed to USA STAFFING to complete your application process; answer the online questions and submit all required documents.

To submit supporting documents, import documents from USAJOBS to the appropriate document types. If the document you need was not imported from USAJOBS, you may upload it directly into this application.

To protect your privacy, we suggest you first remove your SSN).

To complete, you must click the Submit Application button prior to 11 : 59 PM (ET) on 01 / 30 / 2025.

To update your application, including supporting documentation, at any time during the announcement open period, return to your USAJOBS account (https : / / my.

usajobs.gov / Account / Login). There you will find a record of your application, the application status, and an option to Update Application.

This option will no longer be available once the announcement has closed.

To verify the status of your application both during and after the announcement open period, log into your USAJOBS account : https : / / my.

usajobs.gov / Account / Login . All of your applications will appear on the Welcome page. The application record in your USAJOBS account provides an Additional Application Information page that provides information regarding the documentation you submitted and any correspondence we have sent related to this application.

The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit : https : / / www.

usajobs.gov / Help / how-to / application / status / .

Agency contact information

ERC) Employee Resource Center

Phone 866-743-5748 Email [email protected] Website https : / / irsgov.sharepoint.com / sites / EmployeeResources / SitePages / ERC-Help-Desk.aspx

Address LBI - Director Enterprise Activities

1111 Constitution Ave NW

Washington, DC 20224

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Next steps

Treasury believes in a working environment that supports inclusion; please view our reasonable accommodation policies and procedures at https : / / www.

jobs.irs.gov / midcareer / reasonable-accommodation.html. 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.

Once your application package and online questionnaire is received you will receive an acknowledgement email. You are responsible for checking status updates and notifications in USAJOBS.

Hard copy notifications will not be sent to you. You may check the status of your application for this position at any time by logging onto the USAJOBS My Account tab and clicking on Application Status.

For a more detailed update of your application status, you may click on more information. Please notify us if your contact information changes after the closing date of the announcement.

If your email mailbox is full or blocked (SPAM) you may not receive important communication that could affect your consideration for this position.

Fair & Transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

• Criminal history inquiries
• Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
• Financial suitability
• New employee probationary period
• Privacy Act
• Reasonable accommodation policy
• Selective Service
• Signature and false statements
• Social security number request

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Overview

• Accepting applications
• Open & closing dates

01 / 31 / 2024 to 01 / 30 / 2025

Salary

$122,198 - $191,900 per year

Pay scale & grade

GS 14

• Remote job
• Telework eligible

Yes-as determined by the agency policy.

Travel Required

Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.

• Relocation expenses reimbursed
• Appointment type

Permanent

Work schedule

Full-time

Service

Competitive

• Promotion potential
• Job family (Series)

0801 General Engineering

• Supervisory status
• Security clearance

Not Required

• Drug test
• Position sensitivity and risk

Moderate Risk (MR)

Trust determination process

Suitability / Fitness

Announcement number

24-12289134A-LBD-0801-14

Control number

773288300

This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov / job / 773288300. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.

usajobs.gov will be considered.