Supervisory Human Resources Specialist (Employee Benefits)

About the role

This position serves as a Supervisory Human Resources Specialist of the Benefit and Retirement Unit within the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Office of Human Capital, Human Resources Operations Center, located in Irving, Texas, and Washington, D.C.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a senior analyst responsible for performing work related to the retirement and benefit program
• Manage strategies and policies that facilitate and enhance the programs and retain a highly skilled and diverse workforce
• Analyze the current workforce to identify training needs
• Provide guidance to executives, managers, supervisors, and other staff members on retirement and benefits programs
• Design and produce policies and strategies to improve timelines and increase productivity within the Retirement and Benefits Unit

Requirements

Must be a U.S. citizen to apply. Must successfully pass a background investigation and drug screen. Males born after 12/31/59 must certify registration with Selective Service. Must meet all requirements by the closing date of the announcement. Probationary period of one year upon appointment.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience at the GS-13 grade level or equivalent, performing at least 3 out of 5 of the following duties:
• Serving as a senior analyst responsible for performing work related to the retirement and benefit program
• Managing strategies and policies that facilitated and enhanced the programs and retained a highly skilled and diverse workforce
• Analyzing the current workforce to identify training needs
• Providing guidance to executives, managers, supervisors, and other staff members on retirement and benefits programs
• Designing and producing policies and strategies to improve timelines and increase productivity within the Retirement and Benefits Unit

Skills

Not specified in the provided information.

Benefits

Not specified in the provided information.

Pay

Salary range indicated in this announcement reflects the lowest and highest potential salaries for this position. Actual salary range will be based on the applicable locality pay for the selected duty location. General Schedule locality pay tables may be found under Salaries & Wages.

Schedule

Not specified in the provided information.

Additional Information

The position is at the full performance level. The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office. Veterans, Peace Corps, VISTA volunteers, and persons with disabilities possess a wealth of unique talents, experiences, and competencies that can be invaluable to the DHS mission. If you are a member of one of these groups, you may not have to compete with the public for federal jobs. To determine your eligibility for non-competitive appointment and to understand the required documentation, click on the links above or contact the Servicing Human Resources Office listed at the bottom of this announcement. The position is at the full performance level. The Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act prohibits the Department of Homeland Security and its Components from requesting an applicant's criminal history record before that individual receives a conditional offer of employment. In accordance with 5 U.S. Code 9202(c) and 5 C.F.R920.201 certain positions are exempt from the provisions of the Fair Chance to Compete Act. Applicants who believe they have been subjected to a violation of the Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act, may submit a written complaint to the Servicing Human Resources Office POC listed at the bottom of this announcement. Review our benefits. 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.