Human Resources Specialist (Employee Benefits)

See below for important information regarding this job. Selected applicants will serve as entry-level trainees in the DLA Pathways to Career Excellence (PaCE) Program performing a series of progressively responsible Human Resources Specialist (Employee Benefits) functions, along with formal and on-the-job training (OJT). Major duties: As a Human Resources Specialist (Employee Benefits), your duties will be performed in a developmental capacity under the guidance of a higher graded specialist or supervisor and will include, but may not be limited to: Performs duties which provides full range of employee benefits services to serviced customers. Responsible for administering the full range of principles and methods pertaining to Federal Benefits Programs (retirement plans, survivors’ benefits, health benefits, life insurance, long term care insurance, and Thrift Savings Plan.) Administers and advises employees and family members on the Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS), CSRS Offset, and the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). Provides guidance for the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program, Federal Employees Group Life Insurance Program, Federal Long Term Care Insurance Program, Federal Employees Dental/Vision Program, and Federal Flexible Spending Account program. Processes applications for all Employee Benefits Programs. Ensures all appropriate documentation is included and requests any additional information. Resolves problems by explaining laws, regulations or policies and/or calling, writing or otherwise coordinating resolutions with customers, private sector or other federal or nonfederal personnel.