What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Agent in Charge position at Internal Revenue Service?

Summary

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is a bureau of the Department of the Treasury. 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.

This job is open to

Federal employees - Competitive service

Current or former competitive service federal employees.

Federal employees - Excepted service

Current excepted service federal employees.

Internal to an agency

Current federal employees of this agency.

Senior executives

Those who meet the five Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs).

Clarification from the agency

All current Federal employees; Former Federal Senior Executives with Reinstatement eligibility and SESCDP applicants with QRB certification.

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Duties

We strongly encourage applicants to read the entire announcement before submitting their applications.

Relocation incentive may be offered.

As the Special Agent in Charge you will provide executive leadership and direction for all matters relating to Criminal Investigation (CI) activities and programs in your field office.

As the Special Agent in Charge your duties and responsibilities include :

Planning, developing, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating all criminal investigation programs and activities within the assigned field office.

Managing all human, physical, information technology, and financial resources assigned to his / her field office, which includes directing programs through several Assistant Special Agents in Charge.

Performing periodic and comprehensive evaluations of the field office's program goals, objectives, and performance. Engaging in long-range planning initiatives and monitoring programs, which requires national coordination.

Implementing IRS National Compliance Strategy and Cl priorities in the Field Office, including coordinating with the Director of Field Operations to tailor Cl priorities and address local issues in support of the National Compliance Strategy.

Conducting reviews to identify effectiveness of program execution through analysis of management information, field narrative reports, and field visitations. Identifying operational deficiencies in criminal investigative programs and initiating corrective actions.

Providing oversight for sensitive investigations and related enforcement actions.

Reviewing and approving investigative reports and requests for special investigative needs. Providing direction and advice on investigations to ASACs, Supervisory Special Agents, and Special Agents as necessary. In addition, the incumbent advises and assists United States Attorneys, Department of Justice attorneys, IRS Counsel attorneys, and other officials with respect to legal proceedings and investigative matters.

As required, protecting Service employees and property during civil and other disturbances, and performing other protective assignments as requested.

WHERE CAN I FIND OUT MORE ABOUT OTHER IRS CAREERS? If you want to find out more about IRS careers, visit us on the web at www.jobs.irs.gov

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

If selected for this position, you will be required to :

Be a U.S. citizen to qualify for this position.

Be geographically mobile to accomplish the Service's mission.

Complete a one-year probationary period (unless already completed).

Certify you have registered with the Selective Service System if you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, or certify you are exempt from having to do so.

Complete a OF-306, Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment.

Provide information to successfully complete a background investigation. Applicants must have a successfully adjudicated FBI criminal history record check (fingerprint check) and a NACI or equivalent.

Go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification as listed on Form I-9 (http : / / www.uscis.gov / files / form / I-9_IFR_02-02-09.pdf); of which one must be a valid state or federal government-issued picture identification. Federal law requires verification of the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires in the U.S. Employees must maintain PIV credential eligibility during their service with the Department of the Treasury.

Complete verification of identity and employment eligibility as required by Federal law for all persons hired to work in the United States. The IRS participates in e-Verify (Employment Verification) and may provide information from your Form I-9 to the Social Security Administration (SSA) and / or the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to secure a work authorization. You will receive written instructions and contact information for SSA and DHS if this information cannot be confirmed.

File a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (sf278) within 30 days of appointment and annually.

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 5 U.S. Code § 9202(c) and 5 C.F.R § 920.201 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 : Treasury.gov / fairchanceact.

Qualifications

You must upload your responses to the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and Technical Qualifications (TQs).

As a basic requirement for entry into the SES, applicants must provide evidence of progressively responsible leadership and supervisory experience indicative of senior executive level management capability and directly related to the skills and abilities outlined under ECQs and Technical Qualifications (TQs) listed below. Typically, experience of this nature will have been gained at or above the GS-15 grade level in the federal service or its equivalent leadership level within state or local government, private sector or non-government organization. As such, your resume should demonstrate you have the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully fulfill responsibilities inherent in most SES positions such as :

Directing the work of an organizational unit

Ensuring the success of one or more specific major programs or projects;

Monitoring progress toward strategic organizational goals, evaluating organizational performance and taking action to improve performance; and

Supervising the work of other managers and exercising important policy-making, policy determining, or other executive functions.

Failure to meet the basic qualification requirements and address all mandatory ECQs and TQs will result in your application being disqualified.

Current career SES members, former career SES members with reinstatement eligibility, and SES Candidate Development Program graduates who have been certified by OPM do NOT need to address the ECQs, however, are required to address the TQs.

Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) : The ECQs were designed to assess executive experience and potential not technical expertise. They measure whether an individual has the broad executive skills needed to succeed in a variety of SES positions. All applicants must submit a written narrative to address the ECQs. Your narrative must address each ECQ separately and should contain at least two examples per ECQ describing your experiences and accomplishments / results. The narrative should be clear, concise, and emphasize your level of responsibilities, scope and complexity of programs managed, program accomplishments, policy initiatives undertaken and the results of your actions. Applicants should not enter "Refer to Resume" to explain your answer. The ECQ narrative must not exceed 10 pages.

Leading Change : This core qualification involves the ability to bring about strategic change, both within and outside the organization, to meet organizational goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to establish an organizational vision and to implement it in a continuously changing environment. (Competencies : creativity and innovation, external awareness, flexibility, resilience, strategic thinking, vision)

Leading People : This core qualification involves the ability to lead people toward meeting the organizations vision, mission, and goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to provide an inclusive workplace that fosters the development of others, facilitates cooperation and teamwork, and supports constructive resolution of conflicts. (Competencies : conflict management, leveraging diversity, developing others, team building)

Results Driven : This core qualification involves the ability to meet organizational goals and customer expectations. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to make decisions that produce high quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks. (Competencies : accountability, customer service, decisiveness, entrepreneurship, problem solving, technical credibility)

Business Acumen : This core qualification involves the ability to manage human, financial, and information resources strategically. (Competencies : financial management, human capital management, technology management)

Building Coalitions : This core qualification involves the ability to build coalitions internally and with other Federal agencies, State and local governments, nonprofit and private sector organizations, foreign governments, or international organizations to achieve common goals. (Competencies : partnering, political savvy, influencing / negotiating)

Fundamental Competencies : These competencies are the foundation for success in each of the Executive Core Qualifications : Interpersonal Skills, Oral Communication, Continual Learning, Written Communication, Integrity / Honesty, Public Service Motivation. The Fundamental Competencies are crosscutting; and should be addressed over the course of each ECQ narrative.

Additional information about the SES and ECQs can be found on the OPM Guide to SES Qualifications. You are strongly encouraged to review OPMs Guide to SES qualifications for specific examples and guidance on writing effective ECQ narrative statements.

Applicants should follow the Challenge, Context, Action and Result (CCAR) model outlined in the OPM Guide to SES qualifications.

Challenge - Describe a specific problem or goal.

Context - Describe the individuals and groups you worked with, and / or the environment in which you worked, to address a particular challenge (e.g., clients, co-workers, members of Congress, shrinking budget, low morale).

Action - Discuss the specific actions you took to address a challenge.

Result - Give specific examples of measures / outcomes that had some impact on the organization. These accomplishments demonstrate the quality and effectiveness of your leadership skills.

Mandatory Technical Qualifications (TQs) :

In addition to specialized experience, applicants must possess the following technical qualifications that represent the knowledge, skills, and abilities essential to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position. All applicants must submit a written narrative response to the TQs. You must address each TQ separately. Limit your written statements to one and half (1½) pages per technical competency. Please provide examples within your resume and explain the complexity of the knowledge possessed and the sensitivity of the issue(s) you handled.

Knowledge of pertinent statutes, regulations, policies, and guidelines related to criminal tax investigations, including the Code of Federal Regulations and case law relative to income taxation, money laundering, other currency crimes, and limitations of the Service's investigative authority.

Knowledge of criminal investigative techniques, such as protective surveys and assignments, surveillance, and undercover work.

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.

Education

There is no education requirement for this position.

Additional information

Provisions of Public Law 93-950 and Public Law 100-238 allow the imposition of a maximum age for original appointments to a law enforcement officer position within the Federal government. The date immediately preceding your 37th birthday is the final date of entry. This age restriction does not apply to those who have previously served in a Federal civilian (not military) law enforcement position covered by Title 5 U.S.C. Section 8336 (c) provisions.

The applicant must be able to possess firearms under the terms of the Gun Control Act of 1968, as amended (18 U.S.C. 922 (G)(9).

In accordance with Executive Order 12564, applicants selected for this position are required to submit to a drug test and receive a negative drug test result prior to appointment. In addition, this position is drug-testing designated position subject to random testing for illegal drug use.

Applicants for this position must pass a pre-employment medical examination.

Existing IRS Special Agents will undergo a periodic medical examination to determine continued fitness for duty.

Veterans' preference is not applicable to the Senior Executive Service.

Applications MUST be submitted through USAJobs.

Submit resume and all other required documents online by 11 : 59 PM EST of the closing date.

If you are selected for a position, you are responsible for reporting to your designated POD (location) on the negotiated start date or as directed by management.

Salary for Senior Executive Service jobs vary depending on qualifications.

Undergo a review of prior performance / conduct and an income tax verification. Refer to "Get Your Tax Record" at http : / / www.irs.gov / 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.

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 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. For more information regarding your rights refer to Noncriminal Justice Applicant's Privacy Rights - FBI, FD-258 Privacy Act Statement - FBI, and SEAD-3-Reporting-U.pdf (dni.gov).

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. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

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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.

Applicants will be evaluated on the quality and extent of their leadership skills, technical experience and accomplishments, as described in their Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and Technical Qualifications (TQs) narratives.

Applicants will be rated and ranked by a senior executive panel and those determined best qualified may be referred to participate in a selection interview. Highly qualified candidates may undergo an interview and a reference check. The IRS Executive Resources Board will review results and make recommendations on final selections to the appointing authority.

Certification by the Office of Personnel Management's Qualifications Review Board is required to be appointed to this position.

Benefits

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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.

Resume to describe qualifications

Resumes are limited to five (5) pages. Pages beyond the first five (5) will not be considered in the process.

Separate narratives addressing the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs)

Narratives addressing the ECQs are limited to a total of ten (10) pages. Pages beyond the first ten (10) will not be considered in the process.

Separate narratives addressing the Technical Qualifications (TQs)

Narratives addressing the TQs are limited to one and a half (1 1 / 2) pages per competency.

SF-50 must be provided to verify your status or reinstatement eligibility.

Current Federal employees / SES Candidate Development Program (SESCDP) applicants must submit your most recent SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) that documents your current tenure, position title, series and grade level.

Current or former senior executive employees must submit a SF-50 that documents your career reserved appointment status in the SES.

SES Candidate Development Program (SESCDP) applicants must submit a copy of your SESCDP OPM-QRB certification.

DO NOT SUBMIT ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION : Extraneous materials such as award certificates will not be considered.

Applicants who fail to submit ALL required documents WILL NOT receive consideration for this position. Application will result in an "Incomplete" status.

You must submit all documentation by 11 : 59 pm EST on the closing date of this announcement to 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)

We suggest you preview the online questions, as you may need to customize your resume to ensure it supports your responses to the questions and TQs. Please view Resume Tips.

How to Apply

Applicants are strongly encouraged to read the entire announcement before submitting their application .

The following instructions outline our application process. You must complete this application process and submit all required documents by 11 : 59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on 02 / 17 / 2025. We are available to assist you during business hours (normally 8 : 00 a.m. - 4 : 00 p.m. ET, Monday - Friday). If applying online poses a hardship, please contact us by noon ET on 02 / 17 / 2025.

To preview the Application Questionnaire, please click the following link : https : / / apply.usastaffing.gov / ViewQuestionnaire / 12656589

To begin the application process, click the "Apply Online" button.

You will be re-directed to USA STAFFING to complete your application process; answer the online questions and submit all required documents. (To submit supporting documents, import documents from USAJOBS to the appropriate document types. If the document you need was not imported from USAJOBS, you may upload it directly into this application. To protect your privacy, we suggest you first remove your SSN).

To complete , you must click the "Submit Application" button prior to 11 : 59 PM (ET) on 02 / 17 / 2025.

To update your application, including supporting documentation, at any time during the announcement open period, return to your USAJOBS account. There you will find a record of your application, the application status, and an option to Update Application. This option will no longer be available once the announcement has closed.

To verify the status of your application both during and after the announcement open period, log into your USAJOBS account. All of your applications will appear on the Welcome page. The application record in your USAJOBS account provides an Additional Application Information page that provides information regarding the documentation you submitted and any correspondence we have sent related to this application. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit : USAJOBS Help Center - How to see your application and job status

Agency contact information

Sandra Lawrence

Sandra.A.Lawrence@irs.gov

Address

CI - Criminal Investigation

1111 Constitution Ave NW

Washington, DC 20224

Next steps

Once your application package and online questionnaire are received you will receive an acknowledgement email. You are responsible for checking status updates and notifications in USAJOBS. Hard copy notifications will not be sent to you. You may check the status of your application for this position at any time by logging onto the USAJOBS "My Account" tab and clicking on "Application Status." For a more detailed update of your application status, you may click on "more information." Please notify us if your contact information changes after the closing date of the announcement. If your email mailbox is full or blocked (SPAM) you may not receive important communication that could affect your consideration for this position.

Treasury believes in a working environment that supports inclusion; please view our reasonable accommodation policies and procedures at Reasonable accommodation We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities on a case-by-case basis; contact us if you require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process.

Our comprehensive benefits are very generous. Our benefits package includes :

Competitive salaries, bonuses and incentive awards.

11 paid holidays, 13 days of sick leave, and 26 days of vacation leave each year.

Access to insurance programs that may be continued after you retire.

A wide choice of health insurance plans, coverage for pre-existing conditions, and no waiting periods. We pay a substantial amount (up to 75%) of health insurance premiums.

A retirement program which includes employer-matching contributions.

Learn more about Federal benefits programs at : Pay and Benefits.

Fair and Transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

Criminal history inquiries

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy

Financial suitability

New employee probationary period

Privacy Act

Reasonable accommodation policy

Selective Service

Signature and false statements

Social security number request

Required Documents

Resume to describe qualifications