Civilian Pay Clerk (GS-4/5/6)

Apply online through 5/17/2024 at: https://dfas.usajobs.gov/job/789679500

Interested candidates must apply online through USAJOBS to be considered for this opportunity.

This is NOT a remote work opportunity.  Positions are located in Cleveland, OH and Indianapolis, IN.

Duties

• Duties described below reflect the full performance level GS-06. Duties assigned to an entry grade of GS-04 will be developmental in nature.
• Processes a variety of actions that establish, adjust, and close civilian payroll accounts of serviced Federal Government employees that involve a variety of pay plans and employment situations.
• Researches employee leave/pay issues based on inquiries that include special pay requests, validating and requesting changes to service computation dates, advising supervisors on overtime requests, and resolving issues regarding debt letters.
• Manually processes Defense Civilian Payroll System rejects that occur when data does not flow from one system to another.
• Determines eligibility for pay and benefits based on appointment type and pay plan, tour of duty, and location of employment.
• Performs clerical and technical work resulting in the bi-weekly or monthly determinations of pay for civilian employees.

Conditions of Employment

• Must be a U.S Citizen or National
• Registered for Selective Service (males born after 12-31-1959)
• Suitable for federal employment
• 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
• Obtain/Maintain Financial Management Certification
• Position is located in Indianapolis, IN or Cleveland, Ohio. Please note, this position is NOT eligible for remote telework.

Qualifications

One year of generalized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to that of the next lower grade (GS-03) within the federal service, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position, is required.

Generalized experience is defined as: Progressively responsible clerical, office, or other work that indicates ability to acquire the particular knowledge and skills needed to perform the duties of the position to be filled.

Volunteer Experience: 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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

Substitution of Education for Experience: Two years of successfully completed education above the high school level in any field for which high school graduation, or the equivalent, is a prerequisite may be substituted to meet the general experience required. Equivalent combinations of successfully completed post-high school education and experience may be used to meet total experience requirements.

If you are using education to substitute for general experience, you must submit transcripts at the time you apply. To be creditable, education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university. You must report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions that are recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (http://www2.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html).

For more information or to apply online visit: https://dfas.usajobs.gov/job/789679500