SUPV HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST (EMPLOYEE BENEFITS)

Summary

Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as Chief of the Benefits and Entitlements Division, performing the full range of benefits and entitlements.

Duties

Performs second level supervisory personnel management responsibilities over assigned human resource specialists ( employee benefits) and assistants in grades GS-05 through GS-12 through subordinate supervisors and team leaders Plans, organizes, and manages the current and future activities of the Benefits and Entitlements Division Plans and implements the Division Quality Program and the self-evaluation program Participates in special projects and initiatives and performs special assignments Prepares necessary correspondence, documentation, reports, etc. Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions Administrative and Management Positions, 0201 Series. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-13, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience include having mastery of, and skill in applying, advanced human resource principles, concepts, and practices in the area of employee benefits to serve as the HQ USAF focal point for technical guidance on implementing and administering benefits programs. Mastery of, and skill in applying, advanced Human Resources pay, premium pay, and hours of work administration principles, concepts and practices, including multiple pay systems and authorities/practices sufficient to serve as the HQ USAF focal point for technical guidance on implementing and administering pay and compensation programs. Skill in maintaining Air Force-wide policy for a wide range of benefits programs that is responsive to changes in mission and business practices. Ability to identify and propose solutions to Human Resource Management problems and issues that are broad, important, and severe, and for which previous studies and established techniques are frequently inadequate. Ability to advise major commands and installation-level personnel on the accepted principles and rules of judgment in analyzing contentious and complex individual benefits changes. NOTE: YOUR RESUME MUST SUPPORT THIS STATEMENT. FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in­-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-13 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-14 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: Comprehensive knowledge of federal personnel management laws, executive orders, functions, theories, and techniques and the interrelationship of the various personnel disciplines to include a broad knowledge of benefits and entitlements and systems management theories, principles and practices in the delivery of Benefits and Entitlements services Broad knowledge of agency's, management's, and installations' objectives, missions, and operating programs and the implications on command and/or agency personnel management programs and organizations that govern, interface with, and/or influence the Benefits and Entitlements processes and systems Knowledge of the methods and techniques of fact-finding, analysis, and resolution of complex problems and the development of concrete action plans to analyze organization and operational problems and develop timely and economical solutions, such as adjust work operations to meet emergency, changing program, or production requirements within available resources and with minimum sacrifice of quantity or quality of work, reengineer processes and systems Skill to plan, organize, and direct the functions and staff in critical aspects of development and implementation changes in of Benefits and Entitlements Programs and systems and to coordinate various aspects of the program with other personnel functions, contractors, budget. at various echelons Ability to represent the activity both within and outside the organization, and to gain support for program goals PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

How You Will Be Evaluated

Your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment. BASIS OF RATING: Your application will be rated under the Cut Point procedures based on the extent to which the quality, depth, and complexity of your experience and education relate to the qualification requirements. Additional points are not added for Veteran's Preference; however, Veteran's Preference is considered where applicable. Best Qualified Group: Candidates in this category possess exceptional skills and experience to exceed well above the minimum requirements. Fully Qualified Group: Candidates in this category possess good skills and experience above the minimum requirements. Basically Qualified Group: Candidates in this category meet the minimum education and/or experience requirements. The resume/documents you submit must support your responses to the online questionnaire. If your application contradicts or does not support your questionnaire responses, you will receive a rating of "not qualified" or "insufficient information" and you will not receive further consideration for this job. For additional information on what to include in your resume, click here. APPRAISALS/AWARDS: Hiring Managers use objective methods and consider previous performance appraisals and awards in the selection process. Current Federal Civilian employees should list any relevant performance related rating and/or awards in your resume. Applicants who disqualify themselves will not be evaluated further. Other Information

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location. Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information. 120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur. Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: MSP applicants, if determined best qualified, must be selected and placed at the highest grade for which they applied. You must include a completed copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist. Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicant Eligible: PPP Applicants, if determined well qualified and selected, will be placed at the at the full performance level. You must include the applicable completed copy of the PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility as a PPP Applicant. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 through DD3145-4, select the appropriate checklist for your claimed preference). To determine the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist required to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming, refer to the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide located in the Required Documents section of this vacancy announcement. Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit. Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click here. If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click here.