Total 21 Administrative / Clerical job vacancies in Dallas, Texas

WHAT IS THE TAXPAYER SERVICES (TS) DIVISION?
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:
Taxpayer Services Service Centers Austin Submission Processing

The following are the duties of this position at the full working level. If this vacancy includes more than one grade and you are selected at a lower grade level, you will have the opportunity to learn to perform these duties and receive training to help you grow in this position.

As a Front Line Manager you will:

• Plan work to be accomplished by subordinates, sets and adjusts short-term priorities and prepares schedules for completion of work.
• Assign work to subordinates based on priorities, selective consideration of the difficulty and requirements of assignments, and the capabilities of employees.
• Evaluate work performance of subordinates and makes recommendations for outstanding performance recognition and/or disciplinary action.
• Give advice, counsel or instruction to employees on work and administrative matters.
• Interview candidates for positions within the organization/unit and recommend appointment, promotion or reassignment to such positions.
• Hear and resolve complaints from employees, refer group grievances and/or more serious unresolved complaints as appropriate.
• Effect minor disciplinary measures, such as warnings and reprimands, recommend other actions in more serious cases.
• Identify developmental and training needs of employees, providing or arranging for needed development and training.
• Initiate ways to improve production, work processes and/or to increase the quality of the work directed.

• Enters data into the automated management information system database for a variety of staff and different work schedules. Posts hours worked, leave taken, overtime/compensatory time worked, and tour changes and determining the entitlement. of employees based on when the hours of work are performed for holiday, premium, hazardous pay and weekend and off tour differentials.
• Contacts employees at various levels in the organizational structure to clarify and resolve timekeeping issues and problems. Obtains additional information or clarification, on problems with or pertaining to time scheduling, leave-and overtime errors for correction. Enters time approved by EMS supervisors into the system. Investigates inquiries or questions from supervisors and/or staff regarding pay and leave. Explains rules and regulations used to reach conclusions.
• Provides explanations to different levels of staff rules and regulations pertaining to differential, holiday pay/holiday excused, part-time hours, unscheduled hours, and the differences between Family Friendly Leave Act, Advanced Sick Leave, and Advanced Annual Leave.
• During payroll processing, works closely with Fiscal Payroll and supervisors. Ensures automated records are accepted by the PAID system and transmitted to payroll processing center. Prepares, via PAID system, corrected timecards and obtains approvals.
• Responds to supervisors' Workers' Compensation questions. Provides information regarding requests for leave without pay, continuation of pay (COP), and other associated on-the-job injuries and time questions.
• Uses word processing software to create, copy, edit, store, retrieve, and print forms, memos, and letters and lengthy reports; uses existing database or spreadsheet software to create, enter, revise, sort or calculate, and retrieve data for reports; and uses graphics software to provide graphs and charts for reports and presentations.

• Prepares a wide variety of recurring and nonrecurring correspondence, reports, and other documents and reviews and finalizes correspondence/documents prepared by others in handwritten or electronic drafts. Composes and signs correspondence of a non-technical nature in the supervisor's name or in own name as secretary.
• Reviews and processes incoming and outgoing correspondence, materials, publications, regulations, and directives. Screens incoming mail to identify what needs to be brought to the attention of the supervisor, referred to appropriate staff, rerouted to other organizations/offices, or handled personally.
• Receives telephone calls, greets visitors, and ascertains the nature of the calls or visits. Based upon knowledge of the organization and its programs and operations, refers telephone calls and visitors to appropriate staff or office. Maintains supervisor's calendar, coordinates meeting arrangements, and schedules meetings and/or conferences.
• Schedules appointments and meetings without prior approval in accordance with supervisor's policies and priorities, and coordinates with the supervisor as necessary. Performs other administrative and clerical work in support of the office/organization. Establishes, updates, and maintains office procedures and records of various types that may be needed or will assist in the efficient operation of the office. Serves as liaison between supervisor and subordinate units.

• Uses multiple office automation software with varied functions to produce a wide range of documents that often require complex formats, such as graphics or tables within text, editing and reformatting electronic drafts, and updating or revising existing databases or spreadsheets. Independently plans and performs complex office automation duties requiring different approaches and methods from one assignment to another, such as using different packages to: edit lengthy and complicated reports; collect, select, organize, and provide information; track the status of a number of projects assigned to the organization; and resolve incompatibility problems in transferring text from one software package to another when menu options and specific software instructions are not available.

As a/an Management Information Specialist, you will:

• Actively participate in the creation of an Information Technology Project Management structure that will effectively and efficiently ensure that projects are well documented, effectively planning with appropriate resources, and successfully brought to completion.
• Maintain effective communication with IT management representative regarding developments that may impact the organization portfolio and strategic plans; and interfaces with all levels of project and client teams to provide clear advice through application of best practices and methodologies.
• Assess requirements and facilitates changes to meet strategic business requirements while sensitizing CPD and its business partners to the realities of current and future technical architectures.
  

As a/an Management Information Specialist, you will:

• Actively participate in the creation of an Information Technology Project Management structure that will effectively and efficiently ensure that projects are well documented, effectively planning with appropriate resources, and successfully brought to completion.
• Maintain effective communication with IT management representative regarding developments that may impact the organization portfolio and strategic plans; and interfaces with all levels of project and client teams to provide clear advice through application of best practices and methodologies.
• Assess requirements and facilitates changes to meet strategic business requirements while sensitizing CPD and its business partners to the realities of current and future technical architectures.

• Prepares a wide variety of recurring and nonrecurring correspondence, reports, and other documents from information obtained from the staff, files, and other sources. Routinely composes non-technical correspondence, such as office procedures, requests for information concerning the organizations programs, letters of acknowledgment, commendation, or notification.
• Reviews and processes incoming and outgoing correspondence, reports, and other materials submitted for the Commander's signature. Receives and screens all publications, regulations, and directives directed to the Commander and brings to the Commander's attention those elements affecting the Commander's area of jurisdiction; specifically indicating procedural changes and furnishing all related materials.
• Receives telephone calls, greets visitors, and ascertains the nature of the calls or visits, screening those that can be handled without supervisor's help. Places both local and long-distance calls for Commander or staff personnel.
• Maintains supervisor's calendar, two deputies, and the Chief Enlisted Manager, coordinates meeting arrangement, and schedules meetings and/or conferences including those involving staff from outside the immediate office. Independently notes and follows up on commitment made at meetings conferences by staff members.
• Performs other clerical and administrative work in support of the office/organization. Develops, establishes, update, and maintains office procedures and records/files of various types to ensure effective and efficient operation of the office.
• Uses varied and advanced functions of word processing software to create, format, modify, edit, and print a variety of letters, reports, memos, and other textual documents. Uses advanced functions to generate tables of contents, import graphs or databases, create glossaries, and align multiple columns.

• Receives children, youth, parents, and other visitors in a courteous and professional manner. Answers telephones, ascertains nature of call, and directs caller to appropriate staff.
• Ensures parents, children, youth, and visitors properly sign into the program prior to passing the reception area of the facility. Monitors children’s departure to ensure only authorized individuals remove them from the building.
• Registers/terminates children/youth within the CYS program and/or waiting list database. Utilizes the Child and Youth Management System (CYMS) to record transactions for customers and to enter data into predefined categories for reports and tracking.
• Provides administrative support including mail preparation, copying, distribution, correspondence, memorandums, briefings, Daily Activity Reports, and other requirements for day-to-day operations.
• Articulates policies relating to patron fees, waiting lists, enrollments, terminations, and program events. Coordinates vacancies and reservations for the hourly care program as required.

• Responsible for the coordination on all aspects of shipping/storage of goods.
• Interprets guidelines and instructions, determines the approach, and adapts the process, to resolve customer concerns.
• Estimates or validates charges, not limited to handling services, temporary storage, third-party services, mileage rates and accessorial services.
• Conducts statistical samplings and audits to execute program oversight of commercial industry.

• At the entry level of Law Clerk GS-0904-11 you will perform the below responsibilities;
• Serves as Law Clerk in the Office of Soldiers’ Counsel. Under close supervision and review of the attorney to whom assigned, provides, interpretations and determinations on matters involved in Soldiers Physical Evaluation Board Counsel (SPEBC).
• Performs legal research in final form, on a variety of complex and difficult legal problems in all areas of responsibility of the Office of Soldiers’ Counsel.
• Law Clerks prepare drafts of pleadings and motions in connection with cases in litigation.
• They conduct investigations to obtain facts, study legal precedents, and prepare recommendations.
• They assist attorneys in charge of court cases by cross-examining witnesses and by drafting findings of fact, conclusions of law, and orders based upon the record.
• Responds to inquiries concerning the work of the of the office and prepares in final form and for signature of proper official.
• At the full performance Attorney-Adviser (General) GS-0905-13 level you will perform the below responsibilities;
• Serves as Attorney Adviser (General) at the Regional Office of Soldiers’ Counsel (ROSC) under the direct supervision of the Supervisory Attorney Adviser (General).
• Responsible for providing Soldiers Physical Evaluation Board Counsel (SPEBC) legal services within the Office of Soldiers RSOC.
• Incumbent provides legal advice and counsel to clients in the PEB phase of IDES processing upon completion of the MEB.
• Prepares the client’s formal board case file by conducting research in connection with pending and past cases, analyzes factual and legal issues, gathers and analyzes medical records, diagnostic evaluations, and formulary tables.
• Coordinate and support the Soldiers Medical Evaluation Board Counsel (SMEBC) during the MEB process; research and analyze medical and legal issues and complete work product in a timely and professional manner.
• Thoroughly prepares the client, witnesses, and documents for presentation to the PEB, using material evidence, persuasive legal argument, and relevant precedent.
• Prepares post-hearing briefs, appeals, and correspondence, to include appeals to the US Army Physical Disability Agency (USAPDA) of PEB decisions, rating appeals to the appropriate VA office.
• As directed by ROSC, serves as Soldiers’ Medical Evaluation Board Counsel (SMEBC), represents and advises clients during the MEB process in support of IDES.
• GS-11 and GS-12 attorneys will be assigned less complex work and require more supervision that those at the full performance (GS-13) level.

• Provides administrative services support to the Branch OIC/NCOIC and other team members.
• Assists the OIC/NCOIC in submission of requests for equipment to the RMD/Contracting Office.
• Prepares the annual branch travel budget.
• Makes travel arrangements using the Defense Travel System.
• Reviews travel authorizations and vouchers for the activity for accuracy prior to approval.
• Responsible for maintenance of records and files, utilizing a variety of office automation applications.

• Performs basic account maintenance procedures to ensure files, logs, and reports are complete.
• Ensures adequate stock and operating supplies are maintained.
• Operates computer systems to input or correct data, and produce documents, reports, shelf labels and signs.
• Verifies receipts against invoices.

• Receives children, youth, parents, and other visitors in a courteous and professional manner. Answers telephones, ascertains nature of call, and directs caller to appropriate staff.
• Ensures parents, children, youth, and visitors properly sign into the program prior to passing the reception area of the facility. Monitors children’s departure to ensure only authorized individuals remove them from the building.
• Registers/terminates children/youth within the CYS program and/or waiting list database. Utilizes the Child and Youth Management System (CYMS) to record transactions for customers and to enter data into predefined categories for reports and tracking.
• Provides administrative support including mail preparation, copying, distribution, correspondence, memorandums, briefings, Daily Activity Reports, and other requirements for day-to-day operations.
• Articulates policies relating to patron fees, waiting lists, enrollments, terminations, and program events. Coordinates vacancies and reservations for the hourly care program as required.

• Exercises financial responsibilities for the Child and Youth programs.
• Manages the Child and Youth Program in the absence of the Center Director or Assistant Director.
• Provides overall administrative support for the Child Development Center or Youth Program.
• Provides customer service to patrons.

• Manage the Aircraft Operations Division (AOD) Program and Infrastructure Branch.
• Evaluate employee and branch accomplishments; present branch activities to AOD management.
• Recommend employee promotions and recognition; approve leave; implement performance modifications and take corrective actions as appropriate.
• Develop, organize, administer, evaluate, coordinate and oversee a comprehensive functional area management structure for all functional areas.
• Define and conduct monthly functional area review cycles to include a review or technical, cost, schedule, and risk items for each functional area.
• Coordinate with the FOD Business office and the JSC CFO office to prepare consolidated reporting which encompasses all functional area budgets to be presented to the Aircraft Operations Division (AOD) office monthly.
• Review all new agreements and reimbursable customer estimates before forwarding the agreements and estimates to Division for approval and actively manage all existing agreements to include MOUs, MOAs, ITAs and 7600A agreements.
• Consolidate and coordinate aircraft projected schedule updates between all aircraft platforms and provide a list of requested AOD long range schedule changes to be discussed at the weekly control board.
• Perform a full range of supervisory duties which includes assigning and evaluating work; recommending personnel actions; taking disciplinary actions; and identifying training needs and developing employees.
• Foster a culture of engagement, diversity, inclusiveness, excellence and innovation. Champion NASA's commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility to create an environment that promotes a commitment to safety, integrity, and teamwork.

• Serve as primary timekeeper and act as a liaison between the Resource Management Office, supervisors, and employees to resolve problems with pay, allotments, new employee information, timekeeping errors, and other related functions.
• Oversee and coordinate general administrative functions of the Division HQ to include correspondence, mail, publications, records management, preparation of travel orders and vouchers and general administrative support.
• Serve as Records Coordinator and provide oversight and guidance on proper use of filing system.
• Serve as Government purchase Card holder responsible for purchasing of services, supplies, and training.
• Assist with the planning and execution of various ceremonies, conferences, training, town halls, etc.
• Ensure compliance of Army program policies and regulations with all purchases and record keeping requirements.
• Ensure overtime and compensatory approval as well as tracking all special needs such as advance leave, LWOP and family leave program.