Human Resources Assistant; Classification​/Title

Human Resources Assistant (Classification/Employee Benefits)

As a Human Resources Assistant (Classification/Employee Benefits) (Title
5), GS-0203-5/6/7, you will provide limited technical assistance to Human Resources Specialists servicing both Army (ARNG) and Air National Guard (ANG) organizations and the full-time workforce within the state. Major duties - this is not an all-inclusive list:

• Coordinates human resources transactions on a daily basis with management officials, employees, the ARNG/ANG organization/unit and HRO.
• Performs clerical and technical work in the following Human Resources functions:
  Classification and Position Management and Employee Benefits.
• Performs classification reviews by gathering information through position reviews and organization charts.
• Answers general questions from supervisors and employees regarding procedures for classification change actions.
• Processes incoming Requests for Personnel Actions (RPAs).
• Researches, validates, and provides information on position descriptions.
• Obtains records and statistical data to use for reports.
• Maintains position review records, applicable source documents, organization charts, and position descriptions.
• Monitors and ensures timely implementation of classification releases.
• Assists higher graded specialist in determination of creditable service computation dates (SCD) for leave category, retirement, Thrift Savings Plan, etc.
• May provide guidance or information on benefits and services including, but not limited to thrift savings plans, life insurance, health insurance open seasons, leave and pay inquiries.
• Assists higher graded specialist in advising and assisting employees, supervisors, retirees, family members, and personal representatives on all matters pertaining to the Federal retirement systems (e.g. Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) and Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS).
• Assists higher graded specialist in determination of eligibility for retirement and computes annuity estimates.
• Assists higher graded specialist in advising employees within the State to make deposit(s) for military service or deposit(s) for previous CSRS and applicable FERS service.
• Assists higher graded specialist in explaining provisions of employee benefits and services to employees and supervisors on matters relating to Workers' Compensation such as determination reassignments and light duty.