Summary Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is: To serve as the Civilian Pay Technician and Deputy Disbursing Officer (DDO) within 319th Comptroller Squadron; operate the Central Disbursing System (CDS) to manage daily accountability of cash collections and disbursements. Responsibilities Receives and examines complex payroll authorization documents (e.g., leave authorization forms, saving bonds and allotments, employee organization deductions, etc.), makes computations, and prepares proper forms for the pay of the full variety of civilian positions (e.g., doctors and nurses under Title 38, firefighters, teachers, etc.). Serves as the 319 RW Deputy Disbursing Officer, assuming financial responsibility and pecuniary liability for physical losses of funds as well as illegal, incorrect, improper and/or erroneous payments. Serves as the wing Agency Program Coordinator and advisor to the Comptroller Squadron Commander for Government Travel Card (GTC) program AND audits pay and leave accounts to identify and correct delinquent and/or erroneous personnel actions or time-keeping errors. Provides customer service in person or by telephone, and completes correspondence (e.g., answers written inquiries, prepares letters to obtain missing information, etc.) related to civilian pay, disbursing office, and Government Travel Card program. Develops methods and procedures to ensure the propriety of cash items such as currency, checks and documents supporting cash transactions. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Clerical and Administrative Support Positions SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-07, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes knowledge of a substantial body of standardized regulations, policies, forms, requirements, processes, procedures, and operations sufficient to performed assigned support duties within the squadron. Comprehensive knowledge of payroll authorization documents, forms, and time and attendance procedures and processes sufficient to examine, investigate, research, and provide feasible solutions to common problems, issues and/or concerns regarding civilian pay, leave, benefits and other common concerns related to civilian pay and leave. FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-07 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-08 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: Knowledge of an extensive body of accounting procedures required to understand and work with an identifiable segment of an integrated double-entry accounting system including knowledge of accounting files, logs, listings, document control systems to ensure daily disbursement and collect transactions are properly accounting for, recorded, audited, and reconciled. Knowledge of a body of complicated civilian pay and leave rules, regulations, laws, allowances, and procedures; and the data system(s) used to support civilian pay actions. Knowledge of military requisitioning and billing programs and procedures to process inter-fund billing transactions. Skill in performing arithmetic computations common to a payroll function. Ability to compile, research, reconciles, and record financial data, analyze payroll records and reports, and take corrective action. Computer literacy and ability to use a computer in performing the work, however, the services of a qualified typist are not required. Ability to communicate orally and in writing and provide prompt and courteous customer service. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Education Additional Information Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location. Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information. 120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur. Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: MSP applicants, if determined best qualified, must be selected and placed at the highest grade for which they applied. You must include a completed copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist. Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicant Eligible: PPP Applicants, if determined well qualified and selected, will be placed at the at the full performance level. You must include the applicable completed copy of the PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility as a PPP Applicant. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 through DD3145-4, select the appropriate checklist for your claimed preference). To determine the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist required to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming, refer to the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide located in the Required Documents section of this vacancy announcement. Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit. Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click here. 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