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USAJOBS · 16 hours ago

Lead Human Resources Specialist (OWCP)

Anywhere in the U.S. (remote job), USA

Full-time

Remote

Mid, Senior Level

$119K/yr - $154K/yr

1+ years exp

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No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Security Clearance Required

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Responsibilities

Distributes and balances workload among employees in accordance with staff work flow, ensuring timely accomplishment of the assigned workload, and that each employee has an equitable workload

Obtains assistance from the supervisor on problems that may arise such as backlogs

Estimates and reports on expected time of completion of work

Maintain records of accomplishments and time expended

Instructs employees in specific task and job techniques and makes available written instructions, reference materials and supplies

Provides on the job training to new employees in accordance with established procedures and practices

Maintains current knowledge and answers other employees' questions on procedures, policies, directives

Obtains needed information or decisions from supervisor on problems that come up

Checks on work progress or spot checks work not requiring review to ensure that supervisor's instructions on work sequence, procedures, methods and deadlines have been met

Amends or rejects work not meeting established standards

Refers questions or matters not covered by established standards to the supervisor for higher level review

Resolves simple, informal complaints and refers others to the supervisor

Reports to the supervisor on performance, progress and training needs of employees, on behavior problems and provides information to supervisor as requested concerning promotions, reassignment, or recognition of performance

Develops and implements standardized VISN procedures and processes in the form of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) governing facility workers' compensation program activities and methods for use in evaluating employee benefits or benefits activities

Provides advice and guidance to facility management officials with interpretations of OWCP policy and procedures as outlined in VHA Directive 1609

Conducts reviews of new or proposed agency or administration personnel policies, procedures and guidelines for impact within the VISN workers' compensation program

Monitors and tracks injury management and workers' compensation quality indicators and subsequent impact on the facility and network director's performance standards

Prepares VISN WCP improvement reports processed through the corporate data system that identify specific facility needs or problems

Metrics are provided monthly to the VISN shareholders

Monitors and tracks workers' compensation action plans related to the WCP improvement reports

Completes technical reviews, analysis and collaboration among internal and external stakeholders to ensure accurate processing of WC claims

Provides guidance and counsel to facility and VISN employees, managers and supervisors regarding their rights, responsibilities and requirements under the Federal Employees' Compensation Act (FECA) immediately following the first report of work-related injury or illness

Qualification

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Federal Employees' Compensation ActWorkers' compensationEmployee benefitsTechnical reviewsStandard Operating ProceduresPerformance monitoringPolicy interpretationData analysis

Required

You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job

Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959

You may be required to serve a probationary period

Subject to background/security investigation

Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process

Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP)

Time-In-Grade Requirement: Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement. For a GS-13 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-12.

Specialized Experience: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-12 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization.

Education must be in a field that equipped the applicant with knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the Human Resources position.

A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.

Preferred

Experience evaluating, authorizing, and approving requests for continuation of pay or annual and sick leave in lieu of COP

Initiating processing of employee benefits, absences, and return to work among human resources, fiscal, and the Department of Labor

Preparing written letters of challenge to notify OWCP of the deficiencies when any of the five elements are not met with factual and objective evidence

Monitoring the medical progress and duty status of all injured workers by obtaining periodic medical reports

In-depth knowledge of the applications, laws, regulations and policies that govern the actions of the daily functions HR Specialists for OWCP

Combination of Experience and Education: Applicants may substitute a Graduate level degree and three years of progressive specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level, if related.