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Summary This position is located in the Human Resources Division, Arlington, VA. The selectee of this position serves as a Supervisory Human Resources Specialist (Compensation-Benefits). You will be responsible for providing direction and oversight to the compensation, benefits, and personnel action processing programs. Responsibilities As a Supervisory Human Resources Specialist (Compensation-Benefits) at the GS-0201-15 level, some of your typical work assignments may include: Serves as subject matter expert and advisor to USMS management and employees on a broad range of issues concerned with employee benefits and entitlements. Serves as a technical expert for pay and compensation policies and procedures within USMS. Applies advanced HR pay principles, concepts, and practices in support of multiple pay systems and authorities (GS, GL, and SES, Political appointments). Provides oversight and direction on written policy, procedural, planning and guidance materials on pay administration, benefits, retirement, payroll, premium pay, the operational aspects of leave administration. Formulates and prepares responses to inquiries from members of Congress, OPM, employees and other interested parties concerning regulatory policy applications. Plans and carries out special projects and studies to identify and resolve problems related to HR program activities (e.g., payroll, benefits). Responds to customer inquiries including prompt follow up, collaboration, providing accurate information, and responding to complaints. Analyzes workflows and procedures to identify inefficiencies or bottlenecks to enhance productivity and reduce costs. Requirements Conditions of Employment Must pass a pre-employment security investigation and drug screening. May be required to successfully complete a probationary period. Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service. Verify Registration here. Must be a U.S. Citizen or National. You must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Status candidates must meet time-in-grade requirements (52 weeks at the next lower grade level). Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret background investigation. May be required to successfully complete a supervisory probationary period. Qualifications GS-15 TIME IN GRADE REQUIREMENTS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-14 grade level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-15 grade level. (Must submit your SF-50 that shows Time-in-Grade eligibility and reflects your title, series, and grade. No award SF-50 will be accepted). You may qualify at the GS-0201-15 level, if you fulfill the following qualifications: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 grade level in the Federal service that demonstrates your ability: 1) Leading or managing the full range of compensation, pay administration, and benefits services for an organization; 2) Ensuring compliance with regulatory laws, policies and procedures as it relates to pay administration, compensation, and benefits; 3) Providing advice and guidance to staff and management on various pay matters including, but not limited to setting pay, premium pay, maximum earnings limitations, and, retroactive pay; 4) Applying complex HR Benefits principles, concepts, practices, methods and techniques for benefits and retirement programs, such as health and life insurance, dental and vision insurance, CSRS/FERS, flexible spending accounts, long term care insurance and the Thrift Saving Plan (TSP); and 5) Researching and/or analyzing data from various sources to respond to inquiries relating to compensation, pay administration, and benefits. Subject Matter Expert - Qualification Assessment (SME-QA) Note: Subject matter experts will evaluate work experience listed in your resume based on the Specialized Experience Statements. IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE CANNOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (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. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Education There is no education substitution at this grade level. Additional Information Career Transition Assistance Programs: These programs apply to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: (1) meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria; (2) be rated well-qualified for the position with a score of 85 or above; and, (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility. For more information visit: http://www.opm.gov/rif/employee\_guides/career\_transition.asp Additional selections may be made from this announcement. Applications will not be accepted if submitted using Government franked envelopes.