Civilian Pay Technician
This position involves a multi-grade career ladder. The major duties listed below represent the full performance level of GS-6. At the GS-5 grade level, you will perform assignments of a more limited scope and with less independence. You will progressively acquire the background necessary to perform at the full performance level of GS-6. Promotion is at the discretion of the supervisor and is contingent upon satisfactory performance, availability of higher-level work, and availability of funds. The major duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Accurate processing of pay and maintenance of payroll records; Examines personnel actions, pay changes and employee requests to make appropriate changes to pay records; Answers requests and provide advice to employees, supervisors, financial management specialist, and personnel specialists on rules, regulations, and procedures relating to pay; Prepares bi-weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual reports; Maintains retirement records, health benefits, taxes, and all other documentation necessary to support payment of salaries; Verifies payroll deductions; Determines eligibility for pay and benefits; Conducts comprehensive reviews of pay transactions; Provides customer service; Maintains confidentiality of records and files; Performs other related duties as assigned or required. Work Schedule:
Monday-Friday; 7:
00 am to 3:
30 pm Recruitment & Relocation Incentives:
May be authorized for highly qualified candidates Financial Disclosure Report:
Not Required To qualify for GS-5 you must meet one of the following minimum qualification requirements:
You must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level in Federal Service that has provided me with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of this position and that is typically in or related to the work of this position. Specialized experience includes processing and verifying payroll transactions with knowledge of timekeeping procedures; ensuring accurate and timely pay for employees; applying the organizations absence and leave policies to ensure accurate charge for leave; using a computer to process payroll transactions and perform associated administrative duties.- OR - Successful completion of 4 years of education (above high school) in any field for which high school graduation or the equivalent is the normal prerequisite. (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED) - OR - Equivalent combinations of successfully completed post-high school education and experience may be used to meet total qualification requirements at the GS-5 level. NOTE:
Only education in excess of the first 60 semester hours (i.e., beyond the second year) is creditable toward meeting the specialized experience requirement. One full academic year of study (30 semester hours) beyond the second year is equivalent to 6 months of specialized experience. (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED) To qualify for GS-6 you must meet the following minimum qualification requirement:
You must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level in Federal Service that has provided me with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of this position and that is typically in or related to the work of this position. Specialized experience includes:
utilizing automated payroll systems; processing and reconciling various pay actions; following payroll policies, regulations, public laws, and requirements; conducting research related to employee pay issues; maintaining payroll records; auditing pay and leave accounts; processing time and attendance records; and preparing reports. You will be rated on the following Competencies as part of the assessment questionnaire for this position:
Attention to DetailCommunicationFinancial SystemsTechnical Competence IMPORTANT:
A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. All experience listed on your resume must include the month and year start/end dates. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. 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 directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https:
//www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Accurate processing of pay and maintenance of payroll records; Examines personnel actions, pay changes and employee requests to make appropriate changes to pay records; Answers requests and provide advice to employees, supervisors, financial management specialist, and personnel specialists on rules, regulations, and procedures relating to pay; Prepares bi-weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual reports; Maintains retirement records, health benefits, taxes, and all other documentation necessary to support payment of salaries; Verifies payroll deductions; Determines eligibility for pay and benefits; Conducts comprehensive reviews of pay transactions; Provides customer service; Maintains confidentiality of records and files; Performs other related duties as assigned or required. Work Schedule:
Monday-Friday; 7:
00 am to 3:
30 pm Recruitment & Relocation Incentives:
May be authorized for highly qualified candidates Financial Disclosure Report:
Not Required To qualify for GS-5 you must meet one of the following minimum qualification requirements:
You must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level in Federal Service that has provided me with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of this position and that is typically in or related to the work of this position. Specialized experience includes processing and verifying payroll transactions with knowledge of timekeeping procedures; ensuring accurate and timely pay for employees; applying the organizations absence and leave policies to ensure accurate charge for leave; using a computer to process payroll transactions and perform associated administrative duties.- OR - Successful completion of 4 years of education (above high school) in any field for which high school graduation or the equivalent is the normal prerequisite. (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED) - OR - Equivalent combinations of successfully completed post-high school education and experience may be used to meet total qualification requirements at the GS-5 level. NOTE:
Only education in excess of the first 60 semester hours (i.e., beyond the second year) is creditable toward meeting the specialized experience requirement. One full academic year of study (30 semester hours) beyond the second year is equivalent to 6 months of specialized experience. (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED) To qualify for GS-6 you must meet the following minimum qualification requirement:
You must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level in Federal Service that has provided me with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of this position and that is typically in or related to the work of this position. Specialized experience includes:
utilizing automated payroll systems; processing and reconciling various pay actions; following payroll policies, regulations, public laws, and requirements; conducting research related to employee pay issues; maintaining payroll records; auditing pay and leave accounts; processing time and attendance records; and preparing reports. You will be rated on the following Competencies as part of the assessment questionnaire for this position:
Attention to DetailCommunicationFinancial SystemsTechnical Competence IMPORTANT:
A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. All experience listed on your resume must include the month and year start/end dates. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. 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 directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https:
//www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/.
- Department:
0544 Civilian Pay - Salary Range:
$37,539 to $54,399 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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