Compensation Specialist
Job Location:
Gaithersburg, MD - USA
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Job Summary
The Office of Human Resources Management Workforce Programs Division is seeking a Compensation Specialist to provide advice and guidance on the full range of pay premium pay and leave administration laws regulations and policies.
- Provides advice and guidance on the full range of pay premium pay and leave administration laws regulations and policies
- Troubleshoots and resolves payroll leave and time and attendance issues
- Researches and resolves employee grievances involving pay and leave entitlements
- Provides advice and guidance to managers and employees on VLTP
- Researches collects and reports information for external payroll and financial audits
- Applies pay rules and regulations in analyzing payroll information and resolving pay and leave errors or discrepancies
- Consults with DOC on issues involving GovTA and the NFC processing/payroll system
- U.S. citizenship
- Males born aftermust be registered for Selective Service
- Suitable for Federal employment
- Must meet time-in-grade/band requirements as applicable
- Bargaining Unit Position: No
BASIC REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-7 level (ZA-I at NIST). Specialized experience is defined as:
- Experience analyzing payroll information to identify and resolve pay errors
- Interpreting and applying Federal pay rules and regulations; and
- Providing advice to employees on pay leave work schedules and time and attendance rules.
Masters 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
OR
Equivalent combination of education and 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 directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience including volunteer experience.
The qualification requirements in this vacancy announcement are based on the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook.
If requesting reconsideration of your qualification determination please refer to the following site:
Applicant Reconsideration
This position allows applicants to qualify with education. Transcripts must be submitted to validate that the education requirement has been met. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package. However an official copy will be required before a final offer of employment.
Foreign Education Evaluation: If your education was completed outside of the United States it must be evaluated by an accredited organization to ensure it is comparable to education received in accredited U.S. institutions.
Required Documentation: You must include a copy of your foreign education evaluation-including a course-by-course listing-with your application.
This position is covered under NISTs Alternative Personnel Management System (APMS) a pay-for-performance system with excellent HR flexibilities to help NIST recruit and retain top talent. Learn more about the APMS here!
NIST strives to build a flexible and encouraging work environment to bring out the best in our employees. To help our employees balance responsibilities at home and at work NIST offers a variety of work-life flexibilities. For more information please visit our Careers website.
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.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Required Experience:
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