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Payroll Technician

Department of the Navy
Commander, Navy Installations
NDW Naval Air Station Patuxent River N941
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Summary

This position is located in the Regional Business Office, Support Service Program NAS, Patuxent River, MD. The incumbent in this position is responsible for the employee payroll and maintaining payroll records for approximately 1000 NAF (Non-appropriated fund) employees assigned to Regional MWR and VQ regional storefronts.

Overview

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Hiring complete
Open & closing dates
02/14/2024 to 02/21/2024
Salary
$47,789 to - $53,105 per year
Pay scale & grade
NF 3
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Naval Air Station Patuxent River, MD
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position to attend or conduct training.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time - Must be able to work an irregular schedule to ensure timely processing/transmission of the payroll
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
None
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Other
Drug test
No
Position sensitivity and risk
Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
Trust determination process
Announcement number
24-12320487
Control number
776702300

Duties

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Performs routine payroll, timekeeping and administrative duties. This includes the reconciliation of timecards, work schedules (revised by management), leave slips, and W-4 Forms. Performs the keying and transmittal of payroll data via computer. Compares payroll register with submitted time sheets for accuracy. Process bi-weekly payroll summaries for each activity itemizing gross wages, deductions, etc. Inputs corrections to previous payrolls as indicated.

Processes garnishments, child support orders, and court ordered benefits enrollments for dependent minors in accordance with Federal and State requirements and other deductions as required. Ensures the correct calculation of payments, enter into payroll system, and follow-up to adjust and/or end deductions when completed. Ensures proper recalculations are performed as necessary.

Compiles reports as required and reconciles monthly contribution report listing employee deductions for life, medical, disability, and retirement benefits.

Maintains information regarding all employees that are in excess 240 annual leave hours and inform employees and managers prior to end of calendar year. Ensures the appropriate computation of necessary benefits payment for employees who must make restitution for the employee portion of costs due to absence without pay, and past payments to the proper accounts. Researches and prepares statistical reports concerning wages. This information includes furnishing figures to MWR Directors for the yearly NAFI operating budget. Processes download of current payroll information bi-weekly input into the payroll accounting system.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment.
  • Must have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer.

Qualifications

A thorough knowledge of payroll policies and pay actions is necessary, to include knowledge of current policy regarding personnel actions, current regulations regarding pay, leave, differentials, legal deductions, garnishments, child support orders, and verification procedures. Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet software is required. The incumbent must also possess the skill of a qualified typist, the ability to use a 10 key calculator with speed and accuracy, good verbal and written communication skills, and good customer service skills. Work can be stressful due to necessary deadlines and time limitations to process and transmit payroll. Must be able to prioritize multiple tasks and have the ability to handle sensitive material with speed, accuracy, and maintain strict confidentiality.

Additional information

Salary is dependent on experience and/or education. Some positions have special requirements.

Selectee may be required to complete a one (1) year probationary period. Participation in Direct Deposit/Electronic Fund Transfer within the first 30 days of employment is required. We utilize E-Verify to confirm selectee's eligibility to work in the United States. Salary is dependent on experience and/or education. This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies within 60 days of issuance of selection certificate.

Spouses of active duty military members of the Armed Forces may receive preference in hiring under this announcement if they are among the best qualified referred and are within reach of selection. Spouse Preference does not apply to NF 04 and NF 05 positions. Please clearly identify in your application that you are asking for spouse preference and submit a copy of current PCS orders. Failure to submit current PCS orders with application will prevent spousal preference from being granted. Acceptance or declination of a regular full or part-time non-appropriated or appropriated fund position ends your ability to claim this preference.

For positions requiring travel more than twice per year, selectee may be required to obtain and maintain in good standing a Government-issued Travel Card for official government travel purposes.

Executive Order 12564 requires a Federal workplace free of illegal drugs. According to the Executive Order, all Federal employees are required to remain drug free throughout their employment. Commander, Navy Installations Command is a Drug-Free Federal Workplace. The use of illegal drugs will not be tolerated, and use of or intoxication by illegal drugs will result in penalties up to and including removal from Federal Service.

SELECTIVE SERVICE REQUIREMENT: If you are a male born after December 31,1959 and at least 18 years of age, employment law (5 U.S.C. 3328) requires that you must register with the Selective Service System (military draft), unless you meet certain exemptions. If applicable, failure to register will prevent you from being considered for employment. To register, please visit the Selective Service web site at https://www.sss.gov/register/.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

All resumes will be reviewed to determine if they meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement, and will be rated based on the information provided in the resume to determine the level of knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) related to the job requirements. Using the qualifications of the position, a predetermined rating criterion of KSAs will be used for each resume. Best qualified applicants will be referred to the hiring manager. The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews.

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