Job Summary

You will serve as a Human Resources Specialist (Employee Benefits) in the Civilian Benefits Center of OFFICE OF CIVILIAN HUMAN RESOURCES OPERATIONS. Before applying, you're encouraged to learn more about federal human resources careers by visiting the HR Career Compass at: www.OPM.gov/HRCareerCompass.

Job Description

GS-13: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-12 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: advising management and employees on issues regarding special retirement and benefit programs (examples include Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS), Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS), Air Traffic Controllers (ATCs) and special provisions for Firefighters or Law Enforcement Officers); analyzing workforce data to resolve position discrepancies; and evaluating and developing program processes to enhance the efficiency, effectiveness, and quality of HR benefit services. GS-12: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: researching, interpreting, and applying policies and procedures for federal retirement and benefit programs (examples include Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS), Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS), Air Traffic Controllers (ATCs) and special provisions for Firefighters or Law Enforcement Officers); analyzing HR data to resolve position discrepancies; and identifying operational problems to recommend solutions that improve the efficiency, effectiveness, and quality of employee benefit services. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.