HR SPEC (EMPLOYEE BENEFITS/COMPENSATION) (TITLE 32)

Summary

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a HR SPEC (EMPLOYEE BENEFITS/COMPENSATION) (TITLE 32), Position Description Number D1029P01 and is part of the NC HRO, National Guard (NCJFHQ HRO - HR SPEC (Employee Benefits) / Manning Doc 1723-20).

Duties

As a HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST (EMPLOYEE BENEFITS), GS-0201-11, you will advise and counsel management, employees, annuitants, and family members of deceased employees by interpreting, applying, and explaining retirement and insurance laws, regulations, and policies on available retirement insurance benefits, death benefits, entitlements/options; researches and interprets appropriate regulations to provide advice to employees concerning reinstatement of insurance, conversion of life insurance and features of the programs and options associated with retirement; assist employees in the preparation of retirement applications and related documents and forwards to the Army Benefits Center Civilian (ABC-C); determines type of separation and completion of eOPF maintenance for documents; maintains a current knowledge of legislative development, agency reorganizations and other pertinent activities that may have an impact on management and employees; provides technical guidance and assistance in the development and implementation of benefit program changes and open seasons; determines entitlement to retirement annuities, eligibility for continuation of life and health insurance; provides technical advice to personnel on a variety of programs such as health and life insurance and Thrift Savings Plan (TSP); provides initial overview to new employees on the benefit programs available to them; provides technical advice to personnel on programs such as the Mass Transit, Reasonable Accommodations (RA), Telework, Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Act, military, or civilian deposits for CSRS/FERS, disability benefits, Light Duty Program, and Workers Compensation Program. Develop and process termination memorandums; compose termination memorandums (30-day notice) in compliance with formats contained in the correspondence regulation for non-retention, mandatory removal date (MRD), mandatory separation date (MSD), medical disqualification, age 60, etc. Monitors and ensures the Federal Employees Compensation Act (FECA) program is properly publicized and supervisors are provided the appropriate guidelines for use of the program; ensures prompt submission of claims and medical documents. Works with Department of Labor (DOL), Defense Civilian Personnel Advisory Service (DCPAS), ANG/ARNG Safety Managers and supervisors to ensure payment of legitimate claims, questionable claims are reviewed and referred to DOL as appropriate and potential fraudulent claims are reported to the appropriate office for investigation; assesses and analyzes situations to ensure minimum compensation costs are expended and light duty policies are implemented; provides technical advice on flexibilities and appropriate use of leave issues such as Sick Leave for Family Care and Bereavement, Disabled Veterans Leave, Advanced Leave, Compensatory Time, Leave Without Pay, Absence Without Leave, Presidential Leave, Court Leave, and Military Leave; provides technical advice on the use of the Family and Medical Leave Act, Paid Parental Leave, and Voluntary Leave Transfer Program; interprets guidance and regulations to provide advice to management and employees on pay schedule adjustments, severance pay, back pay, debts, and compensation; process donated leave requests within the State; use automated system to effectively process personnel actions in accordance with the Guide to Processing Personnel Actions and local personnel systems checklists as required; provides technical advice and assistance to employees in the availability of the Employee Benefits Information System (EBIS); maintains the Electronic Official Personnel Files by uploading required documentation in accordance with the Guide to Personnel Recordkeeping; provide technical advice on performance management systems, the incentive awards and suggestion programs; develops new or modified local procedures to improve the various programs effectiveness for managers and supervisor in support of the state goals; reviews performance standards and appraisals for regulatory compliance and analyses for trends and problem issues such as disciplinary, impact on employee morale, supervisor/managers responsibilities and legal implications; provides coaching and counseling to managers and supervisors on performance issues such as performance improvement plans, recognition techniques and feedback on establishment of critical elements and standards; participates as strategic partner to resolve performance problems; ensures employees and management's due process rights are understood and procedures are followed; administers the Incentive Awards Program involving monetary and non-monetary recognition; perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications

Military Grades: Enlisted (E4 - E7) or Officer (2LT - 1LT) Minimum Requirements: Experience, education or training which involves the exercise of analytical ability, judgment, discretion, and personal responsibility, and application of a substantial body of knowledge of principles, concepts and practices applicable to one or more fields of administration or management. Experience using computer and automation systems. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must have at least 1 year of specialized experiences, education, or training at the GS-09 or equivalent, that involves the administering, delivering, maintaining, advising, and adapting advanced concepts, principles, and theories of Human Resources to the unique organizational, management, and mission requirements. Experience assisting in the development of Human Resources policies and procedures. Experience advising management on Human Resources principles and practices.

Education

You must provide transcripts documentation to support your Educational claims. To receive credit for Education, you must provide documentation of proof that you meet the Education requirements for this position. How You Will Be Evaluated

Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics): Other Information

If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency (https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx).