Summary Who may apply: Current, permanent DFAS employees in the competitive service and current DFAS VRA employees in the local commuting area and eligible DoD PPP Military Spouse preference applicants. The duty station of these positions will be assigned at the time of a job offer and pay will be set in accordance with the duty station. Any on-site requirements will be determined by the duty station assigned upon selection. Responsibilities The major duties described below reflect the full performance level of this position: Estimates and reports on expected time of completion of work and maintains records of work accomplishments and time expended and prepares production reports as requested. Audits, compiles, controls, and maintains appropriate reports to ensure accuracy and agreement of computer payroll listings with individual payroll control ledgers or registers. Provides general and technical advice and assistance relative to defense civilian payroll system support policy, planning and procedures. Researches source materials to obtain required data; identifies and resolves inconsistencies to ensure accuracy and adequacy of information; and presents findings and recommendations. Explains rules and regulations, researches history of transactions, conducts Vulnerability Assessments and tests internal controls for reasonableness and adequacy. Conducts special studies and works on projects which address pay problems/issues encountered across management functional lines for the elimination or reduction of similar problems in the future. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications One year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to that of the next lower grade (GS-06 for GS-07 applicants or GS-07 for GS-08 applicants) within the federal service, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position, is required. Specialized experience for the GS-07 level is defined as: Experience with civilian payroll rules and regulations to process civilian pay actions that require audits, corrections, and adjustments; verifying input of data into an automated system, inputting adjustments to pay accounts and resolving issues within the automated pay system. Specialized experience for the GS-08 level is defined as: Experience with civilian pay procedures, policies, laws, and regulations to process complex pay actions, preparing and balancing a variety of payroll reports, performing audits and adjustments, maintaining pay records, and identifying discrepancies in pay; using automated system to complete pay actions, correct errors, and resolve complex pay situations. Time in Grade Requirement:GS-07 Time-in-Grade: Current or former federal employees who have held a GS position in the preceding 52 weeks, must meet the time in grade requirement. Applicant must have served 52 weeks as a GS-06 or higher grade in Federal Service. GS-08 Time-in-Grade: Current or former federal employees who have held a GS position in the preceding 52 weeks, must meet the time in grade requirement. Applicant must have served 52 weeks as a GS-07 or higher grade in Federal Service. This announcement will be used to fill positions with an entry grade of GS-07, or GS-08 with a target grade of GS-08. Once eligibility and qualification requirements are met, selectees will be eligible for promotion at management discretion to the GS-08 grade level without further competition. The minimum salary for grade GS-07 is $50,425.00, the maximum salary is $67,821.00. The minimum salary for grade GS-08 is $55,844.00, the maximum salary is $75,109.00. You may qualify for consideration if meeting time-in grade, specialized experience, education requirement, 90 days after competitive appointment requirement, and all other qualification requirements within 30 calendar days after the closing date of the announcement, unless otherwise indicated on the announcement. Education GS-07 Substitution of Education for Experience: One full year of graduate level education may be substituted to meet the specialized experience required when it is directly related to the work of the position being filled. Equivalent combinations of successfully completed graduate level education and experience may be used to meet total experience requirements. If you are using education to substitute for the specialized experience, you must submit transcripts at the time you apply. To be creditable, education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (http://www2.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html). GS-08 Substitution of Education for Experience: Eighteen months of graduate level education may be substituted to meet the specialized experience required when it is directly related to the work of the position being filled. Equivalent combinations of successfully completed graduate level education and experience may be used to meet total experience requirements. If you are using education to substitute for the specialized experience, you must submit transcripts at the time you apply. To be creditable, education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (http://www2.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/ind Additional Information Moving expenses will not be paid. Telework availability is limited and will only be provided on a rare case-by-case basis during situations where Agency Leadership has determined that telework serves a compelling DoD need. We may use this announcement to make a temporary promotion. For some positions, the temporary promotion may be made permanent without further competition. Selections are subject to restrictions resulting from the DoD Program for Stability of Civilian Employment. A one year probationary or trial period may be required. We may use this announcement to fill additional vacancies within 120 days of the closing date. This position is Non-Exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act. Travel requirement is Occasional. This position is covered by a bargaining unit. Priority Placement Program (PPP) Military Spouse Preference (MSP) eligible candidates will receive priority consideration at the highest grade level for which they have applied and been determined best qualified up to and including the full performance level. This position requires you to obtain and maintain a Level 1 Certification under the DoD Financial Management (FM) Certification Program as a condition of employment. If you are selected, you will have to obtain this certification within two (2) years of your entry on duty in the position unless you are already in a position that requires a Level 1 Certification in which case you must complete the certification within the original 2-year period. Failure to become certified within the required time-frame may be grounds for removal from the position and/or from Federal service. Information about the DoD FM Certification Program is available at https://www.dfas.mil/Portals/98/Documents/Careers/CareerPaths/Finance/DoDFMCertificationProgram.pdf?ver=2020-04-13-164314-517. The Security Designation will vary and dependent upon position and may require a secret clearance or higher. Employment in this position requires a background investigation which may delay starting date. If you are selected and cannot obtain a favorable security determination within a reasonable period of time due to disclosed/undisclosed background issues, the employment offer may be withdrawn. Individuals selected are required to obtain/maintain a favorable security determination to occupy a sensitive position within the agency as a condition of employment. Failure to maintain eligibility to occupy a sensitive position may result in termination. For more information see the security section of Understanding Vacancy Announcements. Criminal History Inquiries- For some positions, criminal history inquiries may not take place before you receive a conditional job offer. Please see Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act of 2019 (dfas.mil) for more information on The Fair Chance to Compete Act, exceptions, and DFAS contact information. All applicants are encouraged to apply electronically. If you are unable to apply on-line, you may contact 317-212-0454 for assistance.
