Payroll Specialist

Salary: $62,158.00 - $96,547.00 Annually
Location : Washington, DC
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 26-FI-OFOS-0002-R
Department: Office of Financial Operations and Systems
Opening Date: 03/06/2026
Closing Date: Continuous

Job Details

SERVICING PERSONNEL OFFICE/UNIT: Office of Human Resources
POSITION SERIES: DS-501
POSITION GRADE: DS-09/11
IF "OPEN UNTIL FILLED," FIRST SCREENING DATE: March 27, 2026
TOUR OF DUTY: To Be Determined
AREA OF CONSIDERATION: Unlimited
PROMOTION POTENTIAL: DS-11
NO. OF VACANCIES: One (1) or more
AGENCY:
DURATION OF APPOINTMENT: Permanent (Applicants that applied to 26-FI-OFOS-0002 need not reapply.)
COLLECTIVE BARGAINING UNIT: This position is in a collective bargaining unit.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: This position is located in the Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO), Office of Financial and Operations Systems (OFOS), Office of Pay and Retirement Services (OPRS), Supplemental Unit. The incumbent is responsible for performing duties associated with the receipt, audit, and processing of any of the varied payrolls for all District government employees inclusive of agencies within and outside the personnel and administrative jurisdiction of the Chief Financial Officer and the Mayor. Duties include, but are not limited to: providing tier 2 production support to payroll stakeholders throughout the district; inspecting automated system outputs such as pay registers and standard reports for accuracy; determining and correcting out of balance conditions within the payroll process; and researching and preparing special reports/artifacts for stakeholders. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications

Two (2) years of progressive experience processing payroll utilizing an automated payroll software system, auditing and researching payroll matters, troubleshooting payroll system issues, and providing system support to end users.

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
STATEMENT ON THE USE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI):
Integrity is the foundation of a fair and competitive recruitment process. Candidates are expected to complete all application materials, assessments, and interviews without the assistance of artificial intelligence (AI) tools. The use of AI-generated or any unauthorized assistance during any stage of the hiring process is strictly prohibited. Violations of this policy may result in disqualification from consideration for employment.
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 (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.

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, , 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 (). 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
The OCFO offers a competitive salary and benefits package may include the following options:

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Coverages
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Aflac Supplemental Insurance
• Retirement Plans (401(a), 403(b) & 457(b))
• Group & Optional Life Insurance
• Short & Long Term Disability Insurance
• Leave Accrual Options
• Family Leave Program
• 11 Paid Holidays per year
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Commuter Benefits
• Educational Assistance
• College Savings Plan
• Alternate Work Schedules (AWS)
• Telework

For additional details regarding benefits offered by the OCFO, please visit the OCFO's benefits webpage.
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Describe your experience using qualitative methods to plan, organize, and direct team members during functional and technical payroll systems testing, including activities such as validating time and labor data, reviewing pay calculation outcomes, and ensuring payroll accuracy before implementation.
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Describe your customer service philosophy and communication skills, including your experience providing clear feedback, resolving payroll related inquiries, and following through with peers and management to ensure accurate and timely payroll outcomes.
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Describe your experience using PeopleSoft or a similar HRIS to review, modify, and recommend changes to support accurate payroll, time and labor processing, and overall system functionality. include your experience creating and analyzing data sets using queries or SQL.
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