The position is located within AHR, Office of Human Resource Services, Benefits Operation Division, Benefits Operation Program Management Branch (AHF-440). The Benefits Operation Program Management Branch provides high-quality benefits and retirement services through centralized management with staff located across the country. This allows the Branch to offer consistent benefits and retirement assistance to FAA employees throughout the Agency.
Summary
The position is located within AHR, Office of Human Resource Services, Benefits Operation Division, Benefits Operation Program Management Branch (AHF-440). The Benefits Operation Program Management Branch provides high-quality benefits and retirement services through centralized management with staff located across the country. This allows the Branch to offer consistent benefits and retirement assistance to FAA employees throughout the Agency.
Salary Includes 18.65% locality for Kansas City, Missouri.
Pay scale & grade
FV F - H
Location
3 vacancies in the following location:
Kansas City, MO
Telework eligible
Yes—Telework will be at the discretion of hiring manager and will follow the FAA telework policy.
Travel Required
Occasional travel - The job may require travel from time-to-time, but not on a regular basis. The travel may be for training or other work-related duties.
The Human Resources Specialist performs work assignments under the close supervision of a manager and in support of experienced professionals. Acts as a member of a team for projects/programs within a defined area of responsibility. Coordinates with a manager or more experienced professional to plan time and use assigned resources to accomplish tasks.
Researches, interprets, and analyzes laws and regulations to resolve a variety of complex benefits and entitlements. Regularly refers problems and work issues to a manager or more experienced professional for guidance. Disseminates policies as required to ensure employees and management are kept informed of changes affecting retirement and other benefits. Provides counseling to management officials and employees on Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS), Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS), divorce settlements, continuation of health and life benefits, Social Security coverage, effect of remaining annual and sick leave, the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) Program, Medicare benefits, survivor benefits and disability retirement.
Work typically is reviewed frequently during assignments and at completion to ensure timeliness, policy compliance, and alignment with the requirements of projects and/or other work activities. Work activities typically support activities of the organizational unit and may affect project/program objectives for the major subdivision and the LOB/SO. The work may affect internal and external customers.
Responsibilities at the FV-G level:
The Human Resources Specialist performs a combination of routine, multiple and varying assignments under general supervision of a manager and in support of experienced professionals. Acts as an individual contributor and member of a team for projects/programs within a defined area of responsibility. Demonstrates some independence in planning time and using assigned resources to accomplish tasks and small projects.
Applies experience and detailed knowledge applicable to interpreting and applying federal retirement laws, regulations, and principles related to federal benefits to plan and accomplish work assignments. Typical assignments may include collecting and analyzing data/information; conducting research; applying policies and procedures; identifying problems; and working with higher level and lower level professionals in day-to-day operations; provides technical guidance, assistance and counseling to management and employees on the most complex and highly sensitive issues in federal benefits administration.
Established policies/procedures provide guidance for most assignments but allow some discretion for employee to select the most appropriate approach(es). Typically receives guidance on selecting approaches from a manager or more experienced professional.
Responsibilities at the FV-H level:
The Human Resources Specialist performs multiple and varying assignments under the limited direction of a manager, project/program manager, team leader, or more experienced professional. Acts as an individual contributing Specialist, member of a team and may perform some leadership functions for small projects/programs or other work activities. Demonstrates independence in planning time and helping a manager, project/program manager, and/or team leader to plan and use assigned resources to accomplish projects/programs, and work assignments. May identify and request additional resources, as needed.
Typical assignments may include tracking and analyzing data to ensure compliance with policies and procedures; providing technical guidance to less-experienced professionals in day-to-day operations; identifying, analyzing, and recommending solutions for complex/difficult problems; and recommending improvements to systems and processes.
Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
Multiple selections may be made from this announcement.
Qualifications
To qualify for this position at the FV-F level: You must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to FV-E, FG/GS-4. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position. Specialized experience includes: Experience with applying knowledge of a wide range of Civilian Federal Government benefits concepts, practices, laws and regulations in order to advise on technical services related to the Federal Employees Health Benefit Program (FEHB), Thrift Savings Plan (TSP), Federal Employees Group Life Insurance (FEGLI), and federal retirement benefits programs.
To qualify for this position at the FV-G level: You must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the FV-F, FG/GS-5/9. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position. Specialized experience includes: Experience with applying knowledge of a wide range of Civilian Federal Government benefits concepts, practices, laws and regulations in order to advise on technical services related to the Federal Employees Health Benefit Program (FEHB), Thrift Savings Plan (TSP), Federal Employees Group Life Insurance (FEGLI), and federal retirement benefits programs.
To qualify for this position at the FV-H level: You must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the FV-G, FG/GS-10/11. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position. Specialized experience includes: Experience with applying knowledge of a wide range of Civilian Federal Government benefits concepts, practices, laws and regulations in order to advise on technical services related to the Federal Employees Health Benefit Program (FEHB), Thrift Savings Plan (TSP), Federal Employees Group Life Insurance (FEGLI), and federal retirement benefits programs.
Education
FV-F: Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in any field leading to a bachelor's degree, gained from an accredited college or university.
FV-G: Successful completion of a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree, is required.
FV- H: Education cannot be substituted for experience.
Substitution of education or equivalent combinations of education and experience may be qualifying for this position. To qualify based on education, you must submit a copy of your college transcripts. If selected, official transcripts will be required prior to employment.
Foreign Education: Foreign education must be evaluated by a private professional organization specializing in interpretation of foreign education credentials or an accredited U.S. educational institution in terms of equivalency to a degree acquired at an American college or university. A copy of the evaluation results must be included in your application package. If you do not include a copy of the evaluation as part of your application package, your foreign education will not be considered.
This position may be filled at the FV-F, FV-G, FV-H band. The FV-F/G pay band is considered developmental and requires less responsibility and more supervision. Identification of promotion in the vacancy announcement does not constitute a commitment or an obligation on the part of management to promote the employee selected at some future date. Promotion will depend upon the selectee meeting training, qualification requirements, and recommendation by the supervisor.
Make sure your resume includes detailed information to support your qualifications and answers to the job questionnaire.
Additional information
We may use this vacancy to fill other similar vacant positions. Position may be subject to a background investigation. A one-year probationary period may be required.
The person selected for this position may be required to file a financial disclosure statement within 30 days of entry on duty. FAA policy limits certain outside employment and financial investments in aviation-related companies. www.faa.gov/jobs/workinghere/financial-disclosure-requirements
The U.S. Department of Transportation strives to ensure that equity, transparency, accountability, collaboration, and communication permeate all that we do for the betterment of the Department, the traveling public, and our nation. As such, DOT values a highly diverse workforce of persons who promote a culture of belonging by respecting the personal dignity and worth of each individual and fostering a positive environment where all feel safe and welcome. If these commitments coincide with your personal ideals and professional aspirations, please consider joining the DOT family.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal 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.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
IMPORTANT: Applicants may be rated on the extent and quality of experience, education, and training relevant to the duties of the position(s). All answers provided in the on-line process must be substantiated. Ensure that your application package/resume supports your responses.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal 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.
If you are unable to upload a document, please send to kelsey.r.schmidt@faa.gov. ALL documents must be submitted by the closing date of this announcement, or your application will be considered incomplete and will not be reviewed.
All Veterans: If you are claiming veterans' preference, you must submit either a DD Form 214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (Member 4 Copy or equivalent), or a document from the armed forces certifying that within 120 days you are expected to be discharged or released from active duty service under honorable conditions. If you are claiming 10 point preference, you must also submit a completed SF-15, Application for 10-Point Veteran's Preference, and supporting documents outlined on the SF-15. Documents must be uploaded or faxed to the Servicing Human Resource Management Office listed in this announcement and all documents must be received by the closing date of the announcement. If you fail to submit documentation, you will be assessed as a non-veteran.
If you are claiming 10 point preference but fail to submit the supporting documents outlined on the SF-15, you will be tentatively assessed as a 5 point preference eligible provided your DD Form 214 reflects that you have the service required to qualify for preference. Documents must be uploaded or faxed to the Servicing Human Resource Management Office listed in this announcement and all documents must be received by the closing date of the announcement. If you fail to submit documentation, you will be assessed as a non-veteran.
Veterans currently on active duty claiming veterans' preference: You will be granted tentative preference if you submit a document from the armed forces certifying that within 120 days you are expected to be discharged or released from active duty service under honorable conditions and your application shows that you have the required service. Prior to being appointed, you must provide to the Servicing Human Resource Management Office a DD Form 214 documenting discharge/release and showing that the service was honorable or general. If you are on terminal leave, you must provide documentation certifying authorized terminal leave.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
You must apply online to receive consideration. Your application must be submitted by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on the Close Date for it to be accepted. If you are applying for positions associated with FAA registers, your application must be submitted at the time a referral list is created in order to receive consideration for positions associated with a register.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR WORK EXPERIENCE AND/OR EDUCATION, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE OR EDUCATION.
We strongly encourage applicants to utilize the USAJOBS resume builder in the creation of resumes.
Please ensure EACH work history includes ALL of the following information:
Job Title (include series and grade if Federal Job)
Duties (be specific in describing your duties)
Employer's name and address
Supervisor name and phone number
Start and end dates including month and year (e.g. June 2007 to April 2008)
Full-time or part-time status (include hours worked per week)
Salary
Determining length of General or Specialized Experience is dependent on the above information and failure to provide ALL of this information may result in a finding of ineligible.
You may upload completed documents to your USAJOBS Account. This will provide you the opportunity to utilize the uploaded information again when applying for future vacancies. Please see this guide, Document Upload Guide, for more information on uploading and re-using the documents in your applications.
Federal Aviation Administration
ACE Regional HR Services Division
901 Locust Street, Room 402
AHF-C100
Kansas City, MO 64106
US
Next steps
Once we receive your complete application, the Human Resources Office will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications. Eligible and qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for consideration. You will be contacted directly if selected for an interview.
For instructions on how to check the status of your application, please go to: USAJOBS Help Guide.
Important - If you make any changes to your application, you must resubmit it. If you make changes to your application and do not resubmit it, your changes will not be considered part of your application package, and only your previously submitted application will be evaluated.
All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of political affiliation, race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, or other non-merit factors. DOT provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency contact listed in the Agency Contact Information section of this announcement or the hiring manager. An employee with a disability must notify the decision-maker of the accommodation request. Job applicants and employees are required to follow up oral requests in writing. Decisions on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. Additional information on reasonable accommodations procedures or on EEO Programs is available on Office of Civil Rights (ACR) or by contacting the local FAA Civil Rights Office.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
If you are unable to upload a document, please send to kelsey.r.schmidt@faa.gov. ALL documents must be submitted by the closing date of this announcement, or your application will be considered incomplete and will not be reviewed.
All Veterans: If you are claiming veterans' preference, you must submit either a DD Form 214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (Member 4 Copy or equivalent), or a document from the armed forces certifying that within 120 days you are expected to be discharged or released from active duty service under honorable conditions. If you are claiming 10 point preference, you must also submit a completed SF-15, Application for 10-Point Veteran's Preference, and supporting documents outlined on the SF-15. Documents must be uploaded or faxed to the Servicing Human Resource Management Office listed in this announcement and all documents must be received by the closing date of the announcement. If you fail to submit documentation, you will be assessed as a non-veteran.
If you are claiming 10 point preference but fail to submit the supporting documents outlined on the SF-15, you will be tentatively assessed as a 5 point preference eligible provided your DD Form 214 reflects that you have the service required to qualify for preference. Documents must be uploaded or faxed to the Servicing Human Resource Management Office listed in this announcement and all documents must be received by the closing date of the announcement. If you fail to submit documentation, you will be assessed as a non-veteran.
Veterans currently on active duty claiming veterans' preference: You will be granted tentative preference if you submit a document from the armed forces certifying that within 120 days you are expected to be discharged or released from active duty service under honorable conditions and your application shows that you have the required service. Prior to being appointed, you must provide to the Servicing Human Resource Management Office a DD Form 214 documenting discharge/release and showing that the service was honorable or general. If you are on terminal leave, you must provide documentation certifying authorized terminal leave.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
You must apply online to receive consideration. Your application must be submitted by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on the Close Date for it to be accepted. If you are applying for positions associated with FAA registers, your application must be submitted at the time a referral list is created in order to receive consideration for positions associated with a register.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR WORK EXPERIENCE AND/OR EDUCATION, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE OR EDUCATION.
We strongly encourage applicants to utilize the USAJOBS resume builder in the creation of resumes.
Please ensure EACH work history includes ALL of the following information:
Job Title (include series and grade if Federal Job)
Duties (be specific in describing your duties)
Employer's name and address
Supervisor name and phone number
Start and end dates including month and year (e.g. June 2007 to April 2008)
Full-time or part-time status (include hours worked per week)
Salary
Determining length of General or Specialized Experience is dependent on the above information and failure to provide ALL of this information may result in a finding of ineligible.
You may upload completed documents to your USAJOBS Account. This will provide you the opportunity to utilize the uploaded information again when applying for future vacancies. Please see this guide, Document Upload Guide, for more information on uploading and re-using the documents in your applications.
Federal Aviation Administration
ACE Regional HR Services Division
901 Locust Street, Room 402
AHF-C100
Kansas City, MO 64106
US
Next steps
Once we receive your complete application, the Human Resources Office will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications. Eligible and qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for consideration. You will be contacted directly if selected for an interview.
For instructions on how to check the status of your application, please go to: USAJOBS Help Guide.
Important - If you make any changes to your application, you must resubmit it. If you make changes to your application and do not resubmit it, your changes will not be considered part of your application package, and only your previously submitted application will be evaluated.
All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of political affiliation, race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, or other non-merit factors. DOT provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency contact listed in the Agency Contact Information section of this announcement or the hiring manager. An employee with a disability must notify the decision-maker of the accommodation request. Job applicants and employees are required to follow up oral requests in writing. Decisions on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. Additional information on reasonable accommodations procedures or on EEO Programs is available on Office of Civil Rights (ACR) or by contacting the local FAA Civil Rights Office.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
