Federal experience is not required. Experience may have been gained in the public sector, private sector or through 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/day/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. To be minimally qualified for this position you must have one (1) year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the next lower level within the payband or GS grade in the normal line of progression in the Federal service. To be qualifying for this position your experience should be sufficient to demonstrate: - Experience with management techniques, methods, theories, principles, and labor relations concepts, to assure optimum utilization of personnel, equipment, and space for the accomplishment of all program objectives with combined technical and administrative oversight; Experience applying regulations, other official guidance and principles, including the latest procedures and techniques sufficient to oversee the planning, development and implementation of the technical aspects of programs specific to the position being filled; Experience applying basic budget management principles and practices (i.e. ability to maintain and manage financial resources); Experience applying communicative techniques to effectively and diplomatically interact with internal and external customers. - Experience developing, coordinating, and delivering internal and external communications products related to law enforcement operations, organizational initiatives, or executive priorities to support program objectives and stakeholder engagement. - Experience applying knowledge of IRS and Criminal Investigation programs, organizational structure, and operational priorities to develop recommendations, communications strategies, or guidance supporting law enforcement and administrative initiatives. - Experience coordinating communications activities with executives, program managers, public affairs staff, and internal or external stakeholders to ensure accurate and consistent messaging. - Experience preparing and presenting written and oral briefings, talking points, speeches, reports, or other communications materials for senior leadership, employees, or external audiences. - Experience managing or advising on communications related to sensitive, high-visibility, or time-sensitive matters involving law enforcement operations, organizational issues, or executive-level initiatives. - Experience evaluating communications needs and recommending approaches to support organizational objectives, employee engagement, media coordination, or stakeholder outreach. - Experience leading or supporting projects, initiatives, or program activities involving communications planning, executive correspondence, media relations, employee communications, or strategic messaging. - Experience reviewing communications products for accuracy, consistency, alignment with organizational priorities, and compliance with applicable policies, procedures, or disclosure requirements. AND You must also meet the following requirement(s): TIME AFTER COMPETITIVE APPOINTMENT (TACA): By the closing date (or if this is an open continuous announcement, by the cut-off date) specified in this job announcement, current civilian employees must have completed at least 90 days of federal civilian service since their latest non-temporary appointment from a competitive referral certificate, known as time after competitive appointment. For this requirement, a competitive appointment is one where you applied to and were appointed from an announcement open to "All US Citizens". For more information on qualifications please refer to OPM's Qualifications Standards. Go to Understanding the IRS Paybands for GS/IR conversion.