Civilian Pay Specialist

SummaryAbout the Position: Works under the general supervision of the Chief, Managerial Accounting Office. Incumbent works as a technical authority for approximately 750 Federal civilian employee payroll accounts and accomplishments related to civilian payroll issues. The nature of the duties and responsibilities of this position are such that action must frequently be implemented immediately in order to provide responsive service to officials, senior personnel, and employees within the command.ResponsibilitiesServe as an intermediary between the customers and the Defense Finance and Accounting Services (DFAS).Provide payroll liaison services with appropriate budget offices.Provide assistance relative to defense civilian payroll system supporting policy, planning and procedures.Counsel employees on payroll entitlements.Provide resolution of payroll issues such as missing time, leave conversion, special pays or miscellaneous inquiries.Participate in functional/training conferences related to Defense Civilian Payroll System (DCPS) Customer Service Representative mission.Operate automated financial management systems for receiving and processing payroll.Provide technical assistance to timekeepers and managers on the operations of an automated time and attendance system.Interpret a wide range of payroll laws, policies, regulations, directives, Defense Civilian Payroll System (DCPS) Payroll Office Advisory Releases regarding DCPS Application System.RequirementsConditions of EmploymentQualificationsWho May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities.Current Department of Army Civilian EmployeesCurrent Permanent Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel WorkforceExecutive Order (E.O.) 12721Interagency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Non-Appropriated Fund Instrumentality (NAFI)Non-Department of Defense (DoD) TransferOffice of Personnel Management (OPM) Interchange Agreement EligiblePeople with Disabilities, Schedule APostal Service/Peace Corps and Other Unique AuthoritiesPriority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligibleReinstatementVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Specialized experience: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 grade level in the Federal service which includes: 1) Providing technical and regulatory assistance to managers and timekeepers on recording, correcting and overall processing of civilian time and attendance; 2) Interpreting and advising on a wide range of law, policies, regulations, directives, entitlements and other guidance pertinent to civilian pay; and 3) Providing customer service to both internal and external customers of an organization. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade level in the federal service (GS-07). OR Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work of the position, such as Business. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.) OR C. A combination of education and experience may be use to qualify for this positon as long the computed percentage of the requirement is at 100% one year of graduate education as described in B, but less than the required two years. I have computed the percentage of the requirements that I meet, and the total is at least 100% (To compute the percentage, divide your total months of qualifying experience by 12. Then, divide your semester hours of graduate education beyond the first year (total graduate semester hours minus 18) by 18. Add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100 percent to qualify.). (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.) You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:Customer ServiceOral CommunicationTechnical Competence Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-07).EducationFOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.Additional InformationMale applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. Two year trial/probationary period may be required. Direct deposit of pay is required. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. This is a Career Program (CP) 11 - Civilian Pay Specialist position. You may claim military spouse preference (MSP). If a MSP applicant is determined best qualified and selected, placement must be at the full performance level for priority consideration. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. This announcement may be used to fill like vacancies for 180 days after the closing date. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application. Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.