Federal Register Liaison

OverviewAccepting applications Open & closing dates 08/12/2022 to 08/26/2022 Salary $74,950 - $97,430 per year Pay scale & grade GS 11 Help DutiesThe Associate Chief Counsel, Procedure & Administration located in Washington, DC, comprises approximately 100 attorneys and 80 support personnel. The primary work areas provide legal services in federal tax procedure and administration. The office''s responsibilities include legal issues arising out of the assessment and collection of federal taxes, bankruptcy, ethics, abatement, credits, refunds of federal taxes, judicial proceedings, and disclosure of Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and Privacy Act matters.As a Federal Register Liaison, you will: Assist in the planning and direction of the publication of regulations within the requirements of the Office of the Federal Register (OFR), the Administrative Procedures Act and applicable statutes and executive orders. Serve as secondary Office of Chief Counsel and Internal Revenue Service liaison officer with the OFR. Research and assist in the preparation of regulations for publication in the Federal Register from all legal areas in the Office of Chief Counsel. Advise attorneys and other personnel on procedures and requirements for publishing documents in the Federal Register. Act as a liaison with IRS office of Media Relations and coordinates timely release of published documents. Coordinate the file and publication dates. Act as Federal Register Certifying Officer, certifying regulations and related documents for publication in the Federal Register. Acknowledge, classify, distribute and otherwise process public comments received on proposed regulations and other published guidance. Conduct legal research assignments using the IR Code, rules and regulations, Federal tax laws, Congressional Committee Reports, Executive Orders, precedent court decisions, advisory opinions, and other appropriate research tools This is not an all-inclusive list.RequirementsConditions of Employment Refer to ''Additional Information'' Click ''Print Preview'' to review the entire announcement before applying. Must be a U.S. Citizen or National QualificationsWho May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See ''Required Documents'' for a list of document requirements for all employment authorities. 30 Percent or More Disabled VeteransCareer Transition Assistance ProgramCompetitive ReinstatementCompetitive TransferCurrent Chief Counsel EmployeeCurrent IRS EmployeeInteragency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand ManagementMilitary SpousesNational Service (Peace Corps and VISTA)Non-Competitive Federal EmployeeOPM Interchange Agreement and Other Miscellaneous AuthoritiesPersons with Disabilities, Schedule AVeterans Employment Opportunities ActVeterans Recruitment Authority In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.To qualify for this position of Federal Register Liaison, you must meet the qualification requirements listed below by the closing of this announcement:For GS-11: Specialized Experience: Your resume must detail at least one year of specialized experience which includes conducting legal research and assisting in the preparation or drafting of documents for publication in the Federal Register. Advising legal clients on procedural and technical publication process and proofreading written material to ensure compliance with established format and agency policy. Editing the work of others by applying appropriate rules of grammar, format, organization, and correlation of parts, and consistency.This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-9).OREducation Substitution: You may substitute education for specialized experience as follows: Ph.D or equivalent doctoral degree, or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree, or LL.M. in Taxation/Tax Law.ORCombination of Education and Experience: You may qualify by a combination of experience and education: Options for qualifying based on a combination are identified in the online questions.NOTE: If qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application package.Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. 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.Time in Grade Requirement for GS-11: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-9).EducationFor 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: Additional information We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies. Relocation expenses are not authorized. This is a bargaining unit position. We offer opportunities for telework. We offer opportunities for flexible work schedules. Conditions of Employment Continued: Subject to a 1-year probationary period (unless already completed). Must successfully complete a background investigation. 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. Obtain and use a Government-issued charge card for business-related travel. 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. Fair & TransparentThe Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance. Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy Reasonable accommodation policy Financial suitability Selective Service New employee probationary period Signature and false statements Privacy Act Social security number request Print Share [Click Here to Email Your Resumé]> Help Overview Accepting applications Open & closing dates08/12/2022 to 08/26/2022 Salary$74,950 - $97,430 per year Pay scale & gradeGS 11 Location1 vacancy in the following location: Washington, DC Remote job No Telework eligible Yes-as determined by the agency policy. Travel Required Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position. Relocation expenses reimbursed No Appointment typePermanent - Work scheduleFull-time - ServiceCompetitive Promotion potential11 Job family (Series) 0301 Miscellaneous Administration And Program Supervisory statusNo Drug testNo Position sensitivity and risk Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk Trust determination process Suitability/Fitness Announcement numberCCLO-22-11608769-MP Control number671151000

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