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.

Duties

Duties described below reflect the full performance level GS-09. Duties assigned to an entry grade of GS-08 will be developmental in nature. Provides advice and guidance on more complex/difficult matters of the civilian processing realm, provides instructions and guidance for operation of the automated system. Identifies and analyzes problem areas considering alternative solutions and selects the most appropriate course of action. Gives informal training and cross-training on civilian pay entitlements, regulatory guidance, finance operating procedures and transactions processing. Conducts special studies and works on projects which address pay problems/issues encountered across management functional lines for the elimination or reduction of similar problems in the future. Researches and analyzes data; consolidates input for response to IG complaints and/or congressional inquiries.

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

Qualifications

One year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to that of the next lower grade (GS-07 for GS-08 applicants and GS-08 for GS-09 applicants) within the federal service, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position, is required. Specialized experience for the GS-08 level 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 system (not including time and attendance systems); and providing leadership, training and technical support to others responsible for similar work. Specialized experience for the GS-09 level is defined as: providing general and technical Defense Civilian Payroll System guidance and assisting team members in relation to the processing of standard and complex pay actions; proposing solutions in problem areas by applying 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 for GS-08: 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. Time-in-Grade for GS-09: 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-08 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.

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).

GS-9 Substitution of Education for Experience: Two full years of progressively higher level graduate education, Master's or equivalent graduate degree, may be substituted to meet the specialized experience requirement. 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]