Joining the Secret Service, Office of Human Resources, Benefits and Payroll Division will allow you to serve as an advisor and provide expert technical advice and assistance to managers and employees, of varying levels, on employee benefits. This Human Resources Specialist (Benefits) position starts at a salary of $99,200.00 GS-12, Step 1, with potential to $153,354.00, GS-13, Step 10. For more information on the Secret Service click here.

Duties

The selectee will serve as a Human Resources Specialist (Benefits) in the Benefits and Payroll Division. Typical work assignments include: Making recommendations to employees (including annuitants) regarding retirement issues under Federal systems; Oversee the benefits decisions of employees; Present and explain benefit information to employees, former employees, spouses, former spouses, survivor annuitants and eligible family members; Interpret policies and procedures for management, supervisors, and staff members related to different types of retirement and benefits; Utilize various automated HR systems to ensure effective processing and operational functions.

Requirements

Qualifications

Applicants must demonstrate that they meet the Specialized Experience requirements as noted below: You qualify for the GS-12 level (starting salary $99,200.00) if you possess one year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-11 level performing the following duties: Recommending solutions to human resources problems related to benefits; Using automated systems to process claims for items such as survivor benefits, life insurance claims and/or annuitant claims, and; Providing guidance to employees concerning retirement and insurance programs in accordance with human resources policy and regulations. NOTE: Your resume must explicitly indicate how you meet this requirement, otherwise you will be found ineligible. You qualify for the GS-13 level (starting salary $117,962.00) if you possess one year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-12 level performing the following duties: Resolving human resources problems related to benefits; Developing training and orientation programs for management and employees to explain health benefits, life insurance, and retirement programs; Providing staff advisory services for human resources management functions, including employee benefits and retirement; and Conducting human resources studies utilizing qualitative and quantitative methods to propose solutions on program issues. NOTE: Your resume must explicitly indicate how you meet this requirement, otherwise you will be found ineligible. Time-in-Grade Requirements: Under competitive merit promotion procedures, any individual who is currently holding, or who has held within the previous 52 weeks, a General Schedule position under a non-temporary appointment in the competitive or excepted service, must meet "time-in-grade" requirements (have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade of the grade for which you are applying). Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to current employees applying for a Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment. NOTE: All current or former Federal employees must provide a copy of their SF-50 (you may need to submit more than one), "Notice of Personnel Action" that indicates proof of status and time-in-grade eligibility. The SF-50 must include your position, title, series, grade, step, tenure (1 or 2), and type of service (Competitive or Excepted). All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Qualification claims will be subject to verification. 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. Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office. Interagency/Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP/CTAP): This program applies to Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed, or employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet eligibility criteria for CTAP or ICTAP; 2) be rated well-qualified for the position; and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility. Well-Qualified includes those applicants whose knowledge, skills, and abilities clearly exceed the minimum qualification requirements for the position. For information on eligibility criteria and required documentation, go to: http://www.opm.gov/rif/employee_guides/career_transition.

Education

Contacts

• Address United States Secret Service Please read entire announcement Please apply online Washington, DC 20223 US
• Name: Philadelphia Services Branch
• Email: [email protected]