Summary You will serve as a HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST in the Human Resources Office, Business Directorate of NAVFAC SOUTHWEST. Salary Range GS-11: $82,633 to $107,421 GS-12: $99,044 to $128,752 Responsibilities You will serve as the technical specialist in FECA injury compensation, program, policy, and guidance You will analyze, review, and interpret injury compensation standards established by Congress and the Department of Labor. You will utilize knowledge of positions and vacancies for possible placements for employees on compensation. You will counsel employees and provide follow-up services for employees who have submitted claims to the Office of Worker's Compensation Program (OWCP). You will coordinate with activity physicians, claimants, physician and rehabilitation specialist to obtain information leading to job placement of employees receiving compensation. You will advise employees on rules and regulations pertaining to other federal employee health and life insurance programs as they pertain to OWCP. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications FOR THE GS-12: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-11) or pay band in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector: 1). Ensuring proper handling of injury compensation matters under FECA 2). Facilitating formal trainings and briefings to educate employees and supervisors on the FECA program. 3) Conducting regular records review at Office of Workers Compensation Program (OWCP) of cases of interest 4) Providing intensive case management of claims to ensure appropriate early return to work. 5) Resolving complex injury compensation issues through coordinated efforts with employees, supervisors, managers, Department of Labor, and medical professionals. FOR THE GS-11: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-09) or pay band in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector: 1) Reviewing, analyzing, and interpreting injury compensation standards 2). Providing advice and technical expertise to employees and supervisors in submission of worker's compensation claims 3) Utilizing various systems in accordance with the Department of Labor and Department of Navy instructions for the administration of the FECA program. 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 In lieu of specialized experience, you may qualify with the following education or combination of both education and experience: For the GS-11 Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related For the GS-09: master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D., if relatedA transcript must be submitted with your application if qualifying using education. See Required Documents for additional information. A transcript must be submitted with your application if qualifying using education. See Required Documents for additional information. Additional Information This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments. Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf PPP applicants will be placed at the FPL, if determined Well Qualified (WQ). To receive priority consideration, the FPL must be the same grade level or equivalent of the retained grade or the grade held immediately prior to separation. ICTAP Applicants: To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority as an ICTAP candidate, displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rating in the highly qualified category (score 85) or higher. ICTAP candidates must provide copies of all of the following documentation at the time of application: 1) agency notice; 2) most recent performance appraisal; and 3) most recent SF-50 or notification of personnel action that includes position, grade level, and duty location. Applicants who do not provide this documentation will not receive consideration as an ICTAP candidate. For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/ Military Spouse Preference applicants will be placed at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined Best Qualified (BQ). A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position. Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees. A relocation incentive is generally a single payment intended to offset some of the relocation costs experienced by the selectee. A relocation incentive may be authorized. Incumbent may be selected at the GS-09 or GS-11 level based on qualifications, experience, and management's approval.