Civilian Pay Technician

US Military Treatment Facilities under DHA; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

US Military Treatment Facilities under DHA is seeking qualified personnel for a payroll-focused role managing a large portfolio of accounts. The incumbent will handle time and attendance records, payroll data accuracy, and training on payroll procedures.

Applicants should meet federal education pathways and experience criteria, with consideration for graduate-level education in finance- or budget-related fields. This position is a federal direct hire solicitation and requires US citizenship.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience in civilian payroll processing or timekeeping.
• Experience describing processes and ensuring data accuracy.
• Ability to train staff on payroll procedures and compliance.
• Education and transcripts may be required for qualification verification.

Skills

Reviews time and attendance records

Payroll data verification

Resolving payroll discrepancies

Payroll training delivery

Education

Graduate education in Budget Administration

Graduate education in Accounting

Graduate education in Finance

Bachelor's degree with Superior Academic Achievement

Job description

About the Position:

The Incumbent is responsible for a group of over 1400 accounts, including doctors, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, nurse and many other employees in receipt of special pay.

This is a Direct Hire Solicitation.

Advance in Hire maybe authorized for those who are new to the federal employment.

Advance leave accrual maybe authorized.

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;
• 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;
• (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;
• (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.)