Salary
$49,959.00 - $70,595.00 Annually
Location
Washington, DC
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Number
24-FI-EC-0007
Department
Education Cluster
Division
EC-District of Columbia Public Schools
Opening Date
08/15/2024
Closing Date
Continuous
Job Details
SERVICING PERSONNEL OFFICE/UNIT: Office of Human Resources
POSITION SERIES: DS-544
POSITION GRADE: DS-07/08
IF "OPEN UNTIL FILLED," FIRST SCREENING DATE: August 29, 2024
TOUR OF DUTY: To Be Determined
AREA OF CONSIDERATION: Unlimited
PROMOTION POTENTIAL: DS-8
NO. OF VACANCIES: One (1) or more
AGENCY: Education Cluster (EC), Office of State Superintendent Education (OSSE)
DURATION OF APPOINTMENT: Permanent
COLLECTIVE BARGAINING UNIT: This position is not in a collective bargaining unit.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: This position is located in the Office of the Chief Financial Officer, Education Cluster (EC), Office of State Superintendent Education (OSSE). The incumbent will be responsible for receiving, reviewing, and verifying employee timesheets each pay period for accuracy and compliance. Duties include, but are not limited to; receiving, examining, and processing complex payroll authorization documents; auditing pay and leave accounts to identify and correct delinquent and/or erroneous personnel actions or timekeeping errors; maintaining payroll records for all agency employees; reviewing time and attendance documents and preparing all required payroll reports; advising human resources and time and attendance on pay and leave issues; approving time and processing supplementary papers affecting employees pay. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
A Bachelor's degree* or (2) two years of general work experience performing duties related to providing administrative, clerical and/or financial support.
*If qualifying based on education, applicants must submit an official transcript that verifies a Bachelor's degree. If applicable, your application package must include a U.S. evaluation of all foreign transcripts. Acceptable foreign credential equivalency reports must be provided by organizations that have current membership with the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or the Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE).
Specialized Experience
Experience that provides the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for this position.
Additional Information
COVID-19 VACCINATION:
The Office of the Chief Financial Officer values the safety of our employees, our residents, and our visitors. In support of these values, OCFO employees are strongly encouraged to be immunized against COVID-19.
COLLECTIVE BARGAINING UNIT:
Employment with the OCFO is at will. However, the discipline and/or discharge of bargaining unit employees is governed by the collective bargaining agreement.
EEO STATEMENT:
The OCFO is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical handicap, or political affiliation.
HOW TO APPLY:
All Applicants, including departmental employees and other DC Government Employees, must submit an OCFO employment application at cfo.dc.gov. (Resume may be attached). Incomplete applications will not be considered. Employees affected by restructuring must submit their application with the application transmittal form. All applications, transcripts, and supporting documents must be received by close of business (5:00 PM) on the closing date of the announcement or they will not be considered.
NOTE: It is imperative that all information on the employment application, resume and supporting documents be both accurate and truthful and is subject to verification. Misrepresentations of any kind may be grounds for disqualification for this position or termination.
JOB OFFERS:
Official job offers are made only by the OCFO’s Office of Human Resources.
PHYSICAL EFFORT:
Sedentary
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION REQUESTS:
If you are scheduled for an interview and require any reasonable accommodation in our interview process, please inform the hiring representative who contact you to schedule your interview. Whenever possible, please give the hiring representative sufficient time to consider and respond to your request.
RESIDENCY PREFERENCE:
An external applicant for a position in the OCFO who is a bona fide resident of the District of Columbia at the time of application, may claim a hiring preference over a non-resident applicant by completing the 'Residency Preference for Employment' form, DC 2000RP (Download PDF reader), and uploading and attaching it to their employment application. To be granted preference, an applicant must: (1) be qualified for the position; and (2) submit a claim form at the time of application. Except for employees entitled by law to preference, preference will not be granted unless the claim is made at the time of application. This preference is only granted upon initial appointment.
NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION:
In accordance with the D.C. Human Rights Act of 1977, as amended, D.C. Official Code section 2-1401.01 et seq., (Act) the District of Columbia does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived: race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, familial status, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, disability, source of income, or place of residence or business. Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination, which is also prohibited by the Act. In addition, harassment based on any of the above, protected categories is prohibited by the Act. Discrimination in violation of the Act will not be tolerated. Violators will be subject to disciplinary action.
NOTICE OF BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION AND PENALTIES FOR FALSE STATEMENTS:
Employment with the OCFO is subject to the completion and satisfactory result of a background investigation conducted by the OCFO. For most positions, the investigation is conducted after commencement of duty, at which time you will be provided background and release of information forms to complete. For more information, see the Employment Opportunities section at the OCFO website (www.cfo.dc.gov). Certain highly sensitive positions however warrant completion of the OCFO background investigation prior to commencement of duty. You will be informed if this is required.
Applicant understands that a false statement on any part of your application, including materials submitted with the application, may be grounds for not hiring you, or for firing you after you begin work (D.C. Official Code, section 1-616.51 et seq.) (2001). The applicant understands that making a false statement on the application or on materials submitted with the application is punishable by criminal penalties pursuant to D.C. Official Code, section 22-2405 et seq. (2001).
SALARY REDUCTION OF REEMPLOYED ANNUITANTS:
An individual selected for employment in the District Government on or after January 1, 1980, who is receiving an annuity under any District government civilian retirement system, shall have his or her pay reduced by the amount of annuity allocable to the period of employment as a reemployed annuitant.
VETERANS PREFERENCE:
Applicants claiming veteran’s preference must submit official proof with the application.
WORKING CONDITION:
Office Environment
AgencyOffice of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO)
Address 1101 4th Street, S.W.
Suite W220
Washington, District of Columbia, 20024
Phone (202) 442-6523
Website http://cfo.dc.gov
