Program Manager (Department Manager)

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.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: To be minimally qualified for this position you must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower level payband or GS grade in the normal line of progression in the Federal Service.

To qualify for this position your experience must include: Applying management techniques, methods, theories, principles, and employee 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.

Utilizing compliance programs, work functions, and staff hour planning methods and techniques in order to initiate, plan, organize, direct and manage the functions and employees of the operation; Experience with work systems and processes which affect assigned functions and decisions concerning workflow, production, and quality. Applying communicative techniques to effectively and diplomatically interact with internal and external customers.

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.

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.

As a Department Manager you will: Define business goals, develop work plans and set short and long term priorities to be accomplished by subordinates. Direct, coordinate and oversee work plans through subordinate managers and supervisors. Assign work based on priorities, selective consideration of the difficulty and requirements of assignments, and the capabilities of employees. Evaluate program implementation and effectiveness.

Provide guidance, advice, counsel or instruction to subordinates in resolving administrative and on technical problems. Manage relationships with functional executives of IRS operating divisions within the area serviced, officials of other agencies, and in advising management officials of higher rank.

Develop performance standards and evaluate work performance of subordinate supervisors and managers; Serve as the reviewing official on evaluations and performance recognition or disciplinary actions of non-supervisory employees rated by subordinate supervisors. Manage and resolve group grievances, employee complaints and/or other issues elevated to the second level.

Make decisions and/or approve expenses on routine and/or non-routine, costly or controversial requests and/or personnel related actions (e.g., selection, training, promotions). Serve as a coach and/or mentor to subordinate managers and/or employees on an ongoing basis, tailoring the emphasis based on the particular needs and background.

Initiate ways to improve efficiency of the department and increase the quality of the work directed; Find and implement ways to eliminate or reduce significant bottlenecks and barriers to production, promote team building or improve business practices. The following are the job specific duties of this position. You will have the opportunity to learn to perform these duties and receive training to help you grow in this position.

Provides executive leadership over departmental program operations, ensuring alignment with IRS strategic priorities and national compliance initiatives. Develops and executes operational strategies that drive measurable improvements in compliance outcomes, establishing both short- and long-range objectives that integrate policy direction with program delivery.

Directs the development of annual work plans, production targets, and priority initiatives, ensuring clear alignment between strategic goals and operational execution. Establishes departmental objectives that support enterprise-wide compliance and enforcement priorities. Analyzes workload trends and key performance indicators to optimize operational performance and inform decision-making.

Allocates human capital, funding, and other resources to maximize program effectiveness and maintain balanced workload management. Oversees program execution across workload planning, staffing models, and production scheduling, ensuring efficient and effective operations. Directs workload distribution and prioritization to meet production goals and organizational objectives.

Leads and develops subordinate managers responsible for complex technical operations by establishing clear performance expectations and evaluating managerial effectiveness. Provides leadership and guidance to ensure consistent execution of program responsibilities. STANDARD POSITION DESCRIPTIONS (SPD): PD26317 Visit the IRS SPD Library to access the position descriptions.