HR Spec (Employee Benefits/Compensation) (Title 32)

Army National Guard Units • Raleigh, NC

4d • Onsite

About The 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). 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. You will research and interpret 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. You will assist employees in the preparation of retirement applications and related documents and forwards to the Army Benefits Center Civilian (ABC-C). You will determine the type of separation and completion of eOPF maintenance for documents. You will maintain a current knowledge of legislative development, agency reorganizations and other pertinent activities that may have an impact on management and employees. You will provide technical guidance and assistance in the development and implementation of benefit program changes and open seasons. You will determine entitlement to retirement annuities and eligibility for continuation of life and health insurance. You will provide technical advice to personnel on a variety of programs such as health and life insurance and Thrift Savings Plan (TSP). You will provide an initial overview to new employees on the benefit programs available to them. You will provide 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. You will develop and process termination memorandums and 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. You will monitor and ensure the Federal Employees Compensation Act (FECA) program is properly publicized and supervisors are provided the appropriate guidelines for use of the program, and ensure prompt submission of claims and medical documents. You will work with the 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. You will assess and analyze situations to ensure minimum compensation costs are expended and light duty policies are implemented. You will provide 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. You will provide technical advice on the use of the Family and Medical Leave Act, Paid Parental Leave, and Voluntary Leave Transfer Program. You will interpret guidance and regulations to provide advice to management and employees on pay schedule adjustments, severance pay, back pay, debts, and compensation. You will process donated leave requests within the State. You will use automated systems to effectively process personnel actions in accordance with the Guide to Processing Personnel Actions and local personnel systems checklists as required. You will provide technical advice and assistance to employees in the availability of the Employee Benefits Information System (EBIS). You will maintain the Electronic Official Personnel Files by uploading required documentation in accordance with the Guide to Personnel Recordkeeping. You will provide technical advice on performance management systems, the incentive awards and suggestion programs. You will develop new or modified local procedures to improve the various programs effectiveness for managers and supervisors in support of the state goals. You will review 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. You will provide coaching and counseling to managers and supervisors on performance issues such as performance improvement plans, recognition techniques and feedback on the establishment of critical elements and standards. You will participate as a strategic partner to resolve performance problems. You will ensure employees and management's due process rights are understood and procedures are followed. You will administer the Incentive Awards Program involving monetary and non-monetary recognition. You will perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED.
• This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard, required prior to the effective date of placement.
• Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform.
• Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment.
• Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the National Guard in the military grade listed in this announcement.
• Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• You may be required to successfully complete a 1- or 2- year probation/trail period to assess performance, conduct, agency needs, public interest, and efficiency.
• Employment ends unless certified in writing that it advances the agencies interest.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position.
• 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.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Research and interpret 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).
• Determine type of separation and completion of eOPF maintenance for documents.
• Maintain a current knowledge of legislative development, agency reorganizations and other pertinent activities that may have an impact on management and employees.
• Provide technical guidance and assistance in the development and implementation of benefit program changes and open seasons.
• Determine entitlement to retirement annuities, eligibility for continuation of life and health insurance.
• Provide technical advice to personnel on a variety of programs such as health and life insurance and Thrift Savings Plan (TSP).
• Provide initial overview to new employees on the benefit programs available to them.
• Provide 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 (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.
• Monitor and ensure the Federal Employees Compensation Act (FECA) program is properly publicized and supervisors are provided the appropriate guidelines for use of the program.
• Ensure prompt submission of claims and medical documents.
• Work 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.
• Assess and analyze situations to ensure minimum compensation costs are expended and light duty policies are implemented.
• Provide 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.
• Provide technical advice on the use of the Family and Medical Leave Act, Paid Parental Leave, and Voluntary Leave Transfer Program.
• Interpret 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 systems to effectively process personnel actions in accordance with the Guide to Processing Personnel Actions and local personnel systems checklists as required.
• Provide technical advice and assistance to employees in the availability of the Employee Benefits Information System (EBIS).
• Maintain 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.
• Develop new or modified local procedures to improve the various programs effectiveness for managers and supervisor in support of the state goals.
• Review 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.
• Provide 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.
• Participate as strategic partner to resolve performance problems.
• Ensure employees and management's due process rights are understood and procedures are followed.
• Administer the Incentive Awards Program involving monetary and non-monetary recognition.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
• As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
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What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed