Human Resources Specialist (Empl Ben) OWCP
Duties include but are not limited to the followed:
Completes technical reviews, analysis and collaboration among internal and external stakeholders to ensure accurate processing of WC claims. Provides guidance and counsel to facility and VISN employees, managers and supervisors regarding their rights, responsibilities and requirements under the Federal Employees' Compensation Act (FECA) immediately following the first report of work-related injury or illness. Evaluates the disposition of each workers' compensation claim to determine whether it is necessary to transmit the claim form to OWCP or maintain it in the Employee's Medical Folder. Evaluates all claims against the five required elements of a compensable claim, i.e., Time elements, federal employee status, Fact of Injury (factual), Fact of Injury (medical, diagnosis), Performance of Duty, and Causal Relationship. Reviews and interprets medical portions of claim based on medical matrices and the level of disability in relationship to the work injury, considering any preexisting medical conditions and subsequent medical conditions of the injured employee. Identifies, develops, and coordinates permanent job offers with human resources and facility senior leadership when the injured employee is at maximum medical improvement and OWCP has determined the injured worker cannot return to their pre-injury position because they are permanently partially disabled. Monitors and tracks injury management and workers' compensation quality indicators and subsequent impact on the facility and network director's performance standards. Provides workers' compensation program advice to the facility on the preparation of disciplinary and adverse action, grievance and appeal letters by reviewing the workers' compensation aspects of the case for compliance to applicable laws and regulations. Represents the workers' compensation program for the agency in fraud proceedings and prosecution. Promotion Potential:
The selectee may be promoted to the full performance level without further competition when all regulatory, qualification, and performance requirements are met. Selection at a lower grade level does not guarantee promotion to the full performance level. Work Schedule:
Monday to Friday, 8:
00am to 4:
30 pm, CompTime/Overtime may be required. Telework:
Not Available Virtual:
This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#:
Human Resources Specialist (Empl Ben) OWCP/PD99958A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives:
Not authorized Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 09/30/2020. Time-In-Grade Requirement:
Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement. To be considered for the GS-7, you must have held the grade of GS-5 for 52 weeks. To be considered for the GS-9, you must have held the grade of GS-7 for 52 weeks. To be considered for the GS-11, you must have held the grade of GS-9 for 52 weeks. To be considered for the GS-12, you must have held the grade of GS-11 for 52 weeks. The grade may have been in any occupation, but must have been held in the Federal service. An SF-50 that shows your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials. If the most recent SF-50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate you possess one-year time-in-grade, as required by the announcement. In this instance, you must provide an additional SF-50 that clearly demonstrates one-year time-in-grade. Note:
Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to former Federal employees applying for reinstatement as well as current employees applying for Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment. You may qualify based on your experience and/or education as described below:
Specialized Experience GS-07:
You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-05 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to:
experience in human resources benefits and coding, using a variety of automated programs; extensive ability to perform data entry and typing correspondence and other documentation without supervision; ability to assist and train others with human resources such as employee benefits, process, and use of automated systems. Education:
Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. To qualify based on education for this grade level you must have completed 1 full year of graduate level education, OR have achieved superior academic achievement. OR, Combination:
Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at this level. You must have an combination of specialized experience and education beyond a bachelor's degree. To combine education and experience, first determine how much of the qualifying experience and education you have, as a percentage of what is required for each. Add the percentages together, and if the total is 100% or more, then the combined education and experience is qualifying for the position. Specialized Experience GS-09:
You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-07 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to:
experience in identifying whether Initiates all personnel action requests related to benefits, leave, and records; Reviews requests for completeness and accuracy to determine nature of action indicated on request for personnel action. Determines employees' benefits eligibility (for example, life and health insurance, leave group, federal retirement vs. social security). OR Education:
Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. To qualify based on education for this grade level you must possess master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree OR, Combination:
Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at this level. You must have completed a combination of the experience and education required for the GS-9 level (Combination of equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree and the specialized experience described for the GS-9 grade level). Specialized Experience GS-11:
You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-09 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to:
identifying whether Initiates all personnel action requests related to benefits, leave, and records Reviews requests for completeness and accuracy to determine nature of action indicated on request for personnel action. Determines employees' benefits eligibility. Experience in using the Guide to Processing Personnel Actions (GPPA) and the HR Smart user guide to code personnel actions for employees under different pay systems; verifies accuracy of generated personnel action for all coded entries; OR Education:
Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. To qualify based on education for this grade level you must possess a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree OR 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or a related LL.M. OR, Combination:
Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at this level. You must possess a combination of education and experience to meet total qualification requirements for the GS-11 grade level. Only graduate education in excess of the amount required for the next lower grade level may be used to qualify applicants at the GS-11 grade level (the first year of graduate study is not qualifying for GS-11). Specialized Experience GS-12:
You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-11 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to:
Identifying whether Initiates all personnel action requests related to benefits, leave, and records; Reviews requests for completeness and accuracy to determine nature of action indicated on request for personnel action; Determines employees' benefits eligibility; Experience in using the all HR related user guides to code personnel actions for employees under different pay systems; Verifies accuracy of generated personnel action for all coded entries. You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position:
CommunicationsCustomer ServiceEmployee BenefitsSelf ManagementTechnical Credibility 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; religions; 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 work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. Physical Requirements:
The regular and recurring work of the position involves sitting at a desk, attending conferences and meetings, and visiting work sites. Occasional use of automobile and public conveyances may be required. For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https:
//www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Completes technical reviews, analysis and collaboration among internal and external stakeholders to ensure accurate processing of WC claims. Provides guidance and counsel to facility and VISN employees, managers and supervisors regarding their rights, responsibilities and requirements under the Federal Employees' Compensation Act (FECA) immediately following the first report of work-related injury or illness. Evaluates the disposition of each workers' compensation claim to determine whether it is necessary to transmit the claim form to OWCP or maintain it in the Employee's Medical Folder. Evaluates all claims against the five required elements of a compensable claim, i.e., Time elements, federal employee status, Fact of Injury (factual), Fact of Injury (medical, diagnosis), Performance of Duty, and Causal Relationship. Reviews and interprets medical portions of claim based on medical matrices and the level of disability in relationship to the work injury, considering any preexisting medical conditions and subsequent medical conditions of the injured employee. Identifies, develops, and coordinates permanent job offers with human resources and facility senior leadership when the injured employee is at maximum medical improvement and OWCP has determined the injured worker cannot return to their pre-injury position because they are permanently partially disabled. Monitors and tracks injury management and workers' compensation quality indicators and subsequent impact on the facility and network director's performance standards. Provides workers' compensation program advice to the facility on the preparation of disciplinary and adverse action, grievance and appeal letters by reviewing the workers' compensation aspects of the case for compliance to applicable laws and regulations. Represents the workers' compensation program for the agency in fraud proceedings and prosecution. Promotion Potential:
The selectee may be promoted to the full performance level without further competition when all regulatory, qualification, and performance requirements are met. Selection at a lower grade level does not guarantee promotion to the full performance level. Work Schedule:
Monday to Friday, 8:
00am to 4:
30 pm, CompTime/Overtime may be required. Telework:
Not Available Virtual:
This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#:
Human Resources Specialist (Empl Ben) OWCP/PD99958A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives:
Not authorized Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 09/30/2020. Time-In-Grade Requirement:
Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement. To be considered for the GS-7, you must have held the grade of GS-5 for 52 weeks. To be considered for the GS-9, you must have held the grade of GS-7 for 52 weeks. To be considered for the GS-11, you must have held the grade of GS-9 for 52 weeks. To be considered for the GS-12, you must have held the grade of GS-11 for 52 weeks. The grade may have been in any occupation, but must have been held in the Federal service. An SF-50 that shows your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials. If the most recent SF-50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate you possess one-year time-in-grade, as required by the announcement. In this instance, you must provide an additional SF-50 that clearly demonstrates one-year time-in-grade. Note:
Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to former Federal employees applying for reinstatement as well as current employees applying for Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment. You may qualify based on your experience and/or education as described below:
Specialized Experience GS-07:
You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-05 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to:
experience in human resources benefits and coding, using a variety of automated programs; extensive ability to perform data entry and typing correspondence and other documentation without supervision; ability to assist and train others with human resources such as employee benefits, process, and use of automated systems. Education:
Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. To qualify based on education for this grade level you must have completed 1 full year of graduate level education, OR have achieved superior academic achievement. OR, Combination:
Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at this level. You must have an combination of specialized experience and education beyond a bachelor's degree. To combine education and experience, first determine how much of the qualifying experience and education you have, as a percentage of what is required for each. Add the percentages together, and if the total is 100% or more, then the combined education and experience is qualifying for the position. Specialized Experience GS-09:
You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-07 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to:
experience in identifying whether Initiates all personnel action requests related to benefits, leave, and records; Reviews requests for completeness and accuracy to determine nature of action indicated on request for personnel action. Determines employees' benefits eligibility (for example, life and health insurance, leave group, federal retirement vs. social security). OR Education:
Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. To qualify based on education for this grade level you must possess master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree OR, Combination:
Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at this level. You must have completed a combination of the experience and education required for the GS-9 level (Combination of equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree and the specialized experience described for the GS-9 grade level). Specialized Experience GS-11:
You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-09 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to:
identifying whether Initiates all personnel action requests related to benefits, leave, and records Reviews requests for completeness and accuracy to determine nature of action indicated on request for personnel action. Determines employees' benefits eligibility. Experience in using the Guide to Processing Personnel Actions (GPPA) and the HR Smart user guide to code personnel actions for employees under different pay systems; verifies accuracy of generated personnel action for all coded entries; OR Education:
Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. To qualify based on education for this grade level you must possess a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree OR 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or a related LL.M. OR, Combination:
Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at this level. You must possess a combination of education and experience to meet total qualification requirements for the GS-11 grade level. Only graduate education in excess of the amount required for the next lower grade level may be used to qualify applicants at the GS-11 grade level (the first year of graduate study is not qualifying for GS-11). Specialized Experience GS-12:
You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-11 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to:
Identifying whether Initiates all personnel action requests related to benefits, leave, and records; Reviews requests for completeness and accuracy to determine nature of action indicated on request for personnel action; Determines employees' benefits eligibility; Experience in using the all HR related user guides to code personnel actions for employees under different pay systems; Verifies accuracy of generated personnel action for all coded entries. You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position:
CommunicationsCustomer ServiceEmployee BenefitsSelf ManagementTechnical Credibility 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; religions; 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 work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. Physical Requirements:
The regular and recurring work of the position involves sitting at a desk, attending conferences and meetings, and visiting work sites. Occasional use of automobile and public conveyances may be required. For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https:
//www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/.
- Department:
0201 Human Resources Management - Salary Range:
$43,251 to $99,741 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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