Civilian Pay Technician
Reviews time and attendance actions and utilizes the PAID database VATAS, VISTA, HR Smart and DCPS to ensure employees are paid accurately and on time. Reviews novel and unique payroll situations associated with various types of appointments Conducts extensive research to identify and resolve problems. Audits pay and leave accounts to identify and correct delinquent and/or erroneous personnel actions or time-keeping errors. Reviews source, substantiating and supporting pay authorization documents for propriety, authentication, accuracy and compliance with applicable regulations, policies and precedents. Provides oral/written recommendations pertaining to civilian payroll system guidance, instructions, regulations and audit recommendations and obtains support and acceptance of proposed positions. Provides customer service by telephone and completes correspondence (e.g. answers written inquiries, prepares letters to obtain missing information, etc.) related to pay, and provide information. Prepares recurring and special one-time reports. Provides reports to all personnel and management as requested. Prepares special reports required for management control, payroll reconciliation, budget or accounting purposes. Provides timekeeper training through one-on-one training sessions and group briefings. Work Schedule:
Monday - Friday; 8:
00 am to 4:
30 pm (Note:
Work schedule to be determined and approved by the supervisor based on facility needs) Telework:
May be available to a highly qualified candidate Virtual:
May be available to a highly qualified candidate Position Description/PD#11870-A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives:
Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required Bargaining Unit:
Yes To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 07/14/2020. Time-In-Grade Requirement:
Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement. For a GS-07 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-06. The grade may have been in any occupation, but must have been held in the Federal service. An SF-50 that shows your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials. Note:
Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to former Federal employees applying for reinstatement as well as current employees applying for Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment. SELECTIVE PLACEMENT FACTOR:
The following Selective Placement Factor (SPF) requirement is being used to determine whether an applicant fully qualifies for this position. Therefore it is MANDATORY that all applicants meet this requirement in order to receive further consideration for this job vacancy and qualify for telework. Applicants must demonstrate that they have advanced knowledge in the use of various automated pay systems and applications, such as the Veterans Health Information and Technology Architecture (VISTA), PAID, OLDE, DCPS/DFAS Remedy and VATAS. Specialized
Experience:
You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-06 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to:
Clerical, office, or other work that indicates the knowledge and skills needed to perform the duties of the position to be filled, i.e., performing administrative payroll procedures, computing, recording or coding numbers, time keeping, preparing reports, reviewing documents for proper application of pay regulation and consistency, reviewing authorization documents, adjusting leave balances and/or processes tax levies and collection of debts, corrections, working with a computerized payroll system, etc. . You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position:
CompensationComputer SkillsOral CommunicationPlanning and EvaluatingProblem Solving 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; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Note:
A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. Physical Requirements:
The employee performs sedentary work, however there may be some walking, standing, bending, or lifting up to 40lbs. The work is performed in an adequately lighted and ventilated office environment and exercises normal safety precautions. For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https:
//www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Monday - Friday; 8:
00 am to 4:
30 pm (Note:
Work schedule to be determined and approved by the supervisor based on facility needs) Telework:
May be available to a highly qualified candidate Virtual:
May be available to a highly qualified candidate Position Description/PD#11870-A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives:
Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required Bargaining Unit:
Yes To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 07/14/2020. Time-In-Grade Requirement:
Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement. For a GS-07 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-06. The grade may have been in any occupation, but must have been held in the Federal service. An SF-50 that shows your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials. Note:
Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to former Federal employees applying for reinstatement as well as current employees applying for Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment. SELECTIVE PLACEMENT FACTOR:
The following Selective Placement Factor (SPF) requirement is being used to determine whether an applicant fully qualifies for this position. Therefore it is MANDATORY that all applicants meet this requirement in order to receive further consideration for this job vacancy and qualify for telework. Applicants must demonstrate that they have advanced knowledge in the use of various automated pay systems and applications, such as the Veterans Health Information and Technology Architecture (VISTA), PAID, OLDE, DCPS/DFAS Remedy and VATAS. Specialized
Experience:
You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-06 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to:
Clerical, office, or other work that indicates the knowledge and skills needed to perform the duties of the position to be filled, i.e., performing administrative payroll procedures, computing, recording or coding numbers, time keeping, preparing reports, reviewing documents for proper application of pay regulation and consistency, reviewing authorization documents, adjusting leave balances and/or processes tax levies and collection of debts, corrections, working with a computerized payroll system, etc. . You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position:
CompensationComputer SkillsOral CommunicationPlanning and EvaluatingProblem Solving 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; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Note:
A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. Physical Requirements:
The employee performs sedentary work, however there may be some walking, standing, bending, or lifting up to 40lbs. The work is performed in an adequately lighted and ventilated office environment and exercises normal safety precautions. For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https:
//www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/.
- Department:
0544 Civilian Pay - Salary Range:
$52,759 to $68,581 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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