Who may apply: Current, permanent DFAS employees in the competitive service in the local commuting area and eligible DoD PPP Military Spouse preference applicants and current DFAS VRA employees.

Duties

Supervise Civilian Pay Technicians who process civilian pay actions and provide a full range of automated civilian payroll services to employees. Plan and organize work to be accomplished by subordinates, establish priorities, prepare schedules for completion of work, make decisions, issue instructions and provide guidance for work performed. Give informal training and cross-training on civilian pay entitlements, regulatory guidance, finance operating procedures and transactions processing, and keep employees informed of policies, procedures and goals of management. Provide advice and guidance on more complex/difficult matters of the civilian processing realm, operation of the automated system, and civilian payroll system support policy, planning and procedures. Review, comprehend and interpret a wide range of laws, policies, regulations, directives and provide oral/written recommendations pertaining to external defense civilian payroll system guidance, instructions, regulations, and audit recommendations. The major duties described above reflect the full performance level of this position.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S Citizen or National
• Registered for Selective Service (males born after 12-31-1959)
• Suitable for Federal employment
• Time after Competitive Appointment: Candidates must have served 3 months after latest competitive appointment in the Federal service.
• 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.
• Time in Grade Requirement - see the Qualifications field below for more details.
• Obtain/Maintain Financial Management Certification
• This is not a remote position

Qualifications

One year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to that of the next lower grade (GS-07) within the federal service, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position, is required. GS-08 specialized experience is defined as: processing civilian pay actions and performing civilian pay audits and adjustments; resolving issues with data or transactions within an automated civilian payroll systems (not including time and attendance systems); and providing leadership, training and technical support to others responsible for similar work. One year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to that of the next lower grade (GS-08) within the federal service, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position, is required. GS-09 specialize experience is defined as: providing financial advice, technical guidance, training, and assistance to team members in relation to the processing of standard and complex civilian pay actions and administration of functions utilizing knowledge of civilian pay procedures, policies, laws, and regulations; reviewing, processing, and resolving problems relating to complex civilian payroll transactions by utilizing automated civilian pay systems. 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-08, applicants must have served 52 weeks as a GS-07 or higher in the Federal service. To be considered for the GS-09, applicants must have served 52 weeks as a GS-08 or higher in the 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.

Education

For the GS-08: 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).

For the GS-09: Two full years of progressively higher level graduate education, Master's or equivalent graduate degree, may be substituted to meet the specialized experience requirement 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).

Contacts

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