<p>Summary</p> <p>The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is a bureau of the Department of the Treasury. The U.S. Department of the Treasury has a distinguished history dating back to the founding of our nation. As the steward of U.S. economic and financial systems, Treasury is a major and influential leader in today's global economy. We have over 100,000 employees across the country and around the world. Come Join the Department of the Treasury and Invest in Tomorrow.</p> <p>Learn more about this agency</p> <p>Summary</p> <p>The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is a bureau of the Department of the Treasury. The U.S. Department of the Treasury has a distinguished history dating back to the founding of our nation. As the steward of U.S. economic and financial systems, Treasury is a major and influential leader in today's global economy. We have over 100,000 employees across the country and around the world. Come Join the Department of the Treasury and Invest in Tomorrow.</p> <p>Learn more about this agency</p> <p>Overview</p> <p>Help</p> <p>Accepting applications</p> <p>Open & closing dates</p> <p>04/27/2026 to 05/11/2026</p> <p>Salary $151,661 - $228,000 per year Pay scale & grade ES 00</p> <p>Locations</p> <p>1 vacancy in the following locations:</p> <p>Homewood, AL</p> <p>Huntsville, AL</p> <p>Mobile, AL</p> <p>Montgomery, AL</p> <p>Show morefewer locations (77)</p> <p>Fayetteville, AR</p> <p>Fort Smith, AR</p> <p>Little Rock, AR</p> <p>Washington, DC</p> <p>Fort Myers, FL</p> <p>Gainesville, FL</p> <p>Jacksonville, FL</p> <p>Miami, FL</p> <p>Orlando, FL</p> <p>Pensacola, FL</p> <p>Plantation, FL</p> <p>Port Saint Lucie, FL</p> <p>Saint Petersburg, FL</p> <p>Sarasota, FL</p> <p>Tallahassee, FL</p> <p>Tampa, FL</p> <p>West Palm Beach, FL</p> <p>Atlanta, GA</p> <p>Augusta, GA</p> <p>Chamblee, GA</p> <p>Decatur, GA</p> <p>Macon, GA</p> <p>Savannah, GA</p> <p>Baton Rouge, LA</p> <p>Lafayette, LA</p> <p>New Orleans, LA</p> <p>Shreveport, LA</p> <p>Baltimore, MD</p> <p>Frederick, MD</p> <p>Landover, MD</p> <p>Lanham-Seabrook, MD</p> <p>Rockville, MD</p> <p>Salisbury, MD</p> <p>Gulfport, MS</p> <p>Jackson, MS</p> <p>Oxford, MS</p> <p>Charlotte, NC</p> <p>Greensboro, NC</p> <p>Raleigh, NC</p> <p>Wilmington, NC</p> <p>Guaynabo, PR</p> <p>Columbia, SC</p> <p>Greenville, SC</p> <p>Myrtle Beach, SC</p> <p>North Charleston, SC</p> <p>Chattanooga, TN</p> <p>Jackson, TN</p> <p>Johnson City, TN</p> <p>Knoxville, TN</p> <p>Memphis, TN</p> <p>Nashville, TN</p> <p>Amarillo, TX</p> <p>Austin, TX</p> <p>Beaumont, TX</p> <p>Brownsville, TX</p> <p>Corpus Christi, TX</p> <p>Dallas, TX</p> <p>El Paso, TX</p> <p>Farmers Branch, TX</p> <p>Fort Worth, TX</p> <p>Houston, TX</p> <p>Laredo, TX</p> <p>Lubbock, TX</p> <p>McAllen, TX</p> <p>San Antonio, TX</p> <p>Tyler, TX</p> <p>Waco, TX</p> <p>Hampton, VA</p> <p>Norfolk, VA</p> <p>Richmond, VA</p> <p>Roanoke, VA</p> <p>Vienna, VA</p> <p>Woodbridge, VA</p> <p>Bridgeport, WV</p> <p>Charleston, WV</p> <p>Kearneysville, WV</p> <p>Parkersburg, WV</p> <p>Remote job No Telework eligible Yes-as determined by the agency policy. Travel Required Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position. Relocation expenses reimbursed Yes-You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy. Appointment type Permanent Work schedule Full-time Service Senior Executive</p> <p>Promotion potential</p> <p>00</p> <p>Job family (Series)</p> <ul> <li>1811 Criminal Investigation </li></ul> <p>Supervisory status Yes Security clearance Top Secret Drug test Yes Position sensitivity and risk Critical-Sensitive (CS)/High Risk</p> <p>Trust determination process</p> <ul> <li>Credentialing </li></ul> <p>Financial disclosure Yes Bargaining unit status No</p> <p>Announcement number ST-26-12942097-MR Control number 866421500</p> <p>This job is open to</p> <p>Help</p> <p>Federal employees - Competitive service</p> <p>Current federal employees whose agencies follow the U.S. Office of Personnel Management's hiring rules and pay scales.</p> <p>Federal employees - Excepted service</p> <p>Current federal employees whose agencies have their own hiring rules, pay scales and evaluation criteria.</p> <p>Internal to an agency</p> <p>Current federal employees of the hiring agency that posted the job announcement.</p> <p>Senior executives</p> <p>Individuals looking for an executive-level job and who meet the five Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs).</p> <p>Clarification from the agency</p> <p>All Current Federal employees; Current and former members of the federal Senior Executive Service with Reinstatement eligibility and SES Candidate Development Program graduates with QRB certification.</p> <p>Videos</p> <p>Duties</p> <p>Help</p> <p>We strongly encourage applicants to read the entire announcement before submitting their applications.</p> <p>As the Director of Field Operations you will provide executive leadership and direction for all matters relating to Criminal Investigation activities and programs for a designated geographical area consisting of up to ten territory field offices.</p> <p>The Director of Field Operations performs the following duties and responsibilities:</p> <ul> <li>Plans, develops, implements, monitors, and evaluates all criminal investigation programs for a designated geographic area. </li><li>Manages all human, physical, information technology and financial resources assigned to his/her respective field offices, which includes direct line supervision of the respective Special Agents in Charge (SAC). </li><li>As a member of the CI leadership team, assists in strategic planning and is responsible for implementation of the strategic plan in his/her area, including tailoring the national strategy to local compliance issues. </li><li>Serves as a principal advisor and consultant to the Chief and Deputy Chief, Criminal Investigation, to address cross-functional issues and to advise on the status, results and disposition of significant case matters. </li><li>Coordinates Criminal Investigation activities with other top level IRS and law enforcement executives (foreign and domestic) to address crosscutting issues and ensure consistency of approach. </li><li>Provides oversight for certain sensitive investigative techniques and sensitive investigations, and conducts periodic reviews with the SACs on current activities. </li><li>As required, protects Service employees and property during civil and other disturbances, and performs other protective assignments as requested. </li></ul> <p>WHERE CAN I FIND OUT MORE ABOUT OTHER IRS CAREERS? If you want to find out more about IRS careers, visit us on the web at www.jobs.irs.gov</p> <p>Requirements</p> <p>Help</p> <p>Conditions of employment</p> <p>If selected for this position, you will be required to:</p> <ul> <li>Be a U.S. citizen to qualify for this position. </li><li>Be geographically mobile to accomplish the Service's mission. </li><li>Complete a one-year SES probationary period, if not previously completed. </li><li>Certify you have registered with the Selective Service System if you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, or certify you are exempt from having to do so. </li><li>Complete a OF-306, Declaration for Federal Employment. </li><li>Have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer. </li><li>Provide information to successfully complete a background investigation. Applicants must have a successfully adjudicated FBI criminal history record check (fingerprint check) and a NACI or equivalent. </li><li>Go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification as listed on Form I-9 (http://www.uscis.gov/files/form/I-9_IFR_02-02-09.pdf); of which one must be a valid state or federal government-issued picture identification. Federal law requires verification of the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires in the U.S. Employees must maintain PIV credential eligibility during their service with the Department of the Treasury. </li><li>Complete verification of identity and employment eligibility as required by Federal law for all persons hired to work in the United States. The IRS participates in e-Verify (Employment Verification) and may provide information from your Form I-9 to the Social Security Administration (SSA) and/or the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to secure a work authorization. You will receive written instructions and contact information for SSA and DHS if this information cannot be confirmed. </li><li>The Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act prohibits the Department of Treasury and its bureaus from requesting an applicant's criminal history record before that individual receives a conditional offer of employment. In accordance with 5 U.S. Code § 9202(c) and 5 C.F.R § 920.201 certain positions are exempt from the provisions of the Fair Chance to Compete Act. Applicants who believe they have been subjected to a violation of the Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act, may submit a written complaint to the Department of Treasury by email at, FairChanceAct@treasury.gov. To learn more, please visit our page at: Treasury.gov/fairchanceact. </li><li>Meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement. </li></ul> <p>Qualifications</p> <p>To qualify for the position of Director of Field Operations, you must meet the following requirements:</p> <p>RESUME: To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show that you possess the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQs) related to this position within your resume- NOT TO EXCEED 2 PAGES. Resumes over the 2-page limit, will not be reviewed beyond page 2. Your resume should include examples of experience, education, and accomplishments applicable to the qualification(s). If your resume does not reflect the demonstrated evidence of these qualifications, you may not receive consideration for the position. Your resume must demonstrate possession of the knowledge, skills, and abilities essential to fulfill executive responsibilities typically required in SES positions, including:</p> <ul> <li>Directing the work of an organizational unit; </li><li>Accountability for the success of one or more specific programs or projects; </li><li>Monitoring progress toward organizational goals and periodically evaluates and makes appropriate adjustments to such goals; </li><li>Supervising the work of employees (other than personnel assistants) at least 25% of the time; or </li><li>Exercising important policy-making, policy-determining, or other executive functions. </li></ul> <p>Note: If you are a member of the SES or have been certified through successful participation in an OPM approved SES Candidate Development Program (SESCDP), or have SES reinstatement eligiblity, you do not need to respond to the ECQs. Instead, you should attach proof (e.g., SF-50, Certification by OPM's SES Qualifications Review Board (QRB)) of your eligibility for noncompetitive appointment to the SES.</p> <p>EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs): By statute, OPM prescribes Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) for the appointment of career Senior Executive Service (SES) members. The ECQs were designed to evaluate executive experience and not technical expertise. The following ECQs provide the focus for certification of executive core qualifications for initial appointment to the SES. Your two-page resume should show that you possess the Executive Core Qualifications.</p> <ol> <li> <p>Commitment to the Rule of Law and the Principles of the American Founding: Demonstrated knowledge of the American system of government, the commitment to uphold Constitution and the rule of law, and commitment to serve the American people. Leadership Competencies: Knowledge of the American System of Government; Commitment to the Rule of Law; Civic-Mindedness.</p> </li><li> <p>Driving Efficiency: Demonstrated ability to strategically and efficiently manage resources, budget effectively, cut wasteful spending, and pursue efficiency through process and technological upgrades. Leadership Competencies: Fiscal Responsibility; Managing Resources; Leveraging Technology.</p> </li><li> <p>Merit and Competence: Demonstrated knowledge, ability and technical competence to effectively and reliably produce work that is of exceptional quality. Leadership Competencies: Technical Skill; Problem Solving; Agility and Resilience.</p> </li><li> <p>Leading People: Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a group toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals, and to drive a high-performance, high-accountability culture. This includes, when necessary, the ability to lead people through change and to hold individuals accountable. Leadership Competencies: Accountability; Developing Others; Executive Judgement.</p> </li><li> <p>Achieving Results: Demonstrated ability to achieve both individual and organizational results, and to align results to stated goals from superiors. Leadership Competencies: Operational Mindset; Innovation; Strategic Thinking.</p> </li></ol> <p>FUNDAMENTAL COMPETENCIES: The following competencies are the foundation for success in each of the Executive Core Qualifications: Interpersonal Skills, Oral Communication, Continual Learning, Written Communication, Integrity/Honesty, and Public Service Motivation.</p> <p>Additional information about the SES and ECQs can be found on the OPM SES Website: OPM Guide to SES Qualifications.</p> <p>MANDATORY TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (MTQs): In addition to the ECQs, candidates must address Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQs). MTQs are designed to assess an applicant's experience relevant to the specific position requirements. All applicants must clearly demonstrate in their two-page resume, experience and accomplishments related to the MTQs below:</p> <ul> <li>Knowledge of pertinent statutes, regulations, policies, and guidelines related to criminal tax investigations, including the Code of Federal Regulations and case law relative to income taxation, money laundering, other currency crimes, and limitations of the Service's investigative authority. </li><li>Knowledge of Federal Rules of Criminal Procedures, Federal Sentencing Guidelines, and Federal guidelines on the conduct of criminal tax investigations. </li><li>Knowledge of criminal investigative techniques, such as protective surveys and assignments, surveillance, and undercover work. </li></ul> <p>There is NO requirement to prepare a narrative statement specifically addressing the ECQs or MTQs. Only the required 2-page resume will be considered.</p> <p>To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/year, and indicate number of hours worked per week, on your resume.</p> <p>Education</p> <p>There is no education requirement for this position.</p> <p>Additional information</p> <ul> <li>Provisions of Public Law 93-950 and Public Law 100-238 allow the imposition of a maximum age for original appointments to a law enforcement officer position within the Federal government. The date immediately preceding your 37th birthday is the final date of entry. This age restriction does not apply to those who have previously served in a Federal civilian (not military) law enforcement position covered by Title 5 U.S.C. Section 8336 (c) provisions. </li><li>The applicant must be able to possess firearms under the terms of the Gun Control Act of 1968, as amended (18 U.S.C. 922 (G)(9). </li><li>In accordance with Executive Order 12564, applicants selected for this position are required to submit to a drug test and receive a negative drug test result prior to appointment. In addition, this position is drug-testing designated position subject to random testing for illegal drug use. </li><li>Applicants for this position must pass a pre-employment medical examination. </li><li>Existing IRS Special Agents will undergo a periodic medical examination to determine continued fitness for duty. </li><li>Veterans' preference is not applicable to the Senior Executive Service. </li><li>Applications MUST be submitted through USAJOBS. </li><li>Submit resume and all other required documents online by 11:59 PM EST of the closing date. </li><li>If you are selected for a position, you are responsible for reporting to your designated POD (location) on the negotiated start date or as directed by management. </li><li>PODs may change, however, would remain within the local commuting area. </li><li>Salary for Senior Executive Service jobs vary depending on qualifications. </li><li>Undergo a review of prior performance/conduct and an income tax verification. Refer to "Get Your Tax Record" at http://www.irs.gov/ to check the status of your account, balance owed, payment history, make a payment, or review answers to tax questions. If you are not in compliance, you will be determined unsuitable for employment with IRS. </li><li>The employment of any candidate selected for this position, including a current employee or a new hire, selected for this position may be conditional upon classification and/or audit of federal tax returns. </li><li>This position requires that the successful candidate undergo personnel vetting, which includes a background investigation and enrollment upon onboarding into "Continuous Vetting." Enrollment in Continuous Vetting will result in automated record checks being conducted throughout one's employment with Treasury. For more information regarding your rights refer to Noncriminal Justice Applicant's Privacy Rights - FBI, FD-258 Privacy Act Statement - FBI, and SEAD-3-Reporting-U.pdf (dni.gov). </li><li>File a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (sf278) within 30 days of appointment and annually. </li><li>Disclose Political Appointments. </li></ul> <p>Expand Hide additional information</p> <p>Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.</p> <p>Benefits</p> <p>Help</p> <p>A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.</p> <p>Review our benefits</p> <p>Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.</p> <p>How you will be evaluated</p> <p>You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.</p> <p>Your resume will be reviewed to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. If you meet the basic qualification requirements, your application will be referred to and evaluated by an executive panel. Highly Qualified applicants may undergo one or more interviews and/or be asked to provide a list of references or additional documents to confirm eligibility.</p> <p>The Executive Resources Board (ERB) will review results of the evaluation and make a written recommendation on the final selection(s) to the appointing authority. Unless you have already been certified by the OPM Qualifications Review Board (QRB) in the past or received certification by an OPM approved Senior Executive Service Candidate Development Program, your qualifications must be certified by an OPM QRB before appointment may occur.</p> <p>If the selected candidate does not have Qualifications Review Board (QRB) certification by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM), the individual will be required to undergo an ECQ based structured interview with OPM to determine that you meet the leadership competencies required to serve as a member of the SES.</p> <p>Certification by the Office of Personnel Management's Qualifications Review Board is required to be appointed to this position.</p> <p>Benefits</p> <p>Help</p> <p>A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.</p> <p>Review our benefits</p> <p>Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.</p> <p>Required documents</p> <p>Required Documents</p> <p>Help</p> <ul> <li>ALL DOCUMENTS MUST BE UPLOADED IN PDF FORMAT* </li></ul> <p>A complete application includes 1. A resume 2. Vacancy Questionnaire Responses and 3. Submission of any required documents.</p> <p>Please note that if you do not provide all required information, as specified in this announcement, you may not be considered for this position (or may not receive the special consideration for which you may be eligible).</p> <ol> <li>RESUME: The new SES hiring process requires applicants to submit a two (2)-page resume which includes information regarding your professional experience and accomplishments that demonstrate you meet the ECQs and required MTQs. </li></ol> <p>If you submit more than two pages, the remainder of the pages will not be reviewed nor considered. Note: Applications must be presented in a font size and font style that is legible, preferably Times New Roman font, no less than 11-point size with no less than half an inch margin all around. Reviewers of your application must be able to read your resume or your application will be disqualified.</p> <p>Your resume MUST contain specific information that can be used to make a qualification determination, including employment beginning and ending dates for each position, whether employment is Full-time or Part-time, or average number of hours worked per week, and position titles. If the position is/was in the Federal government, you will need to provide the position series and grade level. The resume should show relevant experience and education, as well as support the required specialized experience.</p> <ol start="2"> <li> <p>VACANCY QUESTION/ASSESSMENT QUESTIONNAIRE RESPONSES: Responses are automatically submitted through USAJOBS when you apply to this vacancy.</p> </li><li> <p>ADDITIONAL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: Applicants are required to submit the following supporting documentation if applicable:</p> </li></ol> <ul> <li>CURRENT OR FORMER SES MEMBERS: Must provide your SES appointment SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action), and a SF-50 showing current career SES status or career SES reinstatement eligibility. </li><li>SES CANDIDATE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM (SESCDP) GRADUATES: Verification of successful completion of an OPM approved SESCDP and OPM SES QRB certification. </li><li>CURRENT OR FORMER FEDERAL CIVIL SERVICE EMPLOYEE: Must provide a copy of a SF-50 or equivalent personnel action form reflecting you are a current or former Federal Civil Service employee. </li></ul> <p>You may be asked to provide additional documentation to support your eligibility and the information provided in your application package. For example, we may request transcripts, SF-50s, SES Candidate Development Program certificate, etc. Therefore, we encourage you to have these documents prepared and ready when requested by the agency. If you fail to provide the required documents within the stated time period, we may withdraw a job offer and/or remove you from further consideration.</p> <p>Applicants who fail to submit ALL required documents WILL NOT receive consideration for this position. Application will result in an "Incomplete/Ineligible" rating.</p> <p>REMINDER: Before uploading your required PDF documents, please ensure the resume DOES NOT EXCEED the noted page limits.</p> <p>You must submit all documentation by 11:59 pm EST on the closing date of this announcement to be eligible. All applicants are required to submit a resume either by creating one in USAJOBS or uploading one of their own choosing. (Cover letters are optional)</p> <p>We suggest you preview the online questions, as you may need to customize your resume to ensure it supports your responses to the questions and TQs. Please view Resume Tips.</p>