HR Spec (Employee Benefits)
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Job Location:
Jackson, MO - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 50460 - 65599
Posted on:
9 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Summary
THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION WITH NO MILITARY REQUIREMENT.
This National Guard position is for a HR SPEC (EMPLOYEE BENEFITS) Position Description Number PDTand is part of the Mississippi National Guard.
As a HR SPEC (EMPLOYEE BENEFITS) GSyou will serve as a Human Resources Specialist in a developmental capacity. This is a developmental position leading to the next position of a Human Resources Specialist GSin one or more specialized personnel areas. Duties and responsibilities of the position are essentially the same as that of the full-performance PD with the exception of additional training supervision guidance and direction necessary until incumbent attains the full-performance level of experience. As level of knowledge and experience increases level of supervision will decrease accordingly. Incumbent may be promoted to next higher grade without further competition after completion of minimum TIG (Time-in-Grade) requirement completion of all training as indicated by manager with recommendation of the supervisor provided the full-performance position remains as a valid position.
1. Performs developmental assignments. Performs developmental assignments of moderate difficulty where work procedures are established and several specific guidelines exist. Work assignments consist of a series of specific and related tasks that have been selected to orient the employee in the practical application of basic occupational principles concepts and techniques. Assignments are combined with training to further develop analytical skills and techniques in the occupation. Assistance in solving problems is available from the supervisor or a higher-graded specialist.
2. Performs recurring assignments. Independently performs recurring assignments of limited but gradually increasing difficulty and complexity. The employee is responsible for locating and selecting the most appropriate guidelines and procedures for application and making minor deviations to adapt the guidelines to specific cases. Analyzes routine problems encountered and resolves them. Refers deviations problems and unfamiliar situations to the supervisor for assistance.
3. Participates in special initiatives studies and projects. Works with other specialists in planning and conducting special initiatives studies and projects. Assists in preparing reports and briefings outlining study findings and recommendations.
4. Prepares written correspondence and other documentation. Drafts or prepares a variety of documents to include newsletter items responses to routine inquiries reports letters and other related documents. Uses automated system to effectively process personnel actions in accordance with the Guide to Processing Personnel Actions and local personnel systems checklists as required.
6. Performs other duties as assigned.
Conditions of employment
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT & NOTES:
1. Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security designated at the State through the use of the Position Designation Tool.
2. May require travel in military and/or commercial aircraft to perform temporary duty assignments.
3. Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.
4. 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.
5. May require travel in military and/or commercial aircraft to perform temporary duty assignments.
6. 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).
7. Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
8. For positions requiring the operation of motor vehicles candidates must have a valid state drivers license.
Qualifications
GENERAL EXPERIENCE:
The following seven basic qualification competency factors are applicable to the Series GS-0201 career levels:
Skilled in collecting and analyzing data effectively efficiently and accurately;
- Ability to clearly enunciate English without impediment of speech that would interfere or prohibit efficient communication;
- Ability to write English in reports and presentation formats;
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively;
- Skilled in presenting formal training presentations and briefings;
- Ability to assess body language and perceive emotional and/or distress levels; and
- Skilled in applying procedures and directives by reading and interpreting program material.
If your resume does not include a narrative description of how you meet the GENERAL SPECIALIZED experiences and OTHER requirements you may lose consideration for this position. Ensure that the Questionnaire is completed online in Application Manager.
NOTES TO CANDIDATES:
a. Include any volunteer work experience in your resume. 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).
b. Final selection will be based upon qualifications suitability and available manpower resources.
c. This employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and if necessary the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employees Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.
d. Multiple vacancies may be filled from this announcement.
e. If this announcement results in a temporary promotion for the selectee it may become permanent at any time without further competition dependent on funding and manpower requirements.
Education
No substitution of education for specialized 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 ( selected for an interview you may be required to take a skills test.
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.
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 windowLearn more about federal 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.
Key Skills
- Sales Experience
- Microsoft Office
- Customer Service
- Communication skills
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Word
- Business Management
- Benefits Administration
- Microsoft Excel
- Insurance Sales
- Customer relationship management
- Human Resources
