This position provides Network-wide human resource support work in the VISN Shared service Unit (SSU) that entails determining the approach and methods needed to process personnel actions, and ensure related Worklife Benefits, Leave Administration and Reasonable Accommodation. This occupation is currently approved for a Critical Skills Incentive (CSI) through October 7, 2023. Candidate may be eligible for a pro-rated CSI amount if onboard prior to the CSI expiration date.

Duties

Major Duties: Personnel Actions 30% Performs a variety of duties in connection with the processing of personnel actions for employees under different personnel systems, including Title 5, Title 38, and Hybrid Title 38 employees in the excepted and competitive service, maintaining electronic official personnel folders (e-OPF) and generating and maintaining records and reports. The incumbent will be responsible for daily monitoring of personnel information systems for actions related to the duties of the section. Initiates all personnel action requests related to benefits, leave, and records (such as name changes, education changes,FEHB enrollment, FEGLI changes, Military Status, SCD changes, changes in veteran's preference, leave journalizing, and TSP changes). Incumbent is responsible for using the DFAS Remedy system. Provides technical guidance, information, and assistance for the Reasonable Accommodation program. Worklife Benefits/Reasonable Accommodation Programs 30% Provides support to current staff and prospective staff responsible for starting, stopping or changing employee benefits upon request. Incumbent supports the work-life programs within HR including; Compressed Work Schedules, Telework program, Disabled Veteran Leave, Child Care Subsidy and Transit Benefits. Responsible for reviewing and routing all requests for worklife benefits submitted to HR. The incumbent provides administrative support by responding to questions, complaints, problems or situations, and providing explanations of HR policy in WLB/RA. The employee assembles WLB/RA case files and obtains information from relevant sources necessary for the HR Specialist to determine appropriate guidance/advice to management. Prepares correspondence, reports, forms, and other documents required to complete actions. Employment Opportunity document requests and hearing files. Incumbent may perform the sametasks for Administrative Investigative Boards, fact-findings, etc. New Employee Support 15% Maintains and presents up-to-date benefits information for including FEHB, FEGLI, TSP, Leave Programs and retirement. Ensures all new hires forms are appropriately uploaded to e-OPFs and obtains all required insurance information to enroll employees in health benefits or life insurance. Responsible for enrolling all new employees into the TMS system and crediting training into user accounts. Records Maintenance 15% After completing personnel actions, the HR Assistant ensures all documents are scanned and placed in the employee's e-OPF in the correct electronic folders. The incumbent follows up on the status of leave records and medical records for separated employees using information systems as directed by the agency. The incumbent prepares and maintains records on all actions associated with Reasonable Accommodation. The incumbent maintains all electronic tracking mechanisms used within the program area. Processes and documents HR actions in Reasonable Accommodation, to include following up annually on continued effectiveness of the accommodation granted (e.g., General Schedule, Federal Wage System, Senior Executive Service, Title 38, Hybrid Title 38, or other similar categories). Administrative Duties 10% Answers questions and/or provides completed forms concerning personnel actions and processing. Provides advice on using TSP and My-Pay websites. Responds to inquiries on procedures for Leave Programs and Reasonable Accommodation requests concerning timeliness, process, and documentation required. Screens questions or complaints to accurately determine the nature or scope of the problem, resolving issues that can be satisfied by an explanation of HR policies. The incumbent maintains and updates a variety of computerized databases, maintains statistical data necessary to comply with the reporting requirements of the Network/VACO, records and gathers data and prepares reports. Performs other duties as assigned. Promotion Potential: The selectee may be promoted to the full performance level without further competition when all regulatory, qualification, and performance requirements are met. Selection at a lower grade level does not guarantee promotion to the full performance level. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday Telework: VA supports the use of telework as a way to help attract and retain talented individuals in public service, increase worker productivity, and better prepare the agency to operate during emergencies. This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process. Remote: This is not a remote position. Position Description/PD#: Human Resources Assistant (Employee Benefits-RA/WLB)/PD99936A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized PCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO): Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 08/31/2023. Time-In-Grade Requirement: Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement. For a GS-6 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-4. For a GS-7 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-5. The grade may have been in any occupation, but must have been held in the Federal service. An SF-50 that shows your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials. If the most recent SF-50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate you possess one-year time-in-grade, as required by the announcement. In this instance, you must provide an additional SF-50 that clearly demonstrates one-year time-in-grade. Note: Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to former Federal employees applying for reinstatement as well as current employees applying for Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment. You may qualify based on your experience as described below: GS-06: Specialized Experience: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-04 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to: Knowledge of and/or skill in applying basic HR concepts, laws, principles, policies, methods, practices and/or HR systems. Such experience may be gained in administrative, professional, technical or other responsible work positions in the public (i.e., Government or military) or private sector. GS-07: Specialized Experience: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-04 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to: Knowledge of HR concepts, principles and practices related to reasonable accommodation efforts supporting employees with appropriate physical or mental impairments to apply for positions and to perform essential job functions. Knowledge of HR worklife and benefits concepts, principles and practices related to retirement, insurance and other employee benefits programs. Knowledge of workers compensation concepts, principles and practices related to injury compensation program management, case management, reports and systems. You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position: Customer Service (Clerical/Technical)Employee BenefitsHR Information SystemsTeamworkTechnical Competence 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; religions; 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: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. Physical Requirements: No special physical exertion is required. The work is primarily performed while sitting, although some work may require periods of standing. The regular and recurring work of the position involves sitting at a desk, conferences, meetings, etc., and occasional visits to activity work sites. Occasional use of automobile and public conveyances may be required. For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/.

Education

There is no educational substitution at these grade level.

Contacts

• Address VISN 5 VA Capitol Health Care Network VA CAPITOL HEALTH CARE NETWORK 849 INTERNATIONAL DRIVE SUITE 215 LINTHICUM, MD 21090 US
• Name: Brittany Langenfeld
• Phone: 716-862-6589
• Email: [email protected]