This position is part of the Office of the Secretary of Interior IBC HRD Payroll Operations Division, Payroll Operations Branch. The incumbent will be responsible for providing payroll services using an automated nationwide payroll program, covering a variety of pay systems with numerous pay/leave categories and a variety of appointments or employment situations. The selectee must physically report to the duty station, Lakewood, Colorado. This is not a 100% remote position.

Duties

Process a high volume of payroll or benefit changes that affect system data relating to each employee, while maintaining an acceptable accuracy rating. Research, interpret and apply laws, policies, regulations and procedures associated with payroll delivery system. Determine the impact on current pay processing procedures when there are changes in laws and regulations. Maintain time and attendance records while meeting established deadlines. Correct payroll, time sheets and/or benefit records in the computer system as appropriate, including leave, health benefits, Thrift Savings Plan, retirements, etc. Interpret and explain Federal civilian pay, leave and/or benefits regulations and procedures. Participate in a team setting to complete assigned tasks in a fast paced office. Provide excellent customer service by communicating advice and guidance to internal/external customers both verbally and in writing by explaining Federal civilian pay, leave and/or benefits regulations and procedures. Perform audits for retroactive pay and/or leave problems using standardized spreadsheets or manual forms.

Requirements

Qualifications

At the GS-05, you must meet one of the following minimum qualifications requirements in order to be considered for the Civilian Pay Technician, GS-0544 position: A. One year of specialized experience that is equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the GS-04 level in the Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as experience that is in or directly related to the line of work of this position and has equipped you with the knowledge and competencies to successfully perform the duties of this position. More specifically, this requirement involves experience with data entry in an automated system; verifying and resolving data entry discrepancies; and providing customer service in an office or retail setting. OR B. Four years of education above the high school level (i.e. 120 semester hours) or have a bachelor's degree. (Note: Applicants who select this response must provide transcripts as verification of their education). OR C. A combination of experience and education as defined above which equals 100%. For example, I have 6 months of experience and 3 years of education above the high school level. (Note: Applicants who select this response must provide transcripts as verification of their education). Applicants must carefully review the information in the "How You Will Be Evaluated" section for important information and instructions pertaining to the multi-hurdle assessment process for this position. Only experience and education obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered. A written test is not required. 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.

Education

If qualifying based on EDUCATION you MUST provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. Unless otherwise stated: (1) official or unofficial transcripts are acceptable, or (2) you may submit a list with all of your courses, grades, semester, year, and credit for the course. All materials must be submitted by the closing date of the announcement.

Only education from institutions which are accredited or preaccredited/candidate for accreditation may be used to meet education requirements.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that 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: http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html

Contacts

• Address IBC HRD Payroll Operations Division 7201 W. Mansfield Ave. Denver, CO 80235 US
• Name: Heather Heumann
• Email: [email protected]