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Summary About the Position: This is a Financial Specialist, GS-0501-07/09 position for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Fort Worth District. The duty location is Fort Worth, TX. Responsibilities Serves as the Financial Specialist for all civilian pay actions and in this capacity serves as special advisor to the Resource Manager/Finance and Accounting Officer. Serves as the point of authority for information regarding the payroll system (DCPS) and the labor and payroll modules of the accounting system (CEFMS). Provides payroll liaison activities to over 1000 civilian employees and serves as an intermediary between the customers and the Defense Finance and Accounting Services (DFAS). Provides technical assistance to timekeepers regarding the operations of CEFMS Automated Time and Attendance and the on-line DCPS. Conducts special studies and works on projects which address pay problems/issues. Maintains interface between CEFMS, Defense Civilian Personnel Data System (DCPDS), and DCPS. Assists accountants in research of accounting records and analyzes transactions to maintain and control funding within available funding limitations. Performs and oversees a variety of financial services relating to accounting that involves payroll and debt management. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. Current Department of Army Civilian Employees Current Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army) Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473 Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 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 qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. GS-09- One year of specialized experience which includes 2 out of 3 of the following: Analyzing payroll data impacting pay, electronic funds transfer, leave, or taxes to ensure accuracy; OR 2) Reviewing pay guidance involving timekeeping, leave, entitlements, or debt collection; OR 3) Utilizing financial management systems to assist employee with pay, leave, or deduction problems. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-07). GS-07- One year of specialized experience which includes the following: 1.) Preparing and reviewing procurement documentation, administrative reports, and similar documents required to support program funding and procurement actions; AND 2.) Developing a variety of management reports, acquisition documents, and planning documents for large scale evaluations. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-05). You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Financial Management Technical Competence Written Communication Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent. Education GS-07-1 full year of graduate level education or superior academic achievement GS-09-master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D., if related FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/. Additional Information Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. One year trial/probationary period may be required. Direct deposit of pay is required. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. This is a Career Field (CP) 11- Comptroller Position. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. alary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.