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LEAD MILITARY PAY TECHNICIAN (RETIRED PAY)Department of DefenseDefense Finance and Accounting ServiceDFAS Cleveland, Finance Operations, Retired & Annuitant PayOverview
##### Open & closing dates
05/10/2019 to 05/23/2019
##### Service
Competitive
##### Pay scale & grade
GS 8
##### Salary
$48,497 to $63,045 per year
##### Appointment type
Permanent
##### Work schedule
Full-TimeLocation3 vacancies in the following location:-Cleveland, OHRelocation expenses reimbursedNoTelework eligibleYes as determined by agency policy- DutiesSummaryWho may apply: Current permanent competitive civilian federal
employees, ICTAP, and Veterans Employment Opportunities Act (VEOA)
eligibles and Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse
Preference (MSP).This position is located in: DFAS - Cleveland Retired & Annuitant
Pay Operations.Learn more about this agencyResponsibilities
The purpose of this position is to serve as a work leader in the
processing of military pay transactions in the Retired and
Annuitant Pay area.
Monitors and directs work activities which involve the
examination of military retired and annuitant pay documents to
determine the accuracy and propriety of payments.
Incumbent also performs work concurrent to that performed by the
highest level of work led.
Oversees the work distribution and ensures timely accomplishment
of assigned workload.
Provides on-the-job training to new employees in accordance with
established procedures and practices.
Amends or rejects work not meeting standards and identifies when
employees have problems in meeting performance standard.
Monitors and directs work activities which involve the
examination of military retired and annuitant pay documents to
determine the need for collection action to ensure proper
payment to military members or their beneficiaries.
Remains in touch with the status and progress of work, makes
day-to-day adjustments in accordance with established
priorities, obtaining assistance from the supervisor on problems
that may arise, such as backlogs which cannot be disposed of
promptly.
Travel RequiredOccasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.Supervisory statusNoPromotion Potential8
#### Job family (Series)
0545 Military Pay- RequirementsConditions of Employment
Must be a U.S Citizen or National
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 latest competitive appointment in the Federal
service.
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.
Time in Grade Requirement - see the Qualifications field below
for more details.
Obtain/Maintain Financial Management Certification
QualificationsTime-in-Grade: Current or former federal employees who have held
a GS position in the preceding 52 weeks, must meet the time in grade
requirement. Applicant must have served 52 weeks as a GS-07 or
higher grade in Federal Service.One year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty
and responsibility to that of the next lower grade (GS-07) within
the federal service, which demonstrates the ability to perform the
duties of the position, is required.Specialized experience is defined as: using a large body of
military pay rules, procedures and operations sufficient to process
pay actions requiring audits, corrections, and adjustments of
several interrelated aspects of military pay, sufficient to provide
leadership, training and support to others responsible for this
work, experience must include applying expert-level knowledge of
related payroll systems sufficient to take necessary intervention
and bypass of normal automated systems and procedures, and resolve
issues within the automated systems.EducationSubstitution of Education for Experience: Eighteen months of
graduate level education may be substituted to meet the specialized
experience required when it is directly related to the work of the
position being filled. Equivalent combinations of successfully
completed graduate level 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
(http://www2.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html).Additional information
If you are unable to apply online, view the following link for
information regarding Alternate Application.
Moving expenses will not be paid.
Telework availability will be based upon the mission
requirements and supervisory determination.
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.
A two year probationary or trial period may be required.
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 Seldom 1-24%.
This position is covered by a bargaining unit.
Retired Civil Service Employee: Employment of retired Federal
employees receiving an annuity is subject to the requirements of
the Department of Defense (DoD) policy guidance. (See DoD
Instruction 1400.25, Volume 300, at
http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives)
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 you are
selected, you will have to obtain this certification within
two (2) years of your entry on duty in the position unless you
are already in a position that requires a Level 1 Certification
in which case you must complete the certification within the
original 2-year period. Failure to become certified within the
required time-frame may be grounds for removal from the position
and/or from Federal service. Information about the DoD FM
Certification Program is available at
http://www.dfas.mil/dam/dfas/careers/pdf/DoDFMCertificationProgram.pdf.
How You Will Be EvaluatedYou will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the
qualifications above.IMPORTANT NOTE - YOU MUST FOLLOW ALL APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
CAREFULLY. ERRORS OR OMISSIONS MAY AFFECT YOUR RATING.All information included in the resume and Occupational
Questionnaire is subject to review and verification. HR will review
your resume and supporting documentation to ensure you meet the
minimum qualification requirements. Applicants meeting the minimum
requirements will be further evaluated based upon information you
provided in the Occupational Questionnaire. If a determination is
made that the work experience described in your submitted resume
does not support your responses to the self-assessment
questionnaire, your score may be reduced, and you may lose
consideration for this position. If you are already a DFAS employee,
you may be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including
removal from Federal service, if you are found to have exaggerated,
embellished, inflated, mischaracterized, or falsified your resume or
qualifications.The Assessment Questionnaire takes approximately 15 minutes to
complete and collects information on your education, training and
experience related to the following critical competencies:
Communication
Concepts, Policies, and Principles of Payroll
Financial Management Systems
Leading People
You can preview the Assessment Questionnaire here:
https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/10493519Background checks and security clearanceSecurity clearanceOtherDrug test requiredNo- Required DocumentsYou must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Resume: You are encouraged to choose only ONE method of
submitting your resume. (HR will review the resume that the system
date stamps as the latest one received and this may not be the
resume, which best reflects your qualifications for the job and may
result in an ineligible rating.) You may submit your resume by:
attaching in your USAJOBS account. For assistance in preparing your
resume, take a look at the DFAS Resume Tools.
2. Complete Assessment Questionnaire: Your resume must describe
the quality of work in regards to responses to the occupational
self-assessment questionnaire as they generate your numerical
rating.
3. Other Supporting Documents.The following supporting documents are ONLY required if applicable
to your personal qualifications or status. They must be received by
the closing date of the announcement.
1. Transcripts and/or Certifications: You must submit
documentation if you are substituting education for experience. For
additional information on acceptable documents or to see if you must
submit documentation click here Transcripts and Certifications. You
must also document your education and/or certifications in your
resume.
2. SF-50: With the exception of current permanent DFAS
employees, current or former federal employees must submit a
Notification of Personnel Action reflecting the highest grade held
on a permanent basis, tenure and appointment type.
3. Veterans Documentation: Click to review these authorities and
documents verifying eligibility for a VEOA, VRA and/or 30% or more
disabled veterans hiring authorities.
4.Military Spouses: Spousal Permanent Change of Station (PCS)
orders, marriage certificate/license and the Self-Certification form
are required to claim Military Spouse Preference.
5. ICTAP Eligibles: A copy of the RIF separation notice and
SF-50 if available.
6. Other Special Hiring Authorities: Click here to review these
authorities and the documentation you are required to submit.
7. You may submit a cover letter which will be forwarded to the
selecting official with your resume. Your cover letter will not be
used to verify your qualifications or eligibility.WARNING: Failure to submit a complete application package
including any required documentation by 11:59 PM (EST)
05/23/2019, or at the time of application for announcements with an
extended closing date, may result in an ineligible rating and loss
of consideration. To verify that your application is complete, log
into your USAJOBS account, select Application Status and More
Information. The Details page will display the status of your
application. It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that
information entered, uploaded, or faxed is received, legible and
accurate. HR will not modify answers submitted by an applicant.If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution
recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be
credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the
attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting
institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this
vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may
affect the overall rating.- BenefitsA 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. Learn more about federal
benefits.Review our benefitsEligibility 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.- How to ApplyTo apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application
Package. See required documents below.Click 'Apply Online' to create an account or log in to your existing
USAJOBS account.
1. Follow the prompts to complete the assessment questionnaire and
upload required documents.
2. Please ensure you click the Submit My Answers button to submit
your application.
3. Check application status by logging into your USAJOBS account,
clicking Application Status, then More Information for this
position. Return to an incomplete application by logging into your
USAJOBS account and clicking Update Application in the vacancy
announcement. You must re-select your resume and other documents
from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.The following link will help you determine if you meet the
eligibility to apply for this position:
http://www.dfas.mil/careers/howtoapply/vacancyannouncement/appointment-eligibility.htmlPLEASE NOTE: You will be considered only for those appointment
eligibilities for which you select, attach supporting documentation
and are found eligible.Agency contact informationHR Customer Care CenterPhone(317) 212-0454Emaildfas.indianapolis-in.zh.mbx.dfasmeritcc@mail.milAddressDFAS - RETIRED AND ANNUITANT PAY
1240 E. 9th Street
Cleveland, OH 44199
USLearn more about this agencyNext stepsThe occupational questionnaire and the resume that you submit will
be used to assess your qualifications for the job, and to identify
the best qualified applicants to be referred to the hiring manager
for further consideration and possible interviews. We will notify
you of the outcome after each of these steps has been completed.
After making a tentative job offer, we will conduct a
suitability/security background investigation.- Fair & TransparentThe Federal hiring process is setup to be fair and transparent.
Please read the following guidance.Equal Employment Opportunity PolicyThe United States Government does not discriminate in employment on
the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and
gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual
orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age,
membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental
status, military service, or other non-merit factor.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) for federal employees & job
applicants
Reasonable Accommodation PolicyFederal agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants
with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable
accommodation for any part of the application process should follow
the instructions in the job opportunity announcement. For any part
of the remaining hiring process, applicants should contact the
hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable
accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.A reasonable accommodation is any change to a job, the work
environment, or the way things are usually done that enables an
individual with a disability to apply for a job, perform job duties
or receive equal access to job benefits.Under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, federal agencies must provide
reasonable accommodations when:
An applicant with a disability needs an accommodation to have an
equal opportunity to apply for a job.
An employee with a disability needs an accommodation to perform
the essential job duties or to gain access to the workplace.
An employee with a disability needs an accommodation to receive
equal access to benefits, such as details, training, and
office-sponsored events.
You can request a reasonable accommodation at any time during the
application or hiring process or while on the job. Requests are
considered on a case-by-case basis.Learn more about disability employment and reasonable accommodations
or how to contact an agency.Legal and regulatory guidance
Financial suitability
Social security number request
Privacy Act
Signature and false statements
Selective Service
New employee probationary period
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to
apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/533310600. Only resumes
submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed
at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
