WHAT IS THE SMALL BUSINESS / SELF EMPLOYED (SB/SE) DIVISION?
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Vacancies will be filled in the following specialty areas: SB/SE Deputy Commissioner Exam, Specialty Examination, Estate & Gift / Excise Tax Exam.
The following are the duties of this position at the full working level:
- Collects representative samples of taxable fuel from terminals, fuel storage facilities (wholesalers), retail fuel facilities, vehicle fuel supply tanks, fuel transport compartments, and end-users; and for bio-product at producers, blenders, wholesale and retail locations. Determines proper inspection sites for fuel screening; and prepares fuel samples for shipment.
- Proposes appropriate penalties for all misuse of fuel; recommends penalty assessments for infractions; calculates penalties, and makes initial request for payment of penalties; initiates installment agreements; and processes payments received; and applies for and serves administrative Writs of Entry as necessary.
- Screens for bio-product at wholesale/retail locations; uses hand-held testing kit to determine whether to send samples to the lab for analysis of bio-component; recommends appropriate penalties for unregistered bio-blenders.
- Verifies proper registration of bio-blenders and display of pipeline vessel operator registration in accordance with regulations; and screens for proper fuel notices on documents accompanying sale or disbursal of fuel from terminals.
This position has career progression. If you are selected at a grade level lower than the full working level, you may be non-competitively promoted as your career progresses. For example, you may be hired as a GS-05, but if the position has career progression to GS-11, then you may move from a GS-05 to a GS-11 in as little as three years.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment:
- Must be a U.S. Citizen or National and provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
- Obtain a Government-issued charge card.
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. 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.
You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement:
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: GS-7
- You must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-05 grade level in the Federal service.
- Examples of specialized experience for this position includes: Experience with investigative techniques to conduct interviews, recognizing and exploring and pursuing leads, detecting discrepancies in information and distinguishing between relevant and irrelevant data. Experience in fuel sampling procedures. Experience of basic business practices and methods, such as record keeping, to review business operations.
OR
- One year of graduate level education at an accredited college or university in any field of study.
OR
- Superior Academic Achievement (SAA) may be met by having a Bachelor's degree, with one of the following: A GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale for all completed undergraduate courses or those completed in the last two years of study, or a GPA of 3.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale for all courses in the major field of study or those courses in the major completed in the last two years of study, or rank in the upper one third of the class in the college, university, or major subdivision, or membership in a national honor society recognized by the Association of College Honor Societies. OR At least 1 year of combined graduate education and experience as defined above.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: GS-9
- You must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-07 grade level in the Federal service.
- Examples of specialized experience for this position includes: Experience in conducting interviews, recognizing and exploring and pursuing leads, detecting discrepancies in information and distinguishing between relevant and irrelevant data. Experience in conducting investigations, analyzing basic business operations, verifying compliance with specific laws or activities in the petroleum industry. Experience in securing fuel samples Experience researching technical issues, handling a varied workload and completing closing actions.
OR
- A master's or equivalent graduate degree in a related field of study.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: GS-11
- You must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service.
- Examples of specialized experience for this position includes: Experience in conducting interviews, recognizing, and exploring and pursuing leads, detecting discrepancies in information and distinguishing between relevant and irrelevant data. Experience in conducting investigations, securing, or testing fuel samples and participation in legal or administrative proceedings. Experience analyzing complex business operations, verifying compliance with fuel tax laws or activities in the petroleum industry. Experience researching complex technical issues, handling an extensive workload, and completing closing actions.
AND
You must meet the following special requirements: The physical duties of this position require moderate physical exertion involving walking, bending and stooping for two-hour periods during inspections. You must be able to regularly lift 10 -15 pounds and on occasion lift up to approximately 30 pounds while climbing stairs and/or ladders. Work involves exposure to outdoor weather, dirt, grime, grease, dust, high noise levels, toxic fuel additives, spilled or leaking materials/fumes. You must be able to distinguish basic colors and have peripheral vision sufficient to conduct inspections, be aware of surroundings, prevent and avoid potentially dangerous situations. You must have manual dexterity with free motion of fingers, wrist, elbows, shoulders, hips, and knee joints. Arms, hands, and feet must function sufficiently to perform the duties satisfactorily. Prior to appointment you will be required to pass a physical examination verifying your ability to exhibit these physical duties.
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. 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.
FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.
Additional information
- Subject to a 1-year probationary period (unless already completed).
- Have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer.
- We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies.
- This is a bargaining unit position.
- Tour of Duty: Day Shift; Monday - Friday 6:00 am to 6:00 pm.
- Alternative work schedule, staggered work hours or telework may be available.
- In the event that a building is closed due to rent management, new hires may be placed in a local commuting location.
- Telework Eligible Positions: Telework eligible positions do not guarantee telework.
- The employment of any candidate selected for this position may be conditional upon classification and/or audit of federal tax returns.
- File a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report within 30 days of appointment and annually from then on.
- Relocation expenses - No.
- If this position is designated as hard to fill and you were referred by an IRS employee, the employee may be eligible to receive a bonus for referring you under The Employee Referral Bonus Program (ERBP).
If the position(s) are no longer needed prior to the closing date, this announcement may be closed early.
This is an open continuous announcement which will be used to fill vacancies in the locations listed as they become available for the next 12 months contingent upon funding and space requirements.
Required Documents
The following documents are required and must be provided with your application. All application materials, including transcripts, must be in English.
- 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).
Please note that if you do not provide all required information, as specified in this announcement, your application will be determined incomplete.
How to Apply
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 08/25/2025.
To preview the Application Questionnaire, please click the following link:
- To begin the application process, click the "Apply Online" button.
- You will be re-directed to USA STAFFING to complete your application process; answer the online questions and submit all required documents.
- To complete, you must click the "Submit Application" button prior to 11:59 PM (ET) on 08/25/2025.
To verify the status of your application both during and after the announcement open period, log into your USAJOBS account.
Agency contact information
IRS Philadelphia External
Email:
Address:
SBSE EXAM - Examination Deputy Operations
1111 Constitution Ave NW
Washington, DC 20224
US
Next steps
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