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Duties

The Deputy Associate Chief Counsel (Labor and Personnel Law), 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 90 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 a broad range of non-tax legal work, including federal sector labor, personnel, equal employment opportunity, suits against employees, employee representation, federal tort and other claims, and other statutory questions and issues and provides direct supervision to the Branch Chief and six Area Counsels overseeing these matters. The Deputy 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 various management committees including human resources, diversity and inclusion, budgetary, and information technology in the Chief Counsel and the Commissioner.

On an as needed and continuing basis, the Deputy directly provides legal advice to all levels of the IRS and the Office of Chief Counsel. These matters may also include interaction with the Department of Treasury, the Department of Justice and other Federal agencies. Additionally, the Deputy provides advice and technical assistance on other matters, including those involving criminal investigations and continuation of operations related matters.

DUTIES:

• Collaborates closely with the Associate and has full authority to make decisions on matters under the Deputy's jurisdiction which includes federal sector labor, personnel, equal employment opportunity, suits against employees, employee representation, federal tort and other claims, 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.
• While the Deputy has full authority over all matters within the authority of the Associate, the Deputy will also have specific responsibility for certain areas of substantive, management and administrative work as determined by the Associate. Specifically, 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 actions before the Merit Systems Protection Board, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Federal Labor Relations Authority, arbitrators, and Administrative Law Judges.
• 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.
• Is delegated the authority and responsibility to perform as a full Deputy, including authority to sign finally on all matters over which the Associate has authority.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• Refer to "Additional Information"
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• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National

Qualifications

To qualify for this position of Deputy Associate Chief Counsel (GLS) you must meet the following requirements:

• Possess at least the first professional law degree (LL.B. or J.D.) from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association; AND
• Applicants must be an active member in good standing of the bar of a State, U.S. Commonwealth, U.S. territory, the District of Columbia, or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico;
• Desired Education/Experience: 7 years of professional legal tax experience is desired relevant to the position.

As a Basic Requirement For Entry Into The SES, Applicants Must Provide Evidence Of Progressively Responsible Leadership Experience That Is Indicative Of Senior Executive Level Managerial Capability And Directly Related To The Skills And Abilities Outlined Under Technical Qualifications And Executive Core Qualifications. Typically, Experience Of This Nature Will Have Been Gained At Or Above The GS-15 Grade Level Or Its Equivalent In Federal Service. Applicants Must Possess The Following Technical And Executive Core Qualifications:

You must submit a separate narrative statement that addresses each of the Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQs) related to this position as well as the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) related to all positions in the Senior Executive Service.

Your narrative statements should include examples of experience, education, and accomplishments applicable to the qualification. Structure your statements in terms of the action taken, the context or environment in which the action was taken, and the outcome or results from such actions. You should write each statement with the vacancy in mind as all qualifications are directly related to the position being filled.

If you do not submit a separate statement addressing the ECQs and MTQs, you will not receive consideration for the position.

• Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs):

Unless you are currently serving under a Career Senior Executive Service (SES) appointment, or eligible for reinstatement into the SES, you must address the ECQs. Applicants must provide a narrative statement (not to exceed a total of 10 pages) that clearly documents and demonstrates possession of the competencies in the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) as established by the U.S. Office of Personnel Management. The following five ECQs provide the focus for certification of executive core qualifications for initial career appointment to the Senior Executive Service.

Leading Change - Ability to bring about strategic change, both within and outside the organization, to meet organizational goals. Ability to establish an organizational vision and to implement it in a continuously changing environment. Leading People - Ability to lead people toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals. Ability to provide an inclusive workplace that fosters the development of others, facilitates cooperation and teamwork, and supports constructive resolution of conflicts. Results Driven - Ability to meet organizational goals and customer expectations. Ability to make decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks. Business Acumen - Ability to manage human, financial, and information resources strategically. Building Coalitions - Ability to build coalitions internally and with other Federal agencies, State and local governments, nonprofit and private sector organizations, foreign governments, or international organizations to achieve common goals. Additional information on ECQs is available at: http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/senior-executive-service/executive-core-qualifications/ . Applicants are strongly encouraged to follow the Challenge, Context, Action and Results model outlined in the guide. It is recommended that you draft your ECQs in a Word document and then upload into the system.

• Mandatory Technical Competencies (MTQs):

In addition to the Executive Core Qualifications, all candidates must show evidence of the following mandatory technical competencies in order to meet basic qualifications for this position. The narrative statements should demonstrate your specialized knowledge and technical competence. Please give concrete examples of your experience and demonstrate the complexity of the knowledge and skills you possess. You should address each MTQ separately, with the total narrative not exceeding ten pages.

Mandatory

In Addition To The General Managerial Competencies Set Out In The Executive Core Qualifications, The Following Mandatory Technical Qualifications Are Specific Competencies Required To Qualify For The Position:

• Experience as an attorney handling highly complex legal issues including legal aspects of labor/management relations, personnel and EEO litigation, and suits brought against employees in their official capacities. Litigation experience in at least one of these areas is necessary.
• Demonstrated experience in managing large-scale general law programs and/or litigation activities that involve significant human and fiscal resources. Experience includes planning, directing, budgeting for, staffing, and evaluating such programs.
• Graduation from an ABA accredited law school and current possession of a bar membership which permits the practice of law in the United States are required.

Desirable

• Knowledge of the organization and functions of the Internal Revenue Service and of the Office of Chief Counsel.

(Note: Failure to address these factors will result in your application being disqualified.) Narrative responses to the Technical Qualifications and Desirable Qualifications should not be more than two pages for each. Please provide the Executive Core Qualifications, Technical Qualifications and Desirable Qualifications each on separate sheets of paper.

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

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. 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: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html .

Additional Information

• This is aNon-Bargainingunit position.
• We offer opportunities for telework.
• We offer opportunities for flexible work schedules.
• The salary range indicated in this announcement covers multiple locality areas. Your salary will be adjusted based on the post of duty for which you are selected.
• Veteran Preference does not apply to the Senior Executive Service.: https://www.opm.gov/faqs/topic/Senior-Executive-Service/index.aspx .

Conditions of Employment Continued:

• Subject to a 1-year trial period (unless already completed).
• Subject to a 1-year supervisory probationary period (unless already completed).
• 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)"