Deputy Associate Chief Counsel (General Legal Services)

The Deputy Associate Chief Counsel (General Legal Services) assists and acts for the Associate Chief Counsel (General Legal Services) in coordinating and directing all activities of the General Legal Services (GLS) organizational component of the Office of Chief Counsel, Internal Revenue Service. Comprising a staff of approximately 80 professional and support employees in Washington, D.C., and in field locations across the country, GLS handles legal work that is not directly involved in Federal tax issues. The Deputy assists the Associate on all matters related to ethics, conflicts of interest, fiscal and appropriations issues, delegations of authority, Federal procurement, and other statutory questions and issues and provides direct supervision to the Branch Chiefs overseeing these matters.

He/she is delegated the authority and responsibility to perform as a full Deputy, including authority to sign on all matters over which the Associate has authority, and with special focus on planning, directing, and coordinating the administrative and management policies and programs of the office, and serving as liaison to the budgetary, information technology, and management committees of the Chief Counsel and the IRS Commissioner (Commissioner). On an as needed and continuing basis, the Deputy directly provides legal advice to all levels of the IRS and has supervisory responsibility for a Branch Chief with Top Secret clearance in connection with the review of agreements between the IRS and other National Security and military agencies which contain classified information. These matters may also include interaction with the Department of Treasury.

Additionally, the Deputy provides advice and technical assistance on other matters, including those involving Criminal investigation (CI), contract and technology, and Continuity of Operations Planning (COOP) related matters for which a top-secret clearance is required. Therefore, a Critical Sensitive clearance is required for this position. MAJOR DUTIES INCLUDE (yet not limited to): Collaborates closely with the Associate and has full authority to make decisions on matters under the Deputy's jurisdiction which includes ethics, conflicts of interest, fiscal and appropriations issues, delegations of authority, Federal procurement, and other statutory questions and issues that are not directly related to the tax code.

Works closely with the Associate on the most difficult, important and complex matters arising in the administration of assigned program areas. Directs or personally performs exhaustive and detailed research on especially complicated problems or issues, and reviews or prepares recommendations as to the position to be taken by the office, including recommendations to the Department of Justice regarding litigation preferences and positions, appeals, certiorari, and all other legal activities on behalf of the IRS or Office of Chief Counsel. Plans, directs, and coordinates the administrative and management policies and programs of the office, serving as liaison to various committees of the Chief Counsel and the Commissioner.

Oversees the representation of the Chief Counsel and Commissioner in formal and informal proceedings related to non-tax legal issues and cases, including bid protests contract claims, and other government contract proceedings before the General Accounting Office, United States Court of Federal Claims and the Civilian Board of Contract Appeals. Participates with the Associate and the other GLS Deputy in formulating short- and long-range program policies, strategies, and objectives for the GLS division. Participates in the design and development of integrated policies, programs, systems and strategies.

Assists the Associate in providing executive leadership and direction to professional and support personnel through subordinate executives and managers. Delegates sufficient authority to subordinates to effectively manage their resources and to seek continuous improvement by providing a supportive environment for creativity and innovation and to support equal employment opportunity initiatives and goals. Acts for the Associate in the absence of the Associate.

When acting is such capacity, assumes complete responsibility for the activities of the Office of the Associate Chief Counsel (General Legal Services). Performs other duties, as assigned, and delegated, by the Associate, Chief Counsel and/or Deputy Chief Counsels.

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)

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 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.

Relocation expenses may be authorized if eligible, 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)"

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/12946849 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.

A complete application includes

1. A resume, 2. Vacancy Questionnaire Responses, and
2. 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).
3. 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.

1. VACANCY QUESTION RESPONSES: Responses are automatically submitted through USA Jobs when you apply to this vacancy.
2. 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) 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.