The United States Capitol Police (USCP) safeguards the Congress, Members of Congress, employees, visitors, and Congressional buildings and grounds from crime, disruption, and terrorism. We protect and secure Congress so it can fulfill its constitutional and legislative responsibilities in a safe, secure and open environment.

Duties

This position is located in the Workforce Relations Division, Office of Human Resources, Office of the Chief Administrative Officer. Serves as a Federal Employee Compensation Act (FECA) program manager. Administers all aspects of the FECA program. Reviews, analyzes, and interprets injury compensation standards established by Congress and the Department of Labor (DOL). Implements injury compensation directives, operating procedures, regulations, court decisions, USCP policy, and other relevant guidance from various regulatory sources. Provides advice to the Director, Associate Director, Workforce Relations and the Human Resources Officer, the Executive team, department officials, directors, safety managers, and financial managers on FECA claims, costs, and trends. Works with managers and supervisors to controvert claims they perceive as unjustified under applicable regulations and precedent Office of Workers Compensation (OWCP) appeal decisions. Reviews FECA claim cases during initial and post-injury phases to monitor the use of continuation of pay and to ensure that only substantiated and eligible injured workers are placed on the OWCP compensation rolls. 

Requirements

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below.For the CP-10/GS-12: Incumbent must have at least 52 weeks of specialized experience to the CP-09/GS-11 level. Specialized experience consists of: 1) reviewing, analyzing and interpreting injury compensation standards established by Congress and the Department of Labor (DOL); 2) providing technical guidance and counseling to supervisors and employees reporting job related injuries/illnesses and the processing of compensation claims; 3) overseeing substantive reviews of complex workers' compensation claims; 4) coordinating with physicians, claimants, and rehabilitation specialists to obtain information leading to job placement of employees receiving compensation and 5) coordinating with the Department of labor (DOL) Office of Workers Compensation (OWC) on requests for additional information and continuation of long-term disabilities.All eligibility requirements must be met by the closing date of the vacancy announcement.(Information on Qualification & Education are located at the following link: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/)

Education

There is no education substitution for experience in this series and/or grade.

Contacts

• Address OCAO-Office of Human Resources 119 D Street NE 119 D Street NE Washington, DC 20510
• Email: [email protected]