Deputy Associate Chief Counsel (Guidance), Income Tax and Accounting Division

JobSummary

With nearly 1,700 attorneys, IRS Chief Counsel is the largest tax law firm nationwide. Our attorneys are among top tax law practitioners and some of the very best legal minds found anywhere. Together with the IRS, we serve the public by applying the tax code with fairness and integrity. To learn more, click the links below: IRS Office of Chief Counsel Careers Site Meet Our People Learn about our Legal Divisions

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OrganizationCodes

TR/TR93

Relocation

True

HiringPath

• ses
• public

MCOTags

TotalOpenings

1

AgencyMarketingStatement

The U.S. Department of the Treasury has a distinguished history dating back to the founding of our nation. As the steward of U.S. economic and financial systems, Treasury is a major and influential leader in today's global economy. We have over 100,000 employees across the country and around the world. Come Join the Department of the Treasury and Invest in Tomorrow.

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1

ApplyOnlineUrl

https://apply.usastaffing.gov/Application/Apply

DetailStatusUrl

https://apply.usastaffing.gov/Application/ApplicationStatus

MajorDuties

• The Office of the Associate Chief Counsel, Income Tax and Accounting (IT&A), provides legal advisory services that support uniform interpretation, application, enforcement, and litigation of federal tax laws applicable to tax accounting and a wide variety of issues relating to corporate and individual income taxation. The Deputy Associate Chief Counsel (Guidance) (IT&A), assists the Associate Chief Counsel (IT&A) in implementing and overseeing guidance as it pertains to gross income issues, including income from discharge of indebtedness; personal deductions, including alimony payments and charitable contributions; business expenses, including home office expenses; like-kind exchanges; tax penalties; tax procedure; proper year for inclusion of income, including issues relating to installment sales and long-term contracts; proper year for deductions, including economic performance concepts, uniform capitalization, and inventory issues; provides executive leadership and management of the issuance of published and other technical guidance on such issues; and shares responsibility with the Associate and Division Counsel for the direction and oversight of the Counsel-wide litigation program involving IT&A matters. The Deputy works closely with Treasury officials and IRS Division Commissioners and other Associate and Division Counsel on program matters. Major duties and responsibilities include yet are not limited to: Assists and acts for the Associate Chief Counsel (IT&A) in the overall executive direction and coordination of the organization's activities related to interpretation and application of tax laws involving income tax and accounting. collaborates closely with the Associate and with the other Deputy Associate Chief Counsel (IT&A), and when acting for the Associate, has full authority to make decisions on any problems and issues arising in the Office of the Associate Chief Counsel (IT&A). Assists and participates with the Associate in planning, directing, and coordinating the policies, programs, and goals of the Office pertaining to the laws administered by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). In this regard, assists or acts for the Associate in the overall executive direction and coordination of the organization's activities related to the coordination of litigation and compliance activities. Assists and may act for the Associate Chief Counsel (IT&A) in the overall executive direction and coordination of the organization's activities related to drafting revenue rulings, revenue procedures, announcements, and news releases to be published for the guidance of taxpayers and IRS personnel; issuing technical advice memoranda responding to questions raised by IRS examiners; issuing private letter rulings and general technical information letters in response to requests from taxpayers; and preparing legal opinions for Chief Counsel and IRS functions with respect to legal questions within the jurisdiction of the Associate Chief Counsel (IT&A). Assists and participates with the Associate in working with Treasury officials to coordinate recommendations for legislation that particularly affects IT&A activities; directs IRS participation in this aspect of the legislative process, including the furnishing of advice and guidance with respect to the development of new or revised legislative proposals; and oversees IRS participation with legislative staffs in the drafting of such legislation and committee reports. Represents the IRS and Treasury on sensitive and controversial issues related to gross income issues. May serve as a principal liaison officer for the Chief Counsel with congressional committees, the Department of the Treasury, the Commissioner's Office, other Chief Counsel officials, and other departments and agencies of the government on matters within the jurisdiction of the Office of the Associate Chief Counsel (IT&A). Provides direct leadership to subordinate managers and assures that they operate as an effective management team, and that all management functions are handled equitably and in a manner that is responsive to the needs of all programs that IT&A supports.

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: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. If you are qualifying based on foreign education, you must submit proof of creditability of education as evaluated by a credentialing agency. For further information, visit: Recognition of Foreign Qualifications | International Affairs Office (ed.gov)

Requirements

Evaluations

Applicants will be considered based on their overall background as it relates to the position to be filled. Interviews for the initial selection may be held at the option of the Executive Resources Board (ERB). All application materials and interviews, if conducted, will be used in the final evaluation and selection process. Candidates found minimally qualified will be further evaluated by the ERB based on the extent and quality of their experience as it relates to the ECQs and the technical qualifications (MTQs) needed for this position. Appropriate consideration will be given for job-related training, education, awards, publications, and supervisory appraisals of job performance. (Note: Current and former SES members, and other candidates who have already been OPM/QRB-certified, are not required to address the executive core qualifications. They must, however, provide documentation of certification in the form of an SF-50 showing career SES status, or an OPM issued SES qualification certificate.) Referral: If you are among the top qualified candidates, 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.

HowToApply

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 the closing date of this announcement. To preview the Application Questionnaire, please click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12914547 To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application. Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process. You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete. It is your responsibility to verify that your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan. Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the USA Staffing Applicant Resource Center.

WhatToExpectNext

To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. 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/.

RequiredDocuments

A complete application includes 1. A resume, 2. Vacancy Questionnaire 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). 1. RESUME: All applicants are required to submit a two-page resume (NOT TO EXCEED 2 PAGES). To receive full credit for relevant experience, please list the month/year and number of hours worked for experience listed on your resume. Please view resume tips. Resume should clearly state your experience related to this position as described in the Duties section and Qualifications section. 2. VACANCY QUESTION RESPONSES: Responses are automatically submitted through USA Jobs when you apply to this vacancy. 3. ADDITIONAL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: In addition, applicants are required to submit the following supporting documentation: Memorandum of Interest Performance Evaluation (not more than 2 years old) is highly recommended SENIOR EXECUTIVE SERVICE (SES) NONCOMPETITIVE APPLICANTS: If you are currently serving under a career SES appointment, are eligible for reinstatement into the SES, or have successfully completed a SES Candidate Development Program approved by OPM, proof of SES noncompetitive eligibility must be submitted: SF-50 showing your status as a current Career SES appointee, former Career SES appointee with career SES reinstatement eligibility, or current or reinstatement eligible Career SES-equivalent executive who is/was employed in a Federal government agency that has an interchange agreement with the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) allowing for movement between the agency's SES-equivalent personnel system and the SES; OR A certificate of completion from an OPM-approved SES Candidate Development Program (CDP). This applies only if your ECQs have been approved by an OPM Qualifications Review Board through the SES CDP. Note: Former Career Reserve Senior Executive Service employees and graduates of a SES Candidate Development Program who have been certified by OPM's QRB are not required to address the ECQs. EDUCATION DOCUMENTATION: For positions with an education requirement, submit a copy of your transcripts or equivalent. An official transcript will be required if you are selected and not already on file. See "Education" for more details. PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION: If selected, you will be required to submit an original Certificate of Good Standing from your State Bar if not already received by the agency.

Benefits

OtherInformation

Relocation expenses may be authorized for current federal employees. This is a non-bargaining unit position. We offer opportunities for telework. We offer opportunities for flexible work schedules. Conditions of Employment Continued: Subject to a 1-year trial period (unless already completed). You will serve a one-year Senior Executive Service (SES) probationary period unless you previously completed the probationary period in the SES. Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment 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 the Selective Service System 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 Form I-9. Federal law requires verification of the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires in the U.S. Public Trust (85PS) Background Investigation required Obtain and use a Government-issued charge card for business-related travel. File a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report OGE-278e within 30 days of appointment and annually from then on. 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: Noncriminal Justice Applicant's Privacy Rights, for those who undergo an FBI fingerprint-based criminal history record check for personnel vetting, which includes Rap Back, FD-258 Privacy Act Statement - FBI (this is the same statement used when your fingerprints are submitted as part of your background investigation), and SEAD-3-Reporting-U.pdf (dni.gov), (applicable to those who hold a sensitive position or have eligibility for access to classified information)"

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AgencyContactEmail

ERBCC@IRSCOUNSEL.TREAS.GOV

AgencyContactPhone

(202) 317-4989

SecurityClearance

Other

DrugTestRequired

False

PositionSensitivitiy

High Risk (HR)

AdjudicationType

• Credentialing
• Suitability/Fitness