HR SPECIALIST (EMP BEN / COMPENSATION

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Experience that demonstrates the ability to: Analyze problems to identify significant factors, gather pertinent data, and recognize solutions; Plan and organize work; and Communicate effectively orally and in writing.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must have at least 12 months, for GS07, or 24 months, for GS09, specialized experience that has prepared you to perform the duties of the position and demonstrates the required human resources competencies-including the necessary knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors-as well as familiarity with human resources programs, subject matter, and processes associated with the Department of Defense, U.S. Army, or U.S.

Air Force. -or- 1-year specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade. ***Note: To qualify under the one-year Specialized Experience (SE) provision (when stated in the SE section), you must provide either: Two SF-50s (or equivalent) showing you were in the same occupational series at the next lower grade for at least one full year.

The two SF-50s must span that full one-year period, from the older SF-50 to the newer SF-50 and reflect employment with the same federal agency. -or- One SF-50 (or equivalent) if your resume shows at least one year of continuous employment in the position reflected on the SF-50 (or equivalent).

A GS-0201-7/9, HR SPECIALIST (EMP BEN / COMPENSATION: 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)