Legal Administrative Specialist at U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM)

University of the District of Columbia; Oregon (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job description

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Due to the high number of applications we anticipate for the vacancy, this announcement will close the day we receive 200 applications or after 5 days - whichever comes first. Regardless of the number of applications it will be open for a minimum of two days.

The incumbent will be responsible for the analysis and adjudication of claims for retirement and insurance benefit entitlement.

• Determining entitlement amount of retirement and survivor annuities under Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) and Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS).
• Determining recalculated and adjusted benefits due to survivors and retirees with qualified life events.
• Responding to inquiries from internal and external customers providing technically sound and accurate information.
• Reviewing case file and automated system information to prepare accurate work assignments.
• Determining if additional information is needed and researches guidance to communicate and execute actions.

Requirements Conditions of Employment

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation.
• This position is eligible for inclusion in the bargaining unit. The union that represents employees in this position is the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) Local 32.

Qualifications

To qualify for the grade GS-5, you must meet one of the following:

1. Have three years of general experience, at least one of which is comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-04 level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors) planning and organizing work; communicating effectively orally and in writing; analyzing problems to identify significant factors, gathering pertinent data, and recognizing solutions; and demonstrating telephone, computer, mathematical and interpersonal skills.
2. Have completed a 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree, or have a bachelor's degree in any field.
3. Have a combination of post-high school education and general experience which when combined equals 100% of the requirements.

To qualify for the grade GS-7, you must meet one of the following:

1. Have completed a 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree AND meet the Superior Academic Achievement criteria based on one of the following: (1) class standing (upper third standing in graduating class); (2) grade-point average (2.95 overall or over the last two years of bachelor's degree -or- 3.45 in your major field or over the last two years in your major); or (3) election to membership in a national scholastic honor society and meets the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of a Legal Administrative Specialist.
2. Have one full year of graduate level study, or possess a master's or higher degree, e.g., LL.B, J.D.
3. Possess one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-05 level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors) performing ALL of the following duties: 1) Analyzing and evaluating information; AND 2) Planning, organizing and coordinating work; AND 3) Performing general business fiscal operations practices such as Accounting, human resource services, payroll, and/or employee benefits programs.
4. Have an equivalent combination of education and experience to qualify at this level.

To meet the Recent Graduate Program Eligibility requirements, you must have obtained a qualifying Associates, Bachelor's, Master's, Professional, Doctorate, Vocational or Technical degree or certificate from a qualifying educational institution, within the previous 2 years.

ATTENTION VETERANS: A veteran, as defined in 5 U.S.C. 2108, who due to military service obligation, was precluded from applying to the Recent Graduates Program during any portion of the 2-year eligibility period shall have a full 2-year period of eligibility upon his or her release or discharge from active duty. In no event, however, may the individual's eligibility period extend beyond 6 years from the date on which the individual completed the requirements of an academic course of study.

You must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

Education

Additional information

Successful applicants are placed in a dynamic 1 year developmental program with the potential to lead to a civil service career in the Federal Government. At the successful conclusion of this program, you may be eligible for non-competitive conversion to a Federal career or career-conditional position. Relocation expenses will not be paid.

This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional similar vacancies across OPM.

If you are a veteran and you are claiming 5-point veterans' preference, you must submit a copy of your DD-214 or other proof of eligibility.

If you are a veteran and you are claiming 10-point veterans' preference, you must also submit an SF-15, "Application for 10-Point Veterans' Preference" plus the proof required by that form.

PROGRAM COMPLETION AND CONVERSION ELIGIBILITY:
Program participants may be converted, without a break in service, to a term, career or career conditional appointment upon completion of program requirements. To be eligible for conversion, Recent Graduates must:
- Complete one continuous year of work experience acquired through a Recent Graduate Program
- Complete 40 hours of formal interactive training
- Meet the qualification standards for the position to which the Recent Graduate will be converted
- Meet any agency-specific requirements specified in the Participant's Agreement
- Demonstrate successful job performance that results in a rating of record of at least Fully Successful and a recommendation for conversion by the first level supervisor.