Public Affairs Specialist

Internal Revenue Service · Department of the Treasury

📍 Multiple Locations 💰 $50460 – $109959/yr 🏠 Telework eligible

Quick Facts

Hiring Agency: Internal Revenue Service
Department: Department of the Treasury
Location: Multiple Locations
Salary: $50460 – $109959/yr
Schedule: Monday-Friday, Start and stop times between 6am and 6pm, 40 hrs. a week.
Hiring Path: Fed Transition
Telework Eligible: Yes
Security Clearance: Not Required
Date Posted: 2026-10-05
Application Deadline: 2026-10-09

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Job Summary

WHAT IS TAXPAYER SERVICES? A description of the business units can be found at: https://www.jobs.irs.gov/about/who/business-divisions Position(s) are to be filled in the following area(s): TS - Communications and Liaison - REVIEW THE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION BELOW FOR FURTHER DETAILS.

Key Responsibilities

The following are the duties of this position at the full working level. If this vacancy includes more than one grade and you are selected at a lower grade level, you will have the opportunity to learn to perform these duties and receive training to help you grow in this position. Provides analysis, oversight and guidance for assigned communication programs and initiatives throughout the Business Unit's Division.

Assists the Communications Manager or senior specialist in developing and implementing the required program plans. Advises the Communications Manager or senior specialist or probable internal and external reactions to planned Service actions. Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with members of the new media, and specialized groups interested in IRS programs.

Requirements & Education

A college or university degree generally must be from an accredited (or pre-accredited) college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools which meet these criteria, please refer to Department of Education Accreditation page. FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements.

You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. Click here (Section 3, Explanation of Terms) or here for Foreign Education Credentialing instructions.

We recommend choosing an evaluator from a member organization of one of the following national associations of credential evaluation services: National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Association of International Credentials Evaluators (AICE).

Contact

KCJobs@irs.gov

Frequently Asked Questions

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $50460 – $109959/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-09.

What is the work schedule?

This is a Monday-Friday, Start and stop times between 6am and 6pm, 40 hrs. a week. position.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.