Supervisory Human Capital Specialist (Benefits Officer)
- As a Supervisory Human Capital Specialist (Benefits Officer), duties will consist of but not limited to the following:
- Manage and supervise employees in the areas of benefits, retirement, and workers compensation.
- Oversee the administration of various HR programs to include incentive awards, voluntary leave transfer and bank programs, Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), work life programs, and new employee orientation.
- Serve as an advisor to the Chief Human Capital Officer, specifically on complex topics involving workers' compensation, retirement, and employee benefits. Provide guidance and insights on HR laws and regulations related to these areas.
- Plan and assign work for subordinate staff, setting priorities and managing workflow. Make decisions related to work problems faced by subordinates.
- Initiate and/or approve actions for benefits/retirements/workers compensation recruitment, including interviewing candidates and making selections for vacant positions.
- Evaluate and improve work methods and restructure positions to enhance efficiency within civilian benefits operations.
- Develop, maintain, and recommend metrics that track the effectiveness of civilian benefits and workers' compensation programs.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- May be required to pass preemployment requirements prior to appointment.
- Must undergo a background investigation.
- May be required to serve a one-year probationary period if not previously completed.
- May be required to serve a one-year supervisory probationary period if not previously completed.
- TIME-IN-GRADE REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must meet time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. Applicants must have served 1 year at the next lower grade level (PG-13) or equivalent grade level in federal service to qualify.
- U.S. Citizenship is Required.
- Males born after 12/03/59 must be registered for Selective Service.
- Selectee must undergo a background investigations for a Public Trust.
- Confidential Financial Disclosure report may be required.
Qualifications
Specialized Experience: Your resume must demonstrate one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the PG-13 grade level in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector, which includes:
- Leading a team while overseeing all aspects of civilian retirement and benefits services, including Retirement and Work Life Programs, Thrift Savings Plan (TSP), and Workers' Compensation.
- Providing technical guidance on federal civilian benefits by reviewing, analyzing, and interpreting regulations, directives, and policies to effectively manage daily operations and ensure compliance.
- Organizing and conducting various benefits related training events, and/or briefings for agency employees.
To be considered, all qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement (03/10/2025).
Education
Substitution of education in lieu of specialized experience may not be used at this grade level.
Additional information
Employment of Relatives
Section 3110 of Title 5, U.S. Code, prohibits a Federal official from appointing, promoting, or advocating the appointment or promotion of a relative in the agency where the official is serving or exercises jurisdiction. In addition, Section 2302(b)(7) of Title 5, U.S. Code, makes it a "prohibited personnel practice" for a person in authority to "appoint, employ, promote, advance, or advocate for the appointment, employment, promotion, or advancement of a relative." For further information visit: and
Work Life Balance
The GPO offers Transit subsidy for commuters using public transportation (Metro Bus/Rail, MARC, VRE, etc.).
Background Investigation:
To ensure the accomplishment of its mission, the GPO requires every employee to be reliable and trustworthy; this position requires a background investigation for suitability. To meet those standards, all selected applicants must undergo and successfully complete a background check for Suitability. This review could include fingerprints and credit checks, as well as a full field FBI background investigation and tax and bar checks for attorney applicants. The background investigation covers a period of seven to ten years depending on the nature of the position; this process may take 6 weeks or longer. The Agency may rescind the tentative offer, if the candidate is unable to pass the background investigation.
Reasonable Accommodation: This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, you must contact the HC Specialist on the vacancy announcement at least seven business days before the closing date of this announcement to receive assistance. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
The selectee will work shift 1.
Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement.
- Benefits
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. .
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.
Conditions of Employment
- May be required to pass preemployment requirements prior to appointment.
- Must undergo a background investigation.
- May be required to serve a one-year probationary period if not previously completed.
- May be required to serve a one-year supervisory probationary period if not previously completed.
- TIME-IN-GRADE REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must meet time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. Applicants must have served 1 year at the next lower grade level (PG-13) or equivalent grade level in federal service to qualify.
- U.S. Citizenship is Required.
- Males born after 12/03/59 must be registered for Selective Service.
- Selectee must undergo a background investigations for a Public Trust.
- Confidential Financial Disclosure report may be required.
Qualifications
Specialized Experience: Your resume must demonstrate one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the PG-13 grade level in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector, which includes:
- Leading a team while overseeing all aspects of civilian retirement and benefits services, including Retirement and Work Life Programs, Thrift Savings Plan (TSP), and Workers' Compensation.
- Providing technical guidance on federal civilian benefits by reviewing, analyzing, and interpreting regulations, directives, and policies to effectively manage daily operations and ensure compliance.
- Organizing and conducting various benefits related training events, and/or briefings for agency employees.
To be considered, all qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement (03/10/2025).
Education
Substitution of education in lieu of specialized experience may not be used at this grade level.
Additional information
Employment of Relatives
Section 3110 of Title 5, U.S. Code, prohibits a Federal official from appointing, promoting, or advocating the appointment or promotion of a relative in the agency where the official is serving or exercises jurisdiction. In addition, Section 2302(b)(7) of Title 5, U.S. Code, makes it a "prohibited personnel practice" for a person in authority to "appoint, employ, promote, advance, or advocate for the appointment, employment, promotion, or advancement of a relative." For further information visit: and
Work Life Balance
The GPO offers Transit subsidy for commuters using public transportation (Metro Bus/Rail, MARC, VRE, etc.).
Background Investigation:
To ensure the accomplishment of its mission, the GPO requires every employee to be reliable and trustworthy; this position requires a background investigation for suitability. To meet those standards, all selected applicants must undergo and successfully complete a background check for Suitability. This review could include fingerprints and credit checks, as well as a full field FBI background investigation and tax and bar checks for attorney applicants. The background investigation covers a period of seven to ten years depending on the nature of the position; this process may take 6 weeks or longer. The Agency may rescind the tentative offer, if the candidate is unable to pass the background investigation.
Reasonable Accommodation: This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, you must contact the HC Specialist on the vacancy announcement at least seven business days before the closing date of this announcement to receive assistance. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
The selectee will work shift 1.
Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement.