- Position Title
- Human Resources Specialist (Employee Benefits)
- Agency
- Department of the Air Force - Agency Wide
- Announcement Number
- 9P-AFPC-11630333-PL0201-BM Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Tuesday, August 30, 2022 to Thursday, March 9, 2023
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Eligibilities
Please answer the following questions by selecting the appropriate response(s). NOTE: Applicants are responsible for claiming their appropriate eligibility/eligibilities. Veterans' Preference is NOT an eligibility; it is a hiring preference, where applicable. You must select at least one eligibility to receive consideration for this position. If you do not have one of the eligibilities listed, you are not "eligible" to apply for this position and your application will not be referred to the hiring manager.
We are not responsible for erroneous eligibilities that you list or those you fail to list. All competitive eligible candidates must complete the entire Application Questionnaire as part of the application package. Ensure you thoroughly read the instructions for each section.
We are not responsible for erroneous eligibilities that you list or those you fail to list. All competitive eligible candidates must complete the entire Application Questionnaire as part of the application package. Ensure you thoroughly read the instructions for each section.
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Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
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US Citizen - Are you a US citizen (either by birth or naturalization) or national of the United States?
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Reasonable Accommodations for taking the online assessments are provided on a case-by-case basis only to qualified individuals with a disability covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended.
Do you have a disability (physical or mental) that you believe will interfere with completing the online assessments and require a Reasonable Accommodation?
Preferences
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Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
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I am a current permanent or former federal employee with less than 52 weeks break in the competitive service and I am applying for this position to be considered as a:
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I am a current or prior military member of the Armed Forces that is retiring or has been retired less than 180 days. Hiring (appointments or transfers) of retiring or retired members of the Armed Forces to positions in any DoD Component during the 180 days immediately following retirement may only be made IAW DoDI 1402.01 and may require a waiver for appointment prior to the 180 days from official military retirement.
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Are you retired from the Federal civilian service and receiving an annuity?
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Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently employed, or have been employed within the last 5 years, in any one of the categories below, you must disclose this information. Failure to disclose this information could result in disciplinary action including removal from Federal Service.
Are you a current or former political appointee as described under 5 U.S.C. sections 5312 through 5316?
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Are you a current or former Schedule A or Schedule C political appointee, or an appointee who serves/served in a political capacity under agency-specific authority in the Executive Branch?
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Are you a current or former political appointee or non-career SES Executive Branch employee?
Are you a current or former political appointee as described under 5 U.S.C. sections 5312 through 5316?
-OR-
Are you a current or former Schedule A or Schedule C political appointee, or an appointee who serves/served in a political capacity under agency-specific authority in the Executive Branch?
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Are you a current or former political appointee or non-career SES Executive Branch employee?
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Did you voluntarily separate from federal service and receive Voluntary Separation Incentive Pay (VSIP)?
NOTE: If your response is yes, you must provide a copy of your SF 50 or Leave and Earnings statement showing receipt of payment as part of your application submission. If you become reemployed by the federal government within 5 years of separating from federal service and have received a VSIP, you will be required to repay the full VSIP amount paid to you.
NOTE: If your response is yes, you must provide a copy of your SF 50 or Leave and Earnings statement showing receipt of payment as part of your application submission. If you become reemployed by the federal government within 5 years of separating from federal service and have received a VSIP, you will be required to repay the full VSIP amount paid to you.
Conditions of Employment
All applicants must complete the following section. This section will be used to determine your ability and willingness to accept certain conditions of employment or meet certain requirements of the position. Please respond 'Yes' or 'No' to the following statements. Failure to respond to this section will result in an ineligible rating.
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All current federal employees must have a minimum performance rating of acceptable or higher to be considered for placement. Current federal employees who have a current unacceptable performance rating will be excluded from consideration. Note: Failure to select one of the below responses will render you ineligible for further consideration.
Assessment 1
This section will be used to determine if you possess the basic requirements needed to qualify for a HR Specialist (Employee Benefits), GS-0201-07T09. Failure to respond to this question will result in an ineligible rating.
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Select the one statement that best describes the education and/or experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of HR Specialist (Employee Benefits) at the GS-07 grade level or equivalent pay band. Your resume must support the response you select.
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Select the one statement that best describes the education and/or experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of HR Specialist (Employee Benefits) at the GS-09 grade level or equivalent pay band. Your resume must support the response you select.
For each task in the following group, choose the statement from the list below that best describes your experience and/or training. Please select only one letter for each item.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
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Prepares written correspondence and other documentation.
4.
Drafts or prepares a variety of documents to include newsletter items, responses to routine inquiries, reports, letters, and other related documents.
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Performs developmental assignments of moderate difficulty where work procedures are established and a number of specific guidelines exist.
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Solves problems with assistance from the supervisor or a higher-graded specialist.
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Performs recurring assignments of limited, but gradually increasing, difficulty and complexity.
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Responsible for locating and selecting the most appropriate guidelines and procedures for application, and making minor deviations to adapt the guidelines to specific cases.
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Analyzes routine problems that are encountered and resolves them.
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Refers deviations, problems, and unfamiliar situations to the supervisor for assistance.
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Participates in special initiatives, studies, and projects.
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Works with other specialists in planning and conducting special initiatives, studies, and projects.
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Assists in preparing reports and briefings outlining study findings and recommendations.
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Respond to customer service complaints submitted by employees, Civilian Personnel Flights, Major Commands, Congressional staffers, the Commanders' hotline and through other highly visible sources.
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Prepare responses to congressional inquiries and other higher level inquiries.
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Draft responses to, and provide background research and information on benefits election reconsideration, NAF Portability waiver requests, requests for personnel information from third parties, and inquiries for information to support litigation actions.
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Research and prepare official communications to resolve inconsistent guidance from external agents, improper benefits and entitlements determinations and other related issues/inquiries.
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Coordinate on a regular basis with the Staff Attorney on cases that are sensitive and highly visible, regarding civilian employee death cases.
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Research laws, executive orders, regulations and policies to make determinations on retirements and death cases involving obscure special entitlement matters.
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Prepare sensitive correspondence on complex, delicate or highly contested cases such as death of a suspicious nature or retirements that are complicated due to breaks in service, intermittent work schedules, military service, etc.
CERTIFICATION: I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information included in this questionnaire is true, correct, and provided in good faith. I understand that if I make an intentional false statement, or commit deception or fraud in this application and its supporting materials, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fined or imprisoned (18 U.S.C. 1001); my eligibilities may be cancelled, I may be denied an appointment, or I may be removed and debarred from Federal service (5 C.F.R. part 731). I understand that any information I give may be investigated. I understand that responding "No" to this item will result in my not being considered for this position.
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Failure to agree or respond to the statement below will disqualify you from further consideration for the position. Select the most appropriate response below.