HR SPECIALIST (EMP BEN / COMPENSATION

About the role

This is a Washington National Guard Title 5 Excepted Service Technician position: HR SPECIALIST (EMP BEN / COMPENSATION Location: 141st Air Refueling Wing Fairchild AFB, Washington 99011-9413 Air National Guard Units Appointment Type: Temporary, Indefinite, excepted service Advertised as: Title 5 May be used to fill one or more vacancies. *Ensure you read this announcement in its entirety, complete all application requirements, and your USA Jobs profile name is accurate*

What you will do

• For GS07 Performs developmental assignments of moderate difficulty where work procedures are established, & several specific guidelines exist Work assignments consist of a series of specific & related tasks that have been selected to orient the employee in the practical application of basic occupational principles, concepts, & techniques Assignments are combined with training to further develop analytical skills & techniques in the occupation Assistance in solving problems is available from the supervisor or a higher-graded specialist Performs recurring assignments.
• Independently performs recurring assignments of limited, but gradually increasing, difficulty & complexity Responsible for locating & selecting the most appropriate guidelines & procedures for application & making minor deviations to adapt the guidelines to specific cases Analyzes routine problems encountered & resolves them.
• Refers deviations, problems, & unfamiliar situations to the supervisor for assistance Works with other specialists in planning & conducting special initiatives, studies, & projects.
• Assists in preparing reports & briefings outlining study findings & recommendations Drafts or prepares a variety of documents to include newsletter items, responses to routine inquiries, reports, letters, & other related documents Uses automated system to effectively process personnel actions in accordance with the Guide to Processing Personnel Actions & local personnel systems checklists as required For GS09: Provides counseling to management, employees, annuitants, & family members of deceased employees by interpreting, applying, & explaining retirement & insurance laws, regulations, & policies on available retirement insurance benefits, death benefits, entitlements/options Researches & interprets appropriate regulations to provide advice to employees concerning reinstatement of insurance, conversion of life insurance & features of the programs & options associated with retirement.
• Assist employees in the preparation of retirement applications & related documents & forwards to the Army Benefits Center Civilian Determines type of separation & completion of eOPF maintenance for documents Maintains a current knowledge of legislative development, agency reorganizations & other pertinent activities that may have an impact on management & employees Determines entitlement to retirement annuities, eligibility for continuation of life & health insurance Provides technical advice to personnel on a variety of programs such as health & life insurance & Thrift Savings Plan Assists in administering programs such as the Mass Transit, Reasonable Accommodations, Telework, Uniformed Services Employment & Reemployment Act, military, or civilian deposits for CSRS/FERS, disability benefits, Light Duty Program, & Workers Compensation Program Compose termination memorandums (30-day notice) in compliance with formats obtained in the correspondence regulation for non-retention, mandatory removal date, mandatory separation date, medical disqualification, age 60, etc Monitors & ensures the Federal Employees Compensation Act program is properly publicized & supervisors are provided the appropriate guidelines for use of the program In coordination with the NGB J1-Functional Manager ensures prompt submission of claims & medical documents.
• Works with Department of Labor, Defense Civilian Personnel Advisory Service, to ensure only legitimate claims are submitted.
• Coordinates with Safety Managers & Supervisors to ensure all applicable workplace validation & documentation is obtained for the claim.
• Ensure potentially fraudulent & questionable claims are reported to the appropriate office for investigation Assesses & analyzes situations to ensure minimum compensation costs are expended & light duty policies are implemented Provides technical advice on flexibilities & appropriate use of leave issues such as Sick Leave for Family Care & Bereavement, Disabled Veterans Leave, Advanced Leave, Compensatory Time, Leave Without Pay, Absence Without Leave, Presidential Leave, Court Leave, & Military Leave Provides technical advice on the use of the Family & Medical Leave Act, Paid Parental Leave, & Voluntary Leave Transfer Program.
• Interprets guidance & regulations to provide advice to management & employees on pay schedule adjustments, severance pay, back pay, debts, & compensation Use automated system to effectively process personnel actions in accordance with the Guide to Processing Personnel Actions & local personnel systems checklists as required Maintains the Electronic Official Personnel Files by uploading required documentation in accordance with the Guide to Personnel Recordkeeping For GS07 & GS09: Other duties as assigned.(temporary, minor, or incidental tasks)

Education

Education Requirements: High School Diploma or GED Degree Required: N/A Degree Required to qualify with Education Only (No Specialized Experience): For GS07: 1 full year of graduate level education or superior academic achievement For GS09: Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D., if related You must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your Educational claims.

To receive credit for Education, you must provide documentation of proof that you meet the Education requirements for this position. If you are selected for a vacancy that requires a specific degree and/or coursework you will be required to provide official transcripts prior to appointment.

Substitution of Education for Specialized Experience: Combinations of successfully completed post-high school education and experience may be used to meet total qualification requirements and may be computed by first determining the applicant's total qualifying experience as a percentage of the experience required for the grade level; then determining the applicant's education as a percentage of the education required for the grade level; and then adding the two percentages.

The total percentages must equal at least 100 percent to qualify an applicant for that grade level. Only graduate education in excess of the amount required for the next lower grade level may be used to qualify applicants for the GS09 grade.

How you will be evaluated

Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience.

Your responses must be supported by your application package or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. You may also be excluded from consideration if you indicate that you are unwilling to accept the lower grade and determination is made that you are not qualified at the higher grade.

If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration. Verbiage displayed on your resume or application must contain your own words.

You may refer to position descriptions, as well as the general and specialized experience located within the vacancy announcement, to assist with describing work experiences; however, resumes or applications received in verbatim will not be considered. In your resume you will need to address the general and specialized experience listed above.

Please use as much detail as needed, giving dates (months and years) of the experience, position title and how the experience was gained. This information is needed to determine if you are qualified for the position. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics).

NOTE: You do not have to respond to the KSA's separately but your resume should contain sufficient information to demonstrate possession of the KSA's. For GS07 Knowledge-acquired through education or experience-of the principles, concepts, and methodologies used in human resources management.

Skill in carrying out difficult and complex assignments, operations, and procedures, including applying human resources knowledge to the design and planning of difficult but well-established projects. Ability to communicate information clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing. Ability to gather and analyze basic facts and draw logical conclusions.

Ability to learn and use automated data systems. For GS09 Ability to interpret and analyze basic issues of fact and law. Basic knowledge of other human resources specialties-such as recruitment and placement, classification, human resources development, employee relations, and labor relations-to interact with others and resolve specific issues.

Ability to provide management advisory services and make informed judgments regarding retirement, workers' compensation, and leave issues or cases. Knowledge of the organizational structures of the Army National Guard (ARNG) and Air National Guard (ANG).

Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, to develop and present findings and determinations to management and employees and obtain their acceptance and understanding of findings and recommendations.

Documents you must provide

• To apply for this position, you are required to submit a complete application package.
• If you fail to provide this documents/information, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and will not be considered any further.
• Resumes must be in your own words.
• Resumes that are verbatim, from this announcement, will not be considered.
• A complete application package includes: Resume must NOT exceed two (2) pages, IAW Merit Hiring Plan and must include: Contact information Full Name Email Address Phone Number Relevant work history that demonstrates specialized experience for the position you are applying to Position Title Organization/Department/Unit Hours worked per week Dates (format must include Month and Year) you were/are employed and physically performing the work.
• Omit extended leave from your employment history.
• For example, if you hold a federal job but were on military leave for two years, do not list those two years under that position.
• Duties performed Series and grade for federal positions, if held Resumes exceeding 2 pages will not be considered.
• For more guidance please see new resume guidance.
• If your resume includes the below listed content, it will not be used to make an eligibility/qualification determination, and you will not be considered for this vacancy.
• Classified or government sensitive information Social Security Number (SSN) Photos of yourself Personal information, such as age, gender, religious affiliation, etc. Do not include encrypted and/or digitally signed documents because they become corrupted and you will not receive credit for submitting them.
• If you are claiming: Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible must submit the following documentation:- Military Reserve and National Guard Technician PPP Self Certification Checklist (DD 3145-3)- Termination SF-50 Separation stating that the applicant has Priority Placement Eligibility- Notice of Separation confirming of eligibility.
• Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement must submit the following documentation:- Military Reserve and Technician Disability PPP Self Certification Checklist (DD 3145-2)- Termination SF-50 Separation stating that the applicant has Priority Placement Eligibility- Notice of Separation confirming of eligibility.
• Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Employees must submit the following documentation:-DoD Retained Grade Self Certification Checklist (DD 3145-1)- SF-50 effecting the placement in retained grade status- Copy of the notification letter the employee received (RIF or classification downgrade) Priority Placement Program, Military Spouse Preference must submit the following documentation:- DoD Military Spouse Preference Self Certification Checklist (DD 3145-4)- Sponsor's PCS Orders- Proof of Military member's current active duty status- Marriage Certificate If you believe you are eligible for Veteran's Preference in hiring, you must: Claim preference Provide supporting documentation If you are claiming Veterans' Preference for this vacancy, you are strongly encouraged to verify your eligibility and the type of preference you may receive before applying.
• To do so, please review and use the following official tools: Veterans' Preference Advisor (U.S. Department of Labor) Visit: *** Follow the on-screen questions about your military service, discharge characterization, campaign/expedition medals, and disability rating (if applicable).
• The Advisor will provide an indication of whether you may be eligible for 5-point or 10-point veterans' preference, or if no preference applies.
• OPM Vet Guide for HR Professionals (U.S. Office of Personnel Management) Visit: *** Review the sections explaining: Types of Veterans' Preference (5-point, 10-point) Preference eligibles and required documentation Other support documentation (optional or required based on the vacancy announcement) Cover Letter SF-50 (latest non-award SF-50) Transcript (s)

What to expect next

Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. You are encouraged to reach out to our office to verify that all required application materials have successfully been uploaded prior to the announcement closing. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position.

After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.

Additional information

If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency (***). - Certain incentive(s) may be available pending funding and approval but are not guaranteed. - Applicants who meet one of the DoD Priority Placement Program (PPP) categories below are eligible to apply with this preference.

(See Required Documents section) Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Employees Priority Placement Program, Military Spouse Preference (MSP) *****This is an indefinite position.

If an individual employed in the excepted civil service accepts this position, he/she will receive an indefinite appointment. If a Reduction-In-Force occurs the indefinite appointee will have no reemployment rights to his/her former position or any other position.

If funding level and employee manning levels permit, incumbent may be converted to permanent technician status without further competition. ***** REEMPLOYED ANNUITANT: In accordance with Section 9902(g) of Title 5, United States Code (U.S.C.), annuitants reemployed in the DoD will receive full annuity and salary upon appointment.

They will not be eligible for retirement contributions, participation in the Thrift Savings Plan, or a supplemental or redetermined annuity for the reemployment period.

Discontinued service retirement annuitants (i.e., retired in accordance with Section 8336(d)(1) or Section8414(b)(1)(A) of Title 5, U.S.C.) appointed to the DoD may elect to be subject to retirement provisions of the new appointment as appropriate.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY: The WA National Guard is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor.

If you are unable to upload a document online please send the document via email to our WA HRO Distro Box.