About this role
Job SummaryThis position is part of the Office of Human Resources. As a Human Resources Specialist, you will provide guidance on retirement and benefits matters, ensuring compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and policies.
QualificationsYou must meet all eligibility and qualifications requirements by the closing date of the job announcement. To qualify for the NQ-2 level, you must possess: A Master's or equivalent graduate degree; Two (2) full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree; or LL.B or J.D., if related. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts. OR One year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower NNSA Demonstration Project pay band or GS grade level in the Federal service (i.e. NQ-1 or GS-7).Specialized experience is experience interpreting and applying Federal regulations and guidelines to administer employee benefit programs, processing benefit transactions, calculating service computation dates, and advising employees on benefits programs. OR A combination of education and experience that when combined meet 100% of the requirements. Note: You must submit a copy of your transcripts. Time-in-Grade/Band: Current Federal employees must have completed 52 weeks in a position equivalent to the next lower band (NQ-1) or GS-7. CTAP/ICTAP candidates: CTAP and ICTAP candidates will be eligible for selection priority if it is determined that they have exceeded the minimum qualifications for the position by attaining at least a "well qualified" rating of 85 out of 100. Information about CTAP and ICTAP eligibility is on the Office of Personnel Management's Career Transition Resources website at: OPM CTAP/ICTAP. CTAP/ICTAP documentation requirements are listed in the 'Required Documents' section of this announcement.
Major DutiesAs a Human Resources Specialist, you will: Provide interpretation and guidance on federal employee benefits programs, including retirement (FERS/CSRS), FEHB, FEGLI, TSP, Workers Compensation, leave, and work-life programs, and related laws, regulations, and policies. Research, interpret, and resolve benefits issues involving retirement, insurance, service credit, and other benefits entitlements, and recommending appropriate actions to employees and management. Deliver counseling, presentations and technical assistance to customers on benefits topics.RequirementsYou must be a United States Citizen. This position is a Testing Designated Position (TDP) subject to applicant testing and random drug testing thereafter. Failure to test or a positive result on random drug tests conducted after appointment may result in removal from Federal employment. If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. See www.sss.gov. If selected, your appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation. This position has been designated as Non-Critical Sensitive and requires a security clearance at L Access. The selectee is required to obtain and maintain this clearance; failure to do so may result in separation from federal service. You may be required to successfully complete a one (1) year probationary period.