Application Technician 1 - Payroll Assistant

Application Technician 1 - Payroll Assistant

Salary

$48,882.00 Annually

Location

Nashville, TN

Job Type

Full-Time Civil Service

Job Number

27062E

Division

Parks

Department

PAR Personnel Transactions

Opening Date

09/03/2026

Closing Date

9/17/2026 11:59 PM Central

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Position Description

The Application Technician 1 - Payroll Assistant position is responsible for performing all duties related to the preparation and maintenance of the payroll and time accounting for the Metro Parks & Recreation Department.

Metro's Parks and Recreation Department offers a variety of facilities and programs throughout Davidson County. Currently, the department oversees nearly 16,000 acres of open space, including 184 parks and 107 miles of greenway. Metro Parks offers after school programs for children, activities for seniors (55+), cultural arts classes, dog parks, fitness classes, nature programs, sports leagues, ice hockey, art galleries, and much more. It is the mission of Metro Parks and Recreation to sustainably and equitably provide everyone in Davidson County with an inviting network of parks and greenways that offer health, wellness and quality of life through recreation, conservation and community.

This fast-paced, diverse, and multi-faceted environment might be just the place for you!

Typical Duties

• Performing payroll application function requiring detailed knowledge of procedures
• Maintaining and distributing accurate reports needed for payroll.
• Maintaining/Verifying leave accounting records
• Performing, monitoring & reviewing daily transactions for payroll purposes
• Distributing and placing stop payments on payroll checks
• Assisting staff with payroll problems
• Interpreting Civil Service Rules and Policies and Departmental Policies related to payroll.
• Maintaining information for budgetary purposes
• Preparing various statistical reports and performing analysis utilizing various computer programs
• Collecting and analyzing data manually and by means of using a computer to address payroll issues within the department.
• Assists with other clerical/technical related activities as needed.
• Serve as relief for front desk.
• Works on special projects as needed.
• Maintaining grant information and division hours worked for budgetary purposes.

Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

High School Diploma or equivalent and four (4) years of applications, financial and/or technical experience related to payroll.

• No Substitution

Candidates with accreditations earned in a foreign institute are encouraged to apply.

Note: Per Metro Ordinance No. SO94-1078. All employees of the Metropolitan Government shall be residents of the State of Tennessee or become residents of the state within six (6) months of employment as a prerequisite to employment with the Metropolitan Government.

Preferred Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office such as Access, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Payroll processing experience
• Experience with Oracle based platform

We are an equal opportunity employer. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. Metro Nashville is committed to selecting the most qualified candidate for each of our roles.

Metro Nashville Government respects the religious beliefs and practices of all employees and will make, on request, an accommodation for such observances when a reasonable accommodation is available that does not create an undue hardship on business operations.

Requests for ADA or other protected accommodations for the recruitment process should be directed to Human Resources at 615-862-6640.

Full-time, Civil Service positions -

10 Vacation Days per year (increasing after 5 years of service)

1 Sick Day per month

12 Paid Holidays per year

Public Safety - Sworn and Civilian positions -

20 vacation days per year

3 Personal days per year

1 Sick Day per month

12 paid holidays per year

Part-time, Non Civil Service positions - Visit HR and Benefits webpages for more information.

Full-time, Non Civil Service positions - contact hiring department for benefits information

Seasonal/Temporary positions - no benefits offered.

01

What is the highest level of education you have completed?

• No diploma
• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree
• Doctoral Degree

02

Indicate your applications, financial and/or technical experience related to payroll.

• No Experience
• 1 year or less
• 2 - 3 years
• 4 or more years

03

Please describe your applications, financial and/or technical experience related to payroll. If no experience, please type "N/A"

04

Please describe your experience in payroll processing. If no experience, please type "N/A"

05

Please describe your experience with Oracle based platforms. If no experience, please type "N/A"

Required Question

Employer Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County

Address Human Resources Division

700 President Ronald Reagan Way, Suite 201

Nashville, Tennessee, 37210

Phone (615) 862-6640

Website https://www.nashville.gov/departments/human-resources/employment-opportunities