This position will be assigned to the Air Force Shared Services Center in San Antonio, Texas.
This is a regular full-time category position with guaranteed 40 hrs. per week. Employees appointed to a regular category position are eligible for benefits.
This position will be assigned to the Air Force Shared Services Center in San Antonio, Texas.
This is a regular full-time category position with guaranteed 40 hrs. per week. Employees appointed to a regular category position are eligible for benefits.
Depending on experience. Internal NAF pay setting rules apply.
Please see the "Who May Apply" section under the Qualifications section.
Serves as lead for payroll Technicians and Seniors in the Shared Service Center, Expenditures Division, Payroll Branch. Assigns work and leads staff in accomplishing program and/or requirements. Provides work instruction and on the job training. Reports to supervisor on employee progress, performance, training needs, and disciplinary problems. Makes suggestions, when requested, concerning promotions, performance recognition, and selection of new employees. Preforms payroll processing through the use of Air Force Services Financial Management System payroll system. Establishes and maintains individual pay records, determines pay due and applicable withholding, verifies all pay action and deduction documents, processes/reviews payroll EFT/Check/third party payments, and completes all related reports. Using the capabilities of the Air Force Services Financial Management System payroll, human resource, time management and accounting modules, classifies and verifies a wide variety of payroll documents in order to assure their mathematical correctness, completeness of information, and to prepare/validate the system control sheets with appropriate payroll codes. Traces discrepancies, if necessary, to posting documents, computes operational expenses incurred by individual activities for payroll services provided, and assigns charges appropriately. Reports prepared may include payroll statements, leave and earning statements, payroll subsidiaries, and miscellaneous payroll reporting data. Ensures payroll subsidiaries are reconciled with the general ledger balance monthly, identifies any out-of-balance condition and promptly conducts appropriate research to correct any variance. Review/assess payroll processes and initiate Systems Change Request (SCR) to streamline processes; working closely with system developers, test the SCR to completion. Expected to perform work functions independently at the full performance level of payroll duties assigned. Performs other duties as assigned.
If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12891095
Who May Apply: Open to everyone. Applicants will be categorized by preference(s) and/or priority consideration eligibilities. An applicant's eligibility will be determined based on eligibility claimed in the questionnaire and proof of eligibility MUST be provided with application by the closing date, 02/26/2026
Business Based Action, Outside Applicant Veteran, Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran, and Transition Hiring Preference
In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if the position allows for qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.
Qualifying Experience:
Progressively responsible experience with the full range of payroll processing for a wide variety of standard and nonstandard pay actions requiring a wide range of federal, state, and local rules, regulations, and instructions with little technical supervision. Experience that has provided the basic skills needed to demonstrate the ability to comprehend payroll functions. Experience with training methods and preparation of training/briefing materials. Experience with the interrelationship of payroll processes and procedures, and an understanding of the relationship between the general ledger and payroll accounts.
Desired Work Experience:
Experience with Agency accounting practices and procedures. Experience with Agency accounting practices and procedures. Experience working with MS Office application software to produce a wide range of office documents.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA's):
Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:
Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. This position does not allow for education substitution.
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 conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.
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.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
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To be considered for this vacancy you must apply and complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 02/26/2026 to receive consideration.
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