Time and Leave Clerk

$56,755 - $70,558/Yr

Bureau of Prisons - Victorville, CA

Part-time,Full-time - Entry Level

Onsite - Victorville, CA

Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities

About the position

The Time and Leave Clerk position at the Department of Justice involves providing technical and administrative support operations for a federal correctional facility. The role is crucial in maintaining accurate time and attendance records for all assigned employees, ensuring compliance with payroll policies, and addressing payroll-related inquiries. The position emphasizes the importance of security within the correctional institution, requiring the incumbent to prioritize correctional responsibilities alongside administrative duties.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical and administrative support operations for a federal correctional facility.
• Maintain time and attendance records for all assigned employees.
• Ensure documentation regarding leave and pay is accurate and up-to-date.
• Verify overtime approvals before entering data into the system.
• Confirm staff eligibility for additional pay such as overtime, night differential, and Sunday/holiday pay.
• Resolve and answer questions regarding payroll issues.
• Maintain security of the institution as part of correctional responsibilities.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Completion of 4 years of education above the high school level in any field, or equivalent specialized experience.
• At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level in federal service, related to payroll and timekeeping operations.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in maintaining documentation regarding leave and pay.
• Experience in resolving payroll issues.
• Experience in keying and verifying overtime and additional pay.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package as a federal employee.
• Access to a range of benefits designed to enhance federal career satisfaction.