Human Resources Specialist (Employee Benefits)

Defense Human Resources Activity • Alexandria, VA

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About The Position

This position is part of the Defense Human Resources Activity. The incumbent serves as an advisor on the Federal Employees' Compensation Act (FECA) and Unemployment Compensation Programs, providing guidance to DoW Components on difficult and complex program issues. The role includes reviewing injury compensation claims and transactions for accuracy and compliance, representing DCPAS with external organizations, and communicating complex program information to stakeholders and senior leaders.

The position is advertised at the GS-12/13 levels. Applicants must have one year of specialized experience at the next lower grade level: GS-11 for GS-12, or GS-12 for GS-13. Education cannot substitute for the required specialized experience. The position is full-time, has a flexible tour of duty, is telework eligible, and may require occasional overtime. It is non-exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act; financial disclosure is not required, and recruitment incentives are not authorized.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service or exempt.
• Must be suitable for Federal employment, as determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• For GS-13: One year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-12 in Federal service, including serving as a senior technical authority and subject matter expert on complex, sensitive, and precedent-setting Federal Injury and Unemployment Compensation cases; advising senior management, HR professionals, and legal counsel on FECA and related laws and regulations; developing or recommending agency-wide policies, regulations, or guidance; analyzing legislation and program trends; leading major projects or studies and preparing reports and recommendations for senior leadership; and representing the agency in high-level stakeholder settings and briefings.
• For GS-12: One year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-11 in Federal service, including providing technical and advisory services on complex injury and unemployment compensation cases; analyzing and resolving issues involving FECA and OWCP; interpreting and applying laws, regulations, and policies to controversial or precedent-setting issues; analyzing emerging guidance and third-party decisions; and preparing or delivering written guidance, presentations, or briefings on complex and sensitive topics to diverse audiences.
• Education may not be substituted for specialized experience at these grade levels.
• Status candidates must meet time-in-grade requirements: 52 weeks at the next lower grade level.

Responsibilities

• Provide advisory services and guidance to DoW Components on difficult and complex Injury and Unemployment Compensation Program issues.
• Conduct quality reviews of injury compensation claims case files and transactions to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Serve on diverse external panels and groups.
• Represent DCPAS in dealings with a wide variety of external organizations.
• Draft congressional correspondence in response to inquiries about Injury and Unemployment Compensation Programs.
• May prepare and deliver training on assigned HR programs addressing complex or emerging laws, regulations, or issues.
• Develop formal presentations and brief senior leadership on highly visible, controversial, and misunderstood HR benefits and entitlement programs, including injury and unemployment compensation programs.

Benefits

• A comprehensive Federal employee benefits package is available to eligible employees and their families; specific benefits depend on position type and eligibility.

What This Job Offers

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