Special Agent in Charge

Internal Revenue Service•Washington, DC

About The Position

The Special Agent in Charge provides executive leadership and direction for Criminal Investigation activities and programs in an assigned IRS field office. The position plans, develops, implements, monitors, and evaluates criminal investigation programs, and manages the field office’s human, physical, information technology, and financial resources through several Assistant Special Agents in Charge. The role implements IRS National Compliance Strategy and Criminal Investigation priorities, coordinates with the Director of Field Operations on local priorities, and evaluates program goals, objectives, and performance. It also conducts long-range planning and program reviews, identifies operational deficiencies and corrective actions, and oversees sensitive investigations and related enforcement actions. The Special Agent in Charge reviews and approves investigative reports and requests for special investigative needs, advises investigative personnel, and assists federal and IRS attorneys and other officials on legal proceedings and investigative matters. The position may also protect Service employees and property during civil or other disturbances and perform other protective assignments as requested.

Requirements

Be a U.S. citizen.
Be geographically mobile to accomplish the Service’s mission.
Complete a one-year SES probationary period if not previously completed.
Meet the Executive Core Qualifications, unless exempt based on qualifying SES status, SES Candidate Development Program certification, or reinstatement eligibility.
Demonstrate executive experience in directing an organizational unit, accountability for programs or projects, monitoring and adjusting organizational goals, supervising employees at least 25% of the time, or exercising important policy-making or executive functions.
Demonstrate knowledge of pertinent statutes, regulations, policies, and guidelines related to criminal tax investigations, including income taxation, money laundering, other currency crimes, and limits on the Service’s investigative authority.
Demonstrate knowledge of criminal investigative techniques, including protective surveys and assignments, surveillance, and undercover work.
Submit a resume of no more than two pages that demonstrates the required qualifications and includes employment dates by month/year and hours worked per week.
Meet all qualification requirements by the announcement closing date.
Be able to possess firearms under the terms of the Gun Control Act of 1968, as amended.
Pass a pre-employment medical examination and receive a negative pre-employment drug test; the position is also subject to random drug testing.
Successfully complete required background investigation and personnel vetting, including FBI criminal history record check and NACI or equivalent, and maintain PIV credential eligibility.
Complete identity and employment eligibility verification, including the required PIV process.
File a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (SF-278) within 30 days of appointment and annually.
Undergo review of prior performance and conduct and income tax verification; remain in compliance with tax obligations.
Submit the application and required documents through USAJOBS by the stated deadline.

Responsibilities

Plan, develop, implement, monitor, and evaluate criminal investigation programs and activities within the assigned field office.
Manage human, physical, information technology, and financial resources assigned to the field office, directing programs through Assistant Special Agents in Charge.
Implement IRS National Compliance Strategy and Criminal Investigation priorities, coordinating with the Director of Field Operations to tailor priorities and address local issues.
Evaluate field office program goals, objectives, and performance, and engage in long-range planning initiatives requiring national coordination.
Review program execution through analysis of management information, field narrative reports, and field visitations.
Identify operational deficiencies in criminal investigative programs and initiate corrective actions.
Oversee sensitive investigations and related enforcement actions.
Review and approve investigative reports and requests for special investigative needs.
Provide direction and advice on investigations to Assistant Special Agents in Charge, Supervisory Special Agents, and Special Agents.
Advise and assist United States Attorneys, Department of Justice attorneys, IRS Counsel attorneys, and other officials regarding legal proceedings and investigative matters.
Protect Service employees and property during civil and other disturbances, and perform other protective assignments as requested.