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. DUTY LOCATION IS INDIANAPOLIS, IN. THIS IS NOT A REMOTE POSITION. Position is being filled the entry grade of GS-05, with full performance level of GS-07.

Duties

Processes a variety of personnel actions to include determining appropriate appointing authority, nature of action and remarks, and setting pay. Participates in audits of HR processes by reviewing records and generating reports or data to identify trends, identify areas for improvement, and support recommendations for changes to operational procedures. Coordinates with payroll representatives and outside agency personnel to ensure accurate processing and maintenance of personnel records and resulting pay. Researches regulatory guidance regarding such issues as creditable service for leave earning, completion of probationary period, within grade increases, Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) eligibility, and ensures personnel actions are appropriately entered. Communicates with HR staff, managers, and Civilian Pay employees in researching and resolving a variety of issues involving personnel transactions, records, and interrelationship with other agency databases such as payroll. DUTIES DESCRIBED ARE THOSE OF THE FULL-PERFORMANCE LEVEL (GS-07). DUTIES ASSIGNED TO ENTRY GRADE OF GS-05 WILL BE DEVELOPMENTAL IN NATURE

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizenship or National
• Registered for Selective Service (males born after 12-31-1959)
• This national security position, which may require access to classified information, requires a favorable suitability review and security clearance as a condition of employment. Failure to maintain security eligibility may result in termination.
• Suitable for Federal Employmen
• Applicant must certify the ability to type 40 words per minute.
• Time in Grade Requirement - see the Qualifications field below for more details.
• Time after Competitive Appointment: Candidates must have served 3 months after latest competitive appointment in the Federal service.

Qualifications

One year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to that of the next lower grade (GS-04) within the federal service, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position, is required. Specialized experience is defined as performing administrative support functions in the area of Human Resources (HR). Examples of specialized experience include: inputting and/or extracting data into an automated Human Resources (HR) or compensation system, verifying and updating training, benefits or personnel and position data and records, processing a variety of personnel actions related to employment, providing basic HR information to customers. 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. To be considered for the GS-05, current or former Federal employees who have held a GS position in the preceding 52 weeks must have held a GS-03 or higher in Federal service.

Education

GS-05 Substitution of Education for Experience: Four years of successfully completed education above the high school level in any field for which high school graduation, or the equivalent, is a prerequisite may be substituted to meet the specialized experience required. Equivalent combinations of successfully completed post-high school 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. You must report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions that are recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (http://www2.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html).

Contacts

• Address DFAS - HUMAN RESOURCES 8899 E. 56th Street Indianapolis, IN 46249 US
• Name: HR Customer Care Center
• Phone: (317) 212-0454
• Email: [email protected]