Job summary

You will serve as a Human Resources Specialist (Employee Relations) in the Human Capital Management Group, Employee Relations Department of NAVAIRWARCENWPNDIV CHINA LAKE.

Major duties

You will responsible for the management administration of the Workers’ Compensation Program. You will serve as primary liaison for supervisors and employees in communicating with Department of Labor on claims and entitlements of injured workers. You will assist in the development of case documentation, ensuring that all required forms are completed and signed before submission to U.S. Dept of Labor (DOL) case examiners. You will perform reviews of workers’ compensation claims and documentation, determining completeness and timeliness, and reviewing for accuracy. You will monitor Portal (ECOMP) for final processing. Receives, reviews, and submits medical and other factual documentation to the DOL.

Qualification

To Qualify for the DA-04 Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (DA-03) in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate duties related to the following: 1) Providing expert counseling and processing workers' compensation program; 2) Ability to work with Employees, Supervisors and U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) internal and external clients; 3) Providing research and technical expertise, program and policy advice and guidance to employees and leadership on workers' compensation matters and; 4) Demonstrating experience in applying U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), Office of Workers' Compensation regulations and guidance. To Qualify for the DA-03: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (DA-02) in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate duties related to the following: 1) Demonstrating experience counseling and processing workers' compensation program or similar HR Program experience; 2) Ability to work with Employees, Supervisors and internal and external clients; 3) Ability to research and provide technical expertise, program and policy advice and guidance to employees and leadership on employee relations matters. 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.

Education

Education: f you are using education to meet all or part of the qualification requirements, you must submit a copy of your transcripts or an itemized list of college courses which includes equivalent information from the transcript (course title, semester/quarter hours, and grade/degree earned) in your resume. See OPM's General Policies for information on crediting education. A transcript must be submitted with your application if qualifying using education. See Required Documents for additional information.

Evaluations

In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience. When the application process is complete, we will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume and responses to the Occupational Questionnaire, along with your supporting documentation to determine your ability to demonstrate the following competencies: BENEFITS AND WORK LIFE PROGRAMS LABOR RELATIONS ORAL COMMUNICATION WRITTEN COMMUNICATION You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation. If after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you inflated your qualifications and/or experience, your score may be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities or you may be found ineligible/not qualified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment. All eligibility, qualifications, and time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.