- Position Title
- HUMAN RESOURCES ASSISTANT (EMPLOYEE BENEFITS) (TITLE 5)
- Agency
- Air National Guard Units
- Announcement Number
- IL-12679520-AF-25-002 Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Wednesday, January 29, 2025 to Wednesday, January 28, 2026
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
US Citizens. Are you a US Citizen?
3.
Priority Placement Program (PPP) DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technicians: I am an MR or NG Reserve Technician who will lose or has lost my military membership through no fault of my own after completing at least 15 years of technician service and a minimum of 20 years of service creditable for non-regular retirement. I am exercising my preference eligibility to DoD positions within my local commuting area in accordance with Section 3329(b) of Title 5, U.S.C. This preference eligibility is valid for 1 year after separation.
NOTE 1: If you indicate "yes" to this question, you must submit a copy of the "Military Reserve and National Guard Technician PPP Self-Certification Checklist" and copies of the appropriate documentation, such as the notification letter you received showing you are no longer eligible for military or NG membership (through no fault of your own) and that you have completed at least 15 years of technician service and a minimum of 20 years of service creditable for non-regular retirement.
NOTE 2: By using this eligibility, you certify that you have not obtained permanent Federal employment, nor have you accepted or declined a PPP job offer.
NOTE 1: If you indicate "yes" to this question, you must submit a copy of the "Military Reserve and National Guard Technician PPP Self-Certification Checklist" and copies of the appropriate documentation, such as the notification letter you received showing you are no longer eligible for military or NG membership (through no fault of your own) and that you have completed at least 15 years of technician service and a minimum of 20 years of service creditable for non-regular retirement.
NOTE 2: By using this eligibility, you certify that you have not obtained permanent Federal employment, nor have you accepted or declined a PPP job offer.
Preferences
1.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
Assessment 1
Respond to all questions. For each, choose the response that best describes your experience and/or training. Please note that your answers will be verified against the information you provide in your resume or application.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
1.
GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Do you possess progressively responsible clerical, office, or other work that indicates ability to acquire the particular knowledge and skills needed to perform the duties of the position with experience using computer and automation systems?
2.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Do you possess specialized experience for the GS-5 Level which includes at least 1-year equivalent to at least GS-4, that demonstrates the ability to analyze problems to identify significant factors, gather pertinent data, and recognize solutions; plan and organize work; and communicate effectively orally and in writing?
3.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Do you possess specialized experience for the GS-6 Level which includes at least 1-year equivalent to at least GS-5, that demonstrates the ability to analyze problems to identify significant factors, gather pertinent data, and recognize solutions; plan and organize work; and communicate effectively orally and in writing?
4.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Do you possess specialized experience for the GS-7 Level which includes at least 1-year equivalent to at least GS-6; experience that equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, such as: assists in administering the retirement programs; Interprets, applies, and explains retirement and insurance laws, regulations, and policies; provide guidance and assistance concerning workers' compensation, retirement, health and life benefits, Thrift Savings Program (TSP), etc?
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
5.
Assist higher graded specialist in determination of creditable service computation dates (SCD) for leave category, retirement, Thrift Savings Plan, etc.
6.
May provide guidance or information on benefits and services including, but not limited to thrift savings plans, life insurance, health insurance open seasons, leave and pay inquiries.
7.
Assist higher graded specialist in advising and assisting employees, supervisors, retirees, family members, and personal representatives on all matters pertaining to the Federal retirement systems (e.g. Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) and Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS).
8.
Assist higher graded specialist in determination of eligibility for retirement and computes annuity estimates. Assists higher graded specialist in advising employees within the State to make deposit(s) for military service or deposit(s) for previous CSRS and applicable FERS service.
9.
Maintain system management documentation and correspondence, regulations, directives, and guidance.
10.
Input data into the Automated Personnel System.
11.
Obtain records and statistical data to use for reports.
12.
Perform substantive administrative and clerical support duties in the areas of employee benefits, work-life programs.
13.
Assist in fact-finding investigations, researching pertinent guidance to assist in problem resolution and drafting responses to inquiries regarding requirements of proposed actions.
14.
Answer general questions from supervisors and employees regarding processes and procedures for actions relating to employee benefits, and work-life programs.
15.
Your responses in this Assessment Questionnaire are subject to evaluation and verification. Later steps in the selection process are specifically designed to verify your responses. Deliberate attempts to falsify information will be grounds for disqualifying you or for dismissing you from employment following acceptance. Please take this opportunity to review your responses to ensure their accuracy. If you fail to answer this question, you will be disqualified from consideration for this position. I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all 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 canceled, 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.