About the Position: This position is located at Fort Johnson, Louisiana. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation.

Duties

Intermediary between the customers/employees and the Defense Finance and Accounting Services (DFAS). Provides technical assistance to command timekeepers regarding the operations of the on-line Defense Civilian Payroll System (DCPS). Due to the sensitivity of information, frequently interacts directly with supervisors and the Command to research, provide clarification/information, and as applicable resolve issues relative to all aspects of payroll entitlements. Provides general and technical advice and assistance relative to defense civilian payroll system support policy, planning and procedures. 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. Prepares statistical data for comparison/trend analysis purposes and provides to supervisor. Receives and analyzes problems relating to automated pay applications. On a continuing basis reviews the execution of the automated processes to ensure compliance with established pay laws, regulations and procedures, for a segment of the overall DCPS Program.

Requirements

• 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.
• A Personnel Security Investigation is required.
• Up to 10% Business Travel required.
• Immunization screening is required. Hepatitis B immunization is required for all positions with direct patient contact. Applicants may be required to show proof of other immunizations depending on the type of position.
• Selectees will be required to sign a statement (Condition of Employment) consenting to seasonal influenza vaccinations or must provide a recognized exemption.
• Continued employment in this position is subject to successfully obtaining and maintaining a Level 1 DoD Financial Management Certification within two years from entry on duty to the position.
• If the incumbent is already in a position that requires a Level 1 certification, case he/she must complete the certification in the original 2-year period.

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: 1) processing or managing timecard entries and/or deadlines; 2) verifying the accuracy of timecards and/or payroll entries; 3) running audit reports; AND 4) advising on pay issues or elevating to the appropriate resource(s) for resolution. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-07). OR Education: One and a half years of graduate level education in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, such as Budget Administration, Accounting, Finance, Business Management and Public Administration. 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) beyond one year (total semester hours minus 18) by 9. Add the two percentages.

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: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.

Contacts

• Address JT-DHA-DD83CH DHA STAND-ALONE MKT-BAYNE ACH DO NOT USE Fort Johnson, LA 71459 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk