MILITARY PAY TECHNICIAN.

ResponsibilitiesResolve rejects and discrepancies associated with an account to accurately compute pay.Resolve complex cases involving pay and allowances, bonuses, special pays and the computation of taxes withheld in prior years.Compute the amounts of Montgomery G.I. Bill and veteran's Education Assistance Program reimbursements due to a member and prepare the necessary vouchers for payments.Assist in audits involving the DJMS.Assist with on-the-job training for junior technicians.RequirementsMust be a U.S. Citizen or National.This national security position, which may require access to classified information, requires a favorable suitability review and security clearance as a condition of employment. Failure to maintain security eligibility may result in termination.Registered for Selective Service (males born after 12-31-1959).Suitable for Federal employment.Time after Competitive Appointment: Candidates must have served 3 months after the latest competitive appointment in the Federal service.Obtain/Maintain Financial Management Certification.New employees to the Defense Finance and Accounting Service will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.QualificationsOne year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to that of the next lower grade (GS-6) within the federal service, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position, is required.Specialized experience is defined as:Possess experience utilizing a large body of military payroll rules, procedures and operations sufficient to process pay audits, corrections, and adjustments.Reviewing and processing final actions to resolve complicated payroll issues and determining complex payroll entitlements.Possess in-depth knowledge of military payroll systems sufficient to intervene and bypass normal automated systems and procedures.You may qualify for consideration if meeting specialized experience, education requirement, 90 days after competitive appointment requirement, and all other qualification requirements within 30 calendar days after the closing date of the announcement, unless otherwise indicated on the announcement.Education and SubstitutionOne (1) year of graduate education may be substituted to meet the specialized experience requirement when education is directly related to the position being filled. Equivalent combinations of successfully completed education and experience may be used to meet total experience requirements. If you are using education to substitute for the specialized experience, you must submit transcripts at the time you apply. To be creditable, education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.Additional InformationMoving expenses will NOT be paid.Telework availability is limited and will only be provided on a rare case-by-case basis during situations where Agency Leadership has determined that telework serves a compelling DoD need.We may use this announcement to make a temporary promotion. For some positions, the temporary promotion may be made permanent without further competition.Selections are subject to restrictions resulting from the DoD Program for Stability of Civilian Employment.As a condition of employment, you may be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we'll evaluate whether your continued employment advances the public interest.We may use this announcement to fill additional vacancies within 120 days of the closing date.This position is Non-Exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act.Travel requirement is Occasional.This position is NOT covered by a bargaining unit.Pay for first-time hires to the Federal Government will typically be set at step 1 salary range for their respective grade level.The Security Designation will vary and depend upon position and may require a secret clearance or higher. Employment in this position requires a background investigation that may delay the starting date. If selected and you cannot obtain a favorable security determination within a reasonable period due to background issues, the employment offer may be withdrawn. Individuals selected are required to obtain/maintain a favorable security determination to occupy a sensitive position within the agency as a condition of employment. Failure to maintain eligibility may result in termination.This position requires you to obtain and maintain a Level 1 Certification under the DoD Financial Management (FM) Certification Program as a condition of employment. If selected, you will have to obtain this certification within two (2) years of entry on duty unless already required in a previous position.#J-18808-Ljbffr

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