Benefits Coordinator.

Obsolete Site; Fort Leonard Wood (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Obsolete Site is seeking a qualified individual to plan, develop, implement and evaluate survivor benefits services across Army, Federal and State programs. You will review laws to determine entitlements for service members and beneficiaries and act as a liaison with other agencies to provide up-to-date information for military personnel and families.

The role requires briefing on survivor benefits, advising on applications, and staying informed about changes in entitlement programs.

Qualifications

• Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education in fields such as Business Administration, Human Resources or Counseling.
• One year of specialized experience including recommending benefit program resources and briefing on survivor benefits and entitlements.
• FOREIGN EDUCATION: If using education completed in foreign colleges or universities, show credentials have been evaluated ... or full credit given for courses in U.S..

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, implement and evaluate survivor benefits services across Army, Federal and State programs.
• Review laws to determine benefits and entitlements for service members and eligible beneficiaries.
• Serve as liaison with other agencies to provide current information for military personnel and their families.
• Independently plan and administer a wide variety of benefits and services under Army, Federal and State programs.
• Provide guidance to Survivors family with benefits applications and linkage with providers.
• Stay informed on statutory changes in entitlement programs and analyze impact on survivor benefits.

Education

Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education

Job description

Duties

• Plan, develop, implement, and evaluate comprehensive, basic, and intermediate level services.
• Review current federal and state laws to determine families benefits and entitlements due i.e., Service member's Life Group Insurance (SGLI), Death Gratuity (DG), and other benefits.
• Serve as liaison with other agencies and coordinate efforts to provide and receive current information to clarify record, and to ensure accurate information is provided to military personnel and their eligible beneficiaries.
• Independently plan, organize, direct, and administer a wide variety of distinct types of benefits and services available under Army, Federal and State programs.
• Provide guidance and assistance to the Survivors family with benefits, applications, and linkage with benefit providers.
• Stay informed on all statutory changes in entitlement programs and analyze their impact on Survivor benefits.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Performs 24-hour casualty assistance duties and must be immediately available to respond. Acts as an advocate for Army personnel and their Family members in dealing with organizations that affect their cases.
• Temporary Duty Travel (TDY) may be required up to 10%.
• The position is designated as Mission Essential. The employee may be required to remain on duty or report for duty during national emergency, severe weather or other installation closings.
• This position requires the incumbent to be available for on call duty including weekends/holidays. Incumbent must be immediately available to respond.

Qualifications

Who May Apply:

Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See

• 30 Percent or More Disabled Veterans
• Current Department of Army Civilian Employees
• Current Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)
• Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) Interchange Agreement
• Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan
• Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act
• Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473
• Non-Appropriated Fund Instrumentality (NAFI)
• Non-Department of Defense (DoD) Transfer
• People with Disabilities, Schedule A
• Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible
• Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible
• Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement
• Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible
• Reinstatement
• Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998

In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is

Specialized Experience:

One year of specialized experience which includes 1) recommending benefit program resources to eligible beneficiaries on benefits and/or entitlements such as Service member's Life Group Insurance (SGLI) and Death Gratuity (DG); 2) briefing military and/or civilians on survivor benefits and entitlements; and 3) knowledge of sources of benefits, rights, and assistance available under other federal, state or local programs.. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-07).

Education

Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, such as: Business Administration, Human Resources or Counseling.

Combination of Education and Experience:

A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the first year (total graduate semester hours minus 18) by 18. Add the two percentages.

Time in Grade Requirement:

Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-07).

Education

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit:

Additional information

• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
• If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the
• This is a(n) Military Personnel Management (CP-50) Career Program position aligned under the Human Capital & Resource Management (HC/RM) Career Management Directorate.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
• When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit
• Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest.
• Recruitment and relocation incentives MAY be authorized.
• Student loan repayment MAY be authorized.
• Salary negotiations for candidates new to Federal service MAY be authorized.
• Credit for prior non-Federal experience and certain military service for leave accrual rates MAY be authorized.

Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests:

If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here:

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.

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.

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.