SummaryThis position for The Defense Information Systems Agency is at Fort Meade, Maryland .
**This Job Opportunity Announcement is using an additional online assessment tool to evaluate applicants. Please review the HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED, REQUIRED DOCUMENTS, HOW TO APPLY and NEXT STEPS sections below for instructions.
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- Process the agency's payroll System Data Automation (SDA) files to the Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) Defense Civilian Payroll System (DCPS) for all three of the agency's payroll databases.
- Generate employee timecards at the DISA, Organization, or employee level utilizing the DAI OTL Automated Timecard Generator (ATG) process upon request.
- Generate various complex reports and documents in support of audit requests of leave, pay, and labor hour data and prepare a variety of highly detailed reports using extensive knowledge of past and future requirements.
- Analyze complex payroll authorization documents such as leave restoration authorization forms, payroll allotments, employee organization deductions, retroactive timecards, then ensure the appropriate entries are submitted in DCPS.
- Provide timely customer service and completes correspondence (e.g., answers written inquiries, prepares emails and letters to obtain missing information, etc.) related to civilian pay.
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Conditions of employment- 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)
- Time after Competitive Appointment: Candidates must have served 3 months after latest competitive appointment in the Federal service.
- Time in Grade Requirement - see the Qualifications field below for more details.
- Must be able to obtain/maintain security clearance
QualificationsFor the GS-13, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service, or comparable in difficulty and responsibility to GS-12 if outside the Federal service.
Specialized experience is defined as communicating time and labor processes to customers to resolve access issues and overseeing account management; submitting validated Proxy User Management requests to include processing role requests; generating time and attendance ad-hoc inquiries; handling sensitive personnel time-card submission requests; and submitting an agency's System Data Automation (SDA) files. Time-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-12 or higher grade in Federal Service.
You may qualify for consideration if meeting time-in grade, 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.
EducationThere is no substitution of education for specialized experience at the GS-13 grade level.Additional information- A one year probationary or trial period may be required.
- We may use this announcement to fill additional vacancies within 90 days of the closing date.
- Recruitment, relocation, or retention incentives MAY be authorized. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 make certain reimbursements/payments taxable. For information on these changes and the Relocation Income Tax Allowance (RITA), for which some appointees are eligible, click here.
- Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (to verify your registration status click here).
- The Department of Defense (DoD) policy on employment of annuitants issued March 18, 2004 will be used in determining eligibility of annuitants.
- For more information regarding qualifications requirements please click here.
- 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.
- Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here: ;/li>
- All applicants are encouraged to apply electronically. If you are unable to apply on-line, you may contact for assistance.
- Priority Placement Program (PPP) Military Spouse Preference (MSP) eligible candidates will receive priority consideration at the highest grade level for which they have applied and been determined best qualified up to and including the full performance level.
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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.
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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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