HR SPEC (HRD/EMPL BEN) (TITLE 5) with Security Clearance

Duties As a, HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST (HRD/EMPL BEN), GS-0201-11, you will coordinate the establishment of local policies for payment and reimbursement of fees, travel, and training. Maintains individual critical system access through training for employee travel and purchase requisition. May be a travel authorization Reviewing Official (RO) or Approving Official (AO) and travel voucher RO in the Defense Travel System (DTS). Coordinates Joint (ARNG/ANG) civilian workforce training requests. Reviews, processes approval, coordinates registration, funds and processes payment of fees, coordinates travel reimbursement funding and approval for all Army NG Employee training requests. This includes providing guidance on employee training related to program requirements to successfully accomplish the state National Guard mission. Advises and provides direction to senior staff and organizational managers concerning areas of improvement. Designing, developing, conducting, and evaluating the effectiveness of training. Monitors compliance with negotiated agreements of labor organizations pertaining to training and development. You will also advise and counsel 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. Requirements Conditions of Employment * Incumbent must possess or be able to acquire the appropriate level security clearance for this position. * May be required to successfully complete a probationary period. * Enrollment in Direct Deposit is mandatory. * You must upload your most recent SF 50 (eg. General Adjustment) to be considered * Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation. * May be required to successfully complete a probationary period. Qualifications AREA OF CONSIDERATION: This position is in the Exceptive Service "under the authority of Title 5, P.L. 114-328, Sections 932 and 1084 (FY17 NDAA)" and is open to on board (Tenure 1, 2 and 3) federal employees/technicians (T32 and T5) within the agency located in HRO. Tenure can be in block 24 on your latest SF 50. PCS: Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs, MAY be authorized. Authorization for payment of PCS expenses will be granted ONLY after determination is made that payment is in the best interest of the Florida National Guard. Recruitment / Relocation: Incentive MAY be authorized. ONLY after determination is made that payment is in the best interest of the Florida National Guard. FLNG BUS Code 8888: This position is "excluded" and ineligible for labor organization representation. Note: You must upload your most recent SF 50 (eg. General Adjustment) to be considered SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE- GS11: Do have at least one year of specialized experiences at the GS-09 level or the equivalent which provides knowledge and/or experience providing HRD management advisory services to all levels of leadership within the organization, including designing, developing, and evaluating major portions of the organization's HRD program; experience with direct guidance to managers and supervisors on employee development; experience communicating with supervisors, managers, and employees regarding short- and long-range training objectives; experience providing guidance for Continuation in Service Agreements, and available funding for training fees and travel; experience identifying courses, by evaluating mission requirements and cost considerations as they pertain to training objectives; experience developing and providing input on policy and procedures at the state level for identifying organizational and individual training needs, training opportunities, and sources; experience administering and providing oversight of the use of special employment programs, experience advising and counseling management, employees, annuitants, and family members, with retirement, insurance laws, regulations/policies with death benefits, other entitlements/options, experience providing 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, experience composing termination memorandums in compliance with formats contained in the correspondence regulation for non-retention, mandatory removal date (MRD), mandatory separation date (MSD), medical disqualification, experience providing 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; experience processing donated leave requests within the organization; experience maintaining the Electronic Official Personnel Files by uploading required documentation in accordance with the Guide to Personnel Recordkeeping. Education If you are using Education to qualify for this position: 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. GS11- 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree (i.e. LL. M, if related) OR A combination of experience and education as described above that equates to the required experience? 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 (https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx). * Benefits Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits . Review our benefits 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. How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics): ~ * Benefits Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits . Review our benefits 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 Documents As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies. To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes: 1. Your resume showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates (including Month and Year, e.g., 02/2017, Feb 2017, etc.) of employment and duties performed. 2. Other supporting documents: Transcripts, SF 50, DD214 and VA memo (if applicable) 3. You must upload your most recent SF 50 (eg. General Adjustment) to be considered If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education