Manager for Compensation, Payroll, and Awards, NB-0201-VI.2

Summary

As the Manager for Compensation, Payroll, and Awards in the Office of Management, Office of Human Capital, you will lead the Compensation, Payroll, and Awards teams; oversee compensation, payroll, and employee recognition programs; develop and interpret policy; advise senior management on compensation and awards matters; resolve complex issues; and supervise staff and program resources.

Duties

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As a Supervisory Human Resources Specialist, you will:

• Provide leadership and technical expertise in the development, update, and administration of OCC compensation, payroll, and employee recognition programs.
• Advise senior management and staff on pay setting, pay determination, job evaluation, payroll, benefits-related issues, and employee engagement and incentive matters.
• Work with the Director for Compensation and Benefits and other analysts to develop compensation and benefits strategy and annual and long-term compensation, payroll, and employee recognition initiatives.
• Lead salary planning, conduct analyses of compensation and employee recognition programs, support the FIRREA Salary Survey, analyze market data, and prepare cost impact analyses and recommendations.
• Review and recommend actions on position evaluation issues; provide guidance and training on compensation, payroll, and awards policy; develop reports; and support process improvements and program implementation.
• As an FLRA supervisor, lead and develop staff, monitor assignments, assess training and developmental needs, provide input to performance evaluations, and recommend personnel actions.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

This position requires that the successful candidate undergo personnel vetting, which includes a background investigation and enrollment upon onboarding into "Continuous Vetting." Enrollment in Continuous Vetting will result in automated record checks being conducted throughout one's employment with Treasury. The successful candidate will also be enrolled into FBI's Rap Back service, which will allow Treasury to receive notification from the FBI of criminal matters (e.g., arrests, charges, convictions) involving enrolled individuals in near real-time.

There are three key documents that contain important information about your rights and obligations. Please read and retain these documents:

1. Noncriminal Justice Applicant's Privacy Rights, for those who undergo an FBI fingerprint-based criminal history record check for personnel vetting, which includes Rap Back,
2. FD-258 Privacy Act Statement - FBI (this is the same statement used when your fingerprints are submitted as part of your background investigation), and
3. SEAD-3-Reporting-U.pdf (dni.gov), (applicable to those who hold a sensitive position or have eligibility for access to classified information).

• Complete a one-year probationary period (unless already completed).
• Complete a one-year supervisory or managerial probationary period (unless already completed).
• Complete a background investigation (unless already completed).
• Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment.
• Have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer.
• Go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form I-9. Federal law requires verification of the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires in the U.S.
• Travel occasionally to attend conferences and/or training.
• Obtain and use a Government-issued charge card for business-related travel.
• File an OCC Financial Disclosure Form.
• Complete a financial disclosure review and resolve any ethics issues.
• Click here for important information about OCC ethics standards, such as the requirement that new hires divest their bank securities.

Qualifications

You must meet the following requirements within 30 calendar days after the closing date of this announcement:

To qualify for the NB-VI.2 level, you must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the NB-V or GS-13 level.

Examples of qualifying specialized experience include:

• Applying compensation policies and procedures to situations involving pay setting, merit pay, locality pay, special salary rates, premium pay, or other compensation authorities;
• Resolving payroll or pay administration issues involving pay discrepancies, retroactive pay actions, overpayments, leave and pay interactions, or payroll system processing problems; and
• Leading compensation, payroll, or awards program work in accordance with established policies and procedures.

The experience may have been gained in the public sector, private sector, or through volunteer service. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-time work is considered on a prorated basis.

To receive any credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/year, and indicate the number of hours worked per week, on your resume.

Education

Education cannot be used to qualify for this position.

Additional information

• This position is a Step 2 level position within the NB-VI pay band. Step 2 level positions are distinguished by additional job complexity, responsibility, and advanced skill levels required by the work.
• Salary range includes 25.72% geographical pay.
• If you are a current OCC employee who previously received a waiver determination permitting you to retain bank securities due to extenuating circumstances, please note that this determination may be rescinded if the nature of your duties changes. We strongly suggest that you discuss the potential implications of any change in duties on a prior securities determination with your ethics official.
• We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more positions.
• The candidate selected for this position may be credited with directly-related non-Federal experience for annual leave purposes if eligible and considered appropriate.
• Click all links in this vacancy announcement to view additional information and instructions.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. National - Please refer to "Conditions of Employment."
• Click "Print" to review the entire announcement before applying.
• The Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act prohibits the Department of Treasury and its bureaus from requesting an applicant's criminal history record before that individual receives a conditional offer of employment. In accordance with 5 U.S. Code § 9202(c) and 5 C.F.R § 920.201 certain positions are exempt from the provisions of the Fair Chance to Compete Act. Applicants who believe they have been subjected to a violation of the Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act, may submit a written complaint to the Department of Treasury by email at, [redacted]. To learn more, please visit our page at: Treasury.gov/fairchanceact.
• Optional Essay Questions: Applicants may choose to respond to four short essay questions (200 words max each) to help us better understand your alignment with the agency's mission. These responses are optional and will not affect the applicant's eligibility.
• All newly appointed employees to the competitive service are subject to a probationary period. During this time, your performance, conduct, and suitability for continued employment will be evaluated. You will not automatically convert to permanent status at the end of the probationary period. Your supervisor must affirmatively determine that continued employment is in the best interest of the Federal service. If no certification is made before the probationary period ends, your appointment will be terminated. You are encouraged to actively engage with your supervisor, seek feedback, and understand role expectations. Additional guidance and support will be provided during onboarding.

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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.

Benefits

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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.