Human Resources Specialist (Benefits/Retirement)

Office of the Secretary of the Interior; Sacramento (CA); Remote; USD 139,000 - 181,000; Full time

Job summary

The Office of the Secretary of the Interior seeks a Human Resources Specialist (Benefits/Retirement) at GS-14 level within the Office of Human Capital. You will serve as the Agency Benefits Officer, coordinating with OPM, payroll, and HR counterparts.

The role covers retirement and benefits administration, policy interpretation, and enterprise-wide program oversight. Telework is eligible with supervisory approval; pay varies by grade and duty location.

Qualifications

• This position requires subject matter expertise in federal benefits, retirement policy, and interagency coordination.

Responsibilities

• Serves as the Agency Benefits Officer liaising with OPM, HR counterparts, and payroll provider.
• Resolves complex retirement and benefits issues for employees and retirees with guidance on policy interpretation.
• Oversees enterprise-wide benefits and retirement programs and ensures compliance with laws and regulations.
• Hosts community of practice meetings to share information and guide strategy across the enterprise.
• Works with Classification on special retirement coverage for firefighters and law enforcement.

Job description

• Hiring Agency: Office of the Secretary of the Interior

You will serve as a Human Resources Specialist (Benefits/Retirement) with Office of the Secretary of Interior. There is one vacancy for this position which will be filled in the Office of Human Capital (OHC), OHC Strategic Policy and Programs Division, Workforce Relations Branch.

Key Responsibilities

At the full performance level GS-14 the major duties of this position include, but are not limited to the following: Serves as the Agency Benefits Officer and liaises with the Office of Personnel Management (OPM), operational Human Resource counterparts, and the agency's payroll provider.

Resolves complex retirement and benefits coverage and eligibility issues impacting employees and retirees providing interagency guidance and technical expertise on policy interpretation, benefits and retirement administration, and corrective actions. Responsible for oversight of enterprise-wide benefits and retirement programs. Plans, develops, and coordinates Departmentwide police, guidance, and resources ensuring consistency with laws, rules, and regulations.

Hosts community of practice meetings for the purpose of sharing information and providing strategic direction across the enterprise. Works closely with the Classification division on matters involving special retirement coverage for firefighters and law enforcement. The position is suitable for telework and the incumbent may be allowed to telework with supervisory approval. Pay will vary based on grade level and/or duty location for which you're selected.

First time hires to the Federal government normally start at the step 1 rate. GS-14 Salary Range information (Per Annum): Albuquerque, NM: $127,141- $165,288 per annum Atlanta, GA: $133,007 - $172,915 per annum Billings, MT; Boise, ID; Salt Lake City, UT: $125,776 -$163,541 per annum Boulder City, NV: $128,473 - $167,020 per annum Lakewood, CO: $140,239 - $182,316 per annum Sacramento, CA: $139,422 - $181,254 per annum Washington D.C.: $143,913 - $187,093 per annum

Requirements & Education

This position does not allow substituting education for experience.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Office of the Secretary of the Interior, Department of the Interior.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $140239 – $182316/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-13.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.