CIVILIAN PAY TECHNICIAN

CIVILIAN PAY TECHNICIAN

Department: Department of Defense

Location(s): Arlington, Virginia

Salary Range: $57736 - $91815 Per Year

Job Summary: This position is part of the Defense Security Cooperation Agency. The incumbent will be responsible for assisting payroll rules, regulations, procedures and techniques to work with resolving accounts in payroll systems.

Major Duties:

• As a CIVILIAN PAY TECHNICIAN at the GS-0544-7/8/9 some of your typical work assignments may include: Serves as a technical authority with full administrative responsibility for the support As a Civilian Pay Technician at the GS-0544-7 some of your typical work assignment. Serve as a technical authority with full administrative responsibility for the support of approximately 650+ Federal civilian employee payroll accounts across DSCA CONUS and OCONUS employees. Establish routine and special timelines and cutoff schedules to assure timely transmission of data to meet DFAS computer schedules and Audit Readiness requirements. Review and interpret a wide range of payroll law, policy, regulation, directive, DCPS Payroll Office Advisory Releases regarding the DCPS Application System and Defense Agencies Initiative (DAI) Oracle Time and Labor (OTL). Provide technical assistance and training to all activity users, timekeepers and certifiers regarding the operation and setup of the online DAI OTL account. Research and analyze data; consolidates input for response to Inspector General complaints, audits and/or congressional inquiries. Oversee special studies or projects which address pay problems/issues encountered across functional lines to eliminate or reduce similar problems in the future.

Qualifications: You may qualify at the GS-07, if you fulfill the following qualifications: A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-06 grade level in the Federal service: Assisting payroll rules, regulations, procedures and techniques to work with resolving accounts in payroll systems; OR You may qualify at the GS-08, if you fulfill the following qualifications: A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 grade level in the Federal service: Using a wide body of payroll rules, regulations, procedures and techniques to work with complicated accounts in payroll systems; understanding Defense Finance Accounting Service (DFAS) regulations and procedures sufficiently to identify and resolve pay problems; OR You may qualify at the GS-09, if you fulfill the following qualifications: A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-08 grade level in the Federal service: using a wide body of payroll rules, regulations, procedures and techniques to work with complicated accounts in payroll systems; understanding Defense Finance Accounting Service (DFAS) regulations and procedures sufficiently to identify and resolve pay problems; reviewing and processing a variety of payroll and time and attendance data impacting pay, electronic funds transfer (EFT) payroll deposits, leave, taxes, benefits, other deductions, and master payroll record information; providing technical assistance and training to all activity users, timekeepers and certifiers regarding the operation and set up of their accounts within a time keeping system. 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.

How to Apply: To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply Online to access an online application. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account or you may need to create a new account. You will be taken to an online application. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation, and submit the application. NOTE: Resumes up to a total of two pages will be accepted. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration. You will receive an email notification when your application has been received for the announcement. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account, https://www.usajobs.gov, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Application Status page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and your responses submitted to the online application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. To preview the questionnaire, please go to https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12861555. Review the General Application Information and Definitions at: https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/Careers/downloads/DoDGenAppInfo%2012-1-2020.pdf?ver=ECNbdsHtGilTd3OENN4A0Q%3d%3d

Application Deadline: 2026-01-19