Human Resources Specialist (Employee Benefits), CG

Summary

This position is located in the Deputy to the Chairman & Chief Operating Office Office of Human Resources of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and independently plans and administers the full range of employee benefits services applicable to FDIC Executives and employees.

Additional selections may be made from this vacancy announcement to fill similar vacancies that occur subsequent to this announcement.

Duties

• Administers benefits programs to include open seasons for FDIC Choice cafeteria plan health and life insurance enrollments and changes processing of retirement applications and serving as a liaison between the carriers and employee/retirees to resolve complex and sensitive issues requiring in- depth analyses coordination and resolution. Evaluates tests and implements new revised and/or improved benefits programs policies and procedures. Keeps abreast of legislation regulations and other guidelines relating to the various benefit programs.
• Interprets existing policies and procedures in response to inquiries from retirees and employees. Prepares appropriate correspondence consistent with applicable regulations policies and procedures. Works with benefits vendors representatives to provide the operations perspective on benefits. Provides test data and performs operational testing prior to full implementation.
• Provides counseling regarding health life vision and dental insurance Federal retirement systems Corporations and Federal savings plans survivor benefits flexible spending accounts and other programs. Responds to questions and inquires of FDIC retirees concerning Corporation benefits. Provides guidance consultation and assistance to managers supervisors and retirees on retirees coverage suspension of benefits dual coverage loss of coverage etc.
• Conducts formal training sessions and orientations for employees regarding benefits and retirement programs; and conducts meetings/briefings for various audiences to include senior management supervisors and employees.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

Minimum Background Investigation (MBI) required.

Completion of Confidential Financial Disclosure may be required.

Qualifications

Qualifying experience may be obtained in the private or public sector. 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. Additional qualifications information can be found here.

Specialized Experience: To qualify applicants must have completed at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the 12 grade level or above in the Federal service. Specialized experience is experience providing technical expertise planning and administering Federal employee benefits services and programs in at least 3 of the following: retirement health and life insurance vision and/or dental insurance; survivors benefits; TSP or 401K savings plans or Flexible Spending Accounts.

Applicants must have met the qualification requirements (including selective placement factors if any) for this position within 30 calendar days of the closing date of this announcement.

For qualification determinations your resume must contain the following for each work experience listed:

• Organization/Agencys Name
• Title
• Salary (series and grade if applicable)
• Start and end dates (including the month and year)
• Number of hours you worked per week
• Relevant experience that supports your response to the specialized experience that is stated in the job announcement

If your resume does not contain this information your application may be marked as incomplete and you may not receive consideration for this position.

NOTE:Please indicate how you meet the specialized experience under each applicable position. Do not copy and paste the duties or specialized experience from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications.

Education

There is no substitution of education for the experience for this position.

Additional information

If selected you may be required to serve a probationary or trial period as applicable to appointment type. During the probationary or trial period you will be evaluated for fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public determining if your employment advances the public interest we may consider:

• your performance and conduct;
• the needs and interests of the agency;
• whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
• whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

Upon completion of your probationary or trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification in writing that your continued employment advances the public interest.

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Candidates 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.

Required Experience:

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