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Initial Assistance Representative
Internal Revenue Service · Posted 2 days ago
On-site Augusta, ME $41K – $60K Apply by Jun 16, 2026 Miscellaneous Clerk And Assistant ESFJESTJISFJISTJ
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WHAT IS TAXPAYER SERVICES? A description of the business units can be found at: https://www.jobs.irs.gov/about/who/business-divisions Position(s) are to be filled in the following area(s): TS - CARE-Customer Assistance, Relationship and Education -Ed 40-41 REVIEW THE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION BELOW FOR FURTHER DETAILS
What You'll Do
- →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.
- →Provides specialized clerical assistance to Individual Taxpayer Advisory Specialist (ITAS) and other technical specialist by assessing taxpayer needs and directing them to the appropriate individual or area in addition to controlling walk-in area traffic flow and demands.
- →Retrieves transcript of account(s), accepts payments and issues receipts, and input payment transactions to the TAC Security and Remittances Review database.
- →Receives and distributes mail, schedules appointments, maintains office files, inventories tax forms, publications, and non-expendable equipment.
- →Identifies, analyzes, and makes suggestions for resolution or correction to reduce barriers impacting the effectiveness of operations and improve efficiency of the work area.
- →Reviews returns, supporting documents, and monetary receipts for completeness and discrepancies, as well as monitors and tracks information prior to transmission to stakeholders.
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.
- ✓Government Credit Card - Obtain and use a Government-issued charge card for business-related travel.
- ✓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.
Personality Fit
Job ID: d4495223-7687-4d3d-9099-ed381b89d244
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