About this role
Job Summary
WHAT IS CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION? A description of the business units can be found at: https://www.jobs.irs.gov/about/who/business-divisions REVIEW THE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION BELOW FOR FURTHER DETAILS
Qualifications
Federal experience is not required. Experience may have been gained in the public sector, private sector or through Volunteer Service. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-timework is considered on a prorated basis. To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/day/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. GS-14
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE
To be minimally qualified for this position you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower level payband or GS grade in the normal line of progression. Specialized experience includes one year experience at the GS-13 level or equivalent To be qualifying for this position your experience must be sufficient to demonstrate: Directing communications strategy and planning, including administrative and technical work, towards sharing organizational messages and information with the external audiences.
Leveraging management techniques to ensure the use of personnel and equipment for accomplishing all program objectives through technical and administrative oversight. Identifying costly and/or controversial training needs and requests related to subordinate employees and providing the justification of such training needs. Participating on organizational-wide communications and liaison councils, as appropriate, to address and resolve multi-faceted and sensitive issues to ensure that consistent information is delivered to target audiences.
Communicating both orally and in writing to converse and respond on complicated and/or sensitive tax laws and regulations across multiple targeted audiences including the public and subject matter experts. Experience preparing and presenting written and oral briefings, talking points, speeches, reports, or other communications materials for executive leadership, employees, or external audiences. Managing or advising on communications related to sensitive, high-visibility, or time-sensitive matters involving law enforcement operations, organizational issues, or executive-level initiatives. Evaluating communications needs and executing approaches to support organizational objectives, employee engagement, media coordination, or stakeholder outreach.
Leading or supporting projects, initiatives, or program activities involving communications planning, executive correspondence, media relations, employee communications, or strategic messaging AND You must also meet the following requirement(s): PERFORMANCE RATING: Current federal employees must have at least a fully successful or equivalent performance rating to receive consideration.
TIME AFTER COMPETITIVE APPOINTMENT (TACA)
By the closing date (or if this is an open continuous announcement, by the cut-off date) specified in this job announcement, current civilian employees must have completed at least 90 days of federal civilian service since their latest non-temporary appointment from a competitive referral certificate, known as time after competitive appointment. For this requirement, a competitive appointment is one where you applied to and were appointed from an announcement open to "All US Citizens"
TIME IN GRADE (TIG)
Federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements. For positions above the GS-05, applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year (52 weeks) at the next lower grade level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the grade you are applying for. For positions at the GS-05, you cannot advance to the GS-05 if you have held a GS-02 in the past 52 weeks. There is no TIG restriction for GS-02, 03, or 04 positions.
For more information on qualifications please refer to OPM's Qualifications Standards.
Major Duties
- 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. Plans, directs and executes national communication activities to convey complex information concerning CI programs, responsibilities, and activities. Advises management of public reaction/attitudes to policies and emerging issues and identities and develops strategies to assist CI in meeting the needs of internal and external customers. Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders including members of the news media, specialized groups interested in CI programs, field offices, other Operating Divisions and Functional Units, and CI employees at all levels. Responds to information requests in written and oral form from the national news media and specialized, local and general publics on CI programs and international operations. Responses may require detailed explanations of the organization's activities or performance in a particular situation. Provides assistance and consultation to field offices in initiating and maintaining direct contacts with the public, specialized groups and community and other governmental entities.
Requirements
Probationary Period - All newly appointed employees to the competitive (or excepted) service are subject to a probationary (or trial) period. During this time, your performance, conduct, and suitability for continued employment will be evaluated. You will not automatically convert to permanent status at the end of the probationary (or trial) period. Your supervisor must affirmatively determine that continued employment is in the best interest of the Federal service.
If no certification is made before the probationary (or trial) period ends, your appointment will be terminated. You are encouraged to actively engage with your supervisor, seek feedback, and understand role expectations. Additional guidance and support will be provided during onboarding. Probationary Period - A person who is required to go through a probationary period and then is transferred, promoted, demoted, or reassigned before he or she completes such period is required to complete the remainder of the probationary period in the new position Government Credit Card - Obtain and use a Government-issued charge card for business-related travel. Drug Test - Submit to a drug test prior to your appointment and random drug testing while you occupy the position. Key Eligibility
Requirements
U.S Citizenship - Must be a U.S. Citizen or National and provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. Selective Service Registration - Males born after December 31, 1959 are required to be registered with the Selective Service System or prove they are exempt from having to do so. Personal Identity Verification (PIV) - Must provide 2 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. These documents must be unexpired original or certified copies. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS SHOWN IN QUALIFICATIONS OR ADDTIONAL INFORMATION SECTIONS