Human Resources Specialist (Employee Benefits), CG-0201-12 Human Resources (HR) - Washington, DC at Geebo

Human Resources Specialist (Employee Benefits), CG-0201-12

SummaryThis position is located in the Division of Administration, Human Resources Branch Benefits Center of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and provides support in the areas of benefits and retirement counseling to FDIC employees agency-wide.
Additional selections may be made from this vacancy announcement to fill identical vacancies that occur subsequent to this announcement.
This job is open to Individuals with disabilities Federal employees - Competitive serviceCurrent or former competitive service federal employees.
Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)Federal employees who meet the definition of a surplus or displaced employee.
Land & base managementCertain current or former term or temporary federal employees of a land or base management agency.
Military spouses Family of overseas employeesFamily members of a federal employee or uniformed service member who is or was, working overseas.
Peace Corps & AmeriCorps Vista Special authoritiesIndividuals eligible under a special authority not listed above, but defined in the federal hiring regulations.
Veterans Clarification from the agencyApplicants with status (i.
e.
, current permanent Federal employees in the competitive service and former Federal employees with reinstatement eligibility); those eligible for appointment under special hiring authorities; and veterans eligible for VEOA appointment.
Duties-Provides for the operational administration of all activities related to employee benefits for the serviced organizations.
This includes administration of open seasons for health and life insurance enrollments and changes, processing of retirement applications, and providing guidance and counseling to employees.
Serves as management's technical advisor regarding the full range of activities associated with the administration of the employee benefits program for the FDIC.
-Counsels employees, retirees and their families regarding FDIC and Federal benefits programs to include health, life, vision and dental insurance; Federal retirement systems; the FDIC and Federal savings plans; Survivors benefits; flexible spending accounts; and other programs.
Provides counseling with regard to particularly sensitive or complex benefits issues.
Interprets existing policies and procedures in response to inquiries from employees throughout the Corporation.
-Computes retirement annuity estimates, provides employees with information on coverage and required procedures.
Reviews retirement documentation as necessary and resolves problems with the U.
S.
Office of Personnel Management (OPM).
-Prepares appropriate correspondence consistent with applicable regulations, policies and procedures.
Coordinates the full range of retirement actions including the most sensitive disability retirements.
-Conducts formal training sessions, orientations and retirement seminars for employees concerning benefits programs and changes that occur.
Conducts meetings, briefings and other oral presentations to senior management, supervisors, and employees concerning employee benefits administration.
Requirements Conditions of EmploymentRegistration with the Selective Service.
U.
S.
Citizenship is required.
Employment Conditions.
Completion of Financial Disclosure may be required.
Minimum Background Investigation (MBI) required.
QualificationsQualifying experience may be obtained in the private or public sector.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.
g.
, Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (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.
You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Additional qualifications information can be found here.
To qualify, applicants must have completed at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the 11 grade level or above in the Federal service.
Specialized experience is experience providing technical expertise administering Federal employee benefits services and programs in at least 3 of the following:
retirement, health and life insurance, vision, and/or dental insurance; survivors' benefits; TSP or 401K savings plans, or Flexible Spending Accounts.
Applicants must have met the qualification requirements (including selective placement factors - if any) for this position within 30 calendar days of the closing date of this announcement.
Applicants eligible for ICTAP (Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program) must achieve a score of 85 well qualified for this position.
For more information, Click Here.
EducationThere is no substitution of education for the experience for this position.
Additional informationTELEWORK OPTIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.
For more information on telework at the FDIC, please reference the available telework options for this position here.
If selected, you may be required to serve a probationary or trial period as applicable to appointment type.
To read about your rights and responsibilities as an applicant for Federal employment,click here.
BenefitsA career with the U.
S.
government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
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In addition to the regular benefits offered by Federal agencies, the FDIC offers additional benefits to its employees.
These benefits, some at minimal cost, are some of the best and most competitive in both the private and public sectors.
To find out more,click here.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.
Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How You Will Be EvaluatedYou will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Your resume and the online assessment questionnaire will be reviewed, to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements outlined in this announcement.
Therefore, it is imperative that your resume contain sufficiently detailed information upon which to make the qualification determination.
Please ensure that your resume contains specific information such as position titles, beginning and ending dates of employment for each position, average number of hours worked per week, and if the position is/was in the Federal government, you should provide the position series and grade level.
Your resume will also be evaluated to measure your responses to the assessment questions.
If you rated yourself higher on the questionnaire than what is supported by your resume, your overall qualifications assessment may be adversely affected.
Top ranked candidates will be referred to the selecting official for further review and consideration.
The competencies/knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) you will be assessed on are listed below.
1.
Knowledge of Federal employee benefits programs, including health, life, dental and vision insurance; Federal retirement, etc.
, sufficient to provide comprehensive HR management advisory and technical services.
2.
Ability to establish and maintain relationships with employees and managers, representatives of other Federal agencies and numerous insurance carrier representatives.
3.
Ability to analyze, interpret, and apply legislation, regulations and other guidance relating to benefits programs.
4.
Ability to resolve problems and issues that involve the selection, interpretation and application of guidelines.
5.
Skill in written communication to respond to benefits questions and develop guidance and other documents on issues concerning employee benefits programs and operations.
6.
Skill in oral communication to provide advice and guidance to others, brief senior management and conduct other oral presentations on benefits problems and issues.
You do not need to respond separately to these KSAs.
Your answers to the online questionnaire and resume will serve as responses to the KSAs.
You may preview questions for this vacancy.
BenefitsA career with the U.
S.
government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
In addition to the regular benefits offered by Federal agencies, the FDIC offers additional benefits to its employees.
These benefits, some at minimal cost, are some of the best and most competitive in both the private and public sectors.
To find out more,click here.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.
Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Required DocumentsAs a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits.
Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee.
You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
If you are applying under any special hiring authority you MUST submit proof of eligibility with your application.
Failure to provide all of the required documentation as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible determination or may affect your consideration status.
Please review the following to determine your eligibility and which document(s) is required to complete your application:
VETERANS EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY ACT (VEOA) ELIGIBLES AND SPECIAL HIRING AUTHORITIES FOR VETERANS:
If you are applying for consideration under VEOA and special hiring authorities for veterans, click here.
You must submit documentation (e.
g.
, DD-214, VA Letter, SF-15, etc.
) to demonstrate veterans' eligibility.
SPECIAL APPOINTING AUTHORITIES FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES:
If you are applying for consideration under special appointing authorities for people with disabilities, you will be required to provide proof of disability documentation to specify that you are a person who (1) has a severe physical disability; (2) an intellectual disability; or (3) a psychiatric disability.
The documentation does NOT need to detail your specific disability, medical history, or need for accommodation, however; the letter MUST clearly state that you are eligible for appointment under this authority and that your eligibility is based on a severe physical disability; an intellectual disability; or a psychiatric disability.
THE DOCUMENTATION MUST HAVE BEEN OBTAINED FROM:
(a).
Licensed medical professionals; or (b).
State or private vocational rehabilitation specialists; or (c).
Any Government agency (e.
g.
, VA, etc.
) that issues or provides disability benefits.
THE DOCUMENTATION MUST INCLUDE:
a statement that you are eligible based on one of the following:
severe physical disability, an intellectual disability, or a psychiatric disability.
To view sample Schedule A proof of disability letters, click here, and for more information on this special appointing authority, click here.
Please note that employees hired under this Schedule A hiring authority will be required to complete a Standard Form 256 to identify their disability status.
INTERAGENCY CAREER TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (ICTAP):
If you are a displaced or surplus Federal employee eligible for consideration under the ICTAP, you must submit proof of eligibility.
For more information, click here.
CURRENT FEDERAL EMPLOYEES OR REINSTATEMENT ELIGIBLES WITH COMPETITIVE STATUS:
A copy of your most recent SF Form 50, Notification of Personnel Action that shows:
(1) permanent or career-conditional tenure (codes 1 or 2, in block 24), and (2) position occupied in the competitive service (code 1, in block 34).
If reinstatement eligible, include your Career/Career conditional SF-50.
To be considered as a non-competitive eligible candidate, the SF-50 must show the highest grade level or full performance level applicant has attained competitively on a permanent basis, and grade must be equivalent or higher than the grade for which applying.
NONCOMPETITIVE CONVERSION ELIGIBLES UNDER A PATHWAYS PROGRAM:
If you are applying under this noncompetitive conversion authority, you must provide proof of program completion.
A letter from your current agency certifying completion is acceptable documentation.
FDIC EMPLOYEES:
Submit a final digitally signed copy of your most recent Annual Performance Appraisal and Evaluation form.
The final PDF form is also acceptable.
Please note that your form must be printed in landscape orientation for the required signatures to be visible.
If you want to be considered non-competitively include a copy of your SF-50.
The SF-50 must show the highest grade level or full performance level applicant has attained competitively on a permanent basis, and grade must be equivalent or higher than the grade for which applying.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.
S.
Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications.
Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.
S.
Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to ApplyTo begin, click the Apply button and follow the prompts.
If you haven't already, register and establish a USAJOBS account.
After you register online, click the Apply button to complete the online assessment questionnaire, and submit all required documents.
Please be sure to click Submit Application to complete the application process.
You must apply online.
Applicants requesting an exception from the online process must contact the Human Resources Specialist or point of contact listed in this announcement prior to 12:
00 noon local time on the closing date.
To return to your saved application, log in to your USAJOBS account and click on Applications tab.
Click on the Position Title, and then select Update Application or Additional Application Information to continue.
You have until 11:
59 p.
m.
ET (Eastern Time) on the closing date of this announcement to complete the application process.
Please ensure you have completed the application process by verifying the status of your application on-line to reflect:
Received.
Failure to complete the application process will result in an incomplete application and you will not be considered for the position.
Agency contact information Susana CruzPhone312-605-6469 TDD1-800-925-4618 Fax000-000-0000Email email protected AddressFederal Deposit Insurance Corporation FDIC Human Resources Branch 300 South Riverside Plaza 15th Floor Chicago, Illinois 60606 United StatesNext stepsYou may check the status of your application on-line 24 hours a day, 7 days a week through USAJOBS by signing in and selecting Application Status.
Thank you for your interest in working for the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.
Fair and TransparentThe Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent.
Please read the following guidance.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy Reasonable accommodation policy Financial suitability Selective Service New employee probationary period Signature and false statements Privacy Act Social security number request Required DocumentsIf you are applying under any special hiring authority you MUST submit proof of eligibility with your application.
Failure to provide all of the required documentation as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible determination or may affect your consideration status.
Please review the following to determine your eligibility and which document(s) is required to complete your application:
VETERANS EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY ACT (VEOA) ELIGIBLES AND SPECIAL HIRING AUTHORITIES FOR VETERANS:
If you are applying for consideration under VEOA and special hiring authorities for veterans, click here.
You must submit documentation (e.
g.
, DD-214, VA Letter, SF-15, etc.
) to demonstrate veterans' eligibility.
SPECIAL APPOINTING AUTHORITIES FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES:
If you are applying for consideration under special appointing authorities for people with disabilities, you will be required to provide proof of disability documentation to specify that you are a person who (1) has a severe physical disability; (2) an intellectual disability; or (3) a psychiatric disability.
The documentation does NOT need to detail your specific disability, medical history, or need for accommodation, however; the letter MUST clearly state that you are eligible for appointment under this authority and that your eligibility is based on a severe physical disability; an intellectual disability; or a psychiatric disability.
THE DOCUMENTATION MUST HAVE BEEN OBTAINED FROM:
(a).
Licensed medical professionals; or (b).
State or private vocational rehabilitation specialists; or (c).
Any Government agency (e.
g.
, VA, etc.
) that issues or provides disability benefits.
THE DOCUMENTATION MUST INCLUDE:
a statement that you are eligible based on one of the following:
severe physical disability, an intellectual disability, or a psychiatric disability.
To view sample Schedule A proof of disability letters, click here, and for more information on this special appointing authority, click here.
Please note that employees hired under this Schedule A hiring authority will be required to complete a Standard Form 256 to identify their disability status.
INTERAGENCY CAREER TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (ICTAP):
If you are a displaced or surplus Federal employee eligible for consideration under the ICTAP, you must submit proof of eligibility.
For more information, click here.
CURRENT FEDERAL EMPLOYEES OR REINSTATEMENT ELIGIBLES WITH COMPETITIVE STATUS:
A copy of your most recent SF Form 50, Notification of Personnel Action that shows:
(1) permanent or career-conditional tenure (codes 1 or 2, in block 24), and (2) position occupied in the competitive service (code 1, in block 34).
If reinstatement eligible, include your Career/Career conditional SF-50.
To be considered as a non-competitive eligible candidate, the SF-50 must show the highest grade level or full performance level applicant has attained competitively on a permanent basis, and grade must be equivalent or higher than the grade for which applying.
NONCOMPETITIVE CONVERSION ELIGIBLES UNDER A PATHWAYS PROGRAM:
If you are applying under this noncompetitive conversion authority, you must provide proof of program completion.
A letter from your current agency certifying completion is acceptable documentation.
FDIC EMPLOYEES:
Submit a final digitally signed copy of your most recent Annual Performance Appraisal and Evaluation form.
The final PDF form is also acceptable.
Please note that your form must be printed in landscape orientation for the required signatures to be visible.
If you want to be considered non-competitively include a copy of your SF-50.
The SF-50 must show the highest grade level or full performance level applicant has attained competitively on a permanent basis, and grade must be equivalent or higher than the grade for which applying.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.
S.
Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications.
Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.
S.
Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to ApplyTo begin, click the Apply button and follow the prompts.
If you haven't already, register and establish a USAJOBS account.
After you register online, click the Apply button to complete the online assessment questionnaire, and submit all required documents.
Please be sure to click Submit Application to complete the application process.
You must apply online.
Applicants requesting an exception from the online process must contact the Human Resources Specialist or point of contact listed in this announcement prior to 12:
00 noon local time on the closing date.
To return to your saved application, log in to your USAJOBS account and click on Applications tab.
Click on the Position Title, and then select Update Application or Additional Application Information to continue.
You have until 11:
59 p.
m.
ET (Eastern Time) on the closing date of this announcement to complete the application process.
Please ensure you have completed the application process by verifying the status of your application on-line to reflect:
Received.
Failure to complete the application process will result in an incomplete application and you will not be considered for the position.
Agency contact information Susana CruzPhone312-605-6469TDD1-800-925-4618Fax000-000-0000Email email protected AddressFederal Deposit Insurance Corporation FDIC Human Resources Branch 300 South Riverside Plaza 15th Floor Chicago, Illinois 60606 United StatesNext stepsYou may check the status of your application on-line 24 hours a day, 7 days a week through USAJOBS by signing in and selecting Application Status.
Thank you for your interest in working for the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.
Fair & TransparentThe Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent.
Please read the following guidance.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy Reasonable accommodation policy Financial suitability Selective Service New employee probationary period Signature and false statements Privacy Act Social security number request Recommended Skills Training Recruitment Communications Onboarding Communicating With Candidates Good People Management Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.

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