Clerk Part Time Seasonal 8-10 months

December 30, 2024

Job Description

  • Full Time
  • Part Time
  • Remote
  • Temporary
  • Bloomington
  • $15.10 - $19.63 per hour

Internal Revenue Service - IRS

Summary

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Overview

  • Accepting applications

  • Open & closing dates

    12/30/2024 to 01/14/2025


  • Salary

    $15.10 – $19.63 per hour

  • Pay scale & grade

    GS 3

  • Location

    10 vacancies in the following location:

  • Remote job

    No

  • Telework eligible

    No

  • Travel Required

    Not required

  • Relocation expenses reimbursed

    No

  • Appointment type

    Seasonal

  • Work schedule

    Part-time – 20 Hours per week

  • Service

    Competitive

  • Promotion potential

    3

  • Job family (Series)
  • Supervisory status

    No

  • Security clearance
  • Drug test

    No

  • Position sensitivity and risk
  • Trust determination process
  • Financial disclosure
  • Bargaining unit status
  • Announcement number

    25-12650074K-TSX-303-03


  • Control number

    826171900


This job is open to


Clarification from the agency


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Duties

WHAT IS THE TS-TAXPAYER SERVICESDIVISION?
A description of the business units can be found at:


Vacancies will be filled in the following specialty areas:
Taxpayer Services Customer Assistance, Relationship and Education. National Distribution Center.

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


  • With assistance from a higher graded Clerk, screens documents, forms, and letters addressed or routed to various offices; research correspondence not addressed to specific functional areas. Screens material initially identified as “unable to route” to determine information requested and based on thorough knowledge of organization and functions of various offices, determines proper office which the material should be sent. Identifies forms or documents requiring special priority handling and treats them accordingly.
  • Receives, opens, sorts, and distributes both incoming and outgoing mail and products; routes mail to various points within and outside the organization. Ensures all mail and products contain sufficient information for proper delivery. Maintains logs for mail and product accountability purposes.
  • Receives and processes incoming and outgoing registered and certified mail, and express mail shipments. Maintains appropriate records and/or logs for tracking and reconciliation purposes. Updates appropriate systems to reflect shipment receipts.
  • Assists in examining file materials to identify primary subject matter and assigns proper classification from among numerous overlapping possibilities. Determines file number to be assigned.
  • Locates and withdraws file material or information from records to meet the needs of users. Follows-up to assure the return of records within the designated loan period.
  • Identifies and properly routes correspondence (e.g., letters, powers of attorney, etc) to appropriate function for processing.
  • Prepares documents for scanning by detaching Forms W-2, correspondence, unnecessary schedules, etc. from the returns; removes staples and paper clips; and makes necessary repairs to ensure documents are scannable.
  • Perform all duties related to properly filling, scanning, and packing customer orders (for IRS products) including use of fulfillment, storage, and packing equipment.


Requirements

Conditions of Employment


  • 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 ( ) 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.
  • 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. For more information regarding your rights refer to , , and .
  • Complete a 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 . Federal law requires verification of the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires in the U.S. These 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 and 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:


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-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:

BASIC REQUIREMENT GS-03: To qualify for this position at this grade level you must: Be at least 16 years of age and have a high school diploma or GED and have at least 6 months of general clerical related experience. This experience could have been progressively responsible clerical, office or other work that indicates ability to acquire the particular competencies needed to perform the duties of this position. This may be paid or non-paid experience. Completion of an intensive, specialized course of study of less than 1 year may meet in full the experience requirements for GS-03. Courses of this type normally require completion of up to 40 hours per week of instruction rather than the usual 20 hours per week and are usually of at least 3 months duration. Such courses may have been obtained through a variety of programs such as those offered by business or technical schools, and through military training programs. To be creditable, such a course must have been designed specifically as career preparation for the work of the position being filled and must have provided the applicant with the necessary competencies/knowledge, skills, and abilities to do the work.



OR
One (1) year of education above the high school level in any field of study obtained from an accredited junior college, college, university, business, secretarial or technical school. This means at least thirty (30) college semester/ forty-five (45) college quarter hours of education or 20 hours of formal classroom instruction per week for approximately 36 weeks in a business, secretarial, or technical school equaling 720 hours. Completion of an intensive, specialized course of study of less than one (1) year may meet in full the experience requirements for GS-03.

OR
An equivalent amount of combined education and experience. The equivalent combinations of successfully completed post-high school education and experience may be used to meet total requirements.



For more information on qualifications please refer to .


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 .



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 (Section 3, Explanation of Terms) or for Foreign Education Credentialing instructions.

Additional information


  • Subject to a 1-year probationary period (unless already completed). Note: Current Federal employees may be required to serve a new probationary period (5 CFR 315.802(b)).
  • 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 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 .
  • This is a Bargaining unit position.
  • Tour of Duty: Mon – Fri 4:00pm – 10:00pm. Mon. – Fri. 8:00am – 12:00pm or 12:00pm – 4:00pm
  • In the event that a building is closed due to rent management, new hires may be placed in a local commuting location.
  • Season is from 8 to 10 months. Employees who work a seasonal work schedule are placed in non-pay status or recalled to duty as workload or budget dictates and in accordance with their seasonal employment agreement.
  • The employment of any candidate selected for this position, 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.
  • Relocation expenses – NO

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  • 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. Applicants who disqualify themselves will not be evaluated further.



Rating: You will be assessed on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics):

  • Conscientiousness
  • Customer Service (Clerical/Technical)
  • Flexibility
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Listening
  • Reading
  • Teamwork

Category rating will be used to rank and select eligible candidates. If qualified, you will be assigned to one of two quality level categories, CAT A/B, CAT C depending on your responses to the online questions, regarding your experience, education, and training related to this position. Your rating may be lowered if your responses to the online questions are not supported by the education and/or experience described in your application.



Referral: If you are among the top qualified candidates, your application may be referred to a selecting official for consideration. Candidates, if required to participate in a selection interview (telephonic and/or in person at the discretion of the Selecting Official in accordance with hiring practices), will be interviewed in quality group order. We will not reimburse costs related to the interview such as travel to and from the interview site.

Veterans’ preference is applied after applicants are assessed. Qualified preference eligibles who have a compensable service-connected disability of 10 percent or more (CPS, CP) are placed at the top of the highest category on the referral list (except for scientific or professional positions at the GS-9 level or higher). Remaining preference eligibles are placed above non-preference eligibles within their assigned category.



If you are a displaced or surplus Federal employee (eligible for the , you must receive a rating of category CAT A/B 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.



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

    1. 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 links to social media such as LinkedIn, 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 It is also recommended that your resume not include personal information such as age, gender, religion, race, disability, etc.
    2. Online Application – Questionnaire
    3. EducationSee Education Section above
    4. Registration/License (if applicable) – active, current registration/license
    5. 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 , along with the required documentation listed on the back of the form if you are a 10-point preference eligible. For more information on claiming veterans’ preference .
    6. Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) (if applicable) – You MUST submit the required documentation as outlined at: If you are an IRS CTAP eligible, you can apply for jobs within and outside the commuting area. If you are a Treasury CTAP eligible can apply for jobs within the commuting area.
    7. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) (if applicable) – If you are a displaced or surplus Federal employee, click for eligibility and a detailed list of required documents.
    8. 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.


    NOTE:

    • DO NOT copy the specialized experience statement or position description into your resume for experience as this is not a demonstration of your experience and could result in an ineligible determination.

    • If you do not provide all required information, as specified in this announcement, your application will be determined incomplete, and you will not be considered for this position (or may not receive the special consideration for which you may be eligible).


Source

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