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*JOB TITLE: TAX EXAMINING CLERK, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY, INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE. *PAY SCALE/GRADE: GS 4/5 *JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: The following are the duties of this position at the full working level. If you are selected at a lower grade level, you will have the opportunity to learn to perform these duties and will receive training to help you grow in this position. - Evaluate all available information and take corrective actions, such as credit transfers requests, re-computed tax, and/or penalty and interest. - Access relevant systems to view and/or update taxpayers' accounts regarding payments received, review status of the case, and/or to make account adjustments. - Enter data into automated system to adjust tax, penalty, and/or credit adjustments. - Recognize indications of tax fraud; make determinations and use sound judgment concerning taxpayers' data and responses. - Gain cooperation of taxpayers by explaining the best options available to resolve the problem or question, mutual interests, and to make sure they understand their responsibilities. - Interpret the law as it relates to the issues and if affects the performance and efficiency of the Internal Revenue Service. - Educate taxpayers on action(s) needed to achieve compliance with tax filing/liabilities. *JOB QUALIFICATIONS: - Federal experience is not required. The experience may have been gained in the public sector, private sector or Volunteer Service. 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: *GS-04 Level: General experience and/or education equivalent to one (1) year or twelve months of general experience equal to the next lower grade (GS-03) in the Federal government. *GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Progressively responsible clerical, office, or other work that indicates ability to acquire the particular competencies needed to perform the duties of the position to be filled. OR *EDUCATION: Two (2) years of education above the high school level. *GS-05 Level: *SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-04 level in the Federal Service. Specialized experience is experience that is related to the work of this position. Examples of qualifying experience include experience performing a variety of miscellaneous tasks involving researching and processing financial documents, reviewing information and determining corrective action on accounts, researching for missing/unclear accounting information and reviewing financial documents submitted for completeness. OR *EDUCATION: You may substitute education for specialized experience as follows: Completed four (4) years above high school in any field. OR **COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: You may qualify by a combination of experience and education. - May be eligible for telework based on IRS policy. Must meet eligibility requirements. - Occasional Travel may be required for this position.

**Please read the announcement in its entirety so that resumes/applications can be tailored for the potential applicant to qualify for the position. The announcement for Tax Examining Clerk GS 4 may be viewed by visiting: - https://www.usajobs.gov/job/607393700#

*The SBSE Recruitment Team holds Virtual Information Sessions to highlight vacancies. Interested participants may register for the information sessions here https://www.jobs.irs.gov/. During these sessions, interested applicants will hear from Managers about working for the IRS, qualifications needed and training. Human Resources is also available if anyone has any questions about the application and onboarding processes. *If interested in any of the positions, it is highly encouraged that these sessions be attended.