IRS Pathways Recent Graduate Program (Staff Support Assistant (Office Automation)
Responsibilities
IRS 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. Selected applicants are placed in a dynamic, developmental program with the potential to lead to a civil service career in the Federal Government. In addition, the IRS implemented the new IRS Forward Recent Graduate Program that includes an additional year of formal development, training, networking, project teams, and may include rotational assignments.
Following the completion of program requirements, selectees may be considered for non-competitive conversion to a career/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 to 2 years of continuous service depending on the position;
- Completion of at least 40 hours of interactive training;
- Mentorship;
- Demonstration of successful job performance; and
- Meet the qualification position standards.
Conversion to the competitive service is not implied or guaranteed.
If selected, you will be placed in a developmental position as a Staff Support Assistant (Office Automation) with promotion potential to GS-07 in one the division(s) listed below:
Tax Exempt/Government Entities
A description of the business units can be found at: https://www.jobs.irs.gov/about/who/business-divisions
The following are the duties of this position at the full working level. You will have the opportunity to learn to perform these duties and will receive training to help you grow in this position.
Receives, screens, and answers routine telephone calls and provides receptionist services to visitors.
Establishes, organizes, and maintains files of correspondence, manuals, and other related information, in accordance with IRS regulatory policies and guidance. Compiles records of organizational and workflow charts, staffing levels, mission and function statements.
Reviews all incoming mail and correspondence to determine proper action; and, as appropriate, prepares written responses. Determines deadlines for correspondence needing suspense dates; logs, and maintains correspondence and action item suspense data. Follows-up on suspense dates to ensure timely reply to suspense items, as well as matters resulting from meetings and conferences.
Maintains a wide variety of administrative records and controls. Prepares and maintains regular production/inventory reports using establish formats and sources of data applicable to the program.