U.S. Customs and Border Protection
Human Resources Specialist (Employee Benefits)
U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Overview
Please see announcement on USAJOBS for available locations. Summary
Organizational Location: Office of Human Resources Management (HRM), Retirement and Benefits Branch, located in one of the following locations: Bloomington, MN; Washington, DC; Indianapolis, IN. Additional selections may be made for other organizational divisions and/or units within the duty location(s) listed above. Duties
This position is located within the Retirement and Benefits Branch (RABAS), National Programs Division (NPD), Office of Human Resources Management (HRM), U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Joining CBP will allow you to utilize your expertise in human resources for the administration of the Federal employee benefits and retirement programs. Apply for this opportunity to strengthen the Department’s ability to perform homeland security functions by providing technical support on employee benefits. This position starts at a salary of $49,960.00 (GS-7, Step 1) to $79,443.00 (GS-9, Step 10) with promotion potential to $115,213 (GS-12 Step 10). GS Salary: view locality pay tables by geographic area. If you do not see your area listed, select the Rest of United States pay table. Some positions fall under a special pay rate depending on series, grade level, and location. Please view special pay rate charts. Typical work assignments include: Assisting in the review of benefits and retirement documents. Reviewing and certifying beneficiary forms and Federal Employee Health Benefit (FEHB) and Federal Employees’ Group Life Insurance (FEGLI) enrollment forms. Interpreting and explaining the relationship of the Federal retirement and insurance programs to employees and other retirement and insurance programs (Social Security, military provisions). Working with higher grade specialists in developing answers to general benefits questions. Assisting in counseling employees about their federal benefits using a wide range of Human Resource rules and regulations and Office of Personnel Management (OPM) policies. Providing Law Enforcement Officers (LEO) and Customs and Border Protection Officer (CBPO) certifications for former CBP employees. Requirements
You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this position. Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered with Selective Service. Primary U.S. residency for at least three of the last five years (additional details below). All pre-employment processes will be conducted in English. You may be required to pass a background investigation. CBP follows the DHS Drug-Free Workplace Plan for drug testing procedures. As an employee of CBP, you will join a workforce dedicated to the mission while adhering to government ethics standards. Your conduct will be subject to ethics rules applicable to all Executive Branch employees and CBP employees, as well as criminal conflict of interest statutes. Upon entering on duty, you may be required to obtain approval for outside employment or business activity to ensure it does not interfere with performance. Review further details via the following link. DHS uses E-Verify to confirm eligibility to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify and your rights and responsibilities. Bargaining Unit: This position is not covered under the bargaining unit. Qualifications Specialized Experience: GS-07: You qualify if you possess 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, performing duties such as: assisting in reviewing benefits and retirement documents; counseling employees about their federal benefits using a wide range of HR rules and regulations; providing guidance to human resources staff regarding retirement and benefits processing and procedures. GS-09: You qualify if you possess 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, performing duties such as: applying Human Resources methods and principles to help resolve moderately complex problems; interpreting initial benefits and/or entitlements for FEHB and FEGLI to employees and supervisors; assisting with development and training for management and employees. Note: Your resume must explicitly indicate how you meet these requirements; otherwise you will be found ineligible. See Required Documents for additional resume requirements. Education Substitution: GS-07: Successful completion of one full year of graduate education from an accredited college or university may substitute for the experience required at this level (or Superior Academic Achievement, SAA). For SAA, you must meet degree requirements and have a GPA or class standing as specified. GS-09: Master’s or equivalent degree, or two years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree, may substitute for experience. If combining education and experience, convert each to a percentage and add; the total must equal at least 100%. Refer to the announcement for details on how to calculate percentages and hours. Experience includes paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work through National Service programs. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. You must meet all qualification requirements, including education if applicable, subject to verification at any stage of the process; and meet Time in Grade requirements by specified dates. Background Investigation: CBP requires a thorough background investigation. Residency: There is a residency requirement for all applicants not currently employed by CBP. Applicants must have resided in the United States or its protectorates for at least three of the last five years. An exception may be requested under certain conditions. Probationary Period: All new federal employees must serve a one-year probationary period during the first year of the appointment. CTAP/ICTAP eligibles: If you have never worked for the federal government, you are not CTAP/ICTAP eligible. See the announcement for eligibility and required documentation. Education
Please see the Qualifications and Required Documents sections for more information if education is applicable to this position. Additional Information
Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you have a disability that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you may request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA must be received prior to starting assessments. If you meet minimum qualifications, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire assessments after adjudication of the request. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL if provided after the close of the announcement. For RA determination, review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments. This section also includes information on other hiring authorities and eligibility, including veterans, military spouses, and individuals with disabilities. You must provide documentation supporting eligibility prior to the closing date. If you have questions, contact the CBP Hiring Center at the end of the job opportunity announcement. Veterans, military spouses, and others may be eligible under special authorities. Applicants must upload required documents, including resume (limit two pages) and other documents as specified. Portfolios and non-text documents should not be submitted. Continued in Benefits Section. Customs & Border Protection (CBP): Securing America’s Borders. The DHS is seeking qualified individuals to help protect American interests and secure our Nation. CBP mission includes securing borders, enforcing regulations, and protecting the public. For more information on CBP’s mission and opportunities, review the CBP careers information and core values. This description summarizes CBP’s mission and values and may reference external pages; actual duties will be defined in the vacancy announcement.
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Please see announcement on USAJOBS for available locations. Summary
Organizational Location: Office of Human Resources Management (HRM), Retirement and Benefits Branch, located in one of the following locations: Bloomington, MN; Washington, DC; Indianapolis, IN. Additional selections may be made for other organizational divisions and/or units within the duty location(s) listed above. Duties
This position is located within the Retirement and Benefits Branch (RABAS), National Programs Division (NPD), Office of Human Resources Management (HRM), U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Joining CBP will allow you to utilize your expertise in human resources for the administration of the Federal employee benefits and retirement programs. Apply for this opportunity to strengthen the Department’s ability to perform homeland security functions by providing technical support on employee benefits. This position starts at a salary of $49,960.00 (GS-7, Step 1) to $79,443.00 (GS-9, Step 10) with promotion potential to $115,213 (GS-12 Step 10). GS Salary: view locality pay tables by geographic area. If you do not see your area listed, select the Rest of United States pay table. Some positions fall under a special pay rate depending on series, grade level, and location. Please view special pay rate charts. Typical work assignments include: Assisting in the review of benefits and retirement documents. Reviewing and certifying beneficiary forms and Federal Employee Health Benefit (FEHB) and Federal Employees’ Group Life Insurance (FEGLI) enrollment forms. Interpreting and explaining the relationship of the Federal retirement and insurance programs to employees and other retirement and insurance programs (Social Security, military provisions). Working with higher grade specialists in developing answers to general benefits questions. Assisting in counseling employees about their federal benefits using a wide range of Human Resource rules and regulations and Office of Personnel Management (OPM) policies. Providing Law Enforcement Officers (LEO) and Customs and Border Protection Officer (CBPO) certifications for former CBP employees. Requirements
You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this position. Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered with Selective Service. Primary U.S. residency for at least three of the last five years (additional details below). All pre-employment processes will be conducted in English. You may be required to pass a background investigation. CBP follows the DHS Drug-Free Workplace Plan for drug testing procedures. As an employee of CBP, you will join a workforce dedicated to the mission while adhering to government ethics standards. Your conduct will be subject to ethics rules applicable to all Executive Branch employees and CBP employees, as well as criminal conflict of interest statutes. Upon entering on duty, you may be required to obtain approval for outside employment or business activity to ensure it does not interfere with performance. Review further details via the following link. DHS uses E-Verify to confirm eligibility to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify and your rights and responsibilities. Bargaining Unit: This position is not covered under the bargaining unit. Qualifications Specialized Experience: GS-07: You qualify if you possess 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, performing duties such as: assisting in reviewing benefits and retirement documents; counseling employees about their federal benefits using a wide range of HR rules and regulations; providing guidance to human resources staff regarding retirement and benefits processing and procedures. GS-09: You qualify if you possess 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, performing duties such as: applying Human Resources methods and principles to help resolve moderately complex problems; interpreting initial benefits and/or entitlements for FEHB and FEGLI to employees and supervisors; assisting with development and training for management and employees. Note: Your resume must explicitly indicate how you meet these requirements; otherwise you will be found ineligible. See Required Documents for additional resume requirements. Education Substitution: GS-07: Successful completion of one full year of graduate education from an accredited college or university may substitute for the experience required at this level (or Superior Academic Achievement, SAA). For SAA, you must meet degree requirements and have a GPA or class standing as specified. GS-09: Master’s or equivalent degree, or two years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree, may substitute for experience. If combining education and experience, convert each to a percentage and add; the total must equal at least 100%. Refer to the announcement for details on how to calculate percentages and hours. Experience includes paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work through National Service programs. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. You must meet all qualification requirements, including education if applicable, subject to verification at any stage of the process; and meet Time in Grade requirements by specified dates. Background Investigation: CBP requires a thorough background investigation. Residency: There is a residency requirement for all applicants not currently employed by CBP. Applicants must have resided in the United States or its protectorates for at least three of the last five years. An exception may be requested under certain conditions. Probationary Period: All new federal employees must serve a one-year probationary period during the first year of the appointment. CTAP/ICTAP eligibles: If you have never worked for the federal government, you are not CTAP/ICTAP eligible. See the announcement for eligibility and required documentation. Education
Please see the Qualifications and Required Documents sections for more information if education is applicable to this position. Additional Information
Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you have a disability that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you may request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA must be received prior to starting assessments. If you meet minimum qualifications, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire assessments after adjudication of the request. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL if provided after the close of the announcement. For RA determination, review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments. This section also includes information on other hiring authorities and eligibility, including veterans, military spouses, and individuals with disabilities. You must provide documentation supporting eligibility prior to the closing date. If you have questions, contact the CBP Hiring Center at the end of the job opportunity announcement. Veterans, military spouses, and others may be eligible under special authorities. Applicants must upload required documents, including resume (limit two pages) and other documents as specified. Portfolios and non-text documents should not be submitted. Continued in Benefits Section. Customs & Border Protection (CBP): Securing America’s Borders. The DHS is seeking qualified individuals to help protect American interests and secure our Nation. CBP mission includes securing borders, enforcing regulations, and protecting the public. For more information on CBP’s mission and opportunities, review the CBP careers information and core values. This description summarizes CBP’s mission and values and may reference external pages; actual duties will be defined in the vacancy announcement.
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