About the Position: This position is located at Fort Wainwright, Alaska.

Duties

Provide technical authority on payroll issues to USA MEDDAC-AK civilian employees for questions relating to timecard coding, Automated Time Attendance and Production System (ATAAPS), pay issues and Defense Civilian Payroll System processes. Serve as an intermediary between the customers and the Defense Finance and Accounting Services (DFAS) payroll processing center. Provide payroll liaison service with appropriate budget offices and the local Civilian Personnel Advisory Center (CPAC). Provide technical assistance to command and timekeepers regarding operations of the automated ATAAPS and the online Defense Civilian Payroll System (DCPS).

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment. A background investigation and credit check are required.
• Must be able to complete the Financial Management Level 1 (FM 1-0) Certification within 6 months of employment.
• Must be a qualified typist. This position requires a typing proficiency of at least 40 words per minute (WPM) based on a 5 minute sample with 3 or fewer errors.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: utilizing an automated pay system to enter or retrieve or verify data or reviewing time and attendance reports or data to confirm correct codes are entered for employees. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-05). OR Education: A half year (i.e., 9 semester hours) of graduate level education in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, such as, Business Management, Human Resources and Public Administration.. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.) OR Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) by 9. Add the two percentages. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.) Proficiency Required:This position requires a qualified typist. A qualified typist can type 40 words per minute based on a 5 minute sample with three or fewer errors. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Computer SkillsConcepts, Policies and Principles of PayrollFundamentals & Operations of Military & Civilian Pay

Education

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Contacts

• Address JT-DHA-DD83CG DHA ALASKA MKT-BASSETT ACH DO NOT MAIL Fort Wainwright, AK 99703 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk