SUPERVISORY HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST (EMPLOYEE BENEFITS) (T5)

SUPERVISORY HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST (EMPLOYEE BENEFITS) (T5)

Department: Department of the Army

Location(s): East Greenwich, Rhode Island

Salary Range: $120548 - $156715 Per Year

Job Summary: THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a SUPERVISORY HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST (EMPLOYEE BENEFITS) (T5), PD #T5923000 and is part of the RI Joint Force Headquarters. This position is required to supervise a minimum of seven Human Resources Specialists and Human Resources Assistants servicing both Army and Air employees and may serve as the higher-level reviewer (second-line supervisor) where appropriate.

Major Duties:

• The primary purpose of this position is to evaluate and determine appropriate National Guard Bureau Employee Relations & Benefits policies and programs for use throughout the Army and Air National Guard. In addition, serves as the statewide functional expert and point of contact with all state management, supervisors and employees in the administration of the Employee Relations & Benefits Program. Provides comprehensive human resources (HR) management advisory and technical services for extremely complex ANG/ARNG organizations that are highly dynamic in nature. Administers the Civil Service Retirement Program (CSRS) and the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). Advises management and counsels employees on technical services that involve a wide variety of human resource programs such as health and life insurance, leave, Thrift Saving Plan (TSP), physical capability requirements and the Federal Employees Compensation Act (FECA). Manages, administers and provides advice and assistance on compensation/pay programs including hours of duty, premium pay, and technician security clearances. Conducts program analysis to determine activity trends and compliance with program requirements. Advises management on potential program problems such as organizational patterns of leave usage or potential FECA abuse. Manages the leave donor program and approves requests for advance leave. Provides Social Security advice, interpretation of Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and National Guard Bureau regulations on political activity and standards of conduct, Technician Assistance Program and Mass Transit Fringe Benefits Program. Independently resolves difficult issues/problems requiring consideration of the total HR Management Program. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: GENERAL EXPERIENCE: None SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must have at least 12 months specialized experience at the GS-12 level. The applicant's educational-degree study program or military or civilian academic courses may substitute for some specialized experience. An applicant must demonstrate the specialized experience competencies (skills, knowledge, abilities and behaviors) to qualify for a position identified by its position grade and career level. Specialized experience factors encompass human resources program's business competencies, familiarity with the subject matter or processes used in human resources programs associated with DoD, U.S. Army, or U.S. Air Force. Experience in managing the function of the work to be performed. Experience which includes leading, directing, and assigning work of personnel.

How to Apply: To apply for this position, you must complete the online application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12653220 A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application. Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process. You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.

Application Deadline: 2026-04-22