Summary
THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.
This National Guard position is for a HR SPEC (EMPL BEN), Position Description Number T5019000 and is part of the OH HUMAN RESOURCE OFFICE, National Guard.
Primary purpose of position is to manage the National Guard Bureau's Workers' Compensation Program (NGBWCP) in a designated region of 4 to 10 states.
This job is open to
Clarification from the agency
Open to current on-board technicians in the Ohio Air or Army National Guard (SF-50 required).
Open to current on-board permanent technicians/employees nationwide (SF-50 required).
Open to US Citizens; Veteran's Preference collected (documentation required to award preference).
Duties
As a HR SPEC (EMPL BEN), GS-0201-12, you will perform the following duties:
1. Builds positive working relationships with the NGB Technician Personnel Office, all levels of DOL and state Human Resources Offices (HROs). Serves as a foundation element in the implementation of an aggressive Federal Compensation Act (FECA) regional program, in order to limit the number of National Guard (NG) technicians assigned to permanent disability rolls. Interacts with NGB human resources personnel, DOL OWCP caseworkers, medical examiners and investigators, NG Youth Challenge leadership, HROs and Injury Compensation Program Administrators (ICPA) to process OWCP claims and resolve questionable complex OWCP cases. Guides Injury Compensation Program Administrators (ICPAs) in the development and preservation of support teams, consisting of Safety Specialists, Occupational Health Nurses, unit-level FECA members and others to successfully reduce work-related injuries. Enlists the support of senior state NG leadership, including the state's Adjutant General (AG), Assistant AG's, Chiefs of the Joint Staff, commanders, managers, supervisors and labor representatives to examine and employ all available FECA return-to-work options, including light duty and reemployment in qualifying equivalent positions.
2. Trains newly assigned ICPAs on all existing FECA, OWCP and NGB directives and guidance pertaining to the initiating, processing, adjudicating or investigating of state NG OWCP claims. Develops educational materials and presentations on standardized practices for state ICPAs. These include, but are not limited to, injury claims submission and tracking, medical bill processing, injury prevention, compensation program implementation and administration, job offer and reemployment procedures and fraud reporting. Provides recurring training updates to ICPAs. Establishes and implements procedures for the routine communication of information concerning injury compensation programs to state HROs, NG Youth Challenge and other technician program directors, ICPAs, supervisors, and employees. Conducts compliance reviews of all state programs, including NG units, facilities and NG Youth Challenge and other technician programs. Assesses injury compensation program effectiveness and costs. Provides up-to-date regional program procedural changes in a timely manner. Ensures states are developing program policies and procedures relating to injury claims submission and follow-up light duty programs, employee benefits and services, restoration/reemployment rights and placement/job referral assistance.
3. Provides management advisory and consulting services, through staff assistance visits and business communication avenues, concerning FECA and OWCP policies and procedures that correlate to program reviews. Provides recommendations to states on the formulation, planning and administration of injury compensation and safety programs based on applicable directives. Makes recommendations for appropriate solutions, improvements and management controls for problems associated with individual cases. Advises and assists states in developing and conducting aggressive FECA injury reduction and cost containment programs. Reviews injury compensation case files and collects statistical data by accessing all available sources of injury data. This includes, but is not limited to, DOL Agency Query System (AQS), the Defense Injury and Unemployment Compensation System 2000 (DIUCS2000) hosted by the Civilian Personnel Management Service (CPMS), the ACS Medical Bill Processing Portal through the DOL and CPM's Electronic Data Interchange (EDI). Ensures medical and compensation payments are chargeable to NGB. Identifies claim data errors and coordinates with OWCP staff for correction. Assists states in reviewing chargeback listings to ensure proper billing.
4. Analyzes, interprets and reports to NGB and assigned HROs data and information related to program claims processing, reviews, conducts assistance visits, and overall injury compensation program success at meeting cost containment goals and effectiveness and efficiency objectives. Reports to NGB on the impact of current laws, DOL rules and related rulings and NGB policies with respect to injury claims submission and processing. Submits monthly reports to NGB that include all trip reports, fact-finding reports, significant actions/events and statistics. Expedites congressional inquiries and other sensitive correspondence forwarded by NGB. Responds to questions and advises states on problems and status or appeal decisions on OWCP cases.
5. Performs other duties as assigned.
*The above duty description does not contain all details of the official position description. A copy of the entire position description can be found on FASCLASS by searching the position description PD#: (T5019000). https://acpol2.army.mil/fasclass/search_fs/search_fasclass.asp
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
- May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
- Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
- The incumbent of this position description must have at a minimum, a completed National Agency Check (NAC) prior to position assignment.
- 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.
- Position designated as Essential Personnel; may be subject to duty in preparation for, or in response to, a state emergency/disaster declaration. Designation will not exceed 14 calendar days per year unless otherwise approved in advance by TAG.
Qualifications
GENERAL EXPERIENCE: 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 to be filled.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA's) to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level. Applicants who have the 1 year of appropriate specialized experience, as indicated in the table, are not required by this standard to have general experience, education above the high school level, or any additional specialized experience to meet the minimum qualification requirements.
Education
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Benefits
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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.
How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.
Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):
- Employee Benefits Processing
- Interpersonal Skills
Required Documents
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Resume showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates (including Month and Year, e.g., 02/2017, Feb 2017, etc.) of employment and duties performed.
2. Most current SF-50 (if currently a Federal Employee).
3. Veterans' Preference: When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference for 5pt (TP), 10pt (CP/CPS/XP), or for Sole Survivor Preference (SSP) in the questionnaire. You must provide a legible copy of your DD214(s) which shows dates and character of service (honorable, general, etc.). If you are currently serving on active duty and expect to be released or discharged within 120 days you must submit documentation related to your active duty service which reflects the dates of service, character of service (honorable, general, etc.), and dates of impending separation. Additionally, disabled veterans and others eligible for 10-point preference (such as widows or mothers of eligible Veterans) must also submit an SF-15 "Application for 10 Point Veteran Preference" with required proof as stated on the form. Documentation is required to award preference. For more information on Veterans' Preference, please visit http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/vetpref/index.aspx.
How to Apply
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12455576
A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.
Next steps
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12455576
A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.
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