HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST (EMPLOYEE BENEFITS)
What you'd do
You will serve as a HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST (EMPLOYEE BENEFITS) in the Civilian Benefits Center of OFFICE OF CIVILIAN HUMAN RESOURCES OPERATIONS. Before applying, you're encouraged to learn more about federal human resources careers by visiting the HR Career Compass at: www.OPM.gov/HRCareerCompass
Major duties
You will be providing retirements/benefits counseling to assigned customers in the Civilian Employee Benefits areas. You will make recommendations to supervisor, ensure recommended solutions are in accordance with latest guidance and federal regulations. You will mentor and train junior staff. You will conduct formal benefits and retirement sustainment training for staff as well as Staffing teams. You will prepare and conduct briefings regarding retirement and benefits for serviced employees. You will serve as troubleshooter for retirement and benefits issues.
What you need to qualify
Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-05 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Experience in supporting federal retirement and/or benefits programs, such as verifying documentation to support retirement eligibility determinations; utilizing an automated data system to assist with processing related personnel actions; researching federal laws and regulations to respond to customer inquiries. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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.
Before you apply
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