Human Resources Specialist (Employee Benefits)
Are you passionate about helping others navigate important career and life decisions? Are you a highly motivated Human Resources professional with a background in Employee Benefits, who thrives in a fast-paced, and energetic environment? If so, we are searching for someone like you to fill a position located in the Office of the Director (OD), Office of Human Resources, (OHR), Workforce Relations Division (WRD), Retirement and Employee Benefits Branch (REBB).
Major duties
As a Human Resources Specialist (Employee Benefits) within the Retirement and Employee Benefit Branch (REBB) you will: Assist in administering benefits and retirement programs. Work with employees, annuitants, and family members of deceased employees on benefits and retirement program situations, such as when combining federal service that has been credited under various and dissimilar programs. Provide information necessary to help employees of the organization make irrevocable decisions and to garner the maximum gains from the available benefits. Interpret and prepare informative material for employees on new, changed, and pending policy, and outlines the impact on existing benefits program entitlements. Counsel or advise individual employees on sensitive or serious problems related to health or life insurance coverage.
Qualifications
In order to qualify for a Human Resources Specialist (Benefits), GS-201-9, you must: Demonstrate in your resume at least one (1) year of qualifying experience equivalent to at least the GS-07 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: assisting in administering retirement and benefits program activities for an organization; responding to pay and benefits questions; and preparing retirement and benefits related actions; OR Have completed a Master's or equivalent graduate degree, or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or an LL.B. or J.D., if related OR Have a combination of post baccalaureate education and experience that meets 100% of the qualification requirements for this position. You will receive credit for all experience material to the position, including experience gained in religious, civic, welfare, service, and organizational activities, regardless of whether you received pay. Do not copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. To determine your qualifications and referral status, we may review your resume and supporting documentation and compare it against your responses to the vacancy questionnaire. Ensure you support your self-ratings with the information you provide in your application. We may verify or assess your qualifications at any time. Inflated or unsupported qualifications may affect your rating. Any misrepresentation or material omission of facts may be sufficient cause to end further consideration of your candidacy. Persons listed as knowing your past accomplishments or experience in your application may be contacted for verification purposes at any time. Verification may, but need not, begin before receiving an offer. Preview assessment questionnaire before you apply: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13059668
Education
If you qualify based on education in lieu of specialized experience, you are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your transcripts or a list of your courses including titles, credit hours completed and grades. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application packages. Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer. Click here for information on Foreign Education.