* DutiesHelpDutiesSummaryClick on “Learn more about this agency” button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information.WHERE CAN I FIND OUT MORE ABOUT OTHER IRS CAREERS? Visit us on the web at www.jobs.irs.govLearn more about this agencyResponsibilitiesWHAT IS THE LARGE BUSINESS & INTERNATIONAL (LB&I)DIVISION?A description of the business units can be found at: https://www.jobs.irs.gov/about/who/business-divisionsThe following are the duties of this position at the full working level.Performs unique, often controversial, and precedent setting appraisals of real and personal property where the appraisalwill have significant tax impact, affect large segments of taxpayers, and will involve intense public scrutiny, withpotential to affect legislative change. Provides expertise to government attorneys on cases with probable litigationpotential. Serves as expert witness in U.S. Tax Court or U.S. District Court.Personally performs appraisals and reviews appraisals prepared by recognized experts and authorities in the industry andother valuation specialists in the group. Conducts conferences with taxpayers, representatives, and experts to explainfindings which are often vigorously contested. Prepares appraisal reports which represent the Service’s position anddocuments conclusions with accurate facts and arguments for unagreed issues.Examines and appraises extensive property holdings in estate portfolios of prominent, recognized business,entertainment and industry leaders often widely publicized and intensely scrutinized.Serves as a team member on CEP and large business examinations. Identifies and develops significant issues which maybe unusual and unique, subject to interpretation and may be adopted as the Service position in all similar cases. Issuesare often complicated by numerous layers of related corporations and partnerships, self serving contracts and legalagreements, creative financing and conflicting economic or business options and alternatives.Observes and studies materializing trends in the appraisal industry and promulgates the application of emerging theoryand methodology to affect changes in Service practice and policy.Travel Required25% or less – You may be expected to travel for this position.Supervisory statusNoPromotion Potential13* Job family (Series)1171 Appraising* RequirementsHelpRequirementsConditions of Employment#LI-POST* Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.* 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 an income tax verification and review of prior performance/conduct.* Must successfully complete a background investigation, including a FBI criminal history record check (fingerprint check).* 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.* 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))* 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.* Obtain and use a Government-issued charge card for business-related travel.QualificationsYou must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement.SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE GS 13: To qualify you must have one year or twelve (12) months of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-12) in the Federal government. Specialized experience is experience that is related to the work of this position and has provided you with the competencies required for successful job performance. Specialized Experience is experience in independently preparing and completing self contained appraisal reports of residential and commercial properties (does not include reviewing reports); applying the methodology for discount cash flow; conducing field appraisal work; experience with the three methods (market, income, cost) of appraising properties; defending work product in front of a local government authority, court or IRS audits; using National and local property databases to research; gather and interpret information to determine their effect on value and arrive at fair market value; writing logical, succinct and meaningful written documents; experience dealing with hostile customers regarding valuations; and experience using computers and off the shelf software (including Microsoft word and excel).* 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.For more information on qualifications please refer to OPM’s Qualifications Standards.EducationEDUCATION DOCUMENTATIONFor 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.If you are qualifying based on foreign education, you must submit proof of creditability of education as evaluated by a credentialing agency. Refer to the OPM instructions.