MILITARY PAY TECHNICIAN.
DFAS, Cleveland, OH, United States
Responsibilities
Provide accurate and timely centralized pay services to Active and Reserve military service members through the maintenance of service member’s MMPA (Master Military Pay Account).
Handle problem cases that are elevated by junior staff members for final resolution.
Process a variety of complex pay cases requiring comprehensive review and in-depth research to determine the cause of discrepancies within a service member’s account and corrective action.
Resolve the most complex military pay and allowance cases involving substantial retroactive payments, adjustments, or collections.
Determine appropriate course of action, utilize a testing system to simulate effects of the revised
ew procedure, then modify or create new office procedures as appropriate.
Requirements
Must 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.
Time in Grade Requirement – see the Qualifications field below for more details.
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. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov.
Current or former federal employees who have held a GS position in the preceding 52 weeks must meet the time in grade requirement. Applicants must have served 52 weeks as a GS-6 or higher grade in Federal Service. To verify you meet the time-in-grade requirement, please provide a copy of a recent SF-50 that shows you have completed at least 52 weeks at the next lower grade level. Awards SF-50 will not be accepted to determine eligibility. Examples of qualifying SF-50s include:
Within-Grade Increase (WGI)
Promotion
Any SF-50, if its effective date allows a specialist to calculate 52 weeks of service. (The effective date is in the upper‑right corner of the SF‑50)
Qualifications
To be hired at the GS-7 entry grade level, applicants must minimally have one year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to that of the next lower grade (GS-6). This specialized experience must demonstrate the ability to perform the duties of the position and is required.
Specialized Experience is defined as reviewing and processing a wide variety of complex military payroll transactions; determining entitlements; examining and verifying all documents for propriety, completeness, and accuracy; and reviewing and processing final actions to resolve various complex military payroll problems or issues using a variety of techniques.
Education: One year of graduate education may be substituted to meet the specialized experience requirement when education is directly related to the position being filled. The education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Transcripts must be submitted at the time of application.
Additional Information
Moving expenses will NOT be paid.
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 makes certain reimbursements/payments taxable. For information on these changes and the Relocation Income Tax Allowance (RITA), eligible appointees may inquire.
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 become 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 performance and conduct will be evaluated. At the end of this period, employment will be terminated unless you receive certification that 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 covered by a bargaining unit.
This position requires you to obtain and maintain a Level 1 Certification under the DoD Financial Management Certification Program as a condition of employment. If selected, you must obtain this certification within two years of entry on duty.
Security designation will vary and may require a secret clearance or higher. Background investigation may delay starting date. If a favorable security determination cannot be obtained in a reasonable period, the offer may be withdrawn. Individuals selected must obtain and maintain a favorable security determination to occupy a sensitive position. Failure to maintain eligibility may result in termination.
Criminal History Inquiries – For some positions, criminal history inquiries may not take place before you receive a conditional job offer. Please see the security section of Understanding Vacancy Announcements for details.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
A 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. Eligibility 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.
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Provide accurate and timely centralized pay services to Active and Reserve military service members through the maintenance of service member’s MMPA (Master Military Pay Account).
Handle problem cases that are elevated by junior staff members for final resolution.
Process a variety of complex pay cases requiring comprehensive review and in-depth research to determine the cause of discrepancies within a service member’s account and corrective action.
Resolve the most complex military pay and allowance cases involving substantial retroactive payments, adjustments, or collections.
Determine appropriate course of action, utilize a testing system to simulate effects of the revised
ew procedure, then modify or create new office procedures as appropriate.
Requirements
Must 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.
Time in Grade Requirement – see the Qualifications field below for more details.
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. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov.
Current or former federal employees who have held a GS position in the preceding 52 weeks must meet the time in grade requirement. Applicants must have served 52 weeks as a GS-6 or higher grade in Federal Service. To verify you meet the time-in-grade requirement, please provide a copy of a recent SF-50 that shows you have completed at least 52 weeks at the next lower grade level. Awards SF-50 will not be accepted to determine eligibility. Examples of qualifying SF-50s include:
Within-Grade Increase (WGI)
Promotion
Any SF-50, if its effective date allows a specialist to calculate 52 weeks of service. (The effective date is in the upper‑right corner of the SF‑50)
Qualifications
To be hired at the GS-7 entry grade level, applicants must minimally have one year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to that of the next lower grade (GS-6). This specialized experience must demonstrate the ability to perform the duties of the position and is required.
Specialized Experience is defined as reviewing and processing a wide variety of complex military payroll transactions; determining entitlements; examining and verifying all documents for propriety, completeness, and accuracy; and reviewing and processing final actions to resolve various complex military payroll problems or issues using a variety of techniques.
Education: One year of graduate education may be substituted to meet the specialized experience requirement when education is directly related to the position being filled. The education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Transcripts must be submitted at the time of application.
Additional Information
Moving expenses will NOT be paid.
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 makes certain reimbursements/payments taxable. For information on these changes and the Relocation Income Tax Allowance (RITA), eligible appointees may inquire.
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 become 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 performance and conduct will be evaluated. At the end of this period, employment will be terminated unless you receive certification that 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 covered by a bargaining unit.
This position requires you to obtain and maintain a Level 1 Certification under the DoD Financial Management Certification Program as a condition of employment. If selected, you must obtain this certification within two years of entry on duty.
Security designation will vary and may require a secret clearance or higher. Background investigation may delay starting date. If a favorable security determination cannot be obtained in a reasonable period, the offer may be withdrawn. Individuals selected must obtain and maintain a favorable security determination to occupy a sensitive position. Failure to maintain eligibility may result in termination.
Criminal History Inquiries – For some positions, criminal history inquiries may not take place before you receive a conditional job offer. Please see the security section of Understanding Vacancy Announcements for details.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
A 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. Eligibility 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.
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