Civilian Pay Technician.

US Army Corps of Engineers; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

The US Army Corps of Engineers in Portland, Oregon, seeks a payroll liaison to support payroll functions and applications, ensuring time data is accurately entered into automated systems. Responsibilities include researching discrepancies, ensuring security in automated pay applications, transmitting data to DCPS, and coordinating with CPAC and DFAS to resolve pay and leave issues.

Requirements include experience with automated payroll systems, knowledge of regulations, and eligibility under

Qualifications

• Experience with automated timekeeping and payroll processes.
• Knowledge of DCPS and DFAS payroll policies.
• Ability to interpret regulations and laws.
• Familiarity with time and attendance reporting.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a payroll liaison to managers and employees for all payroll functions and applications.
• Provide technical assistance regarding payroll applications and ensuring all time is input correctly into automated systems.
• Research and reconcile discrepancies that appear in reports generated by time and attendance submissions.
• Analyze automated pay applications ensuring security measures are in place, records are accurately maintained and timekeepers have proper access.
• Collect, correct and transmit source data to DCPS, adjust time and attendance data, input schedule changes, review records and maintain files.
• Review and correct time and attendance files submitted by timekeepers.
• Resolve pay and leave problems in coordination with CPAC and the DFAS payroll office.
• Update pay and leave records to reflect regulatory changes and law.
• Examine and verify transactions affecting pay authorizations/deductions for accuracy and compliance.

Skills

Timekeeping knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Customer service

Payroll processes

Education

Graduate education in accounting/finance/business

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

DCPS

CEFMS

Job description

• Serve as a payroll liaison to managers and employees for all payroll functions and applications.
• Provide technical assistance regarding payroll applications and ensuring all time is input correctly into automated systems.
• Research and reconcile discrepancy that appear in numerous reports that are generated by the submission of time and attendance.
• Analyze automated pay applications ensuring that security measures are in place, records are accurately maintained and timekeepers have proper access.
• Collects, corrects and transmits these source data files to Defense Civilian Pay System (DCPS), adjusts time and attendance data, inputs schedule changes, reviews individual records and maintains files.
• Reviews and corrects time and attendance files submitted by timekeepers.
• Resolves pay and leave problems in close coordination with representatives of District Human Resources (CPAC) and the Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) payroll office.
• Updates individual pay and leave records to reflect changes based on personal interpretation of regulations and law.
• Examines and verifies a wide variety of transactions affecting pay authorization/deductions for accuracy, authority, completeness and conformity to regulatory and statutory requirements.

Duties

• Serve as a payroll liaison to managers and employees for all payroll functions and applications.
• Provide technical assistance regarding payroll applications and ensuring all time is input correctly into automated systems.
• Research and reconcile discrepancy that appear in numerous reports that are generated by the submission of time and attendance.
• Analyze automated pay applications ensuring that security measures are in place, records are accurately maintained and timekeepers have proper access.
• Collects, corrects and transmits these source data files to Defense Civilian Pay System (DCPS), adjusts time and attendance data, inputs schedule changes, reviews individual records and maintains files.
• Reviews and corrects time and attendance files submitted by timekeepers.
• Resolves pay and leave problems in close coordination with representatives of District Human Resources (CPAC) and the Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) payroll office.
• Updates individual pay and leave records to reflect changes based on personal interpretation of regulations and law.
• Examines and verifies a wide variety of transactions affecting pay authorization/deductions for accuracy, authority, completeness and conformity to regulatory and statutory requirements.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This is a Financial Management Level 1 Certified position. Incumbent must comply with requirements of the certification program and obtain the certification within 2 years from date of hire.
• Appointment to this position is subject to a one year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 11.

Qualifications

Who May Apply

Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See

• Current Army Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) Employee
• Current Department of Army Civilian Employees
• Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan
• Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act
• Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473
• Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible
• Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible
• Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement
• Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible
• Reinstatement
• Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998

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

GS-07 Level

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-06 grade level in the Federal service which includes: Assisting with utilizing an automated system to review employees time and attendance, and experience applying regulations and policies to daily tasks. OR Education: One 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 accounting, finance, or business administration. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.) 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.

GS-08 Level

Specialized Experience: One one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 grade level in the Federal service which includes resolving timekeeping and payroll issues; reviewing and interpreting a wide range of timekeeping and payroll laws, policies, regulations, directives; utilizing automated payroll systems such as Defense Civilian Payroll System (DCPS) and the Corps of Engineers Financial Management System (CEFMS) automated time and attendance. 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 accounting, finance, or business 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.

You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:

• Arithmetic/Mathematical Reasoning
• Attention to Detail
• Customer Service
• Decision Making
• Flexibility
• Integrity/Honesty
• Interpersonal Skills
• Learning
• Reading Comprehension
• Self-Management
• Stress Tolerance
• Teamwork

Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-06/07).

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:

Additional information

• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
• If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the
• You may claim military spouse preference (MSP).
• If a MSP applicant is determined best qualified and selected, placement must be at the full performance level for priority consideration.
• Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP). If you are a Federal employee in the competitive service and your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority for this position. To receive selection priority, you must: (1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria (2) be rated well-qualified for the position and; (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. To be considered well-qualified and receive selection priority applicants must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a score of 90 or above. Additional information about the program is on
• This is a Career Program (CP) 11 - Comptroller position.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
• Management may select at any grade level with non-competitive promotion potential to target grade. Non-competitive promotion potential to the target grade is based on time-in-grade requirements and demonstrated ability to perform the higher graded duties.
• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
• When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit
• Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations.
• If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an
• Relocation/Recruitment Incentive may be offered.
• Advance In Hire rate may be considered/Advance Leave Accrual rate may be considered.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.

Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here:

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.