Summary
This position is located in the Department of Health and Human Services, Assistant Secretary for Administration, headquartered in Washington, District of Columbia. This announcement will close at 11:59 PM, on the day that 100 applications have been received or the closing date of the announcement, whichever comes first. Selectee will remain in current duty location.
Duties
WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING DAY TO DAY As a Human Resources Specialist (Employee Benefits), you will: GS-12: Provide orientation on the Federal benefits and retirement programs. Information includes the Federal Employees' Retirement System (FERS), FERS-Revised Employees (FERS-RAE), FERS-Further Revised Annuity Employee (FERS-FRAE), Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS), Civil Service Retirement System-Offset (CS-Offset), the Federal Employees' Group Life Insurance Program (FEGLI), Federal Employees' Health Benefits Program (FEHB), Federal Dental and Vision Insurance Program (FEDVIP), Federal Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAFEDS), Federal Long care Insurance Program (FLTCIP) and the Savings Plan (TSP), and Social Security, Beneficiary, etc. Calculate annuity estimates for employees to use as a basis in making the decision whether to retire. Provide advice to HR Specialists (Employee Relations, etc.) and supervisors of the advantages/disadvantages of retirement versus adverse action for employees who qualify for retirement. Handle sensitive to difficult situations where the death of an employee occurs and family members require advice/counseling. Monitor processed retirement cases through the various systems used for retirement processing within HR Ops Div and DFAS to assure compliance with timeframes of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) for case processing. GS-13: Advise employees, retirees, supervisors, and beneficiaries on federal retirement systems (FERS, CSRS, etc.) and employee benefits programs, including FEHB, FEGLI, TSP, FEDVIP, FSAFEDS, and Social Security; Provide individualized counseling on retirement eligibility, benefit options, military service credit, survivor benefits, and complex retirement situations. Calculate retirement annuity estimates and service credit deposits, processe retirement and insurance actions, monitor retirement cases, resolve benefits discrepancies, and coordinate with OPM, DFAS, insurance carriers, and other federal agencies to ensure accurate and timely processing. Interpret federal laws, regulations, and agency policies governing retirement and benefits programs; develop operating procedures and policy recommendations; monitor legislative and regulatory changes; and advise management on their impact to agency programs. Design and deliver retirement and benefits training, including new employee orientations, pre-retirement seminars, and educational workshops; develop informational materials; and provide guidance and training to HR staff and other stakeholders on benefits programs and procedures.
Education
Foreign Education: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications listed in this announcement. Evaluation will be based on your application materials (such as your resume and supporting documents), your responses to the application questionnaire, and the results of all required assessments. Resume Requirement Your resume must not exceed two (2) pages in length. Minimum Qualification Question As part of the application process, you must answer a minimum qualification question addressing whether you meet the Specialized Experience required for this position, as described in this announcement. Your response must be supported by the experience documented in your resume. If your resume does not demonstrate the required Specialized Experience, you may be found not qualified. Assessment Process USA Hire Technical Assessment You are required to complete a USA Hire technical assessment to evaluate the job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities required for this position. The USA Hire Assessments include a cut score based on the minimum level of required proficiency in these critical general competencies. You must meet or exceed the cut score to be considered. You will not be considered for the position if you score below the cut score or fail to complete the assessment. HR Resume Review Human Resource (HR) Specialists will review your resume to determine whether you meet the required Specialized Experience. Applicants who successfully pass the assessment(s) may be referred to the Hiring Manager for consideration. You must complete all required steps in the process, including submitting an application and resume and participating in the assessments, to be considered for this position. Clearance of CTAP will be applied for similar positions across HHS. In accordance with Executive Order 12564 of September 14, 1986, The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is A Drug-Free Federal Workplace. The use of illegal drugs, on or off duty, by Federal employees is inconsistent not only with the law-abiding behavior expected of all citizens, but also with the special trust placed in such employees as servants of the public. For PHS Commissioned Corps (CC) Officers: PHS Commissioned Corps (CC) Officers interested in performing the duties of this position within the commissioned Corps may apply online to this announcement. Candidates will be referred as CC personnel and not as candidates for conversion to a permanent career or career-conditional appointment. For Noncompetitive Applicants: All qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring agency. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics): Accountability Attention to Detail Customer Service Decision Making Flexibility Influencing/Negotiating Integrity/Honesty Interpersonal Skills Interpersonal Skills Learning Reading Comprehension Reasoning Self-Management Stress Tolerance Teamwork To preview the application questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13087475