CIVILIAN PAY TECHNICIAN

Duties

As a CIVILIAN PAY TECHNICIAN at the GS-0544-8 some of your typical work assignments may include:

• Serves as an advisor to management by identifying and assessing risk using data analytics for accurate reporting in identifying problems/trends and providing advisory services as to proper methods, techniques, and factors.
• Serves as focal point and subject matter expert involving all finance-related requirements of the Civilian Payroll System/Timekeeping Program including tracking, reporting and auditing of related civilian pay financials.
• Provides financial advisory services to the USTRANSCOM Headquarters senior managers, TRANSCOM Oversight Counsel (TOC) members, Resource Advisors (RA) and staff on all USTRANSCOM Headquarters financial management matters relative to funds received by USTRANSCOM from various sources.
• Provides training, instruction, and guidance on all Civ Pay procedures to supervisors, employees, and or unit timecard representatives.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
• Resume and supporting documents (See How To Apply)
• Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation. Employee must obtain/maintain a Non-Critical Sensitive (Secret) security clearance
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
• Work Schedule: Full Time
• Overtime: Occasionally
• Tour of Duty: Flexible
• Recruitment Incentives: May be Authorized
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
• Financial Disclosure: Not Required
• Telework Eligibility: Situational telework may be authorized based on operational requirements, contingent upon Agency and Supervisor approval.

Qualifications

You may qualify at the GS-08, if you fulfill the following qualifications:

One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 grade level in the Federal service:

• Utilizing financial regulations as a technical authority to resolve an extensive range of pay issues and problems.
• Resolving complex payroll actions using systems such as Automated Time and Attendance Production System (ATAAPS), Defense Enterprise Accounting and Management Systems (DEAMS), Job Order Cost Accounting System (JOCAS-II), Remedy Action Request System, Defense Civilian Payroll System (DCPS), etc.
• Interpreting civilian pay and leave regulations to provide advisory services to employees and supervisors
• Conducting reviews of financial records to ensure compliance with budgetary guidelines (such as Operations & Maintenance or Transportation Working Capital Funds).

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). 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.

Education

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.

Additional information

Noncompetitive Appointment Authorities: For more information on noncompetitive appointment authority eligibility requirements:

Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see )

The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews, and once the selection is made, you will receive a notification of the decision.
NOTE: Declining to be interviewed or failure to report for a scheduled interview will be considered as a declination for further consideration for employment against this vacancy.

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FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT: Selectee or incumbent must be able to obtain the appropriate certification level for their position. This is a Financial Management Level 1 Certified position. IAW Public Law 112-81 and DoD Policy the incumbent shall comply with the requirements of DoD FM Certification program within the allotted time frame. Only experience and education obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered.

Re-employed Annuitant: This position Does not meet criteria for re-employed annuitant. The DoD criteria for hiring Re-employed Annuitants can be found at:

As required by 5 C.F.R. § 302.106., DLA will provide Section 508 conformant ICT to employees with disabilities. All ICT interfaces with the public related to vacancy announcements and career transition opportunities must conform to the applicable requirements in the current ICT Standards and Guidelines (36 C.F.R. § 1194).

Status candidates must meet time-in-grade requirements (52 weeks at the next lower grade level).