| Location | Washington, DC |
| Salary | $73,712–$81,087 Per Year |
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Benefits Specialist
Legislative Branch
House of Representatives
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The purpose of the Office of Finance under the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) at the U. S. House of Representatives is to provide financial management services to Leadership, Members, Committees, Officers, and Support Service offices of the House. The Office Payroll and Benefits within the Office of Finance is responsible for the administration of staff payroll and benefits in accordance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations.
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Summary
The purpose of the Office of Finance under the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) at the U. S. House of Representatives is to provide financial management services to Leadership, Members, Committees, Officers, and Support Service offices of the House. The Office Payroll and Benefits within the Office of Finance is responsible for the administration of staff payroll and benefits in accordance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations.
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1 vacancy in the following location:
Washington, DC
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Telework eligible No Relocation expenses reimbursed NoRelocation Description Salary $73,712 - $81,087 per year Pay scale & grade
HS 6 - 7
Promotion potential 7
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Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule Full-time Travel Required Not required - Not required.
Appointment type Permanent
Occupations and job series
Supervisory status No Federal service type This job is in the Excepted Service
Drug test No Security clearance Not Required
Announcement number req5651 Control number 889711200
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Job Summary:
The Office of the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) provides operations support services and business solutions to the community of 10,000 House Members, Officers and staff. The CAO organization comprises more than 700 technical and administrative staff working in a variety of areas, including information technology, finance, budget management, human resources, payroll, child care, food and vending, procurement, logistics and administrative counsel.
The purpose of the Office of Finance under the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) at the U. S. House of Representatives is to provide financial management services to Leadership, Members, Committees, Officers, and Support Service offices of the House. The Office Payroll and Benefits within the Office of Finance is responsible for the administration of staff payroll and benefits in accordance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations. This position serves as a Benefits Specialist within the Office of Payroll and Benefits.
Key responsibilities include providing information to current and former House employees regarding Federal and House specific benefits, and how to enroll in them. To do this, the Benefits Specialist must maintain proficient knowledge in one or more specialty areas (e.g., Federal health, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, Thrift Savings Plan, payroll and benefit records, and/or retirement), distribute effective communications and, assist with providing training and briefings to the House community. Methods of contact with customers is by email, telephone and in-person, each of which requires excellent communication skills.
Grade level at time of the candidates initial appointment is determined by past experience.
The position does not have day-to-day supervisory/managerial responsibilities.
This position has access to Personally Identifiable Information (PII).
Primary Duties/Responsibilities:
Provides advisory services to management and current and former House employees on a variety of benefits and entitlement programs and services, including the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP), Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB), Affordable Care Act health coverage, Federal Employees Group Life Insurance (FEGLI), retirement programs/options, beneficiary information, debt collection, creditable civilian/military service.
Distributes communications, such as monthly newsletters and information about initial benefit enrollment, to assigned customers.
Assists with training and briefings to the House community on a regular basis.
Serves as a benefits consultant, participating in the development and accomplishment of plans and special projects related to the technical support of the Department and services rendered to customers.
Maintains proficient knowledge in one or more Department specialty areas (e.g., TSP, Payroll and Benefits Records, Retirement, etc.). Answers general inquiries and questions about the interrelationship between different areas.
Counsels and advises employees regarding the immediate and long-term advantages of participating in the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP), procedures for enrolling, and procedures for changing or canceling TSP participation.
Provides general information and guidance to assist employees with retirement.
Advises survivors of deceased employees with general information on their benefits.
Researches, interprets, and accurately applies relevant laws, rules, regulations, polices, processes, and procedures.
Analyzes data using appropriate methods and tools.
Uses financial systems/software to research and troubleshoot issues.
Performs most or all the specialty services described below:
Processes applications and makes adjustments to health insurance enrollment, which includes determining eligibility and the needed documentation.
Reviews TSP enrollment forms for accuracy.
Calculates payroll adjustments related to the TSP, health, or life insurance, when required.
Coordinates benefits for concurrent employees with other federal agencies to include issuing correspondence and adjusting necessary benefits.
Calculates Service Computation Dates (SCDs) for newly appointed employees with prior federal service.
Verifies prior federal service and benefits for appointed employees.
Provides employees with information about the eligibility for retirement.
Reviews student loan program agreements, reviews validity of submitted loan service provider information, and validates data entry.
Prepares reports and statistical compilations and researches and answers correspondence related to areas of expertise.
Instructs, trains, and mentors peers as needed.
Utilizes Adobe and Microsoft products a proficient manner. The latter includes, Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Customer Service environment with high volume and pace of work. Organizational skills and high attention to detail are required.
Performs other official duties as assigned.
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Qualifications
Minimum Experience and/or Education Requirements:
Preferred:
Continued employment is contingent upon satisfactorily completing a criminal history records check (or other applicable security clearance) and a pre-employment drug-test (pre-identified position only).
Additional information
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
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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.
You will be evaluated using a structured interview process.
Benefits
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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.
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If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
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.
How to Apply
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Qualified candidates please submit your resume online by following the instructions in this link.
Agency contact information
CAO Human Resources
Phone 202-225-2926 Address CAO
441 2nd St
Washington, DC 20515
Next steps
Qualified Candidates will be contacted directly.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
Financial suitability New employee probationary period
Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy
Selective Service Signature and false statements
Social security number request
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Resume
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
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.
How to Apply
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Qualified candidates please submit your resume online by following the instructions in this link.
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Agency contact information
CAO Human Resources
Phone 202-225-2926 Address CAO
441 2nd St
Washington, DC 20515
Next steps
Qualified Candidates will be contacted directly.
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Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
Financial suitability New employee probationary period
Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy
Selective Service Signature and false statements
Social security number request
House of Representatives
Agency contact information
CAO Human Resources
Phone 202-225-2926 Address CAO
441 2nd St
Washington, DC 20515
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Summary
The purpose of the Office of Finance under the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) at the U. S. House of Representatives is to provide financial management services to Leadership, Members, Committees, Officers, and Support Service offices of the House. The Office Payroll and Benefits within the Office of Finance is responsible for the administration of staff payroll and benefits in accordance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations.
Learn more about this agency
Overview
Help
Accepting applications
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Washington, DC
1 vacancy
No matching locations found.
Work site options
Telework eligible No Relocation expenses reimbursed NoRelocation Description Salary $73,712 - $81,087 per year Pay scale & grade
HS 6 - 7
Promotion potential 7
Learn more about pay scale and grade
Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule Full-time Travel Required Not required - Not required.
Appointment type Permanent
Occupations and job series
Supervisory status No Federal service type This job is in the Excepted Service
Drug test No Security clearance Not Required
Announcement number req5651 Control number 889711200
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