CIVILIAN PAYROLL SPECIALIST, GS-0501-11, (01567)

Announcement Type

TARP - Direct-Hire Authority (DHA)

Position Type

Permanent

USACE Organization

South Atlantic Division (SAD) - Jacksonville District

Locations (City, State)

Jacksonville, FL

Position Overview/Duties

Opening and Closing Dates: 16 December 2025–11 January 2026

Position Title: CIVILIAN PAYROLL SPECIALIST, GS-0501-11, (01567)

Duty Location(s): Jacksonville, FL

Number of vacancies: 1. This announcement may be used to fill more than 1 vacancy.

Duties:

Performs duties associated with the various automated civilian payroll systems to provide customer support for civilian employees. Provides civilian payroll policy and procedural interpretation, dissemination, implementation, and guidance on all payroll related matters. Coordinates with the Human Resources Directorate (HRD) supporting personnel to obtain and reconcile employee information and maintain data integrity in the automated payroll systems. Receives incoming pay directives, policies, and instructions from the Command and higher headquarters and implements changes. Advises timekeepers on internal matters involving regulatory requirements, statutory provisions, procedures, systems, or problems that may arise from changes. Develops and disseminates information and instructions to ensure uniform interpretation and application of finance regulations and procedures throughout the Command. Establishes procedures for revising, improving, or correcting the processing of civilian pay documents. Provides liaison service between civilian employees, agency timekeepers, managers and the Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS). Serves as the central automated payroll systems point of contact to receive documents that affect accounts and resolve issues. Reviews, verifies and processes a variety of authorization documents affecting payroll accounts, that establish, add or change individual account information including, but not limited to the individual payroll accounting information, work schedules, addresses, taxes, benefits, direct deposit forms, allotments, savings bonds, Thrift Savings Plan, charity donations, advanced or donated leave, transferred leave, military leave, court leave, etc. Processes new hire documentation to establish new accounts. Coordinates missing data with HRD and management teams. Maintains payroll files on all civilian employees. Troubleshoots all pay, leave, deduction, entitlement, and benefit pay inquiries to resolution or passes it to the appropriate office or official with follow up to ensure positive conclusion.

Other Conditions and Requirements

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD, Section 9905 to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

Other Requirements:

• Applications must be submitted after 12:01 AM (EST) of the posted Job Posting Open Date and before 11:59 PM (EST) of the posted Job Posting Close Date to receive consideration.
• All positions require the applicant to be a citizen of the United States.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, are required to register for Selective Service prior to appointment.
• A trial or probationary period may be required.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 10% of the time.
• This position requires that the incumbent possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions to operate vehicles.
• Hiring incentives such as a recruitment/relocation bonus, service credit for leave, and student loan repayment may be authorized (subject to available budget).
• This position is eligible for situational telework.
• Certification Level 2: THIS IS A FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT Level 2 Certified position designated as such in accordance with the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) 2012, Public Law 112-81, Subtitle F-Financial Management, section 1051, amending 10 United States Code, section 1599d. Incumbent of this position is required to comply with all Department of Defense requirements of this certification program. This certification requirement is a condition of employment for this position. Failure to obtain this certification within the required time may subject the incumbent to adverse action

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy: The United States government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor

To learn more, please visit the Office of Equal Opportunity (https://www.eeoc.gov/federal-sector/federal-employees-job-applicants).

Qualifications

Candidates will be evaluated IAW OPM Requirements: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/

Reasonable Accommodation

Reasonable accommodation is available to qualified employees with disabilities. You can request a reasonable accommodation at any time during the application process, hiring process or while on the job. Requests are evaluated on a case-by-case basis.