THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a HR SPECIALIST (EMPLOYEE BENEFITS) - TITLE 5, Position Description Number PDT5093000, PDT5036000, and PDT5028000 and is part of the KY HRO, National Guard.

Duties

As a HR SPECIALIST (EMPLOYEE BENEFITS) - TITLE 5, GS-0201/0203-7/9/11, you will provide guidance and assistance to managers, supervisors, and employees in a variety of employee benefits programs such as workers' compensation, retirement, health and life benefits, Thrift Savings Program (TSP), etc. Develop and carry out projects to support the mission of the Human Resources Office. Coordinate publication of local policies and regulations. Provide counseling to management, employees, and beneficiaries regarding program coverage, options, variances in coverage, and advantages/disadvantages of benefits. Conduct new employee orientations covering numerous aspects of the technician program. Advise employees on all facets of TSP, such as loan provisions, calculation of benefits and contributions, investment options, withdrawal of contributions, and transfer of fund contributions. Conduct open seasons for TSP, health benefits, and life insurance in the appropriate time-frame. Work with the DOL, Civilian Personnel Management Service (CPMS) Injury and Unemployment Compensation Division, and supervisors to determine that payment of legitimate claims are made, fraud is reported, and questionable claims are reviewed. Provide information or answer congressional inquiries related to injured employees claims. Develop, modify, and conduct FECA and Workers Compensation training to supervisors/managers and conduct briefing for technicians. Assist in administering the retirement programs for technicians. Process retirement actions for both the Federal Employees Retirement System and the Civil Services Retirement System. Provide counseling to management, employees, retirees, and family members on the complex retirement insurance benefits, entitlements/options. Interpret regulations and provide advice to employees concerning reinstatement of insurance, conversion of life insurance, and options associated with retirement. Perform other duties as assigned. A more comprehensive detailed description of the position may be found in Position Description PDT5093000, PDT5036000, and PDT5028000 on file in the employing unit or in the Human Resources Office. Contact the KY HRO Staffing Section via email for additional information, [email protected].

Requirements

Qualifications

FOR THE GS-07: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must have at least one (1) year experience at the next lower level in the normal line of progression through federal service (GS-05) or equivalent experience in the private or public sector that demonstrates the experience and knowledge of human resources business elements, terminology, and concepts. Experience using reference and resource materials. Experience in program functions such as, maintaining personnel records, counseling, or assignments. Experience may include performing personnel functions associated with preparing and maintaining records, quality force management, managing personnel records and researching record data. Experience operating a computer, utilizing multiple computer programs, and performing keyboard functions. Experience which provided a basic working knowledge of personnel programs. FOR THE GS-09: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must have at least one (1) year experience at the next lower level in the normal line of progression through federal service (GS-07) or equivalent experience in the private or public sector that demonstrates the experience and knowledge with employee benefits programs such as workers' compensation, retirement, health and life benefits, Thrift Savings Program (TSP), etc. Experience executing actions in personnel programs and Human Resources Information Systems such as Defense Civilian Personnel Data System. Experience applying program policies, directives, publications, and training manuals. Experience advising and/or making informed judgments on specific retirement, worker's compensation, and leave issues/cases. EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Resume must have complete dates, work schedule, and/or hours worked per week for both civilian and military employment. (Example: 2 JAN 1980 to 3 MAR 1981; 0800-1630 M-F or JAN 1980 to MAR 1981; 40 hrs/wk) Use of year only and unspecified work schedule will result in disqualification. Each applicant must fully substantiate -in their own words- that they meet 100% of the minimum requirements and specialized experience listed above in detail; otherwise, the applicant will be considered unqualified for this position. Do NOT copy and paste from the vacancy announcement or the position description. Also, make sure the applicant's name is on every document submitted, otherwise it will NOT be considered.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address KY HRO 100 MINUTEMAN PARKWAY FRANKFORT, KY 40601 US
• Name: Brian Ewalt
• Phone: 502-607-1332
• Email: [email protected]