Civilian Pay Technician
This position involves a multi-grade career ladder. The major duties listed below represent the full performance level of GS-6. At the GS-5 grade level, you will perform assignments of a more limited scope and with less independence. You will progressively acquire the background necessary to perform at the full performance level of GS-6. Promotion is at the discretion of the supervisor and is contingent upon satisfactory performance, availability of higher-level work, and availability of funds. The major duties include but are not limited to:
Receives and examines complex payroll authorization documents (e.g. leave authorization forms, saving bonds and allotments, employee organization deductions, etc.); Makes computations and prepares proper forms for the pay of the full variety of civilian positions; Reviews time and attendance actions and utilizes the Fiscal and HR databases to ensure employees are paid accurately and on time; Reviews novel and unique payroll situation which affect pay, leave, entitlements, taxes, benefits and other deductions and master pay record information for all employees in the group during the pay cycle; Makes retroactive adjustments and traces errors involving the correction of pay covering long periods of time (e.g. a year or more); Conducts extensive research to identify and resolve problems; Audits pay and leave accounts to identify and correct delinquent and/or erroneous personnel actions or time-keeping errors; Reviews source, substantiating and supporting pay authorization documents for propriety, authentication, accuracy and compliance with applicable regulations, policies and precedents; Certifies all disbursement and collection vouchers involving civilian pay funds; Reviews time and attendance reports for a diversified assigned time and leave units; Provides customer service in person or by telephone, and completes correspondence related to employee pay; Develops procedures and instructions for payroll operations; Prepares special reports required for management control, payroll reconciliation, budget or accounting purposes; Provides timekeeper training through one-on-one training sessions or group briefings; and Performs other related duties as assigned. Work Schedule:
Monday through Friday, 8:
00a.m. to 4:
30p.m. Recruitment & Relocation Incentives:
Not authorized Financial Disclosure Report:
Not Required To qualify at the GS-5 level, you must meet one of the following minimum qualification requirements:
Specialized
Experience:
You must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level in Federal Service that has provided you with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of this position and that is typically in or related to the work of this position. Specialized experience includes responsibility for processing and verifying payroll transactions; knowledge of timekeeping procedures; ensuring accurate and timely pay for employees; applying an organization's pay and leave policies to ensure accurate transactions; and using a computer to process payroll transactions and perform associated administrative duties. NOTE:
Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. OR Education:
Successful completion of 4 years of education (above high school) in any field for which high school graduation or the equivalent is the normal prerequisite. NOTE:
If you select this option, you must submit a copy of your transcript with your application. Education cannot be credited without documentation. OR Combination:
An equivalent combination of successfully completed post-high school education (equivalent to at least the junior- and senior-year levels of a baccalaureate program) and specialized experience, as described above. NOTE:
If you select this option, you must submit a copy of your transcript with your application. Education cannot be credited without documentation AND experience must clearly documented. You will be rated on the following Competencies as part of the assessment questionnaire for this position:
Analytical ThinkingCustomer ServiceDatabase AdministrationProblem Solving IMPORTANT:
A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. All experience listed on your resume must include the month and year start/end dates. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. 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. For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https:
//www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Receives and examines complex payroll authorization documents (e.g. leave authorization forms, saving bonds and allotments, employee organization deductions, etc.); Makes computations and prepares proper forms for the pay of the full variety of civilian positions; Reviews time and attendance actions and utilizes the Fiscal and HR databases to ensure employees are paid accurately and on time; Reviews novel and unique payroll situation which affect pay, leave, entitlements, taxes, benefits and other deductions and master pay record information for all employees in the group during the pay cycle; Makes retroactive adjustments and traces errors involving the correction of pay covering long periods of time (e.g. a year or more); Conducts extensive research to identify and resolve problems; Audits pay and leave accounts to identify and correct delinquent and/or erroneous personnel actions or time-keeping errors; Reviews source, substantiating and supporting pay authorization documents for propriety, authentication, accuracy and compliance with applicable regulations, policies and precedents; Certifies all disbursement and collection vouchers involving civilian pay funds; Reviews time and attendance reports for a diversified assigned time and leave units; Provides customer service in person or by telephone, and completes correspondence related to employee pay; Develops procedures and instructions for payroll operations; Prepares special reports required for management control, payroll reconciliation, budget or accounting purposes; Provides timekeeper training through one-on-one training sessions or group briefings; and Performs other related duties as assigned. Work Schedule:
Monday through Friday, 8:
00a.m. to 4:
30p.m. Recruitment & Relocation Incentives:
Not authorized Financial Disclosure Report:
Not Required To qualify at the GS-5 level, you must meet one of the following minimum qualification requirements:
Specialized
Experience:
You must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level in Federal Service that has provided you with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of this position and that is typically in or related to the work of this position. Specialized experience includes responsibility for processing and verifying payroll transactions; knowledge of timekeeping procedures; ensuring accurate and timely pay for employees; applying an organization's pay and leave policies to ensure accurate transactions; and using a computer to process payroll transactions and perform associated administrative duties. NOTE:
Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. OR Education:
Successful completion of 4 years of education (above high school) in any field for which high school graduation or the equivalent is the normal prerequisite. NOTE:
If you select this option, you must submit a copy of your transcript with your application. Education cannot be credited without documentation. OR Combination:
An equivalent combination of successfully completed post-high school education (equivalent to at least the junior- and senior-year levels of a baccalaureate program) and specialized experience, as described above. NOTE:
If you select this option, you must submit a copy of your transcript with your application. Education cannot be credited without documentation AND experience must clearly documented. You will be rated on the following Competencies as part of the assessment questionnaire for this position:
Analytical ThinkingCustomer ServiceDatabase AdministrationProblem Solving IMPORTANT:
A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. All experience listed on your resume must include the month and year start/end dates. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. 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. For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https:
//www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/.
- Department:
0544 Civilian Pay - Salary Range:
$39,196 to $52,453 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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