HR SPECIALIST (EMP BEN / COMPENSATION

This is a Washington National Guard Title 5 Excepted Service Technician position: HR SPECIALIST (EMP BEN / COMPENSATION Location: 141st Air Refueling Wing Fairchild AFB, Washington 99011-9413 Air National Guard Units Appointment Type: Temporary, Indefinite, excepted service Advertised as: Title 5 May be used to fill one or more vacancies. *Ensure you read this announcement in its entirety, complete all application requirements, and your USA Jobs profile name is accurate* Major duties: A GS-0201-7/9, HR SPECIALIST (EMP BEN / COMPENSATION: For GS07 Performs developmental assignments of moderate difficulty where work procedures are established, & several specific guidelines exist Work assignments consist of a series of specific & related tasks that have been selected to orient the employee in the practical application of basic occupational principles, concepts, & techniques Assignments are combined with training to further develop analytical skills & techniques in the occupation Assistance in solving problems is available from the supervisor or a higher-graded specialist Performs recurring assignments. Independently performs recurring assignments of limited, but gradually increasing, difficulty & complexity Responsible for locating & selecting the most appropriate guidelines & procedures for application & making minor deviations to adapt the guidelines to specific cases Analyzes routine problems encountered & resolves them. Refers deviations, problems, & unfamiliar situations to the supervisor for assistance Works with other specialists in planning & conducting special initiatives, studies, & projects. Assists in preparing reports & briefings outlining study findings & recommendations Drafts or prepares a variety of documents to include newsletter items, responses to routine inquiries, reports, letters, & other related documents Uses automated system to effectively process personnel actions in accordance with the Guide to Processing Personnel Actions & local personnel systems checklists as required For GS09: Provides counseling to management, employees, annuitants, & family members of deceased employees by interpreting, applying, & explaining retirement & insurance laws, regulations, & policies on available retirement insurance benefits, death benefits, entitlements/options Researches & interprets appropriate regulations to provide advice to employees concerning reinstatement of insurance, conversion of life insurance & features of the programs & options associated with retirement. Assist employees in the preparation of retirement applications & related documents & forwards to the Army Benefits Center Civilian Determines type of separation & completion of eOPF maintenance for documents Maintains a current knowledge of legislative development, agency reorganizations & other pertinent activities that may have an impact on management & employees Determines entitlement to retirement annuities, eligibility for continuation of life & health insurance Provides technical advice to personnel on a variety of programs such as health & life insurance & Thrift Savings Plan Assists in administering programs such as the Mass Transit, Reasonable Accommodations, Telework, Uniformed Services Employment & Reemployment Act, military, or civilian deposits for CSRS/FERS, disability benefits, Light Duty Program, & Workers Compensation Program Compose termination memorandums (30-day notice) in compliance with formats obtained in the correspondence regulation for non-retention, mandatory removal date, mandatory separation date, medical disqualification, age 60, etc Monitors & ensures the Federal Employees Compensation Act program is properly publicized & supervisors are provided the appropriate guidelines for use of the program In coordination with the NGB J1-Functional Manager ensures prompt submission of claims & medical documents. Works with Department of Labor, Defense Civilian Personnel Advisory Service, to ensure only legitimate claims are submitted. Coordinates with Safety Managers & Supervisors to ensure all applicable workplace validation & documentation is obtained for the claim. Ensure potentially fraudulent & questionable claims are reported to the appropriate office for investigation Assesses & analyzes situations to ensure minimum compensation costs are expended & light duty policies are implemented Provides technical advice on flexibilities & appropriate use of leave issues such as Sick Leave for Family Care & Bereavement, Disabled Veterans Leave, Advanced Leave, Compensatory Time, Leave Without Pay, Absence Without Leave, Presidential Leave, Court Leave, & Military Leave Provides technical advice on the use of the Family & Medical Leave Act, Paid Parental Leave, & Voluntary Leave Transfer Program. Interprets guidance & regulations to provide advice to management & employees on pay schedule adjustments, severance pay, back pay, debts, & compensation Use automated system to effectively process personnel actions in accordance with the Guide to Processing Personnel Actions & local personnel systems checklists as required Maintains the Electronic Official Personnel Files by uploading required documentation in accordance with the Guide to Personnel Recordkeeping For GS07 & GS09: Other duties as assigned.(temporary, minor, or incidental tasks)