What are the responsibilities and job description for the HR Specialist (Benefits Officer) position at Department Of Health And Human Services?
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 150 applications have been received or the closing date of the announcement, whichever comes first. EDUCATION:
RESPONSIBILITIES: As an HR Specialist (Benefits Officer), you will:
QUALIFICATIONS: WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Minimum Qualifications : You must have one year specialized experience to perform successfully the duties of the position. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service performing ALL of the following:
Documenting experience: IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Qualifications are based on breadth/level of experience. In addition to describing duties performed, applicants must provide the exact dates of each period of employment (from MM/YY to MM/YY) and the number of hours worked per week if part time. As qualification determinations cannot be made when resumes do not include the required information, failure to provide this information may result in disqualification. Applicants are encouraged to use the USAJOBS Resume Builder to develop their federal resume.
Do not copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational application questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position.
In accordance with Office of Personnel Management policy, federal employees are assumed to have gained experience by performing duties and responsibilities appropriate for their official series and grade level as described in their position description. Experience that would not normally be part of the employee's position is creditable, however, when documented by satisfactory evidence, such as a signed memorandum from the employee's supervisor or an SF-50 or SF-52 documenting an official detail or other official assignment. The documentation must indicate whether the duties were performed full time or, if part time, the "percentage of times" the other duties were performed. It is expected that this documentation is included in the employee's official personnel record. In order to receive credit for experience in your resume that is not within the official series and grade level of your official position, you must provide a copy of the appropriate documentation of such experience as indicated above.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through national Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to gain employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. If such experience is on a part-time basis, you must provide the average number of hours worked per week as well as the beginning and ending dates of the experience so it can be fully credited.
OPM Qualification General Policies Website SALARY: 143913 EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Other
This announcement will close at 11:59 PM, on the day that 150 applications have been received or the closing date of the announcement, whichever comes first. EDUCATION:
RESPONSIBILITIES: As an HR Specialist (Benefits Officer), you will:
- Serve as the headquarters Benefits Officer by leading the administration of Federal retirement and employee benefits programs, monitoring retirement submissions, and coordinating with OPM to ensure timely and compliant benefits operations.
- Perform complex retirement computations, prepare annuity estimates, determine retirement eligibility, and counsel employees on Federal retirement and benefits options in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Serve as the senior technical advisor by interpreting Federal retirement laws, resolving complex benefits issues, and providing authoritative guidance to employees, management, and HR staff.
- Provide expert counseling on disability retirement by determining eligibility, interpreting regulatory requirements, calculating annuity impacts, and coordinating with stakeholders to ensure accurate case processing and continuity of benefits coverage.
QUALIFICATIONS: WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Minimum Qualifications : You must have one year specialized experience to perform successfully the duties of the position. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service performing ALL of the following:
- Providing supervisory or lead-level oversight of Federal retirement and employee benefits programs (e.g., FERS, CSRS, TSP, FEHB, FEGLI), ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant administration of benefits operations.
- Performing and reviewing complex retirement computations and counseling activities, including eligibility determinations, annuity estimates, and benefits options, while ensuring accuracy and adherence to Federal laws and regulations.
- Serving as a senior technical advisor and subject matter expert to resolve complex and sensitive benefits and retirement issues, providing authoritative guidance to employees, management, and HR staff.
- Providing expert counseling and oversight on disability retirement cases, including determining eligibility, interpreting regulatory requirements, calculating annuity impacts, and ensuring continuity of FEHB/FEGLI coverage while guiding staff and stakeholders through complex case processing.
Documenting experience: IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Qualifications are based on breadth/level of experience. In addition to describing duties performed, applicants must provide the exact dates of each period of employment (from MM/YY to MM/YY) and the number of hours worked per week if part time. As qualification determinations cannot be made when resumes do not include the required information, failure to provide this information may result in disqualification. Applicants are encouraged to use the USAJOBS Resume Builder to develop their federal resume.
Do not copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational application questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position.
In accordance with Office of Personnel Management policy, federal employees are assumed to have gained experience by performing duties and responsibilities appropriate for their official series and grade level as described in their position description. Experience that would not normally be part of the employee's position is creditable, however, when documented by satisfactory evidence, such as a signed memorandum from the employee's supervisor or an SF-50 or SF-52 documenting an official detail or other official assignment. The documentation must indicate whether the duties were performed full time or, if part time, the "percentage of times" the other duties were performed. It is expected that this documentation is included in the employee's official personnel record. In order to receive credit for experience in your resume that is not within the official series and grade level of your official position, you must provide a copy of the appropriate documentation of such experience as indicated above.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through national Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to gain employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. If such experience is on a part-time basis, you must provide the average number of hours worked per week as well as the beginning and ending dates of the experience so it can be fully credited.
OPM Qualification General Policies Website SALARY: 143913 EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Other