I am concidering applying for the IRS tax examiner postion ?

Question

Does anyone know how this works, if it is temporary does it ever turn into full time and how long does this position usually last?

Answer 1

Jobs in the service centers can be seasonally temporary or permanant.  Jobs in local offices are almost always permanant and have better career paths.

Answer 2

The IRS uses different phrases for different positions.

If they use the phrase "seasonal" it refers to a job that lasts anywhere from 6 months (the minimum to get benefits and pension credits) to 11 months and 2 weeks per year.

If they use the phrase "temporary" it refers to a job that doesn't last 6 months.

"Permanent" refers to full-time, year round work.  Yes, you tend to start in a seasonal or temporary position and then apply for permanent.  This is not automatic and you will face competition for those positions as most people cannot live on a seasonal or temporary income.