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Summary This position is part of the Office of the Secretary of Interior IBC HRD Payroll Operations Division, Payroll Operations Branch. Incumbent will be responsible for providing payroll services using an automated payroll program, covering a variety of pay systems, developing the knowledge and skills of new and existing lower graded Technicians by supporting them with complex payroll services that require research and advanced payroll processing techniques. Responsibilities Serves as intermediary among team members to communicate policy, law, regulatory and procedural changes to process and or assist with processing current and retroactive payroll actions. Maintains functional knowledge of multiple systems, policies, regulations, and procedures to effectively assist customers in the resolution of payroll-related transactions. Researches and reconciles discrepancies that appear in payroll reports that are generated by the submission of Time and Attendance, retroactive pay reports, leave discrepancies in automated systems, adjustments to W2s, and/or bill of collections. Determines the trainee needs, develops job aids to support learning, and reports to supervisors (written and orally) on progress of the trainee. Develops written baseline standard operating procedures to be used as training material and handouts. Requirements Conditions of Employment U.S. Citizenship is required. Suitable for Federal employment, determined by background investigation. Direct Deposit of pay is required. Selective Service registration required for male applicants, unless exempt. Status candidates must meet time-in-grade (see Qualifications). Qualifications At the GS-07, you must meet one of the following minimum qualifications requirements in order to be considered for the Civilian Pay Technician, GS-0544 position: One year of specialized experience that is equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the GS-06 level in the Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as experience that is in or directly related to the line of work of this position and has equipped you with the knowledge and competencies to successfully perform the duties of this position. More specifically, this requirement involves experience researching payroll processing errors to determine the cause; knowledge of Federal civilian pay and leave rules, regulations, procedures, programs, and system requirements; inputting payroll data into an automated system, to validate, analyze, and resolve routine T&A and payroll inconsistencies. Applicants must carefully review the information in the "How You Will Be Evaluated" section for important information and instructions pertaining to the multi-hurdle assessment process for this position. Only experience obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered. TIME-IN-GRADE: Current career or career-conditional employees of the Federal government, or former career or career-conditional employees, who have a break in service of less than one year, are required to meet the time-in-grade restriction of one year of Federal experience at the next lower grade, with few exceptions outlined in 5 CFR 300.603(b). 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. Education Additional Information Career Transition Assistance Programs: CTAP/ICTAP provides placement assistance to permanent Federal employees who are surplus, displaced, or involuntarily separated. Applicants claiming CTAP/ICTAP eligibility must submit a copy of their most recent performance appraisal, proof of eligibility, and most current SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location with their application. To be considered under CTAP/ICTAP, applicants must be well-qualified (i.e., meet the minimum qualification requirements, including any selective placement factors; education, and experience requirements), score at least 85 on the assessment questionnaire, and be able to perform the duties of the position upon entry. For information on CTAP and ICTAP visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/ Appointment Authorities: For more information on appointment authority eligibility requirements: Persons with Disabilities-Schedule A Special Hiring Authorities for Veterans Special Hiring Authority for Certain Military Spouses Other Special Appointment Authorities OPM Interchange Agreement and Other Miscellaneous Authorities Telework Suitability: The duties of this position are suitable for occasional telework and the selectee may be allowed to telework with supervisor approval and if they meet the eligibility criterion in the 2010 Telework Act. The selectee must physically report to the duty station, Lakewood, CO. This is not a 100% remote position. Stipulations of Employment: Selection may require completion of a 1-year probationary period. Work Schedule: This position allows for a flexible work schedule. Miscellaneous: This position is covered by the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE), Local 1114. DOI uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify. This vacancy announcement may be used to fill similar positions within 90 days. If selection is made below the full performance level, promotion up to the full performance level may be made without further competition. However, promotion(s) will depend on the performance of the incumbent and are not guaranteed.