Duties

WHAT IS THE CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION (CI) DIVISION?

Is this the role you are looking for If so read on for more details, and make sure to apply today. IRS-CI Special Agents (SAs) are duly sworn federal law enforcement officers throughout all 50 states and US territories including special agent attaches located in 11 countries. As a SA, you will combine your accounting skills with law enforcement skills to investigate financial crimes. SAs fill a unique niche in the federal law enforcement community due to IRS-CI's broad jurisdiction of Title 18 and Title 31 crimes, in addition to our primary tax enforcement mission. SAs are known for their financial investigative expertise in areas, such as tax fraud, public corruption, cybercrimes, narcotics, terrorism, and much more. Today's sophisticated schemes demand the analytical ability of financial investigators to trace transactions through complex financial records. The following are the duties of this position at the full working level. If this vacancy includes more than one grade and you are selected at a lower grade level, you will have the opportunity to learn to perform these duties and receive training to help you grow in this position. The Special Agent plans and conducts investigations relative to criminal statutes of tax administration, financial crimes, and other related offenses, which vary in levels of complexity and scope. The majority of the time is spent on investigations involving most or all of the following characteristics:

Indirect accounting methods to establish evidence Precedent setting legal or investigative questions Highly complex or unusual accounting problems Information obtained from diversified sources gathered over a wide section of the country Interrelationship of facts and evidence that are difficult to identify because of numerous holding companies, entities, etc. A mixture of legal and illegal activities

Performs other investigative and enforcement duties such as:

Testifying as a Government witness Assisting the U.S. Attorney during the preparation of case for trial Conducting collateral inquiries Providing protection to persons and property

Obtains, evaluates, integrates, and recommends actions on information items to identify larger areas of noncompliance (e.g., major profession, occupation, industry, or wide geographic area). May serve as a team leader and/or expert consultant in the information gathering function. Conducts or participates in surveillance, armed escorts, dignitary protection, undercover operations, execution of search and arrest warrants, seizures, etc. Protects the government's interest in enforcement activities. Maintains good physical condition in order to conduct criminal investigations, surveillance, protective assignments, undercover assignments, etc. Requirements

Conditions of Employment Telework Eligible Positions : Telework eligible positions do not guarantee telework. Employees must meet and sustain IRS telework eligibility requirements (e.g., reporting at least twice a pay period to your assigned Post of Duty (POD)) and supervisor's approval to participate in the IRS Telework Program. Must be a U.S. Citizen or National and provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. Must successfully complete a background investigation, including a FBI criminal history record check (fingerprint check). Qualifications Federal experience is not required. The experience may have been gained in the public sector, private sector or One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-time work is considered on a prorated basis. You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement OR time of referral: BASIC REQUIREMENTS: GL-07 LEVEL:

You must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GL-05 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position includes experience in or related to investigation of criminal violations that provided the specific knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the IRS Special Agent. GL-09 LEVEL:

You must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GL-07 grade level in the Federal service. MAXIMUM ENTRY AGE:

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. Physical:

Pass a medical examination prior to being appointed. This position requires moderate to arduous physical exertion involving walking and standing, use of firearms, and exposure to inclement weather. Vision:

Near vision, corrected or uncorrected, must be sufficient to read Jaeger type 2 at 14 inches. Hearing:

Hearing loss, as measured by an audiometer, must not exceed 30 decibels in either ear. Other Medical Requirements:

You must possess emotional and mental stability. 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. Required Documents

The following documents are required and must be provided with your application. Online Application

- Questionnaire Education

- See Education Section above Registration/License (If Applicable)

- active, current registration/license High School Diploma

(or equivalent) - If you are 16 or 17 years of age, you

MUST

submit documentation of graduation from high school (or equivalent). How to Apply This Direct Hire Public Notice is to gather applications that may or may not result in a referral or selection. Your application will remain active through the open period of this Public Notice.

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