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Company: Transportation Security Administration
This Human Resources (HR) Specialist (Employee Benefits) position is located in the Benefits Branch, Program Office Support and Benefits Division, within the Office of Human Capital (OHC), Personnel Services Directorate, Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Department of Homeland Security (DHS). If selected for this position, you will be serving as a senior Benefits Specialist and primary point of contact for Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and the DHS headquarters Benefit Officer. Typical duties include, but are not limited to:
To qualify for the SV-H Pay Band, (equivalent to GS-12), you must have one year of specialized experience at the SV-G Pay Band or GS-11 in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector. Specialized experience is defined as experience that has equipped you with the knowledge, skills and abilities required to successfully perform the duties of the position, and is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. Such experience includes applying Federal laws, regulations and OPM guidelines related to employee benefits and retirements (e.g., Title 5 U.S.C., Title 5 CFR, Federal Erroneous Retirement Coverage Corrections Act [FERCCA]) in order to respond to inquiries and to provide guidance in complex cases.
To qualify for the SV-I Pay Band, (equivalent to GS-13), you must have one year of specialized experience at the SV-H Pay Band or GS-12 in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector. Specialized experience is defined as experience that has equipped you with the knowledge, skills and abilities required to successfully perform the duties of the position, and is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. Such experience includes applying Federal laws, regulations and OPM guidelines related to employee benefits and retirements (e.g., Title 5 U.S.C., Title 5 CFR, Federal Erroneous Retirement Coverage Corrections Act [FERCCA]) in order to respond to inquiries and escalated issues, and provide guidance in complex cases; and experience in law enforcement officer retirement system and benefits.
National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer experience): 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.
NOTE: Credit for experience is given based on a 40-hour work week. Part-time experience is credited on a part-time ratio, i.e., working 20 hours per week for two months equals one month of experience. No additional credit is given for overtime. You must meet the qualification requirements for this position no later than the closing date of the vacancy announcement.