Alternative Schedules/Leave

We Make It Easy to Achieve Work/Life Balance

After your first year of working with us at the IRS, how you spend your time could be virtually up to you. You can plan your workday around your own schedule. Look forward to taking regular government holidays off to spend with your family and friends. And enjoy the convenience of our annual and sick leave programs, and more.

Work Schedules

Need to set your work schedule around other priorities in your life? No problem. Typically, you’ll have several options to choose from.

Federal Dental and Vision Insurance (FEDVIP)

Federal Employees’ Dental and Vision Insurance Program

The Federal Employees’ Dental and Vision Insurance Program (FEDVIP) is available to eligible federal employees, retirees, and their eligible family members on an enrollee-pay-all basis. Employee must be eligible for FEHB in order to be eligible to enroll in FEDVIP. This Program allows dental and vision insurance to be purchased on a group basis which means competitive premiums and no pre-existing condition limitations. Premiums for enrolled federal employees are withheld from your salary on a pre-tax basis.

Equal Opportunity

The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.

Benefits Programs

Benefits to help you thrive.

The IRS is committed to our employees. We strive to provide a positive work/life balance and believe our benefits reflect this philosophy. We offer federal benefits that go beyond those in the private sector, from competitive pay, a variety of health insurance plans, retirement plans, and paid time off to a variety of work/life programs and a focus on career development. If you are looking for an employer with outstanding benefits, the IRS is right for you! Come join our team and begin your career with purpose!

Job Descriptions

Careers as diverse as our workforce.

Join the IRS for a wide variety of career opportunities – from accounting to customer service to engineering to IT to architect and graphic design positions. We have entry level to more experienced level positions as well as management positions. We are confident we have a position that is your perfect match. Here is just a sampling of what we offer: 

Students

Grow your knowledge by helping to shape our future.

The IRS benefits from a diverse workforce that includes students and recent graduates, who infuse the workplace with their enthusiasm, talents, and unique perspectives.

The Pathways Program provides internship and long-term career development opportunities to student and recent graduates engaged in various fields of study. The Pathways Program provides opportunities to work and develop career-oriented skills in Information Technology, Auditing (Revenue Agents), Investigators (Criminal Investigations & Revenue Officers), Leadership and Management, Clerical, and more!

Internship Program

This program is available to students enrolled in a wide variety of educational institutions, with full-time and part-time paid opportunities to work and explore Federal careers while still in school. Interns may be appointed to 1) positions that align with students’ academic career goals or field of study and are expected to last until participants complete their academic program requirements, with eligibility to convert to permanent positions in the competitive service upon successful completion of program; OR Interns may be appointed to 2) temporary positions expected to last less than a year, for purely temporary work (no eligibility to convert to the competitive service).

Recent Graduates Program

This one-year program is available to individuals who have recently graduated from qualifying educational institutions or programs. Successful applicants are placed in a dynamic, developmental program with the potential to lead to a civil service career in the Federal Government. To be eligible for the program, applicants must apply within two years of degree or certificate completion. (This period is extended for veterans precluded from doing so due to a military service obligation). Program benefits include:

  • Comprehensive training and career development opportunities
  • Potential for conversion to permanent positions upon successful completion of program

Click here to view the IRS Pathways Recent Graduate Positons currently being offered

Presidential Management Fellows (PMF) Program

This program is designed to attract outstanding men and women to the Federal service from a variety of academic disciplines and career paths who have a clear interest in, and commitment to, excellence in the leadership and management of public policies and programs. This two-year leadership development program is available to highly qualified candidates who have completed an advanced degree (masters or professional degree) within the last two years, or who will meet advanced degree requirements by August 31st of the year following the annual application announcement. Program benefits include:

  • Comprehensive training and career development opportunities
  • Senior-level mentorship
  • Individualized professional development plans
  • Potential for conversion to permanent positions upon successful completion of program

Student Volunteer Program (SVP)

The Student Volunteer Program is designed to offer unpaid training opportunities to students in high school and college. These opportunities provide work experience related to their academic program. The program allows students to explore career options as well as develop personal and professional skills. A written agreement between the school, Departmental Offices and the student is required. Most opportunities are posted on USAJobs.gov.

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