Operations Coordinator (Pathways Recent Graduates)
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Plantation, FL - USA
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Job Summary
With nearly 1700 attorneys IRS Chief Counsel is the largest tax law firm nationwide. Our attorneys are among top tax law practitioners and some of the very best legal minds found anywhere. Together with the IRS we serve the public by applying the tax code with fairness and integrity. After pausing hiring in 2025 we are seeking administrative professionals to support our legal work.
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WHO IS FINANCE AND MANAGEMENT (F&M) F&M supports the administrative financial and managerial programs of the Office of Chief Counsel and provides advice to the Chief Counsel and Deputy Chief Counsel on all management matters for the organization nationwide. F&M also has field responsibility for all administrative functions and personnel across the country. We in F&M recognize the preeminent importance of high-quality customer service to the success of a support organization. We perform our duties with a commitment to personal excellence mutual respect integrity and to personal and organizational growth and improvement.
WHAT IS THE PATHWAYS PROGRAM The Department of the Treasurys Recent Graduates Program affords developmental experiences in the Federal Government intended to promote possible careers in the civil service to individuals who have recently graduated from qualifying educational institutions or programs. Successful applicants are placed in a dynamic developmental program with the potential to lead to a civil service career in the Federal Government.
Following the completion of program requirements selectees may be considered for non-competitive conversion to a career-conditional or term appointment. All conversion requirements will be identified in the Participant Agreement. Program requirements include but are not limited to:
- Successful completion of at least 1-year of continuous service;
- Completion of at least 40 hours of interactive training;
- Demonstration of successful job performance; and
- Meet the qualification standards for the position to which the Recent Graduate may be converted.
WHERE CAN I FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THE PATHWAYS PROGRAM For additional information regarding the Pathways Program please refer to the following website: following are the duties of the Operations Coordinator (Pathways Recent Graduates) at the GS-09. You will have the opportunity to learn to perform these duties and will receive training to help you grow in this developmental position.
- Serve as the focal point for coordinating and administratively handling more complex or unique calls and/or correspondence concerning the legal support work provided to the different functional areas.
- Monitor workflows through the office and the staffs efficiency in achieving their work goals perform analysis and recommend viable solutions such as workload redistribution and revised work processes and procedures to resolve problems of a procedural nature.
- Monitor the work of the legal assistants in the office to serve as needed as a back-up so that information is being properly inputted into office related systems and that reports are correctly and timely generated and distributed.
- Coordinate the overall mail operation of the Office. Review incoming mail and as appropriate establish administrative controls on certain items.
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- Must be a U.S. Citizen or National
- All selectees must sign a Pathways Participant Agreement.
- Subject to a 1-year trial period.
- Have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer.
- Have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer.
- 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.
To be eligible for the Recent Graduates Program applicants must have within the previous two years* completed all educational requirements for a qualifying associates bachelors masters professional doctorate vocational or technical degree or certificate from a qualifying institution;
For more information on education requirements go to Treasurys Pathways Program.
*Veterans who due to a military service obligation were precluded from applying to a Recent Graduates Program during any portion of the two-year eligibility period may have their eligibility period extended so that they receive the full 2 years of eligibility. The remaining two-year eligibility period will begin upon his or her release or discharge from active duty. The veterans eligibility period may not extend beyond six years from the date of completion of all requirements of an academic course of study.
In order to qualify for the Operations Coordinator position at the GS-09 level you must meet the following requirements:
Education and/or experience requirements described below. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education your transcripts will be required as part of your application.
To qualify for the GS-09level you must meet the following requirements by the closing of this announcement:
A. Education: In the Recent Graduates Program you may qualify based solely on education as follows: Masters or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D. if related.
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B. Specialized Experience: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-07 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience is defined as:
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C. You may qualify by a combination of experience and education. Options for qualifying based on a combination will be identified in the online questions.
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.
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: Recognition of Foreign Qualifications International Affairs Office ()
- We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies.
- Relocation expenses are not authorized.
- This is a non-bargaining unit position.
- Position may be converted to a permanent or term position.
- We offer opportunities for flexible work schedules.
- All newly appointed employees to the excepted service are subject to a 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 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 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 ones employment with Treasury. The successful candidate will also be enrolled into FBIs 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. For more information about individual rights Noncriminal Justice Applicants Privacy Rights - FBI FD-258 Privacy Act Statement - FBI and ().
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
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