Timekeeper

Timekeeper

• 5114494
• Charlottesville, Virginia, United States
• Department of Forestry
• Administrative Services
• Audit and Finance
• Human resources
• Wage (Hourly)
• Closing at: Nov 18 2026 - 23:55 EST
• Department of Forestry

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Title: Timekeeper

Hiring Range: $26.00

Agency: Department of Forestry

Location: Charlottesville, Nat Resrcs Dr

Agency Website: www.dof.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Virginia Department of Forestry (DOF) is seeking a detail oriented and organized individual to provide agency-wide timekeeping monitoring and administrative support. This position is responsible for reviewing employee time and attendance records in Cardinal Human Capital Management (HCM). Cardinal HCM is the integrated, statewide online portal and system of record used by the Commonwealth to manage its personnel. This position will be responsible for identifying discrepancies, communicating timekeeping concerns, and assisting with reporting and auditing activities.

The wage timekeeper will work collaboratively with payroll, supervisors, employees and administration staff to promote accurate and timely reporting, support compliance with applicable policies and regulations, and strengthen internal controls.

Key responsibilities:

• Monitor agency-wide timesheets in Cardinal HCM for accuracy, completeness, timely submission, and appropriate approvals.
• Review and monitor time and attendance exceptions, identify discrepancies, and notify appropriate personnel of issues requiring attention.
• Communicate with employees, supervisors, and regional staff regarding missing timesheets, reporting inconsistencies, and necessary corrections.
• Assist with timekeeping and leave audits by reviewing records, identifying discrepancies, and documenting findings.
• Provide backup assistance with wage employee timesheet entry during designated Program Support Technician (PST) absences or when additional administrative support is needed.
• Monitor overtime leave balances and annual wage employee hours to identify approaching threshold limits.
• Maintain documentation of identified timekeeping discrepancies, communications, and follow-up actions.

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience in administrative support, data entry, recordkeeping, or related office functions
• Strong attention to detail and ability to interpret analyze report data.
• Proficiency in Microsoft applications, specifically Excel.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with agency personnel across multiple departments.

Additional Considerations

• Experience with Cardinal HCM or a similar timekeeping program
• Experience supporting payroll, human resources, or administration.
• Familiarity with timekeeping regulations, such as the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
• Knowledge of Virginia Department of Human Resource Management (DHRM) policies.
• Previous experience in Virginia state agencies.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Contact Information

Name: Kristina Estep

Phone: 434-529-7244

Email: kristina.estep@dof.virginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.