Duties Help Duties Summary TTB's mission is to collect alcohol, tobacco, firearms and ammunition excise taxes; to ensure that alcohol beverages are labeled, advertised and marketed in accordance with the law; and to administer the laws and regulations in a manner that protects the revenue, protects the consumer, and promotes voluntary compliance. TTB is recognized as one of the Federal government's best places to work. We ranked in the top 2% of agency subcomponents (8 of 415) in 2018. See www.bestplacestowork.org. Learn more about this agency Responsibilities The following are the duties of this position at the GS-11. If you are selected at a lower grade level, you will have the opportunity to learn to perform all these duties, and will receive training to help you grow in this position. Enforce permit provisions of the Federal Alcohol Administration Act (Title 27 U.S.C.) and the permit, bond and registration provisions of chapters 51 and 52 of the Internal Revenue Code (Title 26 U.S.C.) related to alcohol and tobacco. Study and evaluate applications by persons seeking permission to commence, change or terminate their businesses under laws and regulations relating to the alcohol and tobacco industries. Determine that regulated products are completely accounted for by comparing and analyzing various documents and data, including tax returns, periodic reports and data stored in Bureau databases. Monitor the operational reports and tax returns of permittees on non-voluntary pre-payment of taxes, or whose payment history indicates lack of prudent business practices. Analyze transaction reports, operating reports, variance requests, trade name additions, tax returns and claims, etc. Travel Required Not required Supervisory status No Promotion Potential 11 Job family (Series) 1801 General Inspection, Investigation, Enforcement, And Compliance Series Requirements Help Requirements Conditions of Employment Please refer to "Conditions of Employment." Click "Print Preview" to review the entire announcement before applying. Must be U.S. Citizens or U.S. Nationals. The experience may have been gained in either the public, private sector or volunteer service. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-time work is considered on a prorated basis. To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/day/year, and indicate number of hours worked per week on your resume. Qualifications You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Selective Factor: This position requires the applicant to have experience reading, writing, and speaking fluently in both English and Spanish. AND Specialized experience: For the GS-11, you must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-9 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position includes: Assisting with evaluating applications by persons seeking permission to commence, change or terminate their businesses under laws and regulations relating to regulated industries; AND Analyzing transaction reports, variance requests, and tax returns to detect discrepancies, irregularities, diversion and/or fraudulently documents; OR Education: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, OR 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree, OR LL.M., if related. OR Combination of experience and education. To combine education and experience, the total percentage of experience at the required grade level compared to the requirement, as well as the percentage of completed education compared to the requirement must equal at least 100 percent. Only graduate level education in excess of the first 36 semester hours (54 quarter hours) may be combined to be considered for qualifying education. Specialized experience: For the GS-9, you must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-7 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position includes: Reviewing reports, tax returns and other documents to determine discrepancies, irregularities, diversion and/or fraudulent submission. OR Education: Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D., if related. OR Combination of experience and education. To combine education and experience, the total percentage of experience at the required grade level compared to the requirement, as well as the percentage of completed education compared to the requirement must equal at least 100 percent. Only graduate level education in excess of the first 18 semester hours (27 quarter hours) may be combined to be considered for qualifying education. Education SDL2017
