HR Specialist (Retirement & Employee Benefits)

Human Resources Division - Duty location will be based within the United States and its territories. The selectee of this position serves as a HR Specialist (Retirement & Employee Benefits). As a Senior HR Specialist, you will be responsible for administering the USMS retirement and benefits program which includes retirement, health and life insurance, and the Thrift Savings Plan programs. Major duties: As a HR Specialist (Retirement & Employee Benefits) at the GS-0201-13 level, some of your typical work assignments may include: Provide consultation to employees, retirees, and eligible family members regarding retirement, health and life insurance, and the Thrift Savings Plan programs. Counsels' employees to ensure that they have the necessary information to make benefits/retirement-related decisions. Provides benefits counseling and assistance to employees and survivors of deceased employees; provides estimates of expected benefits. Develop and conduct retirement training. EEO Statement/Policy: The United States government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor. More information can be found here: https://www.justice.gov/jmd/media/1425556/dl?inline. Requirements: Must complete an initial online questionnaire and additional assessment(s). Must pass a pre-employment security investigation and drug screening. May be required to successfully complete a trial/probationary period. Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service. Verify Registration here. Must be a U.S. Citizen or National. You must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Status candidates must meet time-in-grade requirements (52 weeks at the next lower grade level). Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust background investigation.