Summary This position plans and implements work for a variety of financial services including: examination, audit, and verification of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) and travel related documents; reviewing and auditing payroll changes in the Defense Civilian Payroll System (DCPS); reviewing and recording obligation data; and maintaining fund control records in the Defense Agency Initiative (DAI). Responsibilities The selectee for this position will be expected to perform the following duties: Audit and verify Permanent Change of Station (PCS) and travel related documents. Review and audit payroll changes in the Defense Civilian Payroll System (DCPS). Review and record obligation data Maintain fund control records in the Defense Agency Initiative (DAI). Use Oracle Business Intelligence Enterprise Edition (OBIEE) system to view reports to correct entries and monitor transactions. Serve as central focal point for assigned organizations and/or business areas for customer inquiries/problems and Payroll REMEDY actions. Provide assistance and guidance to customers. Serves as liaison between Defense Financial Accounting Service (DFAS) Columbus Center (DFAS-CO) and DFAS Indianapolis Center (DFAS-IN) and the customer to resolve problems pertaining to accounting, payroll, and travel funds adjustments. Read the entire announcement before starting the application process. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications You must meet the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) qualifications for 0503 series and additional requirements by the announcement closing date. Your resume must clearly show that you have one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least GS-06. Experience can be under other Federal service pay systems, private sector, or military. Specialized experience is defined as: Maintaining complex accounting, budget, or other fiscal transactions, e.g., reconciling accounts in accounting systems, frequent and varied adjustments to accounts, or extensive balancing and reconciling of detailed summary accounts. Receiving and reviewing for accuracy and completeness all @types of employee payroll changes (Union Dues, Combined Federal Campaign deductions, federal and state tax information changes, direct deposit/other financial allotment information, etc.). Identifying, auditing and analyzing unique payroll records maintained within an organization to determine whether the problem initially began within the customer's office. Providing technical advice and guidance to time and attendance clerks relating to correct posting procedures and application of leave regulations. You will receive credit for all relevant qualifying experience (paid and unpaid), including volunteer work done through National Service program (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Additional Requirements that must be met by the closing date: Time-in-grade applies to the promotion of current and former federal employees who hold or have held a permanent GS position in either the competitive or excepted service in the previous 52 weeks, including current employees applying under VEOA. Your application package must contain proof you meet this requirement. See Required Documents for more information. For GS-7: You must have 52 weeks of Federal service at or equivalent to GS-6. Time after competitive appointment. Current federal civilian employees must have completed at least 90 days of federal civilian service since being selected for a nontemporary appointment from a competitive examination register of eligibles (an announcement opened to the public) or under a direct hire authority. As part of the online application process, you will respond to a series of questions designed to evaluate your level of experience in these competencies: Analysis Automated Budget Systems Concepts, Policies and Principles of Finance Financial Management Systems Overtime: Occasional Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Nonexempt Bargaining Unit Status: Covered Those retired under CSRS or FERS considered: No. DoD criteria not met. Telework eligible: Yes Remote work eligible: No Work Schedule: Full Time (40 hours/week) Tour of Duty: Regular Schedule (Monday-Friday) Education You may not use education to qualify for this position. Additional Information Executive Order 12564 requires a federal workplace to be free of illegal drugs and prohibits the use of illegal drugs both on and off duty by federal employees. As a reminder, marijuana is still classified as an illegal drug by the Federal government and is prohibited for use by Federal employees even if such use is legal in the state where the Federal employee resides and/or works. The Defense Commissary Agency is a Drug-Free Federal Workplace where the use of illegal drugs will not be tolerated and may result in penalties up to and including removal from Federal service. The display of a salary range on this announcement does not suggest or convey an entitlement to a higher rate of pay. Upon first appointment to a civilian position in the Federal government, you are entitled only to the lowest step (Step 1) of the grade for which selected. The minimum age requirement is generally 18 years. Employing those under 18 may be possible under certain circumstances. If under 18 years of age, ensure you provide documentation showing how you are eligible. Applicants with financial difficulty are not automatically removed from consideration. Selectees are required to complete an online onboarding process. Retired military service members cannot be appointed to a Department of Defense (DoD) civilian position within 180 days of their retirement date. 5 United States Code 3326. The following may result in a rating of ineligible. Ineligible applicants receive no consideration. Not selecting an eligibility. Submitting an incomplete application package may result in your not being considered for this position. Your resume must reflect that you are either Part-Time with the number of hours listed, Full Time, or 40 hours per week as your work schedule. If you fail to provide this information in your resume, your resume will be considered as incomplete. Submitting encrypted documents or uploading Adobe portfolio documents. Submitting any document that contains a photo or image of you. Including social media links, inappropriate material or content, classified or government sensitive information, or personal information such as age, gender, race, religion, or social security number on your resume. Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials. Deliberately attempting to falsify your application information, such as copying portions of this announcement into your resume. Appointment Eligibility Criteria. You choose how you wish to be considered for this position by selecting one or more of the eligibilities listed in the Assessment Questionnaire AND providing the supporting documents for the selected eligibility/eligibilities. Required documents are listed in the eligibility description. You are responsible for providing the documents required to prove you can be considered for the selected eligibility/eligibilities. HR does not select or change your eligibility/eligibilities for you, regardless of the supporting documents you submit. You are considered ONLY for the eligibility or eligibilities you select and for which you provide all required supporting documents. You will not be considered if you do not select an eligibility. If you have questions about which eligibility/eligibilities apply to you, contact the HR POC listed on this announcement.
