Summary You will serve as a HR SPECIALIST (BENEFITS/ER) in the CIVILIAN HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICE of MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON. This is a RE-ADVERTISEMENT of Announcement Number:ST-12956274-26-JRC. Applicants that have previously applied NEED to re-apply to this announcement. Responsibilities You will serve as the primary case manager for all injury compensation claims under the provisions of the DOD Injury Compensation Program implemented under the Federal Employees' Compensation Act {FECA). You will maintain continuous liaison with Department of Labor (DOL), Office of Workers Compensation (OWCP) representatives, Federal and private health practitioners and contract with private rehabilitation specialists. You will maintain records, including automated data, regarding costs of compensation, medical expenses and continuation of pay (COP) for use in monitoring program and reporting purposes. You will monitor and respond to unemployment insurance requests as well as appeals. You will serve as the principal contact for the FECA Cost Reduction Working Group {FCRWG), maintaining all historical data, minutes, notes, recommendations, as well as conducting research on topical issues. You will provide advice and assistance in establishing and maintaining employer-employee relationships that contribute to satisfactory productivity, motivation, morale, and discipline. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications GS-9: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-07) or pay band in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector performing the following duties: applying fundamental HR principles, practices, and techniques related to performing management advisory services for specific requests related to immediate problems of limited scope; applying basic laws, regulations, policies and precedents of workplace injuries sufficient to counsel management and employee on program coverage and options and conducting research to gather clear-cut information. GS-07: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the (GS-05) grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector applying HR principles, practices, and techniques related to performing management advisory services for specific requests related to immediate problems of limited scope; applying basic laws, regulations, policies and precedents of workplace injuries; and conducting research to gather clear-cut information. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. Education In lieu of specialized experience, you may qualify with the following education or combination of both education and experience: GS-09: Successfully completed a master's or equivalent graduate degree. OR Successfully completed two full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master's degree OR Obtained an LL.B. or J.D. that is related to the position being filled. GS-07: 1 full year of graduate level education or superior academic achievement A transcript must be submitted with your application if qualifying using education. See Required Documents for additional information. Additional Information This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments. During the application process you will have the ability to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions in the local commuting area. Depending on the hiring organization and the position being filled, job requirements (e.g., security clearance, travel, drug testing, financial disclosure filing, bargaining unit status, etc.) may vary. Other hiring managers filling similar positions may offer relocation expense reimbursement and/or may offer recruitment incentives for new employees, depending on funding availability and in accordance with policy. If you opt-in and are referred on a certificate, your resume will be available to other hiring managers for 180-days from the date the job announcement closes. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions. Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf PPP applicants will be placed at the FPL, if determined Well Qualified (WQ). To receive priority consideration, the FPL must be the same grade level or equivalent of the retained grade or the grade held immediately prior to separation ICTAP Applicants: To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority as an ICTAP candidate, displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rating in the highly qualified category (score 85) or higher. ICTAP candidates must provide copies of all of the following documentation at the time of application: 1) agency notice; 2) most recent performance appraisal; and 3) most recent SF-50 or notification of personnel action that includes position, grade level, and duty location. Applicants who do not provide this documentation will not receive consideration as an ICTAP candidate. For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/ Military Spouse Preference applicants will be placed at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined Best Qualified (BQ). A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position
