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Internal Revenue Service Contact Representative (Bilingual-Spanish) Direct Hire-Incentive Eligible (AMENDED) in Austin, Texas
WHAT IS THE SMALL BUSINESS SELF EMPLOYED (SB/SE) DIVISION?
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Vacancies will be filled in the following specialty areas: Small Business Self Employed Campus Collection Operations - Atlanta Small Business Self Employed Campus Collection Operations - Fresno Small Business Self Employed Campus Collection Operations - Philadelphia
The following are the duties of this position at the full working level. If this vacancy includes more than one grade and you are selected at a lower grade level, you will have the opportunity to learn to perform these duties and receive training to help you grow in this position.
- This position is the initial career step toward the full working level. The incumbent participates in on-the-job and classroom training to gain experience in providing a limited range of administrative and technical assistance to taxpayers.
- Interprets and applies applicable portions of basic tax law and regulations, and basic collection techniques and procedures enforcement actions, in order to advise, inform, assess and collect taxes, and associated liabilities.
- Research for and analyzes all available information applicable to specific and well-defined collection issues and takes corrective actions needed to close accounts. Explains actions taken.
- Contacts both English and Spanish speaking taxpayers and/or their representatives in response to IRS contacts regarding a limited number of delinquent situations. Provides explanations to specific inquiries initiated by individuals, generated by notices, or internally generated assignments.
- Advises taxpayers of the enforcement actions that may be taken if they fail to meet commitments to file return and/or pay tax liabilities and encourages voluntary compliance with tax laws.
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``` - Tour of Duty: - Day Shift - Start and stop times between 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. - Mid Shift - Start and stop times between 10:00 a.m. and 8:30 p.m. - Swing Shift - Start and stop times between 2:00 p.m. and 1:30 a.m. - Alternative work schedule, staggered work hours or telework may be available. - A recruitment incentive has been authorized foreligible, highly qualified applicants.The incentive will be $2,000 and will require a two-year service agreement. The service agreement details will be provided to new employees prior to entrance on duty. This monetary incentive will be disbursed as outlined in the service agreement.