Duties HelpDuties Summary The Taxpayer Advocate Service is an independent organization within the IRS. The TAS mission is to assist taxpayers in resolving their problems with the IRS (Case Advocacy), and to identify and propose administrative and legislative solutions to mitigate those problems (Systemic Advocacy). See Additional Information for Locations Learn more about this agency Responsibilities WHAT DOES A FRONTLINE MANAGER DO? As a Front Line Manager, first level supervisor, you will be responsible for assigning, directing, and reviewing the work of subordinate employees. You will use your leadership skills and management techniques for planning, scheduling, and coordinating work operations, planning and carrying out the training and development of employees, evaluating employees' work performance, and in performing all other related administrative functions. Generally, you will direct the work operations of subordinates performing administrative, complex clerical, technical and/or work comparable in nature. The functions, activities, and services provided may have limited geographic coverage and support activities within specific agency program segments. As a FrontLine Manager you will: Plan work to be accomplished by subordinates, sets and adjusts short-term priorities, and prepares schedules for completion of work. Assign work to subordinates based on priorities, selective consideration of the difficulty and requirements of assignments, and the capabilities of employees. Evaluate work performance of subordinates and makes recommendations for outstanding performance recognition and/or disciplinary action. Give advice, counsel, or instruction to employees on work and administrative matters. Interview candidates for positions within the organization/unit, and recommend appointment, promotion, or reassignment to such positions. Hear and resolve complaints from employees, refer group grievances and/or more serious unresolved complaints as appropriate. Effect minor disciplinary measures, such as warnings and reprimands, recommend other actions in more serious cases. Identify developmental and training needs of employees, providing or arranging for needed development and training. Initiate ways to improve production, work processes, and/or to increase the quality of the work directed. 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 Travel Required Occasional travel - 1 to 5 nights per month Supervisory status Yes Promotion Potential 04 Job family (Series) 0343 Management And Program Analysis Similar jobs Administrative Services Managers Analysts, Management Analysts, Program Management Analysts Managers, Administrative Services Managers, All Other Requirements HelpRequirements Conditions of Employment Refer to Other Information Click "Print Preview" to review the entire announcement before applying. Must be a U.S. Citizen or National IRS Employees with Career or Career Conditional Appointments Qualifications You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement. BASIC REQUIREMENTS (FRONTLINE MANAGER): You must have 1 year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the next lower level within the payband or GS grade in the normal line of progression in the Federal service. To be qualifying for this position your experience should be sufficient to demonstrate: Knowledge of management techniques, methods, theories, principles, and labor relations concepts, to assure optimum utilization of personnel, equipment, and space for the accomplishment of all program objectives with combined technical and administrative oversight; Knowledge and understanding of regulations, other official guidance and principles, including the latest procedures and techniques sufficient to oversee the planning, development and implementation of the technical aspects of programs specific to the position being filled; Knowledge of basic budget management principles and practices (i.e. ability to maintain and manage financial resources); and Knowledge of communicative techniques to effectively and diplomatically interact with internal and external customers. In addition to the above qualifications, specialized experience includes applying the IRS deficiency and assessment procedures, the taxpayer's due process rights in assessment and collection matters, various statutes of limitation pertaining to refunds, assessments, and collection; Experience developing and working a case, including interviewing taxpayers, assessing credibility, and conducting fact finding; Experience working collaboratively with organizations (academic, non-profit, legal services/service groups)to find solutions to funding, programmatic or structural issues that impair execution of program plans/goals; Experience evaluating statutory or regulatory compliance of organizations with respect to federal grant law. The experience may have been gained in the public sector, 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/year, and indicate number of hours worked per week, on your resume. Education SDL2017
