Summary
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Duties
WHAT IS PRIVACY, GOVERNMENT LIAISON & DISCLOSURE (PGLD) DIVISION? PGLD is responsible for safeguarding and protecting sensitive taxpayer and employee information while promoting government transparency and accountability through better access to government information. A description of the business units can be found at: https://www.jobs.irs.gov/about/who/business-divisions Vacancies will be filled in the following specialty areas: PGLD - Privacy, Governmental Liaison and Disclosure-Privacy Policy and Compliance (PPC) The following are the duties of this position at the full working level. Serves as an advisor who provides technical and administrative guidance on complex privacy and disclosure issues. Also, develops Privacy-related policies for nationwide application to both internal and external customers. Performs analyses on efficiency and effectiveness using a wide range of qualitative and quantitative methods. Plans, develops, coordinates, and establishes operating methods and procedures for accomplishment of the privacy mission and implements the privacy program objectives to ensure guidance and procedures comply with all applicable Federal privacy legislation, regulations, OMB guidance, and IRS policies for integration of privacy as a foundation within the IRS systems. Meets with managers and senior analysts within the Service to articulate and assist in meeting the overall goals and objectives of the privacy program. Serves as liaison to internal and external customers to clarify and resolve complex issues. Provides guidance and advice on Privacy Act and laws ensuring compliance in these areas (for example, does content on a SharePoint site require a Privacy Impact Assessment). Plans and conducts educational training sessions on Privacy and eGovernment Acts requirements. Reviews and evaluates the agency privacy program requirements. Also, develops, implements, and maintains privacy policies and procedures. Evaluates the impact of any privacy and civil liberties legislation and regulations on the organization's activities.
Job Requirements
Must be a U.S. Citizen or National and provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. (Birth certificate showing birth in the U.S; Unexpired U.S. Passport; Certificate of Citizenship or Naturalization; or Report of Birth Abroad of a U.S. Citizen (Form FS-240)) A 1-year probationary period is required. Have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer. Undergo a review of prior performance/conduct and an income tax verification. Refer to "Get Your Tax Record" at http://www.irs.gov/ (https://www.irs.gov/individuals/get-transcript) to check the status of your account, balance owed, payment history, make a payment, or review answers to tax questions. If you are not in compliance, you will be determined unsuitable for employment with IRS. 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 one's employment with Treasury. The successful candidate will also be enrolled into FBI's 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 regarding your rights refer to Noncriminal Justice Applicant's Privacy Rights - FBI, FD-258 Privacy Act Statement - FBI, and SEAD-3-Reporting-U.pdf (dni.gov). 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. These documents must be unexpired original or certified copies. 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. Additional Requirements to be continued in Additional information section.
Qualifications
Federal experience is not required. The experience may have been gained in the public sector, private sector or Volunteer Service. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-timework 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. You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE GS-13: You must have 1 year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position includes experience applying the legal and regulatory requirements for the privacy and disclosure of sensitive information. Examples include the application of the Privacy Act or Section 6103 of the Internal Revenue Code to business operations and developing procedural guidance designed to ensure privacy protections are included in business processes. In addition, experience is required in applying a wide range of analytical and evaluative methods and techniques, both qualitative and quantitative, sufficient to accomplish programs or studies concerning the efficiency and effectiveness of program operations; experience communicating effectively both orally and in writing; experience with IRS business operations and how privacy and disclosure requirements apply to core functions. For more information on qualifications please refer to OPM's Qualifications Standards.
Education
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: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. Click here (Section 3, Explanation of Terms) or here for Foreign Education Credentialing instructions.