What General Information Do I Need To Know About This Position? The salary will be based on the OPM locality pay table for the duty location selected. You may view the OPM locality table General Schedule (opm.gov). NOTE: First time hires to the Federal Government are typically hired at the Step 01.

Duties

As a Human Resources Assistant your duties will include but are not limited to the following:

Requirements

Qualifications

Only experience obtained by 07/26/2023 will be considered. In order to qualify for this position you must possess the Minimum Qualification. Minimum Qualification [GS-06] Applicants must meet the following to qualify for the GS-6 level: One year of specialized experience in or directly related to the position to be filled that equipped the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position. To be creditable, the required specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the GS-05 level in the Federal service. Examples of GS-5 level work may include: Assists in the review, research, and interpretation of new laws, rules, regulations, and procedures applicable to the retirement and benefits program. Reviews OPM and TSP correspondence to keep abreast of changes. Drafts instructional memoranda to impart new information concerning retirement and benefits programs. Prepares and responds to email messages discussing employee benefits issues. Serves as liaison with health plan carriers to resolve problems. Reviews, codes, and processes benefits requests/forms. Enters and retrieves data using automated computer systems for processing personnel actions. Maintains records as required by regulation. Prepares documentation for employees to make a deposit or redeposit for civilian or military service. Provides technical assistance to other HR assistants regarding benefits. Conducts new employee orientation. Provides basic benefits information to employees, i.e., health insurance, life insurance, dental & vision, long term care, flexible spending accounts, Thrift Savings Plan, and retirement systems. Minimum Qualification [GS-07] Applicants must meet the following to qualify for the GS-7 level: One year of specialized experience in or directly related to the position to be filled that equipped the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position. To be creditable, the required specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the GS-06 level in the Federal service. Examples of GS-6 level work may include: Assists in the preparation of retirement packages for submission to OPM by completing an initial review of the application; preparing the certified summary; extracting all related benefits forms from the eOPF; completing all required benefits forms for retirement i.e., SF-2819 and SF-2821; and provides all documents and copies to the benefits specialist. Responds to questions related to policy and procedures of benefits issues. Identifies issues with benefits procedures and make recommendations for improvement to processes. Resolves problems and discrepancies in benefits matters. Conducts research and keeps abreast of current rules and regulations. Determines the impact of new or revised regulations or policies on operations and recommend proactive changes. 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. Time In Grade Requirement: Applicants must meet both eligibility and qualification requirements for the position of interest by the closing date of the Job Opportunity Announcement. Specifically, i. Area of Consideration. ii. Time-in-grade (TIG) requirements as specified in 5 CFR 300, Subpart F. iii. Time after competitive appointment as specified in 5 CFR 330.502. iv. Qualification requirements outlined in OPM's Qualifications Standards for General Schedule Positions or for Federal Wage System (FWS), wage grade positions, applicants are evaluated using the OPM Job Qualification System for Trades and Labor Occupations and the job element examining method Your SF-50 will be used to confirm you meet all requirements. You must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements for the position by the closing date of the announcement.

Education

Advanced education is not required for this position.

Additional information

PCS INFORMATION:-No PCS (Permanent Change of Station) entitlements authorized.

Telework:

This position is suitable for telework and may be allowed to telework with supervisory approval.

Agency Benefits:

• USGS has determined that the duties of this position are suitable for telework and the selectee may be allowed to telework in accordance with the DOI Telework policy and with supervisor approval. The official worksite for the selectee is the duty station identified in this vacancy announcement. The selectee will typically report to this duty location on a regular and recurring weekly basis.

• For additional information on our internal telework policy, please reference the Department of the Interior Telework Handbook at: https://www.doi.gov/telework/policies.
• Working for the U.S. Geological Survey offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; health, life, dental, vision, and long term care insurance, flexible spending accounts, and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System.

Reasonable Accommodation

--If you are requesting a reasonable accommodation to the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, submit documentation to support your request, including the Reasonable Accommodation Request Form found here: https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/images/5/59/USAHireAccommodationRequestForm41418.pdf.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS, CONTINUED

--Individuals with Disabilities - Submit documentation issued by a licensed medical professional; a licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist; or any Federal agency, State agency, or an agency of the District of Columbia or a U.S. territory that issues or provides disability benefits. Additional information can be found here.

--Military Spouse - Submit Permanent Change of Station (PCS) orders issued within the last 2 years, that lists you as authorized to accompany the Military member to the new duty permanent station; OR verification of the member's 100% disability (official statement from the Department of Veterans Affairs (dated 1991 or later)); OR verification of the member's death while on active duty (DD-1300 and Death Certificate) AND verification of the marriage to the service member (i.e., a marriage license or other legal documentation verifying marriage). Additional information can be found here.

--Appointment of Certain Former Overseas Employees - Submit a SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action that confirms your eligibility and a performance appraisal from that period. Additional information can be found here.

--Peace Corps & VISTA - Former Peace Corps volunteers or VISTA members must submit their Certification of Volunteer Service. Present and former Peace Corps personnel must submit a SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action that confirms their eligibility. Additional information can be found here.

--White House Staff - Submit proof that you are a current employee serving in the immediate Office of the President or Vice-President or on the White House Staff who has completed at least 2 years of service. Additional information can be found here.

--Certain National Guard Technicians - Submit proof that confirms that you were involuntarily separated (other than by removal for cause on charges of misconduct or delinquency); you served at least 3 years as a technician; and are within 1 year of your separation date from service as a Guard Technician. Additional information can be found here.

--Public Land Corps (PLC) - Submit the signed Certificate of Eligibility for Noncompetitive Hiring Status (PLC) issued by the PLC Coordinator for the organization where the creditable service was completed. Additional information can be found here.

Contacts

• Address ER/LR/BENEFITS TEAM 12201 Sunrise Valley Drive Mail Stop 600 Reston, VA 20192 US
• Name: Elissa Gregory
• Email: [email protected]