CIVILIAN PAY CLERK

Defense Finance and Accounting Services (DFAS) mission is to lead the Department of Defense (DoD) in finance and accounting by ensuring the delivery of efficient, exceptional quality pay and financial information. Pay for first time hires to the Federal Government will typically be set at step 1 salary range for their respective grade level. To view pay rates in a specific location visit the OPM pay tables at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/salaries-wages/ Major duties: Duties described below reflect the full performance level GS-06. Duties assigned to an entry grade of GS-04 and GS-05 will be developmental in nature. Processes a variety of actions that establish, adjust, and close civilian payroll accounts of serviced Federal Government employees that involve a variety of pay plans and employment situations. Researches employee leave/pay issues based on inquiries that include special pay requests, validating and requesting changes to service computation dates, advising supervisors on overtime requests, and resolving issues regarding debt letters. Manually processes Defense Civilian Payroll System (DCPS) rejects that occur when data does not flow from one system to another. Determines eligibility for pay and benefits based on appointment type and pay plan, tour of duty, and location of employment. Performs clerical and technical work resulting in the bi-weekly or monthly determinations of pay for civilian employees.