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Office of Inspector General is Hiring a Human Resources Specialist (Employee Benefits/Compensation) Near Washington, DC

Qualifications:

You must meet the Basic Requirements listed in the Education Requirements section and the Specialized Experience to qualify for Human Resources Specialist (Employee Benefits/Compensation), as described below.

For the GS-12, applicants must have 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, GS-11, in the Federal Service.

Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to: Provided employees guidance on available employee benefits and entitlements; providing technical guidance on Federal policies and procedures related to employee benefits and entitlement; and providing retirement counseling services and serving as an technical expert on Federal retirement policy and procedure.

For the GS-13, applicants must have 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, GS-12, in the Federal Service.

Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to: Served as an expert interpreting and applying compensation laws and regulations to individual situations and questions raised by staff ; counseling employees and beneficiaries on benefit programs coverage options, coverage, and advantages and disadvantages of benefits.

• This position will not be filled until the Department's Placement Assistance Programs have been fully utilized.
• No Relocation Incentives will be offered.
• No Permanent Change of Station Incentives will be offered.
• This position is outside the Bargaining Unit.

Responsibilities:

The incumbent provides authoritative oral and written advice and guidance to all levels of management and employees on assigned personnel program functions including identifying and interpreting established rules, regulatory requirements, policies, procedures, and/or standards. Plans, administers, and coordinates designated specialized human resource program functions, analyzing and resolving problems, determining the best course of action in implementing organizational goals established by National Office and Regional Office management, in carrying out local policies and procedures, in ensuring that the program satisfies local goals and processes, and in ensuring the programs comply with regulatory requirements.


1. Serves as Technical Senior Advisor to other human resources staff , program managers, and OIG employees on all types of benefits to include but not limited to Service Computation Dates (SCD), Thrift Savings Plan (TSP), Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS), Federal Employees Retirement System(FERS), Federal Employees Group Life Insurance (FEGLI), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Federal Long Term Care Insurance (FLTCI) and post-1956 military service deposits.

2. Provides technical support to retirees in completing applications for retirement. Prepares applications for submission to the National Finance Center(NFC). Answer questions concerning retirement benefits. Prepares retirement estimates. Processes and tracks all employee recognition awards, new hires benefit actions, retirement separated employees actions. Prepares reports for component as requested.

3. Serves as the subject matter expert for all payroll issues and provides resolution for complex payroll matters for the agency. Provides recommendations to OIG Leadership regarding payroll based on pay and leave administration findings.

4. Designs, develops, and submits as recommendations new and revised policies, systems, and procedures to improve the performance of assigned program areas. Actively educates and advocates employee acceptance and understanding and full utilization of employee benefits programs. Develops information materials and ensures that information is disseminated in a timely, effective, and efficient manner. Distributes Fact Sheets and Responds thoroughly to employee issues and concerns. Establishes and maintains a comprehensive library of brochures, pamphlets, and forms to allow employees to examine a variety of resources.

5. Contributes to handling and finalization of worker's compensation claims and represents the OIG at meeting with other DOL agencies at conferences advocating work life and benefits issues.

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