Deposit Clerk *Temporary, NTE 1 Year* *Register*

Company: Internal Revenue Service
Location: Fresno
Posted on: November 15, 2019

Job Description:

Deposit Clerk *Temporary, NTE 1 Year* *Register*Department of the TreasuryInternal Revenue ServiceOverview

• ##### Open & closing dates10/09/2019 to 04/10/2020This job is open continuously and will remain open for an extendedperiod of time. We will fill jobs as they become available. Thenext consideration date is 10/22/2019. Learn more
  • ##### ServiceCompetitive
    • ##### Pay scale & gradeGS 05
      • ##### Salary$16.27 to $21.15 per hour
        • ##### Appointment typeTemporary - Not to Exceed 1 year, may be extended, will not be madepermanent.
          • ##### Work scheduleFull-Time - SeasonalLocation2 vacancies in the following location:-Fresno, CA 2 vacanciesRelocation expenses reimbursedNoTelework eligibleNo- DutiesSummaryThe U.S. Department of the Treasury has a distinguished historydating back to the founding of our nation. As the steward of U.S.economic and financial systems, Treasury is a major and influentialleader in today's global economy. We have over 100,000 employeesacross the country and around the world. Come Join the Department ofthe Treasury and Invest in Tomorrow.See Additional Information for Locations.Learn more about this agencyResponsibilitiesWHAT IS THE WAGE AND INVESTMENT (W&I)DIVISION? The Wage &Investment Division (W&I) serves about 122 million taxpayers whofile upwards of 94 million returns each year. W&I provideshigh-quality taxpayer assistance, and enable taxpayers to transactand communicate electronically to file their returns and makepayments.**WHAT DOES A DEPOSIT CLERK DO? Clerks provide general clericalsupport to various offices. Clerks perform a critical role in theprocessing, distributing, and managing incoming and outgoingcorrespondence. The Mail and File Clerk processes both incoming andoutgoing mail. In fact, Mail and File Clerks process more than amillion pieces of correspondence, including tax returns, each year.The File Clerk while experiencing similar volumes is responsible forprocessing and filing documents.**As a Deposit Clerk you will:**
            • Work in a number of offices throughout the IRS providingclerical support
            • Receive, open, sort, and distribute both incoming and outgoingmail; route mail to various points within and outside theorganization. Ensure all mail contains sufficient informationfor proper delivery. Maintain logs for mail accountabilitypurposes.
            • Screen documents, forms, and letters addressed or routed tovarious offices; research correspondence not addressed tospecific functional areas. Screen material initially identifiedas "unable to route" to determine information requested andbased on thorough knowledge of organization and functions ofvarious offices, determine proper office which the materialshould be sent. Identify forms or documents requiring specialpriority handling and treat them accordingly.
            • Receive and process incoming and outgoing registered andcertified mail, and express mail shipments. Maintain appropriaterecords and/or logs for tracking and reconciliation purposes.
            • Review and process outgoing mail through the mail-meteringsystem; obtain and provides mail count data to appropriateperson.If you are selected at a lower grade level, you will have theopportunity to learn to perform all these duties, and will receivetraining to help you grow in this position.WHERE CAN I FIND OUT MORE ABOUT OTHER IRS CAREERS? If you wantto find out more about IRS careers, visit us on the web atwww.jobs.irs.govTravel RequiredNot requiredSupervisory statusNoPromotion Potential05
              • #### Job family (Series)0303 Miscellaneous Clerk And Assistant- RequirementsConditions of Employment
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                • Must be a U.S. Citizen or National..QualificationsYou must meet the following requirements by the closing date of thisannouncement*: *GS-05 LEVEL: A. One year of specialized at a level of difficultyand responsibility equivalent to the GS-04 grade in the Federalservice. Specialized experience is experience that is related tothe work of this position and has provided you with the competenciesrequired for successful job performance. Specialized experience isadministrative, typing or other work that indicates knowledge of theprocedures and technique involved in carrying out the work of anorganization and involves application of procedures and practiceswithin the framework of established guidelines. Examples of GeneralClerical experience may be; A clerk, secretary, administrativeassistant, maintaining accounting files, Accounts Receivable/payablefiling clerk, data entry clerk, or other positions that includedapplication of typing and/or telephone skills as a significant partof the work. OR A Bachelor's degree or four (4) years of educationabove high school in any field of study from an accredited collegeor university. OR A combination of education and experienceequivalent to that described above.ORYou may qualify by a combination of experience and education.Options for qualifying based on a combination will be identified inthe online questions.
                  • The experience may have been gained in either the public orprivate sector or Volunteer Service. One year of experiencerefers to full-time work; part-time work is considered on aprorated basis.
                  • To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicatedates of employment by month/year, and indicate number of hoursworked per week, on your resume.EducationAdditional informationPositions are located in Wage and Investment, Submissions andProcessing in Fresno, CA*The anticipated start date is 02/03/2019*CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:- We may select from this announcement or any other source to fillone or more vacancies. Additional jobs may be filled.- We offer opportunities for flexible work schedules.- Probationary period is not required. Position can be terminatedat any time.- Must successfully complete a background investigation includingan FBI criminal history record check (fingerprint check).- Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine yoursuitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by theagency- If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certifythat you have registered with the Selective Service System or areexempt from having to do so.- Have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choiceby Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer.- Go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process thatrequires two forms of identification from the Form I-9. Federal lawrequires verification of the identity and employment eligibility ofall new hires in the - Undergo an income tax verification and reviewof prior performance/conduct.- Season is from 4 to 6 months.-Not eligible for Health or Life Insurance.- Tour of Duty: Monday - Friday, 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM.- Temporary, NTE 1 year, may be extended up to 5 years. Will not bemade permanent.- GS-05 will remain GS-05.How You Will Be EvaluatedYou will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet thequalifications above.Your application includes your resume, responses to the onlinequestions, and required supporting documents. Please be sure thatyour resume includes detailed information to support yourqualifications for this position; failure to provide sufficientevidence in your resume may result in a not qualifieddetermination.Rating: Your application will be evaluated in the followingareas: Reading, Listening, Conscientiousness, InterpersonalSkills, Flexibility, Teamwork and Customer Service. Categoryrating will be used to rank and select eligible candidates. Ifqualified, you will be assigned to one of two quality levelcategories, (i.e., A/B = Best Qualified, C= Qualified) depending onyour responses to the online questions, regarding your experience,education, and training related to this position. Your rating may belowered if your responses to the online questions are not supportedby the education and/or experience described in your application.Veterans' preference is applied after applicants are assessed.Preference-eligibles will be listed at the top of their assignedcategory and considered before non-preference-eligibles in thatcategory. Qualified preference-eligibles with a compensableservice-connected disability of 10% or more will be listed at thetop of the highest category.Referral: If you are among the top qualified candidates, yourapplication may be referred to a selecting official forconsideration. You may be required to participate in a selectioninterview (telephonic and/or in person at the discretion of theSelecting Official in accordance with hiring polices). We will notreimburse costs related to the interview such as travel to and fromthe interview site. If you are a displaced or surplus Federalemployee (eligible for the Career Transition Assistance Plan(CTAP)/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP), youmust receive a rating of category A/B to be rated as wellqualified" to receive special selection priority.This vacancy announcement will be used as a register to fillvacancies through 04/10/2020.To preview questions please click here.Background checks and security clearanceSecurity clearanceNot RequiredDrug test requiredNo- Required DocumentsA complete application includes 1. A resume, 2. Vacancy questionresponses, and 3. Submission of any required documents. Pleasenote that if you do not provide all required information, asspecified in this announcement, you will not be considered for thisposition (or may not receive the special consideration for which youmay be eligible).All applicants are required to submit a resume either bycreating one in USAJOBS or uploading one of their own choosing.(Cover letters are optional). To receive full credit for relevantexperience, please list the month/year and number of hours workedfor experience listed on your resume. We suggest that you previewthe online questions, as you may need to customize your resume toensure that it supports your responses to these questions. Pleaseview Resume Tips*VETERANS' PREFERENCE DOCUMENTATION:* If you are claimingveterans preference, you must submit a copy of your DD-214 (Member4 copy), or other official documentation from a branch of the ArmedForces or the Department of Veterans Affairs showing dates ofservice and type of discharge. Ten-point preference eligibles mustalso submit an Application for 10-point Veteran Preference, SF-15,along with the required documentation listed on the back of theSF-15 form. For more information on veterans' preference viewFedsHireVets.Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) or Interagency CareerTransition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) DOCUMENTATION If you are adisplaced or surplus Federal employee, click CTAP/ICTAP foreligibility and a detailed list of required documents. IRS CTAPeligibles can apply for jobs both within and outside the commutingarea.EDUCATION DOCUMENTATION: For positions with an educationrequirement, or if you are qualifying for this position bysubstituting education or training for experience, submit a copy ofyour transcripts or equivalent. An official transcript will berequired if you are selected. A college or university degreegenerally must be from an accredited (or pre-accredited) college oruniversity recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For alist of schools which meet these criteria, please refer toDepartment of Education Accreditation page. If you are qualifyingbased on foreign education, you must submit proof of creditabilityof education as evaluated by a credentialing agency. Refer to theOPM instructions. **If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:Education must be accredited by an accrediting institutionrecognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to becredited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only theattendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accreditinginstitutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in thisvacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or mayaffect the overall rating.- BenefitsA career with the U.S. Government provides employees with acomprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and yourfamily will have access to a range of benefits that are designed tomake your federal career very rewarding. Learn more about federalbenefits.Our comprehensive benefits are very generous. Our benefits packageincludes:
                    • Challenging work, opportunities for advancement, competitivesalaries, bonuses and incentive awards.
                    • Ten paid holidays, 13 days of sick leave, and 13 to 26 days ofvacation time each year.
                    • Access to insurance programs that may be continued after youretire.
                    • A wide choice of health insurance plans, coverage forpre-existing conditions, and no waiting periods. We pay asubstantial amount (up to 75%) of the health insurance premiums.
                    • A retirement program which includes employer-matchingcontributions.
                    • Learn more about Federal benefits programs at: Pay and benefitsEligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you holdand whether your position is full-time, part-time, or intermittent.Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specificbenefits offered.- How to ApplyThe following instructions outline our application process. You mustcomplete this application process and submit any required documentsby 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date of thisannouncement. We are available to assist you during business hours(normally 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. ET, Monday - Friday). If applyingonline poses a hardship, please contact us by noon ET on theannouncement's closing date.Treasury believes in a working environment that supports inclusion;please view our reasonable accommodation policies and procedures athttps://www.jobs.irs.gov/midcareer/reasonable-accommodation.html. Wewill provide reasonable accommodation to applicants withdisabilities on a case-by-case basis; please contact us if yourequire this for any part of the application and hiring process.
                      • To begin, either click the Create a New Account button andfollow the prompts to register or if you previously registered,click the "Apply Online" button and follow the prompts.
                      • You will be re-directed to Treasurys CareerConnector system tocomplete your application process; answer the online questions,and submit all required documents. (To submit supportingdocuments, click one of the available options; Upload; Fax; orReuse existing documents. To protect your privacy, we suggestyou first remove your SSN). Also, go to My Account to viewand update your information, as necessary.
                      • To complete, you must click the Submit Application buttonlocated at the bottom of the Application Review page.
                      • To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBSaccount, select the Application Status link and then selectthe more information link for this position. The Detailspage will display the status of your application and thedocumentation received.
                      • To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBSaccount and click Update Application in the vacancyannouncement. You must re-select your resume and/or otherdocuments from your USAJOBS account or your application will beincomplete.We are projecting approximately 2 vacancies may be filled duringthe life of this register. It is anticipated that there will be asignificant interest in the announcement. As a result, theannouncement cut-off date of 10/24/19 (10 days after announcementopens) for initial applicant consideration. This announcement may beclosed early if sufficient applicants apply to fill the anticipatedvacancies. applicants in the highest category who apply by theinitial cut-off date will be considered first. If additionalvacancies exist, applicants who applied after the initial cut-datewho place in the highest (Category A/B will be considered next,followed by applicants in Category C.If you are experiencing system issues with your application, pleasecontact the CareerConnector Help Desk atcareerconnectorhelp@treasury.gov and/or the USAJOBS Help Desk.Agency contact informationIRS ONLINE JOBS HELP DESKPhone866-743-5748 option 1EmailHCO.Ogdememp2@irs.govAddressINTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE1973 N Rulon White BlvdM/S 1500Ogden, Utah 84404United StatesLearn more about this agencyNext stepsYou may check the status of your application for this position atany time by logging onto the USAJOBS My Account tab and clickingon Application Status. For a more detailed update of yourapplication status, you may click on more information.Please notify us if your contact information changes after theclosing date of the announcement. Also, note that if you provide anemail address that is inaccurate or if your mailbox is full orblocked (e.g., spam-blocker), you may not receive importantcommunication that could affect your consideration for thisposition.- Fair & TransparentThe Federal hiring process is setup to be fair and transparent.Please read the following guidance.Equal Employment Opportunity PolicyThe United States Government does not discriminate in employment onthe basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy andgender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexualorientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age,membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parentalstatus, military service, or other non-merit factor.
                        • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) for federal employees & jobapplicantsReasonable Accommodation PolicyFederal agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicantswith disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonableaccommodation for any part of the application process should followthe instructions in the job opportunity announcement. For any partof the remaining hiring process, applicants should contact thehiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonableaccommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.A reasonable accommodation is any change to a job, the workenvironment, or the way things are usually done that enables anindividual with a disability to apply for a job, perform job dutiesor receive equal access to job benefits.Under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, federal agencies must providereasonable accommodations when:
                          • An applicant with a disability needs an accommodation to have anequal opportunity to apply for a job.
                          • An employee with a disability needs an accommodation to performthe essential job duties or to gain access to the workplace.
                          • An employee with a disability needs an accommodation to receiveequal access to benefits, such as details, training, andoffice-sponsored events.You can request a reasonable accommodation at any time during theapplication or hiring process or while on the job. Requests areconsidered on a case-by-case basis.Learn more about disability employment and reasonable accommodationsor how to contact an agency.Legal and regulatory guidance
                            • Financial suitability
                            • Social security number request
                            • Privacy Act
                            • Signature and false statements
                            • Selective Service
                            • New employee probationary periodThis job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and toapply, visit www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/548371600. Only resumessubmitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listedat www.usajobs.gov will be considered.

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