HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST (EMPLOYEE BENEFITS/COMPENSATION)

Summary THIS IS A ND NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. Military membership is NOT required. This ND National Guard position is for a HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST (EMPLOYEE BENEFITS/COMPENSATION), Position Description Number T5036P01/T5028P01 and is part of the ND ANG HRO, National Guard. Learn more about this agency Duties Serves as the Human Resources Employee Benefits Specialist in the State Human Resources Office for the North Dakota National Guard. At the full performance level, the Human Resources Employee Benefits Specialist provides employee benefit and retirement advisory services for both the Army (ARNG) and Air National Guard (ANG). Duties include: Advise and counsel customers on retirement insurance benefits, death benefits, and entitlements/options. Provides technical advice to personnel on benefit programs such as Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Act, Workers Compensation, disability benefits, military or civilian deposits for retirement, etc. Researches, interprets, and applies federal and state laws and policies and program regulations. Composes and processes memorandums and correspondence in compliance formats contained in the regulations. Interprets guidance and regulations to provide advice to management and employees on pay schedule adjustments, back pay, debts, and compensation. Determines entitlement to retirement annuities, eligibility for continuation of life and health insurance. Provides technical advice on flexibilities and appropriate use of leave and leave issues. Maintains Electronic Official Personnel Files. If selected at the GS 09 grade level, you may be non-competitively promoted to the target after completing an Individual Development Plan. Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress. Requirements Conditions of employment Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation. May be required to successfully complete a trial period. Participation in direct deposit is mandatory. You must be able to obtain and maintain a secret security clearance. This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position. Overtime/comp time may be required occasionally. May require travel in military and/or commercial aircraft to perform temporary duty assignments. The work may required the incumbent to drive a motor vehicle. Must have valid driver's license. This position is designated as Essential Personnel and may be subject to duty in preparation for, or in response to a state emergency or disaster declaration. Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment. Qualifications PCS STATEMENT: PERMANENT CHANGE OF STATION COSTS WILL NOT BE PAID FOR THIS POSITION. NDNG Areas of Consideration (T5 Excepted Service) Area I: All onboard NDNG Federal Employees (Tenure 1 & 2) Area II: All onboard NDNG Federal Employee (Tenure 3) Area III: All onboard Federal Employees (Competitive or Excepted Service) Area IV: All NDNG military members (Army and Air) (VP Applies) Area V: All U.S. Citizens (VP Applies) QUALITY OF EXPERIENCE Length of time is not of itself qualifying. Candidates' experience should be evaluated on the basis of duties performed rather than strictly on the rank of the individual; however, established compatibility criteria/assignments must be followed. The applicant's record of experience and/or training must show possession of the knowledge, skills and abilities needed to fully perform the duties of the position. Verbiage displayed on your resume or application must contain your own words. You may refer to position descriptions, i.e. the general and specialized experience located within the vacancy announcement, to assist with describing work experiences; however, resumes or applications received in verbatim will not be considered. In your resume you will need to address the general and specialized experience listed below. Please use as much detail as needed, giving dates (months and years) of the experience, position title and how the experience was gained. This information is needed to determine if you are qualified for the position. To qualify for this position, applicant must meet the specialized experience or education below. A. GS 09 Specialized Experience: Applicant must haveleast one year of specialized experience at the GS 07 grade level or civilian equivalent which includes: Provided administrative support in the coordination and delivery of employee services, including managing documentation and responding to inquires related to benefits; Maintained and updated records, performed data entry and conducted basic calculations to support financial or personnel administration functions; Assisted with interpreting and applying established guidelines or regulations to provide information and support to individuals regarding program eligibility and processes. OR B. EDUCATION: Master's or equivalent graduate degree in a field directly related to the job; OR 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree A. GS 11 Specialized Experience: Applicant must have at least one year of specialized experience at the GS 09 grade level or civilian equivalent which includes: Practical knowledge of other HRO functional areas, i.e. Recruitment and Placement, Classification/Position Management, Labor Relations, Equal Employment Opportunity, etc. for purposes of interacting and resolving issues; Providing technical advice regarding the vast expanse of federal employee benefits, retirements, and separations; Conducting research to solve complex, highly controversial employee issues and decision. OR B. EDUCATION: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree; OR 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree. Applicants who meet one of the DoW Priority Placement Program categories below are eligible to apply with this preference. (Note: See Required Documents section of this announcement for requiredsupporting documentation.) Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible" Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Education To receive credit for education, you must provide a copy of your transcripts as proof that you meet the education requirements for this position. Additional information If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency (https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx). Expand Hide  additional information Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Benefits A 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. Review our benefits 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.