Human Resources Specialist (Benefits/Retirement)

Office of the Secretary of the Interior • Sacramento, CA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

You will serve as a Human Resources Specialist (Benefits/Retirement) with the Office of the Secretary of Interior. There is one vacancy for this position which will be filled in the Office of Human Capital (OHC), OHC Strategic Policy and Programs Division, Workforce Relations Branch. At the full performance level GS-14, the major duties of this position include, but are not limited to the following: Serves as the Agency Benefits Officer and liaises with the Office of Personnel Management (OPM), operational Human Resource counterparts, and the agency's payroll provider. Resolves complex retirement and benefits coverage and eligibility issues impacting employees and retirees, providing interagency guidance and technical expertise on policy interpretation, benefits and retirement administration, and corrective actions. Responsible for oversight of enterprise-wide benefits and retirement programs. Plans, develops, and coordinates Department-wide policy, guidance, and resources ensuring consistency with laws, rules, and regulations. Hosts community of practice meetings for the purpose of sharing information and providing strategic direction across the enterprise. Works closely with the Classification division on matters involving special retirement coverage for firefighters and law enforcement. The position is suitable for telework and the incumbent may be allowed to telework with supervisory approval. Pay will vary based on grade level and/or duty location for which you're selected. First-time hires to the Federal government normally start at the step 1 rate.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Direct Deposit participation required.
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
• All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement - 10/13/2026-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement.
• Competitive candidates must also meet Time-in-Grade requirements as defined in 5 CFR 300, Subpart F.
• For current Federal employees, if hours worked per week are not included on your resume, you must submit a non-award SF-50 as part of your application to be used to validate your work schedule and determine the amount of specialized experience that you will be granted.
• An award SF-50 will not be acceptable documentation for which to consider your amount of qualifying experience.
• For periods of time that reflect military service, the DD-214 or Statement of Service is sufficient to meet the work schedule requirement as the service dates will be reflected.
• For all other applicants who are not current federal employees, your resume must state either "full-time" (or "40 hours a week") or "part-time" with the number of hours worked per week to ensure proper crediting of specialized experience.
• Specialized Experience GS-14: To qualify, you must possess at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors).
• Specialized experience is defined as demonstrated experience: Serving as a senior subject matter expert and technical advisor on federal employee retirement and benefits programs.
• Resolving complex retirement issues and administering agency-wide employee benefits programs to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Must meet all.
• You must include hours per week worked.

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

• Serves as the Agency Benefits Officer and liaises with the Office of Personnel Management (OPM), operational Human Resource counterparts, and the agency's payroll provider.
• Resolves complex retirement and benefits coverage and eligibility issues impacting employees and retirees providing interagency guidance and technical expertise on policy interpretation, benefits and retirement administration, and corrective actions.
• Responsible for oversight of enterprise-wide benefits and retirement programs.
• Plans, develops, and coordinates Department-wide policy, guidance, and resources ensuring consistency with laws, rules, and regulations.
• Hosts community of practice meetings for the purpose of sharing information and providing strategic direction across the enterprise.
• Works closely with the Classification division on matters involving special retirement coverage for firefighters and law enforcement.

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.
• Learn more about federal benefits.
• Review our benefits
• Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.
• Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

What This Job Offers

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