Staff Assistant

• Analyzes sensitive problematic situations considering the need for immediate action and potential
  ramifications of alternative solutions. Makes specific recommendations to the supervisor orally or in writing.
• Participates in special studies, research projects, or assignments that relate to various aspects of the Service's
  administrative programs and operations. Assignments require confidentiality and application of expertise
  and mature judgment. Develops and analyzes data/information and recommends actions to be taken. The
  results of the studies often provide a basis for procedural or policy determinations.
• Reviews and summarizes information from a variety of sources for the use of the supervisor, exercising
  sound judgment and knowledge of the purpose of such information. Keeps the supervisor advised of
  developments and progress concerning problems. Follows-up with the responsible official to expedite
  necessary action and final settlement of issues.
• Establishes and/or adapts administrative procedures and practices to be used in situations requiring deviation
  from standard administrative procedures. Serves as a liaison between manager, subordinate
  managers/employees, and other IRS managers/executives at all levels. Contacts the responsible official to
  ensure final settlement of issues and advises the supervisor of status.
• Personally reviews all important incoming and outgoing correspondence; coordinating routing, and thecontrol of such correspondence; associates pertinent file material or pending material, when appropriate; and prepares summary notes and suggestions concerning the subject matter involved before referral to the supervisor or his/her staff. When necessary, determines which function should have responsibility fordisposition and which function(s) should be informed.

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:

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:GS-11 LEVEL: You must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position includes: Experience identifying, analyzing, and coordinating the integration of data into reports and presentations; Experience providing advice to numerous stakeholders regarding administrative functions such as HR, Payroll, Timekeeping; Experience coordinating services between stakeholders in ensuring cross-functional support activities and initiatives are carried out; Experience conducting analytical studies of processes, operations, and/or services to evaluate program effectiveness and/or to recommend improvements to processes and systems. OR
A Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in a related field of study such as business administration. OR
3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a graduate degree in a field of study such as business administration. OR
LL.M.,if related OR
At least 1 year of combined graduate education and experience as defined above.

SPECIALIZED EXPRIENCE:GS-12 LEVEL: You must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position includes: Experience acquiring, validating, and analyzing information, drawing conclusions, forecasting work, and developing alternatives; Experience with operating programs and the interrelationships among them to perform program analysis; Experience dealing with top level executives and taxpayers to establish and maintain effective relationships and gain confidence and cooperation; Experience with written and oral communications sufficient to prepare and present findings and recommendations, carry out specific action regarding controversial issues, and develop material for use in public speaking engagements.

OR
COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: You may qualify by a combination of experience and education. Options for qualifying based on a combination will be identified in the online questions.

TIME-IN-GRADE REQUIREMENTS GS-11: Under merit promotion procedures, applicants must satisfy time-in-grade requirements contained in 5 CFR 300, Subpart F. Time is credited based on calendar time served in a grade, regardless of the number of days or hours worked.

TIME-IN-GRADE REQUIREMENTS GS-12: Under merit promotion procedures, applicants must satisfy time-in-grade requirements contained in 5 CFR 300, Subpart F. Time is credited based on calendar time served in a grade, regardless of the number of days or hours worked.
AND

TIME AFTER COMPETITIVE APPOINTMENT: By the closing date (or if this is an open continuous announcement, by the cut-off date) specified in this job announcement, current civilian employees must have completed at least 90 days of federal civilian service since their latest non-temporary appointment from a competitive referral certificate, known as time after competitive appointment. For this requirement, a competitive appointment is one where you applied to and were appointed from an announcement open to "All US Citizens".

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