Civilian Pay Technician (Office Automation)

Tacoma, Wa Civilian Payroll Specialist

Serve as an expert source of information handling a variety of civilian payroll situations.

Communicate effectively with employees, supervisors, and other stakeholders regarding payroll and leave issues.

Verify entries in automated timekeeping systems for consistency and compliance with regulations.

Conditions of employment :

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This may be considered an inclement weather position. The incumbent may be expected to make every attempt to report for duty on time and / or remain on duty during inclement weather conditions.
• Incumbent may be required to perform call duties; work overtime to include weekends and federal holidays, out of cycle, or unscheduled training or on an emergency basis.
• This is a Financial Management Level 1 Certified position. Incumbent of this position is required to comply with all Department of Defense requirements of this certification program.
• This position requires shift work to provide coverage on evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations.
• 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.

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 : I have one year of specialized experience which includes : Performing two or more of the following, 1) Reviewing automated system records of time and attendance; 2) Compiling and verifying the accuracy of civilian payroll data; 3) Resolving civilian pay discrepancies; and 4) Providing training on payroll procedures. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade / level position in the federal service (GS-06).

OR Education : One full year 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. (Note : You must attach a copy of your transcripts.)

OR Education : Superior Academic Achievement : Successful completion of all the requirements for a bachelor's degree with Superior Academic Achievement. In order to be creditable under this provision, Superior Academic Achievement must have been gained in a curriculum that is qualifying for the position to be filled. Superior Academic Achievement is based on : (1) Class Standing - Applicants must be in the upper third of the graduating class in the college, university, or major subdivision, such as the College of Liberal Arts or the School of Business Administration, based on completed courses; OR (2) Grade-Point Average (G.P.A.) - Applicants must have a grade-point average of either (a) 3.0 or higher out of a possible 4.0 ("B" or better) as recorded on your official transcript, or as computed based on 4 years of education, or as computed based on courses completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum; or (b) 3.5 or higher out of a possible 4.0 ("B+" or better) based on the average of the required courses completed in the major field or the required courses in the major field completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum.; OR (3) Honor Society Membership - Applicants may be considered eligible based on membership in one of the approved national scholastic honor societies listed by the Association of College Honor Societies (https : / / www.achsnatl.org / ).(NOTE : You must attach a copy of your transcripts and / or verification of class standing for further verification.)

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 the first year (total graduate semester hours minus 18) by 18. Add the two percentages. (Note : You must attach a copy of your transcripts.)