HR SPEC (EMPLOYEE BENEFITS/COMPENSATION) (Title 5)

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THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.

This National Guard position is for a HR SPEC (EMPLOYEE BENEFITS/COMPENSATION) (Title 5), Position Description Number T5018P01 and is part of the OK Human Resources Office ANG, Oklahoma Air National Guard.

BASIC REQUIREMENTS: To qualify an applicant for any GS-0201 position, apply and evaluate the applicant's competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors) that may include military and civilian experiences, completed education, learned skills, obtained knowledge, endorsed abilities, and training program accomplishments.

The following seven basic qualification competency factors are applicable to the Series GS-0201 career levels: Skilled in collecting and analyzing data effectively, efficiently, and accurately; Ability to clearly enunciate English without impediment of speech that would interfere or prohibit efficient communication; Ability to write English in reports and presentation formats; Ability to communicate clearly and effectively; Skilled in presenting formal training presentations and briefings; Ability to assess body language and perceive emotional and/or distress levels; and, Skilled in applying procedures and directives by reading and interpreting program material.

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Experiences gained through civilian and/or military technical training schools within the human resources business programs are included as general experience qualifications.

An applicant must have a validated understanding of the basic principles and concepts of the occupational series and grade.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must have at least one year of specialized experiences at the GS-11 level or the equivalent which provided a working knowledge of National Guard missions, organizations, and federal civilian or military personnel programs.

For supervisory positions, Must also posses 12 months of career broadening human resources program experiences in leading, planning and scheduling work in a manner that promoted smooth flow and even distribution of assigned work requirements.

- Knowledge of, and skill in applying a wide range of HRM concepts, laws, management methods, principles and practices and standardized analytical, and evaluative methods and techniques to advise on and/or resolve complex, controversial and/or unusual workers' compensation, employee benefits, compassionate reassignment, telework as well as other work-life programs, and retirement issues and problems.

- Knowledge of, and skill in applying a wide range of HR concepts sufficient to provide comprehensive HR Benefits advisory and technical services.

- Knowledge of retirement, benefits entitlements, health and life insurance, and TSP regulations sufficient to provide individual employee counseling on retirement options, eligibility requirements, health and life insurance, and TSP issues.

- Knowledge of methods and principles sufficient to advise managers and employees on coverage, options, variances in coverage, and advantages and disadvantages of various benefits programs.

- Knowledge of regulations, policies and practices pertaining to medical determinations and their impact on employment decisions, including reasonable accommodation obligations.

- Skill in consensus building, negotiating, and conflict resolution techniques to interact with and resolve complex and emotionally charged cases.

- Basic knowledge of other HRO specializations, i.e., Recruitment and Placement, Classification, Human Resources Development, Employee Relations, Labor Relations, etc., for purposes of interacting and resolving specific issues.

- Ability to communicate both orally and in writing sufficient to develop and present findings and determinations to management and employees to gain acceptance and understanding of findings and recommendations.

- The work involves knowledge and skill in applying a wide range of HR concepts, practices, laws, regulations, policies, and precedents sufficient to provide state level comprehensive employee benefits HR management advisory and technical services on substantive organizational (ANG and ARNG) functions and work practices in assigned programs.

The incumbent advises management and employees on complex interrelated HR problems and issues. Major Duties:

This position is a single incumbency. This position is located in the JFHQ-State Human Resources Office (HRO).

The incumbent is the State Level Expert/point of contact on the State's Employee Benefits, Retirements, and Work-Life Programs.

The incumbent ensures all program activities, policies, instructions, and goals are in compliance with applicable legislation, publications, regulations, and guidance from Office of Personnel Management (OPM), Department of Defense (DoD), National Guard Bureau (NGB), Department of the Army (DA) and Air Force (DAF), and other governing agencies.

Work is performed for both Army (ARNG) and Air National Guard (ANG) full-time employees within the State. Responsible for management and administration of a variety of Federal employee programs.

Advises management, and counsels' employees on such programs as health, life insurance, dental, vision, leave Thrift Saving Plan (TSP), physical capability requirements, limited duty, and the Federal Employees Compensation Act (FECA).

Provides advisory services and technical guidance to employees and supervisors on retirement programs/options to include Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) and Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS), beneficiary information, and survivor benefits.

Manages, administers, and provides advice and assistance on compensation/pay programs including hours of duty and premium pay.

Conducts program analysis to determine activity trends and compliance with program requirements.

Responsible for administering the benefits program and provides advice to managers, supervisors, and individuals who perform military duty about provisions of the law covering the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA).

Provides technical guidance to employee's and supervisors on Special Provision Disability and OPM disability retirement requirements.

Manages and tracks the USERRA Program through the collection of updated military orders and notification when the employee reaches time expiration.

Responsible for the administration of the Telework, Worker's Compensation and Unemployment Programs for the state and ensures that the program objectives and goals are met.

Advises, partners, and coordinates on Reasonable Accommodations (RA) requests, arranging for light duty assignments and/or details to maximize personnel resources and minimize compensation costs.

Coordinates with appropriate personnel on individual placement actions. Provides guidance and policies on Mass Transit, RA, and Telework.

Responsible for the accurate and timely processing of Request for Personnel Actions (SF-52), Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) for?areas within their HR Office delegation memorandum.

Ensures completion of supporting forms, records, and documents. Verifies personnel actions are processed.

Conducts internal audit of personnel actions processed to ensure compliance with regulatory and legal requirements.

Responsible for the quality assurance, maintenance, and security of the Electronic Official Personnel Folders (eOPFs) ensuring content meets regulatory requirements and is in accordance with the Guide to Personnel Recordkeeping and is safeguarded under the Privacy Act of 1974.