State Uniform Payroll Analyst 1, 2, 3

The Division of Administration/Office of State Uniform Payroll has vacancies in the Garnishment Administration (GA) unit. The GA Unit is responsible for all actions related to garnishment processing for employees paid through LaGov HCM. This includes processing for child support, medical support, federal and state tax levies, administrative wage assignments, alimony, student loans, and bankruptcy orders. This is a professional, advanced journeyman-level position that serves as a program leader guiding and completing complex tasks affiliated with the statewide centralized garnishment administration management program within the Office of State Uniform Payroll. This position provides functional supervision over agency staff as related to garnishment activities and functional supervision over lower-level subordinate State Uniform Payroll Analysts on a task basis, and functional supervision over peers on a project. The Garnishment Administration Unit is responsible for processing all garnishment types, such as Federal and State Tax Levies, Creditors, Student Loans, Administrative Wage Garnishments, Bankruptcies, Child Support, and Alimony. The Garnishment Administration Program is responsible for garnishment of payroll payables in excess of $9 million annually for more than 37,000 employees and 145 garnishment vendors. The Division of Administration is the state government's management arm and the hub of its financial operations. Division offices perform a wide variety of activities, including the following: Overseeing the state's capital construction program Working to provide state and federal grants for community development Development of the state budget Providing technology services Giving agencies guidance in the state purchasing and contracting process as they seek goods and services Administering a program that provides federal funds to help Louisiana residents recover from a series of devastating hurricanes Three years of experience in accounting, auditing, financial operations, payroll, banking, or human resources; OR Six years of full-time experience in any field plus twenty-four semester hours in accounting; OR A bachelor's degree with twenty-four semester hours in accounting; OR A bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, management, economics, statistics public administration, or human resources; OR An advanced degree in accounting, finance, business administration, management, economics, quantitative methods, statistics, public administration, or human resources; OR Possession of a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license.

EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION

Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full-time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field. The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here .

Job Duties:

Confers and corresponds with agency personnel, creditors, and employees concerning all garnishment questions. Confers with Internal Revenue Service, Louisiana Department of Revenue, and various courts, attorneys, and federal and state entities regarding highly complex garnishment problems and policies and procedures that impact all aspects of garnishment withholding and remittance. Research changes in laws to ensure correct calculations of disposable income for garnishment withholding, and recommends changes to system configuration. Provides assistance and guidance to employees, user agencies, vendors, attorneys, and federal and state entities concerning garnishments and related issues. Analyzes garnishment notices and judgments for entry into the LaGov HCM System and establishes priority for multiple garnishments pursuant to federal and state laws. Establishes garnishments within Access database for tracking/monitoring of activities associated with a particular garnishment and employee. Analyzes, acknowledges, and processes electronic income withholding orders from the Office of Child Support Enforcement via their e-IWO Portal. Analyzes and processes child support lump sum payments that are received from the Office of Child Support Enforcement's Child Support Portal. Initiates official OSUP memos to agencies regarding issues affecting repayment/recoupment of overpaid wages and annual leave, garnishments, and related issues. Analyzes agency requests for recoupment of overpaid wages and repayment of annual leave. Participates and/or conducts special projects and research as assigned.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type:

This vacancy will be filled by a new hire or by promotion of a current permanent status classified employee.

Compensation:

This position has a Special Entrance Rate (SER) as follows: If filled as a State Uniform Payroll Analyst 1, the SER is $1,980.00 biweekly If filled as a State U niform Payroll Analyst 2 , the SER is $2,118.40 biweekly If filled as a State Uniform Payroll Analyst 3, the SER is $2,383.20 bwieekly

Career Progression:

This vacancy participates in a career progression group and may be filled from this recruitment as a State Uniform Payroll Analyst 1, 2, or 3. Louisiana is a "State as a Model Employer" for People with Disabilities.

How To Apply:

No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy. To apply for this vacancy, click on the "Apply" link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the information section of the Current Job Opportunities page. A criminal history check may be conducted on all new hires as well as employees changing positions, including promotions, demotions, details, reassignments, and transfers. Also, prospective employees may be subject to pre-employment drug testing. New hires will be subject to employment eligibility verification via the federal government's E-Verify system. • Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. The transcripts can be added as an attachment to your online application. The selected candidate will be required to submit original documentation upon hire. For further information about this posting, please contact: Erica R.

Gay HR Specialist Division of Administration/Office of Human Resources Email:

Erica.

Gay@la.gov