Working for IRS?

[dburatti]

Originally Posted by Nomadic9460678748

I'm only interested in temporary work, but I'm not sure what my chances are.

I worked at the IRS in Austin as a seasonal Tax Examiner and found the work....challenging yet repetitive. The people were fantastic and friendly. The selection of work hours was good, and the cafeteria was decent for that kind of food.

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[pjoseph2]

Originally Posted by Nomadic9460678748

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Serfdom heaven.

Hope they do a bit more due diligence when they 'do' our taxes.

[dburatti]

Originally Posted by pjoseph2

Serfdom heaven.

Hope they do a bit more due diligence when they 'do' our taxes.

For the most part, that's all automated. Random sampling leads to a human handing a return, as does an error, which generates a notice that is reviewed by a human.

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[tfresca]

Working for the IRS you can get benefits if you are a seasonal employee and your season lasts more than 6 months. You'll see that info on the position you apply for. A lot of employees care deeply about the work they do, others don't. Like any job. The lower paying jobs are more repetitive and require little training. The harder jobs require many weeks of training. It all depends. In a bad economy it isn't a bad place to work till things get a bit better.

[mickey65]

I know this is an old thread, but I thought I'd re-open it and see if anyone on this board is working there right now? I may have an opportunity to get a seasonal job there this year (still waiting on my background check to get done before I know for sure!).



All I'm seeing is posts from 2009 about working there. So, 13 years later, is it still the same? What is the work environment like there these days?


I may be getting a job as a Clerk. What does the clerks do there exactly? Is there any chance of doing just data entry?



I did see a recent article that the IRS is having a hard time hiring people right now and are hurting since they are backed up from last year still on the processing the returns. The jobs start at $14/hr, which is fine by me since I don't have many bills to pay anyway.



So any insight would be nice...TIA!

[Bevv]

I worked at the IRS for 35 years in various positions. I worked in the paper processing site, so this will just be a sample of information. If you want computer input only, you need to apply for Data Transcriber.... but last I heard they were phasing out the paper processing part in Austin.

IRS employees get sick leave (4 hours per 2 week payperiod), Annual leave (4 hours per 2wk, more if you work more years).
Paid federal holidays, night differential if you work tour is after 6pm.
There are multiple jobs that are considered clerical. Some of them are:
Mailroom (sorting mail)
Clerical support for Tax examiners (filing, pushing carts, etc)
Numbering Clerks... they number tax documents
File Clerks

When you first start to work at IRS you are probationary for the first year.
Seasonal employ position are continuing... so at the end of the season you still have a job for the next season unless you resign or are terminated.

Medical insurance eligibility per OPM https://www.opm.gov/healthcare-insur...e/eligibility/

As a Federal employee, you are eligible to elect FEHB coverage, unless your position is excluded by law or regulation. Your agency applies these rules and determines your eligibility.
Full-time Temporary, Seasonal & Intermittent Employees

You are eligible to enroll in an FEHB plan, if you are an

• Employee on a temporary appointment who is expected to work 130 hours per month or more for at least 90 days;
• Employee on a seasonal schedule who will be working a schedule of less than six months per year and are expected to work 130 hours per month or more for at least 90 days; or
• Intermittent employee who is expected to work 130 hours per month or more for at least 90 days.

You will receive the same government contribution as a full-time permanent employee.
The FEHB Handbook provides additional information about employee eligibility and explains the special provisions for people in part-time or intermittent employment, temporary appointments, and specifically named positions.

[Bevv]

The IRS tries to have at least 6 month seasons but it varies based on the job. The major need for clerical support in the past has been January-June time frame, with employees being called back for a month or so in the October time frame.

Employees are rated on the quality of their work and how effectively they do their job. Determination on how long they work depends on how they rank against other employees doing a similar job.

[mickey65]

Thank you! I start next week..

[Bevv]

Originally Posted by mickey65

Thank you! I start next week..

Congratulations! When I was there it was a good place to work.