HUMAN RESOURCES ASSISTANT (CLASSIFICATION/EMPLOYEE BENEFITS) (TI

Human Resources Assistant (Classification/Employee Benefits)

As a Human Resources Assistant (Classification/Employee Benefits) (Title 5), GS-0203-5/6/7, you will provide limited technical assistance to Human Resources Specialists servicing both Army (ARNG) and Air National Guard (ANG) organizations and the full-time workforce within the state.

Major Duties - This is not an all-inclusive list:

• Coordinates human resources transactions on a daily basis with management officials, employees, the ARNG/ANG organization/unit and HRO.
• Performs clerical and technical work in the following Human Resources functions: Classification and Position Management and Employee Benefits.
• Performs classification reviews by gathering information through position reviews and organization charts.
• Answers general questions from supervisors and employees regarding procedures for classification change actions.
• Processes incoming Requests for Personnel Actions (RPAs).
• Researches, validates, and provides information on position descriptions.
• Obtains records and statistical data to use for reports.
• Maintains position review records, applicable source documents, organization charts, and position descriptions.
• Monitors and ensures timely implementation of classification releases.
• Assists higher graded specialist in determination of creditable service computation dates (SCD) for leave category, retirement, Thrift Savings Plan, etc.
• May provide guidance or information on benefits and services including, but not limited to thrift savings plans, life insurance, health insurance open seasons, leave and pay inquiries.
• Assists higher graded specialist in advising and assisting employees, supervisors, retirees, family members, and personal representatives on all matters pertaining to the Federal retirement systems (e.g. Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) and Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS).
• Assists higher graded specialist in determination of eligibility for retirement and computes annuity estimates.
• Assists higher graded specialist in advising employees within the State to make deposit(s) for military service or deposit(s) for previous CSRS and applicable FERS service.
• Assists higher graded specialist in explaining provisions of employee benefits and services to employees and supervisors on matters relating to Workers' Compensation such as determination reassignments and light duty.

Conditions of employment:

• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• Subject to provisions of DoD Priority Placement Program.
• This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position.
• IAW The Fair Chance Act, Agency employees may not request criminal history information at the point of initial application, upon receipt of an application, or prior to, during or after a job interview. If an Optional Form (OF) 306, Declaration of Employment is submitted prior to the point of a conditional offer, questions related to background information section may not be asked.
• Irregular and/or overtime (compensatory) hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies or may be required to work hours outside of the normal duty day.
• This position is designated as Essential Personnel and may be subject to duty in preparation for, or in response to, a state emergency or disaster declaration. Head of Agency requests to exceed 14 days in a calendar year must be approved in advance by the National Guard, Director of Manpower and Personnel (NGB-J1).
• May be required to successfully complete a trial period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• Recruitment and relocation incentives may be available for this position.
• PCS expenses may be authorized.

Qualifications:

Areas of consideration for this position, Title 5 Excepted Service, will be in the following manner and sequence:

• The first area of consideration for this position will be candidates who match through the Priority Placement Program (PPP).
• The second area of consideration will be Veterans' Preference (VP) eligible.
• The third area of consideration will be all excepted permanent and indefinite temporary technicians within the ILNG.
• The fourth area of consideration will be all current Federal Employees.
• The fifth area of consideration will be all Federal re-employment eligible.
• The sixth area of consideration will be U.S. Citizens.

General experience: Must possess progressively responsible clerical, office, or other work that indicates ability to acquire the particular knowledge and skills needed to perform the duties of the position to be filled; experience using computer and automation systems.

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. For a GS-7 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-6 Level. An SF-50 that shows your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials.

Specialized Experience: GS-7 Level Must possess at least 1-year equivalent to the next lower grade of GS-6; experience performing classification reviews by gathering information through position reviews and organization charts: experience providing guidance or information on benefits and services including, but not limited to thrift savings plans, life insurance, health insurance open seasons, leave and pay inquiries.

GS-6 Level Must possess at least 1-year equivalent to the next lower grade of GS-5; experience performing Human Resources functions involving Classification and Position Management; experience performing Human Resources functions involving Employee Benefits.

GS-5 Level Must possess at least 1-year equivalent to the next lower grade of GS-4; experience using automated systems to process personnel actions. 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. Verbiage displayed on your resume or application must contain your own words. You may refer to position descriptions, i.e. the general and specialized experience located within the vacancy announcement, to assist with describing work experiences; however, resumes or applications received in verbatim will not be considered. In your resume you will need to address the general and specialized experience listed below. Please use as much detail as needed, giving dates (months and years) of the experience, position title and how the experience was gained. This information is needed to determine if you are qualified for the position.

Education: If you are using Education to qualify for this position, successful completion of 4 years of education above the high school level is creditable for the GS-5 Level. Education MUST have been obtained in an accredited business, secretarial or technical school, junior college, college or university.

You must provide a copy of OFFICIAL transcripts to support your Educational claims.

Additional information: 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.