Civilian Pay Technician

Apply online through 11/2/2026 at https://www.usajobs.gov/job/878657400{rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"} **This is NOT a remote work opportunity. ** Positions are located in: - Indianapolis, IN - Cleveland, OH Duties - Duties described below reflect the full performance level GS-06. Duties assigned to an entry grade of 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 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. Requirements Conditions of employment - Must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. National - Registered for Selective Service (males born after 12-31-1959) - Suitable for federal employment - Obtain/Maintain Financial Management Certification - This national security position, which may require access to classified information, requires a favorable suitability review and security clearance as a condition of employment. Failure to maintain security eligibility may result in termination. - Time after Competitive Appointment: Candidates must have served 3 months after latest competitive appointment in the Federal service. - Background or Security Investigation: This is a Non-Critical Sensitive position. Employment in this position requires a background investigation which may delay your starting date. - New employees to the Defense Finance and Accounting Service will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov. - This position is not covered by a bargaining unit. - Veteran's Preference: Veteran's preference does not apply under this Direct Hire Authority (DHA). - This position is Non Exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act. - Qualifying education must be conferred or awarded within nine (9) months of the closing date of this announcement. Qualifications Human Resources will determine your qualifications for each entry grade level based on your interest and the additional following criteria. Resumes for federal government positions need more detailed work descriptions and accomplishments than a typical private sector resume. Please be sure to clearly describe the full scope of your work experiences in your resume. Combinations of education and experience may also be sufficient. This position is being filled under the Direct Hire Authority for Certain Personnel of the Department of Defense via delegated authority by the Office of the Secretary of Defense. We reserve the right to close this announcement early or to extend, as appropriate, based upon the needs of the Agency. Qualified application packages m