Job Summary

This position is located in the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of Justice Programs (OJP), Office of Administration (OA), Human Resources Division (HRD), Talent Management and Employee Services Branch (TMESB). This position is also being announced to All U.S. Citizens under JP-26-003.

Job Description

To qualify for the position of Human Resources Specialist (Compensation/Employee Benefits), at GS-0201-13, you must meet the qualification requirements listed below. Selective Placement/Screen Out Factor: Applicants must have experience processing the full scope of payroll and personnel actions using the Department of Agriculture's National Finance Center (NFC) system. Specialized Experience: Applicants must have one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 level. Specialized experience is experience which is in or related to the line of work of the position to be filled and which has equipped the applicant with the specific knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position.Examples of specialized experience include: Analyzes and/or resolves federal payroll issues including, but not limited to, retroactive pay adjustments, retirement coverage determinations (FERS, CSRS), premium pay calculations, leave accrual corrections, and/or benefits deductions. Provides technical guidance and/or advisory services on federal retirement systems (CSRS, FERS) and employee benefits programs (FEHB, FEGLI, TSP), including eligibility determinations, service credit calculations, and benefits entitlement issues. Interprets federal regulations (5 USC, 5 CFR), OPM guidance, and/or agency policies to conduct compliance reviews, develop procedural guidance, and respond to audits, grievances, or management inquiries related to compensation and benefits administration. Utilizes federal payroll and HR systems (NFC, GovTA) to conduct audits, generate reports, verify data accuracy, and/or develop training materials and procedural documentation to ensure regulatory compliance and operational consistency. Online Assessment: This position requires an online assessment. After you submit this application, you will receive an e-mail informing you that a USA Hire assessment is required of you. You will have 48 hours from the closing date of this announcement 07/06/2026 to complete the assessment as this assessment is part of your application. You will be assessed on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics): Reading Comprehension Decision Making Accountability Attention to Detail Customer Service Flexibility Reasoning You MUST meet all qualification requirements, including time-in-grade, by the closing date of this announcement, 07/06/2026. Your resume must support your responses to the online questionnaire and the qualification requirements. Failure to do so may result in an ineligible rating. See the Required Documents section for important notes about what must be included in your resume.