Human Resources Specialist (Empl BenComp)
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Santa Fe, NM - USA
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Job Summary
THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.
NEW MEXICO AIR NATIONAL GUARD
This National Guard position is for a HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST (EMPL BEN/COMP) Position Description Number T5028P01 and is part of the NM HR Office National Guard.
This position is located in the JFHQ-State Human Resources Office (HRO). The purpose of this position is to perform employee benefit and retirement advisory services to both Army (ARNG) and Air National Guard (ANG) organizations and the full-time workforce within the state. Trains and provides technical assistance to lower graded specialists.
- Advises and counsels management employees annuitants and family members of deceased employees by interpreting applying and explaining retirement and insurance laws regulations and policies on available retirement insurance benefits death benefits entitlements/options. Researches and interprets appropriate regulations to provide advice to employees concerning reinstatement of insurance conversion of life insurance and features of the programs and options associated with retirement. Assist employees in the preparation of retirement applications and related documents and forwards to the Army Benefits Center Civilian (ABC-C). Determines type of separation and completion of eOPF maintenance for documents. Maintains a current knowledge of legislative development agency reorganizations and other pertinent activities that may have an impact on management and employees. Provides technical guidance and assistance in the development and implementation of benefit program changes and open seasons. Determines entitlement to retirement annuities eligibility for continuation of life and health insurance. Provides technical advice to personnel on a variety of programs such as health and life insurance and Thrift Savings Plan (TSP). Provides initial overview to new employees on the benefit programs available to them.
- Provides technical advice to personnel on programs such as the Mass Transit Reasonable Accommodations (RA) Telework Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Act military or civilian deposits for CSRS/FERS disability benefits Light Duty Program and Workers Compensation Program. Develop and process termination memorandums. Compose termination memorandums (30-day notice) in compliance with formats contained in the correspondence regulation for non-retention mandatory removal date (MRD) mandatory separation date (MSD) medical disqualification age 60 etc. Monitors and ensures the Federal Employees Compensation Act (FECA) program is properly publicized and supervisors are provided the appropriate guidelines for use of the coordination with the NGB Ji-Functional Manager ensures prompt submission of claims and medical documents. Works with Department of Labor (DOL) Defense Civilian Personnel Advisory Service (DCPAS) to ensure only legitimate claims are submitted. Coordinates with Safety Managers and Supervisors to ensure all applicable workplace validation and documentation is obtained for the claim.
- Provides technical advice on flexibilities and appropriate use of leave issues such as Sick Leave for Family Care and Bereavement Disabled Veterans Leave Advanced Leave Compensatory Time Leave Without Pay Absence Without Leave Presidential Leave Court Leave and Military Leave. Provides technical advice on the use of the Family and Medical Leave Act Paid Parental Leave and Voluntary Leave Transfer Program. Interprets guidance and regulations to provide advice to management and employees on pay schedule adjustments severance pay back pay debts and compensation. Process donated leave requests within the State. Use automated system to effectively process personnel actions in accordance with the Guide to Processing Personnel Actions and local personnel systems checklists as required. Provides technical advice and assistance to employees in the availability of the within the applicable federal employee benefit system. Maintains the Electronic Official Personnel Files by uploading required documentation in accordance with the Guide to Personnel Recordkeeping.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
- May be required to successfully complete a trial period.
- Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate clearance designated at the State through the use of the Position Designation Tool.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: GS-09- Must possess at least one year specialized experiences at the GS-07 level or the equivalent which provided a working knowledge of National Guard missions organizations and federal civilian or military personnel programs. Must possess knowledge of the different philosophies and structures of the ANG and ARNG within the state.
GS-11- Must possess one year of specialized experiences at the GS-09 level or the equivalent which provided a working knowledge of National Guard missions organizations and federal civilian or military personnel programs. Must possess knowledge of the different philosophies and structures of the ANG and ARNG within the state.
You must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your Educational claims. To receive credit for Education you must provide documentation of proof that you meet the Education requirements for this position.
If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency (Register Selective Service System : Selective Service System ()).
Veterans Preference: Veterans Preference applicants will have first priority in the reviewing process. Veterans preference must be validated by formal submissions of necessary supporting documentation. You must provide acceptable documentation of your preference or appointment eligibility. Failure to submit all supporting documentation WILL result in the loss of veterans preference and could possibly impact your placement on the certificate sent to the selecting official. You must provide a legible copy of your DD214(s) which shows dates and character of service (honorable general etc.). Additionally disabled veterans and others eligible for 10-point preference must also submit an SF-15 Application for 10 Point Veteran Preference AND required proof as stated on the form. Documentation is required to award preference of any kind. An SF-50 is NOT sufficient to adjudicate preference. For more information on Veterans Preference please visit: should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Required Experience:
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