Military Pay Technician

U.S. Coast Guard; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 51,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Thrift Savings Plan

Paid federal holidays

Job summary

U.S. Coast Guard in Topeka, Kansas, seeks a Military Pay Technician (GS-0545-7) to establish, maintain and terminate military pay accounts, and to audit and correct leave and pay records.

You will review payroll control reports, process regular and supplemental payrolls, and handle adjustments while ensuring compliance with federal laws and Department of Homeland Security regulations.

Qualifications

• This position does not have a positive education requirement.
• Only experience obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Establish, maintain and terminate military pay accounts.
• Audit and correct leave and pay accounts.
• Process regular and supplemental payrolls.
• Review payroll control reports and respond to inquiries.
• Verify transactions comply with federal regulations.

Job description

• Department: Department of Homeland Security

This vacancy is for a GS-0545-7, Military Pay Technician located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, PPC RETIREE and ANNUITANT SERVICES BRANCH in TOPEKA, Kansas.

Key Responsibilities

You will serve as a Military Pay Technician and be responsible for the establishment, maintenance and termination of a variety of military accounts, for auditing and correcting leave and pay accounts, reviewing and researching payroll control reports, responding to message traffic, processing regular and supplemental payrolls, and handling miscellaneous adjustments and corrections to members' pay accounts.

Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team. Typical work assignments include: Reviewing and processing final actions to resolve various complicated pay problems using a variety of techniques for military pay actions related to retired and annuitant pay. Reviewing and updating system modules and indebtedness transactions to ensure that regulatory provisions of statutes are applied correctly.

Verifying transactions are mathematically accurate, contain proper accounting data, and are in compliance with federal laws and regulations. Utilizing the automated payroll system to research accounts and determine whether adjustments are necessary. Computing the rates of pay and determines proper pay tables to be used for calculating pay related to retiree and annuitant specializations.

Processing account discrepancies to correct payroll accounts which could not be updated through the automated system. Calculating pay entitlements and inputs appropriate transactions to credit or debit the member's pay account. Receiving inquiries of a routine and complex nature from customers concerning payroll and personnel matters.

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. Reasonable Accommodation Information

Requirements & Education

This position does not have a positive education requirement. If you are including education on your resume, report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. See Required Documents section for detail. Only experience obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered.

DHS offers competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance; retirement plan; Thrift Savings Plan [similar to a 401(k)]; Flexible Spending Account; Employee Assistance Program; personal leave days; and paid federal holidays. Other benefits may include flexible work schedules; tuition reimbursement; transportation subsidies; uniform allowance; health and wellness programs; and fitness centers.

DHS is committed to employee development and offers a variety of employee training and developmental opportunities. For more information, go to the DHS Careers website and select "Benefits." Disabled veteran leave will be available to any federal employee hired on or after November 5, 2016, who is a veteran with a service- connected disability rating of 30 percent or more.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $51283 – $66670/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-09-28.

What is the work schedule?

This is a This is a Full-time position. position.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.