Time and Leave Clerk
About The Position
Performs technical and administrative support operations for a federal correctional facility. Maintains time and attendance records for assigned employees and documentation regarding leave and pay. Ensures time is correctly entered into the system, verifies overtime has been approved before entry, and confirms staff are entitled to additional pay such as overtime, night differential, and Sunday or holiday pay. Like all correctional institution employees, the incumbent is responsible for maintaining institutional security. Correctional responsibilities take precedence over the position’s other duties and are performed regularly and recurrently.
Requirements
- U.S. citizenship is required.
- Meet the Selective Service requirement, if applicable.
- Qualify through either four years of education above high school in an eligible field; at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level; or a qualifying combination of education and experience.
- Qualifying specialized experience may include maintaining leave and pay documentation, resolving payroll questions, entering and verifying overtime and other additional pay, or printing time and attendance reports.
- Submit legible transcripts when using education to meet the qualification requirement; transcripts must include identifying information and be electronically linked from USAJOBS at the time of application.
- Academic degrees and coursework must be from an institution accredited or pre-accredited by an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
- Foreign education must meet applicable U.S. Department of Education recognition requirements.
- Appointment is subject to satisfactory completion of urinalysis, physical, and background investigation; applicants are also subject to NCIC and credit checks.
- Applicants not currently working in an institution must complete a qualification inquiry regarding misdemeanor domestic-violence convictions to be authorized to carry a firearm.
- Successfully complete the three-week Introduction to Correctional Techniques training course at Glynco, Georgia.
- Applicants seeking CTAP or ICTAP selection priority must meet program eligibility criteria, be rated well-qualified (at least half of the total possible points for the vacancy KSAs or competencies), and submit the required supporting documents.
- Applicants above the maximum entry age of 36 with prior federal law-enforcement coverage must submit an SF-50 verifying prior coverage. Qualified preference-eligible veterans may be exempt from the maximum age and must provide appropriate documentation.
- Candidates must complete applicable USA Hire assessments within the stated deadline; reasonable-accommodation requests and supporting documentation must be submitted before starting the assessments.
Responsibilities
- Maintain time and attendance records for assigned employees.
- Maintain documentation regarding leave and pay.
- Enter time accurately into the system.
- Verify overtime approval before entering overtime.
- Confirm staff eligibility for additional pay, including overtime, night differential, and Sunday or holiday pay.
- Maintain security of the institution while carrying out correctional responsibilities.
Benefits
- Comprehensive federal employee benefits package, with benefits available to employees and their families; eligibility depends on position type.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
