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IRS Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service
 
Seasonal Employment

Seasonal Employment in CA, OR & WA

The Fresno Employment Office covers:

  • Fresno, CA
  • Portland, OR
  • Seattle, WA
  • Tulare, CA

Kansas City

Most positions have day and evening shifts available to fit your busy life style. Gain valuable work experience while earning a competitive salary.

For the latest information on job openings, contact our:

Recruitment Job Line 

(559) 456-5300
TTY (559) 454-5815, or
Email: Fresno.recruitment@irs.gov

Positions may be filled on a permanent or temporary basis, based on our needs. Work schedules may be Full-Time, Full-Time Seasonal or Intermittent. Temporary appointments will be made not to exceed one year or less. Some temporary appointments may be extended for an additional year. Vacancies for Seasonal and Permanent Contact Representatives in Portland, OR, and Seattle, WA, occur periodically throughout the year.

JOBS AVAILABLE

Applications are generally accepted from September through mid-December each year for the following positions:

Clerk sorts and opens mail, sorts tax returns and organizes files. (Seasonal and Temporary - Fresno Only)

Data Transcriber transcribes and verifies alpha and numeric data from tax returns. (Seasonal - Fresno and Tulare)

Tax Examiner reviews tax returns for accuracy and contacts taxpayers by mail or phone to resolve errors. (Seasonal - Fresno Only)

Contact Representative provides information and taxpayer assistance by telephone or face-to-face contact to resolve their questions and issues. (Seasonal & Permanent – Fresno, Portland and Seattle)

QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED

For GS-2: 3 months general experience; OR a high school diploma / GED.

For GS-3: 6 months general experience; OR 30 Semester Hours (SH) or 45 Quarter Hours (QH).

For GS-4: 1 year general experience; OR an AS/AA Degree or completion of equivalent hours (SH or QH).

For GS-5: Bachelor’s Degree or the equivalent hours (120 SH or 180 QH); OR 1 year of specialized experience in bookkeeping or accounting; OR a combination of education and experience.

Note: A keyboard skills test is required for the Data Transcriber position.

Other Requirements

  • All applicants must show proof of U.S. Citizenship at FP/PIV session (see below). Valid U.S. Passport, Naturalization Documentation, certified copies of Birth Certificate and other government issued documents are acceptable proof.
  • This Employer Participates in E-Verify
  • Background, tax and fingerprint checks are completed on all new employees.
  • We verify the identity of all applicants. You will be required to provide two valid forms of identification (e.g., valid State Driver’s License and Social Security Card).
  • Selective Service Registration for males born after 12/31/59 is required. To verify Selective Service Registration, go to www.sss.gov.

BENEFITS

Our benefits for some positions and some locations include:

  • Competitive Salaries
  • Paid Training
  • Health and Life Insurance (Some positions/Certain Conditions Apply)
  • Thrift Savings Plan (Some positions)
  • Holidays, Vacation and Sick Leave (Some positions)
  • On-Site Credit Union (Some Locations)
  • On-Site Health Care (Some Locations)
  • On-Site Cafeteria (Most Locations)
  • Subsidized Transportation
  • Located on Major Bus Routes
  • Free Secured Parking (Fresno Campus Only)
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Casual Work Environment

HOW TO APPLY

Simple instructions on how to register and apply for jobs online:

  1. Log onto www.usajobs.gov
  2. Click on My USAJOBS
  3. Register by clicking on Create your account now! (or login if you are an existing user)
  4. Click on Resume, then Create a new resume, and then Save For Later
  5. Click on Search Jobs (In the Keyword Search box, type Fresno IRS)
  6. Select a Job Announcement, click Apply Online and follow the instructions.
(Important: When you’re done, click Finish, then review your answers/resume, and then click Finish again to be sure your application is submitted.)

Tip: To maximize your job opportunities, apply for all job series and grades.

Click here for a more detailed explanation on How to Apply.  

FINGERPRINT & PERSONAL IDENTITY VERIFICATION (FP/PIV) SESSION

If you have already applied and we have scheduled you for the FP/PIV Session, here’s the information you’ll need to have.

Our Location: Report to 4967 E. Kings Canyon, Fresno, CA 93727 for your Fingerprint and Processing session. Click here for a Map and MapQuest driving directions to our location.

Download and complete all the forms listed below that apply to you and bring them with you to your scheduled appointment. Please bring completed copies of their resume or an SF-612 Application for Federal Employment to the fingerprinting session."

Two forms of current valid identification must be presented at the time of fingerprinting. Names on the ID's must match certified documentation (divorce decree, birth certificate, marriage lic must be available) - no copies will be accepted.

Click on the Links for these forms:
SF 13760 – Personal Identity Verification for Federal Employees and Contractors (29KB PDF*)

Form 12333 — Consent for Fingerprint Check (44KB PDF*)

SF 144 — Statement of Prior Federal Service (214KB PDF*)

Form 12854 - Prior Government Service Information (1.4MB PDF*)

OF 306 — Declaration for Federal Employment (93KB PDF*)

Form 12311 — Notice Regarding Repayment of Buyout (23KB PDF*)

Form I-9 — Employment Eligibility Verification (490KB PDF*)

Form 13362 — New Employee Tax Verification (27KB PDF*)

Form 13294 - Selective Service Form (17KB PDF*)

PROCESSING / ORIENTATION SESSION

Once your application has been verified and accepted, you'll need to return for your Processing / Orientation Session and complete the below forms.

2008 Form W-4 — Employee's Withholding Allowance (74KB PDF*)

SF256 — Self-Identification of Reportable Handicap (187KB PDF*)

Form 85 — Questionnaire for Non-Sensitive Positions (308KB PDF*)

Form 1199A — Direct Deposit Sign-Up (97KB PDF*)

Form SF 181 — Ethnicity and Race Identification (62KB PDF*)

The IRS is committed to ensuring that all of our employees perform in a manner warranting the highest degree of public confidence and demonstrate the highest level of ethics and integrity.

The IRS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

©2007 United States Internal Revenue Service

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