Summary
- Who may apply: All US Citizens
- Applicants on the Cleveland list may be placed at Bratenahl.
- We may use this announcement to fill other positions in the I&T Dir.
- Provide Lead System Administration for a large-scale mainframe payroll system ensuring stability and performance.
- Serves as a technical expert of several specialized IBM mainframe software packages including Computer Associates (CA) View Strobe AbendAid Access Control Facility (ACF2) and CA-1 Tape Management System (TMS).
- Maintain test and debug the IBM z/OS mainframe operating system software.
- Provide on call support to nightly batch mainframe processing cycles for a payroll system. Analyzes system problems (abends) and issues system recovery and/or restart Job Control Language (JCL) as warranted by the situation.
- Maintain system documentation to improve and maintain the systems audit posture for large scale mainframe payroll system.
Conditions of employment
- U.S. Citizenship or National
- Suitable for Federal Employment
- Registered for Selective Service (if applicable)
- 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.
- In accordance with the DoD 8140 policy series the position is subject to completing Foundational Qualifications in 9 months and completing Residential Qualification requirements in 12 months.
- 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 .
Qualifications
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.
Basic Requirement: Applicants must have IT-related experience demonstrating the following competencies appropriate to or above the level of this position. Your resume and work experience should clearly support your ability to meet these competencies and will be evaluated as part of the entire application process.
- Attention to Detail- experience reviewing my own information technology-related work or data and have been asked by others to review their work or data to ensure accuracy completeness and consistency with standards
- Customer Service- experience maintaining relationships with customers assessing current information technology needs of customers and developing or identifying information technology products and services that are tailored to meet customer needs
- Oral Communication- briefing mid-level management and IT staff on the status of information technology systems projects or daily operations including the communication of technical information to a non-technical audience
- Problem Solving- identifying alternatives to address complex information technology-related issues by gathering and applying information from a variety of sources that provide a number of potential solutions
In addition to the Basic Competency Requirements listed above: One year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to that of the next lower grade
GS-12 in the federal service which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position is required.
Specialized experience is defined as: Experience in mainframe systems using scheduling software JCL and database utilities for continuous application maintenance; conducting systems requirement reviews and applying changes and modifications to take necessary corrective action; providing systems support in a mainframe environment; monitoring and resolving mainframe system production errors; and supporting system audit controls to ensure security and compliance.
Volunteer Experience: 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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies knowledge and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience including volunteer experience.
You may qualify for consideration if meeting time-in grade specialized experience education requirement 90 days after competitive appointment requirement and all other qualification requirements within 30 calendar days after the closing date of the announcement unless otherwise indicated on the announcement.
Education
Education is not substitutable for specialized experience at this grade level.
Additional information
- Telework availability is limited and will only be provided on a rare case-by-case basis during situations where Agency Leadership has determined that telework serves a compelling DoD need.
- Selections are subject to restrictions resulting from the DoD Program for Stability of Civilian Employment.
- Employment with DFAS means access to generous benefits such as: health vision and dental insurance retirement benefits paid time off and educational benefits.
- As a condition of employment you may be required to serve a 1 Year Probation during which well evaluate if continued employment advances public interest. The evaluation considers: performance & conduct; needs & interests of the agency; if continued employment advances agency goals; if continued employment advances the efficiency of the Federal service. At the end of the probationary period employment will be terminated unless you receive certification that continued employment advances the public interest.
- We may use this announcement to fill additional vacancies within 90 days of the closing date.
- This position is Exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act.
- 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.
- Veterans Preference: Veterans preference does not apply under this Direct Hire Authority (DHA).
- DFAS recognizes the value of competencies gained through formal education and professional certifications. To ensure that consistent credit is given for these credentials in the selection process DFAS has developed standard selection criteria to be used when filling positions in professional and administrative series. Selections for professional and administrative positions will be based on four categories of selection criteria: Experience Other Education and Certifications.
- Males born aftermust be registered or be exempt from Selective Service (see ).
- Retired Civil Service Employee: Employment of retired Federal employees receiving an annuity is subject to the requirements of the Department of Defense (DoD) policy guidance. (See DoD Instruction 1400.25 Volume 300 here).
- The Security Designation will vary and dependent upon position and may require a secret clearance or higher. Employment in this position requires a background investigation which may delay starting date. If you are selected and cannot obtain a favorable security determination within a reasonable period of time due to disclosed/undisclosed background issues the employment offer may be withdrawn. Individuals selected are required to obtain/maintain a favorable security determination to occupy a sensitive position within the agency as a condition of employment. Failure to maintain eligibility to occupy a sensitive position may result in termination. For more information see the security section of Understanding Vacancy Announcements.
- Criminal History Inquiries- For some positions criminal history inquiries may not take place before you receive a conditional job offer. Please see Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act of 2019 () for more information on The Fair Chance to Compete Act exceptions and DFAS contact information.
- All applicants are encouraged to apply electronically. If you are unable to apply on-line you may contact for assistance.
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.
Required Experience:
IC
SummaryWho may apply: All US CitizensApplicants on the Cleveland list may be placed at Bratenahl.We may use this announcement to fill other positions in the I&T Dir.DutiesProvide Lead System Administration for a large-scale mainframe payroll system ensuring stability and performance.Serves as a tech...
Summary
- Who may apply: All US Citizens
- Applicants on the Cleveland list may be placed at Bratenahl.
- We may use this announcement to fill other positions in the I&T Dir.
- Provide Lead System Administration for a large-scale mainframe payroll system ensuring stability and performance.
- Serves as a technical expert of several specialized IBM mainframe software packages including Computer Associates (CA) View Strobe AbendAid Access Control Facility (ACF2) and CA-1 Tape Management System (TMS).
- Maintain test and debug the IBM z/OS mainframe operating system software.
- Provide on call support to nightly batch mainframe processing cycles for a payroll system. Analyzes system problems (abends) and issues system recovery and/or restart Job Control Language (JCL) as warranted by the situation.
- Maintain system documentation to improve and maintain the systems audit posture for large scale mainframe payroll system.
Conditions of employment
- U.S. Citizenship or National
- Suitable for Federal Employment
- Registered for Selective Service (if applicable)
- 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.
- In accordance with the DoD 8140 policy series the position is subject to completing Foundational Qualifications in 9 months and completing Residential Qualification requirements in 12 months.
- 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 .
Qualifications
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.
Basic Requirement: Applicants must have IT-related experience demonstrating the following competencies appropriate to or above the level of this position. Your resume and work experience should clearly support your ability to meet these competencies and will be evaluated as part of the entire application process.
- Attention to Detail- experience reviewing my own information technology-related work or data and have been asked by others to review their work or data to ensure accuracy completeness and consistency with standards
- Customer Service- experience maintaining relationships with customers assessing current information technology needs of customers and developing or identifying information technology products and services that are tailored to meet customer needs
- Oral Communication- briefing mid-level management and IT staff on the status of information technology systems projects or daily operations including the communication of technical information to a non-technical audience
- Problem Solving- identifying alternatives to address complex information technology-related issues by gathering and applying information from a variety of sources that provide a number of potential solutions
In addition to the Basic Competency Requirements listed above: One year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to that of the next lower grade
GS-12 in the federal service which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position is required.
Specialized experience is defined as: Experience in mainframe systems using scheduling software JCL and database utilities for continuous application maintenance; conducting systems requirement reviews and applying changes and modifications to take necessary corrective action; providing systems support in a mainframe environment; monitoring and resolving mainframe system production errors; and supporting system audit controls to ensure security and compliance.
Volunteer Experience: 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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies knowledge and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience including volunteer experience.
You may qualify for consideration if meeting time-in grade specialized experience education requirement 90 days after competitive appointment requirement and all other qualification requirements within 30 calendar days after the closing date of the announcement unless otherwise indicated on the announcement.
Education
Education is not substitutable for specialized experience at this grade level.
Additional information
- Telework availability is limited and will only be provided on a rare case-by-case basis during situations where Agency Leadership has determined that telework serves a compelling DoD need.
- Selections are subject to restrictions resulting from the DoD Program for Stability of Civilian Employment.
- Employment with DFAS means access to generous benefits such as: health vision and dental insurance retirement benefits paid time off and educational benefits.
- As a condition of employment you may be required to serve a 1 Year Probation during which well evaluate if continued employment advances public interest. The evaluation considers: performance & conduct; needs & interests of the agency; if continued employment advances agency goals; if continued employment advances the efficiency of the Federal service. At the end of the probationary period employment will be terminated unless you receive certification that continued employment advances the public interest.
- We may use this announcement to fill additional vacancies within 90 days of the closing date.
- This position is Exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act.
- 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.
- Veterans Preference: Veterans preference does not apply under this Direct Hire Authority (DHA).
- DFAS recognizes the value of competencies gained through formal education and professional certifications. To ensure that consistent credit is given for these credentials in the selection process DFAS has developed standard selection criteria to be used when filling positions in professional and administrative series. Selections for professional and administrative positions will be based on four categories of selection criteria: Experience Other Education and Certifications.
- Males born aftermust be registered or be exempt from Selective Service (see ).
- Retired Civil Service Employee: Employment of retired Federal employees receiving an annuity is subject to the requirements of the Department of Defense (DoD) policy guidance. (See DoD Instruction 1400.25 Volume 300 here).
- The Security Designation will vary and dependent upon position and may require a secret clearance or higher. Employment in this position requires a background investigation which may delay starting date. If you are selected and cannot obtain a favorable security determination within a reasonable period of time due to disclosed/undisclosed background issues the employment offer may be withdrawn. Individuals selected are required to obtain/maintain a favorable security determination to occupy a sensitive position within the agency as a condition of employment. Failure to maintain eligibility to occupy a sensitive position may result in termination. For more information see the security section of Understanding Vacancy Announcements.
- Criminal History Inquiries- For some positions criminal history inquiries may not take place before you receive a conditional job offer. Please see Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act of 2019 () for more information on The Fair Chance to Compete Act exceptions and DFAS contact information.
- All applicants are encouraged to apply electronically. If you are unable to apply on-line you may contact for assistance.
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.
Required Experience:
IC
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