Deputy To The International Tax Counsel (treaty Affairs)

SummaryThe incumbent of this position serves as the Deputy to the International Tax Counsel (Treaty Affairs) in the Office of the International Tax Counsel. The International Tax Counsel is the principal legal adviser to the Secretary of the Treasury, the Assistant Secretary (Tax Policy) and other senior Treasury officials with regard to all aspects of international tax matters, including legislation, taxation of foreign income and investment, and negotiation of tax treaties.ResponsibilitiesAs a Deputy to the International Counsel, you will: Work with the International Tax Counsel in directing and supervising the staff work on the formulation and review of appropriate policy positions relating to the taxation of foreign income and investment, the avoidance of double taxation, and the prevention of fiscal evasion through implementation of bilateral tax treaties. Advise the International Tax Counsel on the effect of the bilateral tax treaty network on other economic plans and programs, recommending courses of action, and performing related assignments of a confidential or policy-determining nature. Monitor the U.S. bilateral income tax treaty network and other international agreements and makes recommendations with respect to updating existing agreements and establishing new ones.RequirementsConditions of EmploymentPlease refer to "Conditions of Employment."Click "Print Preview" to review the entire announcement before applying.Must be U.S. Citizens or U.S. NationalsThe experience may have been gained in either the public, private sector or volunteer service. 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/day/year, and indicate number of hours worked per week on your resume.QualificationsYou must meet the following requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement.Specialized experience:For the GS-15, you must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-14grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experiencefor this position includes: Experience providing quality assurance regarding federal tax accounting methods and periods, including drafting and reviewing tax opinions, technical memoranda, and IRS ruling requests.; ANDExperience assisting with resolving various accounting method issues.; ANDExperience analyzing tax legislation, IRS rulings, court decisions, and other relevant authorities and communicating knowledge to professionals via published memoranda, national conference calls, and national training seminars. In addition to the above requirements, you must meet the following time-in-grade requirement, if applicable:For the GS-15, you must have been at the GS-14level for 52 weeks.EducationAdditional Information

We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies.- Relocation expenseswill not be paid.- This is a non-bargainingunit position.CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: - A one year probationary period may be required.- Must successfully complete a background investigation.- 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 theSelective Service Systemor are exempt from having to do so.- Have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer.- 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.