Selectees must be able to physically work onsite. 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 Work life Benefits, Leave Administration and Reasonable Accommodation functions are completed in a timely fashion.

Duties

Duties include but are not limited to: 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. Responsible for daily monitoring of personnel systems for actions related to the duties of the section, following up with the employee and or service as appropriate for any missing information. 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 supports the work life programs within HR including telework program, Disabled Veteran Leave, Child Care Subsidy and Transit Benefits. Determines employees' benefits eligibility (for example, life and health insurance, leave group, federal retirement vs. social security). Responsible for reviewing and routing all requests for work life benefits submitted to HR. Attends health benefit carrier enrollment fairs to assist with open season. The incumbent provides administrative support by responding to questions, complaints, problems or situations, and providing explanations of HR policy in WLB. The incumbent conducts regulatory research to provide a thorough response. 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, 8:00am-4:30pm Compressed/Flexible: May be authorized at supervisors discretion Telework: The 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. Position Description/PD#: Human Resources Assistant (Work life Benefits)/PD99936S and PD99936S Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 01/08/2024. 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-06 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-05. For a GS-07 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-06. 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-05 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include but are not limited to: Ability to communicate ideas clearly both orally and in writing to effectively present findings and advisory opinions. Skill in collecting, analyzing, and organizing technical data. Ability to use qualitative and quantitative analytical techniques to make informed judgments on problems and issues. Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with a wide range of personnel both internal and external to the agency. GS-07 Specialized Experience: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-06 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include but are not limited to: 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 example, Manager Self Service) for actions related to the duties of the section, follows up with employee or service as appropriate for any missing information. 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). Reviews requests for completeness and accuracy to determine nature of action indicated on request for personnel action. Determines employees' benefits eligibility (for example, life and health insurance, leave group, federal retirement vs. social security). By using the Guide to Processing Personnel Actions (GPPA) and the HR Smart user guide, the incumbent codes personnel actions for employees under different pay systems; verifies accuracy of generated personnel action for all coded entries; verifies accuracy of HR Smart action to ensure action processed; follow-up with Technical Reviewer as appropriate. Incumbent is responsible for using the DFAS Remedy system to initiate corrections relating to the duties of the section. Follows up with the Technical Reviewer or HR Specialist on requests for corrections and/or DFAS remedy. Assists with suspense's related to duties of the section; ensures accuracy of information, maintains suspense documents, and follows up on overdue suspense notices with appropriate individuals. Provides technical guidance, information, and assistance for the Reasonable Accommodation program. Evaluates sensitive personnel issues and counsels employees on the requirements of viable options. Preferred Experience: Experience with MS Office Products. Organizational skills and customer service skills. Must be flexible, willing to learn and be a team player. You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position: Computer SkillsCreative ThinkingCustomer Service (Clerical/Technical)Interpersonal SkillsTeaches OthersTechnical 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: Performance of the incumbent's duties often require extensive sedentary placement at a computer terminal. The work performed is of a precise nature requiring long periods of concentration that is often interrupted. Incumbent is often faced with changing priorities and with meeting deadlines. Must be in overall good health, able to sit at a desk working at a computer, engage in light to moderate physical activity including sitting, walking, bending, and carrying supplies. Must be able to perform primarily light and sedentary duties with occasionally moderate physical demands, exercise patience, and control emotions, with reasonable accommodation if necessary, without endangering the health and safety of the employee or others. Position requires standing for extended periods of time and involves sitting at a computer and in counsel and consultation with Veterans and interdisciplinary teams. Position may require minimal travel to meet with representatives/stakeholders in clinics, medical centers, and VISN offices who provide assistance and support to the overall mission. This position also requires close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; and repetitive motions of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers. 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 this grade level.

Contacts

• Address VHA VISN 19 Human Resources 4100 E MISSISSIPPI AVENUE SUITE 1100 Denver, CO 80246-3056 US
• Name: Andre Suber
• Email: [email protected]