Military Pay Clerk/Military Pay Technician.

Duties

• Process or review a wide variety of standard pay actions which establish, maintain, adjust or close pay accounts to adequately compensate service members.
• Reviews all supporting documents prior to submitting pay transactions into the automated military pay system.
• Ensures that previous payments were proper, determines entitlements, previous bonuses paid, previous readjustment payments, etc.
• Audits, balances, and closes out military leave record or reconstructs as necessary.
• Makes standard adjustments to pay accounts and processes actions to adjust accounts, if necessary.

Qualifications

GS-04 Entry Grade Level: One year of generalized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to GS-03 within the federal service, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position. Generalized experience is defined as progressively responsible clerical, office, or other work that indicates ability to acquire the particular knowledge and skills needed to perform the duties of the position to be filled.

GS-05 Entry Grade Level: One year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to GS-04 within the federal service, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position. Specialized experience is defined as performing duties that support the processing of financial/accounting transactions using standardized procedures that may include reviewing financial/accounting systems information/documents for accuracy/completeness, inputting financial/accounting information into automated systems, or correcting invalid financial/accounting transactions.

Volunteer Experience: 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 to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

GS-04 Substitution of Education for Experience: Two years of successfully completed education above the high school level in any field for which high school graduation, or the equivalent, is a prerequisite may be substituted to meet the general experience required. Equivalent combinations of successfully completed post-high school education and experience may be used to meet total experience requirements.

GS-05 Substitution of Education for Experience: Four years of successfully completed education above the high school level in any field for which high school graduation, or the equivalent, is a prerequisite may be substituted to meet the specialized experience required. Equivalent combinations of successfully completed post-high school education and experience may be used to meet total experience requirements.

If the position you are applying for has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications (i.e. you would not qualify without the education obtained), you MUST submit transcripts with your application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application outside of what is outlined above; however, official transcripts must be verified PRIOR to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education.

Foreign Education: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in a conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying or prior to appointment as outlined above. Qualifying education from colleges and universities in foreign countries must be evaluated in terms of equivalency to that acquired in U.S. colleges and universities. Applicants educated in whole or in part in foreign countries must submit sufficient evidence, including transcripts, to an accredited private organization for an equivalency evaluation of course work and degree. You must provide a copy of the letter containing the results of the equivalency evaluation upon request. Failure to provide such documentation when requested will result in lost consideration.

Requirements

• Suitable for Federal Employment.
• Registered for Selective Service (males born after 12-31-1959).
• Obtain/Maintain Financial Management Certification (Level 1 Certification under the DoD Financial Management Certification Program must be obtained within two years of entry on duty).
• 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.
• Must be a U.S Citizen.
• New employees to the Defense Finance and Accounting Service will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
• This position is Non-Exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act.
• Accepting this position, you may be required to serve a 1-year probationary period.
• Employment of retired Federal employees receiving an annuity is subject to the requirements of the Department of Defense (DoD) policy guidance.
• If you are a displaced Federal Civil Service employee and attain a rating of at least 80, you may be entitled to receive special priority selection under the ICTAP.
• Employment in this position requires a background investigation which may delay starting date. If you are selected and cannot obtain a favorable security determination within a reasonable period of time due to disclosed/undisclosed 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 to occupy a sensitive position may result in termination.