This position plans and implements work for a variety of financial services including: examination, audit, and verification of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) and travel related documents; reviewing and auditing payroll changes in the Defense Civilian Payroll System (DCPS); reviewing and recording obligation data; and maintaining fund control records in the Defense Agency Initiative (DAI).
You must meet the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) qualifications for 0503 series and additional requirements by the announcement closing date. Your resume must clearly show that you have one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least GS-06. Experience can be under other Federal service pay systems, private sector, or military. Specialized experience is defined as: Maintaining complex accounting, budget, or other fiscal transactions, e.g., reconciling accounts in accounting systems, frequent and varied adjustments to accounts, or extensive balancing and reconciling of detailed summary accounts. Receiving and reviewing for accuracy and completeness all types of employee payroll changes (Union Dues, Combined Federal Campaign deductions, federal and state tax information changes, direct deposit/other financial allotment information, etc.). Identifying, auditing and analyzing unique payroll records maintained within an organization to determine whether the problem initially began within the customer's office. Providing technical advice and guidance to time and attendance clerks relating to correct posting procedures and application of leave regulations. You will receive credit for all relevant qualifying experience (paid and unpaid), including volunteer work done through National Service program (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Additional Requirements that must be met by the closing date: Time-in-grade applies to the promotion of current and former federal employees who hold or have held a permanent GS position in either the competitive or excepted service in the previous 52 weeks, including current employees applying under VEOA. Your application package must contain proof you meet this requirement. See Required Documents for more information. For GS-7: You must have 52 weeks of Federal service at or equivalent to GS-6. Time after competitive appointment. Current federal civilian employees must have completed at least 90 days of federal civilian service since being selected for a nontemporary appointment from a competitive examination register of eligibles (an announcement opened to the public) or under a direct hire authority. As part of the online application process, you will respond to a series of questions designed to evaluate your level of experience in these competencies: Analysis Automated Budget Systems Concepts, Policies and Principles of Finance Financial Management Systems Overtime: Occasional Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Nonexempt Bargaining Unit Status: Covered Those retired under CSRS or FERS considered: No. DoD criteria not met. Telework eligible: Yes Remote work eligible: No Work Schedule: Full Time (40 hours/week) Tour of Duty: Regular Schedule (Monday-Friday)
The selectee for this position will be expected to perform the following duties: Audit and verify Permanent Change of Station (PCS) and travel related documents. Review and audit payroll changes in the Defense Civilian Payroll System (DCPS). Review and record obligation data Maintain fund control records in the Defense Agency Initiative (DAI). Use Oracle Business Intelligence Enterprise Edition (OBIEE) system to view reports to correct entries and monitor transactions. Serve as central focal point for assigned organizations and/or business areas for customer inquiries/problems and Payroll REMEDY actions. Provide assistance and guidance to customers. Serves as liaison between Defense Financial Accounting Service (DFAS) Columbus Center (DFAS-CO) and DFAS Indianapolis Center (DFAS-IN) and the customer to resolve problems pertaining to accounting, payroll, and travel funds adjustments. Read the entire announcement before starting the application process.