THE POSITION

Are you interested in working with a team of passionate and hard-working individuals at the Department of Human Services, Human Resources (DHS / HR) office?

We are looking for self-starters who are able to adapt and work with minimal supervision. If you have a working knowledge of HR principles and practices in compensation and payroll, we want you on our team!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

• As a Fiscal Technician, you will perform a variety of payroll related functions which includes but is not limited to : Processing DHS staff bi-weekly time-sheets for payment using NOVAtime time and attendance software and tools to review time-sheets for discrepancies, time worked, time off, employee signature and supervisory approval;
• assists in the computation and preparation of union and non-union salary increases for employees, anniversary increases, retroactive payments, on-call, and overtime payments;

corrects time-sheet, if necessary, calculates hours worked, paid and unpaid, overtime and comp time; and develops and maintains a list of exceptions for review and approval and / or resolution of issues.

Additional responsibilities include :

• Processing newly hired and terminated employees
• Completing, submitting, and processing staff payroll and salary information in a timely and accurate manner while complying with established practices, policies, and procedures
• Reviewing and verifying information and documentation while meeting established timeframes for completion, submission, and processing of timesheets, travel vouchers and insurance certificates
• Serving as a contact person for DHS / BHRTP, Payroll Division with other DHS offices and supervisors to obtain information, respond to inquiries and complaints and resolves payroll problems
• Assisting with orienting DHS employees regarding payroll / NOVAtime procedures
• Assisting with and / or backing up the Co. Fiscal Officer 1 in the processing of the entire DHS Payroll, when needed or requested and performing special job-related projects as requested

Work Schedule and Additional Information :

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8 : 00 AM to 4 : 00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch.
• Salary : In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam / junk folders, for these notices.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements :

One year as a Fiscal Assistant or three years of work involving the maintenance of fiscal or financial records, including one year of responsible work which involves the application of accounting or fiscal principles and practices;

and graduation from high school; or

• One year of experience in maintaining and reviewing fiscal records and an associate degree in accounting or business administration; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training.

Other Requirements :

• You must meet the PA residency requirement . For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.
• Hiring preference for this vacancy may be given to candidates who live within Allegheny County. If no eligible candidates who live within Allegheny County apply for this position, candidates who reside in other counties may be considered.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

How to Apply :

Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position.

Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience / education).

If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements.

Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.

• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date . Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

Veterans :

Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs.

To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov / Additional Info / Pages / default.

aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov .

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS) :

711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview

date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania.

The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law.

All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or :
• your score may be lower than deserved.
• you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply / test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.

Last updated : 2024-04-23