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Position Title
Benefits Specialist
Agency
Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board
Announcement Number
FRTIB-25-DE-027-12729032 Opens in new window
Open Period
Thursday, May 1, 2025 to Thursday, May 8, 2025
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Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
2.

Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position?

If yes, confirm:

  • you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy
  • your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy AND
  • your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
You will be required to submit supporting documentation to validate your claim of CTAP eligibility such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50. For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center. (limit characters)
3.

Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position?

If yes, confirm:

  • you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy
  • your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy AND 
  • your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
You will be required to submit supporting documentation to validate your claim of ICTAP eligibility such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50. For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center. (limit characters)
Preferences
1. I unerstand that the responses in this questionnaire must be fully supported in my online resume. I further understand that my resume must provide detailed descriptions and/or examples of my knowledge and competencies as required in the vacancy announcement, and that my failure to do so may result in my being rated "ineligible" or "not qualified" for this position. (limit characters)
2. Are you currently serving or have you served under a Political Appointment in the Federal Government within the last five (5) years? (limit characters)
3. I declare under penalty of perjury, that all statements contained in this application and any accompanying documents are true and correct, with full knowledge that all statements made in this application are subject to investigation and that any false or dishonest answer to any question may be grounds for disqualification and loss of consideration. (limit characters)
Please mark "Yes" to all eligibility options below for which you wish to be considered for. We can only verify eligibility options for which you claim and provide proper documentation, see required documents section. If you fail to select at least one eligibility below or you select an eligibility that you do not provide proof of, you application will be marked ineligible as out of the area of consideration. (limit characters)
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in the Benefit Specialist position with the Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board.  We will evaluate your resume and your responses to this Occupation Questionnaire to determine if you are among the best qualified for this position. Please review your responses for accuracy before you submit this questionnaire. (limit characters)
1. From the description below, please select the one statement that best describes the experience you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of a Benefit Specialist at the GS-12 grade level or equivalent. (limit characters)
For each task, choose the statement that best describes your experience and/or training as it pertains to the COMPLETE statement.  If you are missing experience in some or all of the statement, adjust your response accordingly.  Please note that your answers will be verified against the information you provided in your resume.  If we are unable to support your response by your resume, we may mark you as ineligible for the position. (limit characters)
For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below. (limit characters)
2. Experience reviewing escalated and/or appeals cases and gathering pertinent data to make recommendations to organization officials. (limit characters)
3. Drafting memos to document the division processes for future agency use. (limit characters)
4. Experience responding to escalated cases to ensure resolution. (limit characters)
5. Aids other Program offices with analyzing, escalating, and monitoring escalated inquiries. (limit characters)
6. Provides additional support to other program areas in tracking and reporting contractor oversight. (limit characters)
7. Experience in assisting in special projects such as: work groups, task forces and studies that help participant experiences. (limit characters)
8. Experience in identifying unique and complex issues and analyzing the data. (limit characters)
9. Collaboration with internal Subject matter experts and present findings to upper management. (limit characters)
10. Address escalated inquiries that have been sent to the Agency via a variety of communication channels. (limit characters)
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