Summary This job announcement uses the Subject Matter Expert Panel Assessment to evaluate applicants. Who may apply: This announcement is open to current, permanent DFAS-IN operations employees in the competitive service and current DFAS VRA employees working in the operations area and in the local commuting area and eligible DoD PPP Military Spouse preference applicants. Pay for first time hires to the Federal Government will typically be set at the step 1 salary range for their grade level. Responsibilities Directs functions in support of examining and reconciling data for transportation services in multiple systems such as TPPS, CAPs, GFEBS, One Pay and other financial payment systems. Identifies and analyzes problem areas considering alternative solutions, and selects the most appropriate course of action. Makes decisions, issues instructions and provides guidance for work performed. Defines standards for work and prepares instructions for its accomplishment. Performs internal personnel administrative and managerial tasks. Responsible for process improvement through ongoing analysis of customer needs to increase productivity and quality. Plans work to be accomplished by subordinates, establishes priorities and prepares schedules for completion of work. Responds to questions from customers and subordinates regarding claims, payment Inquiries, discrepancies, and procedures. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Specialized experience is defined as: At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 grade level in the Federal service such as performing payment reconciliations or identifying and correcting discrepancies and disparities between payment and information in automated accounting systems related to transportation pay services or providing technical information to co-workers and employees on accounting support processing, policies, procedures and functions. 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. 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. 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. Retired Civil Service Employee: Employment of retired Federal employees receiving an annuity is subject to the requirements of the Department of Defense (DoD) policy guidance. (See DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 300, here. Criminal History Inquiries- For some positions, criminal history inquiries may not take place before you receive a conditional job offer. Education 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/index.html). Additional Information Moving expenses will not be paid. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 makes certain reimbursements/payments taxable. For information on these changes and the Relocation Income Tax Allowance (RITA), for which some appointees are eligible, click here. 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. As a condition of employment, you may be required to serve a one year probationary period during which we'll evaluate whether your continued employment advances the public interest. The evaluation will consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment advances agency or governmental goals; and whether your continued employment advances the efficiency of the Federal service. At the end of the probationary period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification that your continued employment advances the public interest. A one year supervisory or managerial probationary period may be required. We may use this announcement to fill additional vacancies within 120 days of the closing date. This position is exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act. Travel requirement is seldom. 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 http://www.dfas.mil/dam/dfas/careers/pdf/DoDFMCertificationProgram.pdf. This position is not covered by a bargaining unit. Priority Placement Program (PPP) Military Spouse Preference (MSP) 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. All applicants are encouraged to apply electronically. If you are unable to apply on-line, you may contact 317-212-0454 for assistance. For grades below the full performance level, only MSP/PPP eligible candidates who currently occupy a formal training program position will be entitled to exercise their priority preference. 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.
