As a Senior Legal Administrative Specialist at the GS-0901-12, you will be part of Retirement Services, Office of Personnel Management. If selected, you will be responsible for the processing of claims and carrying out various review and program evaluation functions intended to maintain the integrity of retirement benefits.

Duties

Performing projects requiring a comprehensive knowledge of the Federal retirement programs administered by OPM to process claims, maintain and improve the operational management of the claims process and the integrity of the retirement program. Serving as a technical and policy expert for assigned area, interpreting and correctly applying law and regulation as well as procedures associated with claims adjudication within the Branch or program integrity functions. Adjudicating and/or making determinations of eligibility and entitlement on cases to include those of unusual technical difficulty such as cases based on obscure or seldom used retirement laws. Reviewing correspondence, evidence, and supplemental claims submitted after the initial claim has been decided to make post-adjudicative determinations and authorize adjustments of benefits. Reviewing and approving recommendations and decisions made by other team members, and provide technical guidance to other Specialists, ensuring quality products particularly on matters of high complexity or that require seasoned judgment. Developing and delivering formal lesson plans and training aids to identified teams and team members via briefings, workshops, and formal training sessions.

Requirements

Qualifications

For the GS 12: You must have at least one year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service (obtained in either the private or public sector) performing ALL of the following tasks: 1) Interpreting laws and regulations for claims adjudication; 2) Adjudicating cases of Federal Employees' and Civil Service Retirement, workers compensation, Social Security benefits, disability to determine federal benefits and entitlements; 3) Expediting resolution of special, unique case problems or actions; and 4) Developing formal lessons for training programs; and 5) Recommending changes to automated data processing (ADP) to implement enhancements to data systems. Merit promotion applicants must meet the time-in-grade requirement as defined in 5 CFR 300, Subpart F. One year at the GS-11 grade level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS12 level. You must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement. 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. Note: A full year of experience is considered to be 40 hours of work per week. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must clearly indicate their duties and responsibilities for each position and annotate the number of hours a week spent in each position. This may be reflected on the resume as either hours work or full-time.

Contacts

• Address Retirement Services 1900 E St., NW Washington, DC 20415 US
• Name: OPM Human Resources
• Phone: 202-606-9321
• Email: [email protected]