Job Summary

Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is to perform duties as primary point of contact for the installation civilian payroll program. Responsible for resolving difficult complex actions which require research, analysis, audits and reconciliation of payroll. Performs time sensitive functional reviews, revising local processes and procedures.

Job Description

In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Clerical and Administrative Support Positions SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-06, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes knowledge of the Defense Civilian Payroll System, financial management regulations, laws, allowances, policies and procedures regarding civilian pay and time and leave, and the interrelationships of various financial data systems used to support pay actions sufficient to analyze, understand and resolve various pay problems, processing transactions, and/or adjustments. FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-06 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-07 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: I. Knowledge of accounting procedures, automated payroll systems and body of complicated pay and leave rules, regulations, laws, allowances, and procedures. 2. Knowledge of analysis, evaluation, fact-finding, and investigative techniques in order to gather data/facts, analyze data, identify significant factors, and make sound decisions or recommend a solution from a number of possible alternatives to implement procedural changes. 3. Knowledge of the occupation to perform studies and prepare reports, documentation, and correspondence to communicate factual and procedural information clearly. 4. Skill in applying analytical and evaluative techniques to practices of the occupation to perform moderately difficult assignments, using data analytics and arithmetic computations as applicable to a payroll function. 5. Skill in written and oral communication to effectively manage programs and provide prompt customer service to justify, defend, present, and.for advise on accounting processes/actions with technical accuracy. 6. Ability to research and interpret basic laws governing work performed, extensive set of rules, regulations, and practices relating to payroll program functions. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.