You will serve as a HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST (EMPLOYEE BENEFITS) in the WORKERS' COMPENSATION DEPARTMENT of FLEET HRO NORFOLK.
GS-12: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Experience applying knowledge of general human resources management. Experience assisting in applying comprehensive knowledge of Office of Workers Compensation (OWCP), FECA and unemployment program laws and regulations. Experience assisting in applying complex fact findings, problem solving and techniques to resolve complex problems related to OWCP, FECA and unemployment. Experience assisting in organizing and delivering briefings to upper-level management, alongside employees to encourage the understand of Federal Workers' Compensation. Experience assisting in applying analytical and evaluative methods and techniques to program related issues and studies to make recommendations for future actions. GS-11: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-09 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Experience providing management advisory services to customers, resolving issues/problems often requiring consideration and interaction with other HR functional areas. Experience coordinating with the Department of Labor (DOL) OWCP (Office of Workers' Compensation) on requests for additional information and continuation of long-term disabilities. Experience providing technical guidance and counseling to supervisors and employees regarding the considerations and procedures involved in reporting job related injuries/illnesses and the processing of compensation claims. Experience developing and/or conducting supervisory training and developing local procedures to implement new policies. Experience determining and evaluating qualifications to refer individuals on compensation to appropriate positions. 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.
You will provide Workers’ Compensation services to Commands serviced by FLTHRO Norfolk.
You will administer all aspects of the Federal Employee Compensation Act (FECA) program.
You will review, analyze, and interpret injury compensation standards established by Congress and the Department of Labor (DOL).
You will prepare briefings and publicity materials to ensure that supervisors and employees are fully and currently informed of the FECA program.
You will provide advice to activity commanders and directors, safety managers, and financial managers on FECA claims, costs, and trends.
You will provide technical guidance and counseling to supervisors and employees regarding the considerations and procedures involved in reporting job related injuries and illnesses and the processing of compensation claims.