Human Resources Specialist (Employee Benefits)

Summary This position is with the Department of Homeland Security, within U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Human Resources Management, Workers' Compensation Branch. Salary ranges from $89,508 (GS‑12, Step 1) to $116,362 (GS‑12, Step 10). Locations Washington, D.C.; Front Royal, VA; Yuma, AZ; San Diego, CA; Erlanger, KY; Brunswick, GA; Laredo, GA; San Antonio, TX; Houston, TX; Tucson, AZ; Detroit, MI; Rouses Point, NY; Euless, TX; Jacksonville, FL; Indianapolis, IN; Minneapolis, MN. Duties Typical duties include: Ensuring workers' compensation cases are timely and accurately filed and all relevant documentation is uploaded. Providing guidance and counsel to facility injury compensation coordinators, employees, managers, and supervisors regarding rights, responsibilities, and requirements. Evaluating case files to determine potential fraud, waste, or abuse. Developing workers' compensation educational and training material to ensure consistent implementation of methods and procedures across facilities. Required Qualifications Applicants must meet the following: U.S. Citizen. Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered with Selective Service. Primary U.S. residency for at least three of the last five years. All pre‑employment processes are conducted in English. May be required to pass a background investigation. CBP follows the DHS Drug‑Free Workplace Plan for drug testing procedures. Qualifications You qualify for the GS‑12 grade if you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level, performing duties such as: Analyzing and managing federal workers' compensation cases in accordance with the Federal Employees' Compensation Act (FECA) and related regulations. Providing technical guidance and support to employees, supervisors, and agency leadership on workers' compensation rights, responsibilities, and regulatory requirements. Preparing, reviewing, and maintaining case documentation, including developing plans of action, establishing diary dates, and ensuring all required evidence is collected and submitted. Interpreting and applying case law, regulations, and agency policies to workers' compensation claims, and assisting in the preparation of responses to legal inquiries or Department of Labor hearings. Experience includes paid and unpaid work, including volunteer work through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Education Please see the Qualifications section for applicable education requirements. Additional Information Reasonable Accommodation requests for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments can be submitted before the assessments begin. Please review the procedures for requesting a reasonable accommodation for online assessments. CBP uses E‑Verify to confirm eligibility of newly hired employees and adheres to the DHS E‑Verify requirements. For other hiring authorities and special appointment authorities, refer to the respective sections of the announcement. #J-18808-Ljbffr U.S. Customs and Border Protection