at Internal Revenue Service in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
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. Responsibilities We strongly encourage applicants to read the entire announcement before submitting their applications. As the Special Agent in Charge, you will provide executive leadership and direction for all matters relating to Cl activities and programs in the Chicago field office. The management of these field offices are of critical importance to the overall IRS compliance program. 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. 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. 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. 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. BASIC REQUIREMENTS: Applicants for all Criminal Investigator (Special Agent) 1811 positions must meet all GS-1811 Criminal Investigator (Special Agent) Qualification Standards, including Medical Requirements, please see (http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/Standards/10Rs/gs1800/1811b.htm) . Applicants failing to meet the medical requirements at the time of their initial medical examination and drug test will be considered ineligible for the position. In addition to the above, to be qualified for this specific position, your experience must be sufficient to demonstrate: Knowledge of pertinent statutes, regulations, policies, and guidelines related to criminal tax investigations, including the Code of Federal Regulations, Federal Rules of Criminal Procedures, Federal Sentencing Guidelines, 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. Comprehensive knowledge of and proficiency with firearms. Experience in a primary/rigorous law enforcement position is a mandatory prerequisite for this secondary law enforcement position. 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 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© 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). 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 cer
