Area Manager

Office of Chief Counsel, IRS, seeks enthusiastic individuals to serve taxpayers fairly and with integrity by providing correct and impartial interpretation of the internal revenue laws and the highest quality legal advice and representation for the IRS. Please click “Learn more about this agency” to find out more about Chief Counsel’s various offices, to view some of the workplace attributes that Chief Counsel’s workforce rates most favorably, and to hear from employees themselves.

Overview

• Accepting applications

• Open & closing dates

  11/29/2024 to 12/13/2024

• Salary

  $103,409 – $186,629 per year

  
  
• Pay scale & grade
  

  GS 13 – 14

• Locations

  1 vacancy in the following locations:

  
  
• Remote job
  

  No

• 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
  

  No

• Appointment type
  

  Permanent

• Work schedule
  

  Full-time

• Service
  

  Competitive

• Promotion potential
  

  14

• Job family (Series)
• Supervisory status
  

  Yes

• Security clearance
• Drug test
  

  No

• Position sensitivity and risk
• Trust determination process
• Financial disclosure
  

  No

• Bargaining unit status
• Announcement number

  CCJD-25-12625852-MP

  
  
• Control number
  

  821552000

This job is open to

Clarification from the agency

Duties

The Associate Chief Counsel (Finance and Management) supports the administrative, financial, and managerial programs of the Office of Chief Counsel and Deputy Chief Counsel on all management matters for the organization nationwide. The Field Operations function of Finance and Management (F&M) is responsible for supervising and coordinating administrative, program, and clerical support duties for all of Chief Counsel’s field functions, located in over 50 cities nationwide.

As an Area Manager, you will be responsible for the direction and coordination of all administrative and clerical/program support services provided to Counsel offices nationwide. You will serve as one of several field Area Managers, and, as such, will be responsible for managing the delivery of F&M administrative and support services within an assigned geographic area and/or organizational component. Duties include:

• Working closely with Counsel and IRS executives in the formulation, development and implementation of national and local policies and procedures to ensure the integration and coordination of Chief Counsel programs;
• Directing financial and data management services in support of the Area’s legal programs and personnel;
• Providing leadership and guidance to the National and Field Executives and/or their representatives to identify client needs and expectations, and to resolve issues connected with the day-to-day provision of administrative support services;
• Serving as a consultant and expert on program missions, changes, policies, improvements;
• Exercising first-line supervisory authority over Area office administrative and support personnel.

This is not an all-inclusive list. If selected at a lower grade level, you will have the opportunity to learn to perform the duties of the position, and will receive training to help you grow in the position.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• Refer to “Additional Information”
• Click “Print Preview” to review the entire announcement before applying.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See “Required Documents” for a list of document requirements for all employment authorities.

• • Career Transition Assistance Program
  • Current Chief Counsel Employee
  
  

In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements detailed below by the closing date of this announcement. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.

To qualify for this position of Area Manager you must meet the qualification requirements listed below by the closing of this announcement:

For GS-13:

Specialized Experience: Your resume must detail at least one year of specialized experience which includes: Serves in a leadership position reviewing management processes and systems to implement improvements; provides information and assistance to management on administrative and/or program management procedures in areas of facilities, personnel, and/or budgets; resolves issues related to day-to-day administrative support services.

This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-12).

For GS-14:

Specialized Experience: Your resume must detail at least one year of specialized experience which includes: Supervises a staff; provides expert advice to leadership on administrative and program management procedures in areas of facilities, personnel, and/or budget; conducts independent evaluations of administrative functions and recommends process improvements; implements improvements to complex management processes and systems; AND contributed diplomatically to the resolution of issues and/or conflicts between divisions within an organization.

This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-13).

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone–no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. 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.

Time in Grade Requirement for GS-13: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-12).

Time in Grade Requirement for GS-14: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-13).

Additional information

• We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies.
• Relocation expenses are not authorized.
• This is a non-bargaining unit position.
• We offer opportunities for telework.
• We offer opportunities for flexible work schedules.
• The salary range indicated in this announcement covers multiple locality areas. Your salary will be adjusted based on the post of duty for which you are selected.

Conditions of Employment Continued:

• Subject to a 1-year probationary period (unless already completed).
• Subject to a 1-year supervisory or managerial probationary period (unless already completed).
• Complete a to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency
• If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with or are exempt from having to do so.
• Have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer.
• Go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the . Federal law requires verification of the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires in the U.S.
• Obtain and use a Government-issued charge card for business-related travel.
• Undergo an income tax verification.
• The employment of any candidate, including a current employee or a new hire, selected for this position may be conditional upon classification and/or audit of federal tax returns. This audit may include up to 2 years of returns.
• This position requires that the successful candidate undergo personnel vetting, which includes a background investigation and enrollment upon onboarding into “Continuous Vetting.” Enrollment in Continuous Vetting will result in automated record checks being conducted throughout one’s employment with Treasury. The successful candidate will also be enrolled into FBI’s Rap Back service, which will allow Treasury to receive notification from the FBI of criminal matters (e.g., arrests, charges, convictions) involving enrolled individuals in near real-time.

  There are three key documents that contain important information about your rights and obligations. Please read and retain these documents:

• , for those who undergo an FBI fingerprint-based criminal history record check for personnel vetting, which includes Rap Back,
• (this is the same statement used when your fingerprints are submitted as part of your background investigation), and
• , (applicable to those who hold a sensitive position or have eligibility for access to classified information)”

• 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. .

  
  
  

  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.

Your application includes 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.

Rating: Your application will be evaluated in the following areas: Administration and Management, Leadership, and Oral and Written Communication. Your application will be rated and ranked among others, based on your responses to the online questions, regarding your experience, education, training, performance appraisals and awards relevant to the duties of this position.

Referral: If you are among the top qualified candidates, your application may be referred to a selecting official for consideration. You may be required to participate in a selection interview. We will not reimburse costs related to the interview such as travel to and from the interview site. If you are a displaced or surplus Federal employee (eligible for the ), you must receive a score of 80 or better to be rated as “well qualified” to receive special selection priority.

• 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. .

  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.

  
  
  
• Required Documents

  As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have – whether you’re a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you’re eligible under their policies.

  
  
  

  A complete application includes 1. A resume, 2. Vacancy question responses, and 3. Submission of any required documents. 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). All applicants are required to submit a resume either by creating one in USAJOBS or uploading one of their own choosing. (Cover letters are optional.) To receive full credit for relevant experience, please list the month/year and number of hours worked for experience listed on your resume. We suggest that you preview the online questions, as you may need to customize your resume to ensure that it supports your responses to these questions. Please view .

  
  
  

  Current and Former Federal Employees – Documentation Relating to Your Federal Employment– Submit a copy of your SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, which shows your current (or most recent) grade and competitive service status. (The “position occupied” block on the SF-50 should show a “1” and your “tenure” block should show a “1” or “2”.)- Indicate on your application the highest permanent grade you have held; if this grade is different from your current grade, submit a copy of an additional SF-50 showing this grade.- Submit a copy of your most recent, signed, completed annual performance appraisal which includes the final rating. If it is not dated within the last 12 months or if you have not received a performance appraisal, please explain why in your application.

  
  

  Current Chief Counsel Employees on an Excepted Service Veteran’s Recruitment Appointment (VRA) or Schedule A (Employee with Disability) Appointment – If you are eligible in this category, you are required to submit an SF-50 showing current Chief Counsel Excepted Service VRA or Schedule A (Employee with Disability) Appointment (block 24 must be a “1” or “2” AND block 34 must be a”2.”).

  
  

  Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) Documentation If you are a displaced or surplus Federal employee, click for eligibility and a detailed list of required documents.

  If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

  
  
  

  Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from .

  Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

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