HR Specialist Benefits

U.S. Coast Guard•Washington, DC

20h•Onsite

About The Position

This GS-0201-13 position is with the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, Human Resources Service Center Headquarters, in Washington, District of Columbia. The HR Specialist Benefits provides technical support to field representatives, employees, management officials, and the public as needed. The role administers federal civilian retirement and employee benefits programs, reviews records and claims, and interprets federal statutes, regulations, directives, and legislative mandates. The position is designated as a key position and may be required to continue supporting mission requirements during a crisis, war, or mobilization. The position requires at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the federal sector. Applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the announcement closing date. Education cannot substitute for experience at this grade level, and the position has no positive education requirement. Selected applicants must pass a background investigation for a Moderate Risk/Public Trust clearance. A one-year probationary period may be required.

Requirements

Be a U.S. citizen.
Be registered for or exempt from Selective Service.
Meet the time-in-grade requirement by the vacancy closing date.
Have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 grade level in the federal sector.
Pass a background investigation for a Moderate Risk/Public Trust clearance.
Make federal salary payments by direct deposit.
Meet all qualification requirements by the announcement closing date.

Responsibilities

Provide technical support to field representatives, employees, management officials, and the public as needed.
Administer federal civilian retirement programs under the Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) and Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS).
Compute complex, non-standard service histories and verify military deposits.
Manage end-to-end processing and certification of immediate, deferred, and disability retirement packages.
Explain federal benefits programs, including the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP), Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB), Postal Service Health Benefits (PSHB), and Federal Employees' Group Life Insurance (FEGLI).
Audit historical personnel records to resolve enrollment discrepancies.
Process life insurance payouts, unpaid compensation accounts, and monthly survivor annuities.
Analyze and interpret Title 5 statutes, OPM directives, and legislative mandates to maintain internal policy alignment.