ERS Technician-NIGHT SHIFT-New Hire - ERS Technician IRS Employee Review

4.0
Aug 27, 2017
Recommend
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Pros

People on Nights are laid back in demeanor, making conversation and requesting assistance easy. Folks also frequently listened to their phones while working. Depending on specific start times, you can avoid rush hour traffic. SECURED, covered parking garage. Decent cafeteria, though I never used due to prices. Standards are usually achievable, and if not, you need only show improvement before the end of 3 consecutive review periods (every pay period-2 weeks). Offered opportunity to work in alternate departments/units occasionally. Also occurs when the unit you're working in is closing down for the season.

Cons

It is late night; you will be working until 12 am or later. Standards can become extreme, especially for newer employees. Release/Recall numbers (same number, two uses) are somewhat more heavily influenced by years of service than actual performance. This puts newer hires at a distinct disadvantage regarding when they are "released" from duty. Release/Recall numbers also influence who can even be offered an opportunity to work in another department. You have to hope that some more senior persons elect to leave the season at earliest opportunity. Dusty environment; would advise bring some alcohol wipes or some other cleaner for your desk, as it is likely shared with a Day Shift employee.

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5.0
Jun 27, 2026
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Pros

-Excellent training -Hybrid work flexibility -Great Benefits (Student loan credits)

Cons

-Keeping your job dependent on current administration -Constant IT/onboarding issues -Quality of life largely dependent on manager

3.0
May 26, 2026
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Pros

-Got me started in my career as an auditor -thorough tax law training -many senior auditors helping you learn the profession

Cons

-communication from management is not always transparent -when you are at the bottom of the ladder, you get verbal abuse from not only POA and taxpayers (understandable, given this is the IRS), but also management/OJI's. They want to look good to their bosses and will throw you under the bus if they have to in order to save themselves. Even if they gave you instructions that got you in trouble. They SHOULD be supporting you in your function as an auditor, but they'll do whatever is easiest for themselves ultimately. -on job training can be disorganized -bureaucratic culture -like many other companies, a lot of things you're expected to learn by yourself. Such as how to avoid POA delays.

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