Human Resources Specialist (Employee Benefits)

Summary

This position is part of the Defense Human Resources Activity. The incumbent serves as an advisor in the broad areas of the Federal Employees' Compensation Act and Unemployment Compensation Programs.

This job will close when we have received 100 applications, which may be sooner than the closing date.

Duties

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As a Human Resources Specialist (Employee Benefits) at the GS-0201-12/13 some of your typical work assignments may include:

• Provides advisory service and guidance to DoW Components on difficult and complex issues on Injury and Unemployment Compensation Programs.
• Conducts quality reviews of injury compensation claims case files and transactions to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Serves on diverse external panels and groups. Represents DCPAS in dealings with a wide variety of external organizations.
• Drafts congressional correspondence in response to inquiries on Injury and Unemployment Compensation Programs.
• May prepare and deliver training on assigned Human Resources (HR) programs addressing complex or emerging laws, regulations or issues.
• Develops formal presentations; conducts briefings for senior leadership on highly visible controversial and misunderstood HR benefits and entitlement programs including injury and unemployment compensation programs

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
• Resume and supporting documents (See How To Apply)
• Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
• Work Schedule: Full Time
• Overtime: Occasionally
• Tour of Duty: Flexible
• Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Non-Exempt
• Financial Disclosure: Not Required
• Telework Eligibility: This position is telework eligible

Qualifications

You may qualify at the GS-13, if you fulfill the following qualifications:

A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service:

• Serving as a senior technical authority and subject matter expert on highly complex, sensitive, and precedent-setting cases within Federal Injury and Unemployment Compensation programs. This includes providing expert, authoritative advice and guidance to senior management, HR professionals, and legal counsel on the interpretation and application of the Federal Employees' Compensation Act (FECA)and related laws and regulations.
• Developing, authoring, or recommending new agency-wide policies, regulations, or guidance for the administration of injury compensation programs. This involves analyzing the impact of new legislation, leading studies to identify trends and systemic problems, and creating innovative solutions that establish new precedents or resolve critical program issues.
• Leading or managing major projects or studies related to federal employee benefits that have a significant impact on agency operations or policy. This includes planning and executing projects, analyzing findings, and preparing authoritative reports and recommendations for senior leadership concerning complex and controversial program matters.
• Representing the agency and defending its interests in high-level settings. This includes interfacing with stakeholders at the Department of Labor, Office of Personnel Management (OPM), and other federal agencies, as well as delivering briefings and presentations on highly visible and contentious injury compensation issues to senior leaders or labor representatives

You may qualify at the GS-12, if you fulfill the following qualifications:

A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service:

• Providing technical and advisory services on complex injury and unemployment compensation cases. This includes analyzing and resolving difficult issues related to programs such as the Federal Employees' Compensation Act (FECA) and the Department of Labor's Office of Workers' Compensation Programs (OWCP).
• Interpreting and applying laws, regulations, and policies to address controversial or precedent-setting injury compensation issues. This involves analyzing emerging guidance and third-party decisions (e.g., from the Department of Labor, Office of Personnel Management) to provide accurate and comprehensive responses to management and employees.
• Communicating complex HR program information to diverse audiences. This includes experience preparing and delivering written guidance, oral presentations, or briefings on sensitive and complex topics to employees, managers, or senior leaders.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.

Additional information

Salary Information

GS-12: $102,415 - $133,142

GS-13: $121,785 - $158,322

Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA): To be eligible for a VEOA appointment under Merit Promotion procedures, the veteran must be a preference eligible or a veteran separated after 3 years or more of continuous active service performed under honorable conditions.

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Programs: This program applies to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria; 2) be rated well-qualified for the position; Well qualified is defined as possessing the type and quality of experience that exceeds the positions minimum qualifications. and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility.

For more information: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/.

Noncompetitive Appointment Authorities: For more information on noncompetitive appointment authority eligibility requirements:

Persons with Disabilities - Schedule A

Special Hiring Authority for Veterans

Special Hiring Authority for Certain Military Spouses

Other Special Appointment Authorities - Subpart F

Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/register/)

The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews, and once the selection is made, you will receive a notification of the decision.

NOTE: Declining to be interviewed or failure to report for a scheduled interview will be considered as a declination for further consideration for employment against this vacancy.

Selective Service Requirement: Please visit http://www.sss.gov for more information.

For more information, please visit:

https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/Careers/downloads/DoDGenAppInfo%2012-1-2020.pdf?ver=ECNbdsHtGilTd3OENN4A0Q%3d%3d

Re-employed Annuitant: This position does not meet criteria for re-employed annuitant. The DoD criteria for hiring Re-employed Annuitants can be found at:

https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/1400.25-V300.pdf

Status candidates must meet time-in-grade requirements (52 weeks at the next lower grade level).

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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Benefits

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