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Conditions of employment
GS-12 Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following:
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
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Additional information
This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.
Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement.
The work is primarily sedentary.
Work requires walking, standing, bending, climbing stairs and carrying of light items.
The work environment involves everyday risks' or discomforts that require normal safety precautions typical of such places as offices, meeting rooms or government or commercial vehicles.
Occasional visits to vessels, waterfront and industrial areas may be required.
Travel is required to attend meetings and visit various worksites.
A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments.
If you are unable to apply online and request information about the Alternate Application process, please contact the Department of Navy's Employment Information Center.
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.
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- You will administer all aspects of the Federal Employee Compensation Act Program (FECA) Program and serve as a Subject Matter Expert.
- You will develop operational procedures, prepare briefings, and publicity materials for MSC's Workers Compensation Program
- You will be responsible for reviewing, managing, and resolving the most complex cases associated with the command
- You will provide technical guidance to supervisors and employees regarding the requirements and procedures to report job related injuries/illness and the of compensation claims.
- You will coordinate with the Department of Labor on requests for additional information, the challenge of claims, and the investigation of employee's /illness as required.
- You will be responsible for providing comprehensive program management and employee/management advisory service on the full range of available incentive awards s and federal leave programs for both ashore and afloat personnel.
- You will provide advice to activity commanders and directors, safety managers and financial managers on FECA claims, costs and trends
- You will coordinate employes death claims as a liaison with survivors, the Department of Labor, the Office of Civilian Human Resources, Office of Personnel Management, and other applicable points of contact.
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Conditions of employment
- Must be a US Citizen.
- Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
- Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
- New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
- Generally, current federal employees applying for GS jobs must serve at least one year at the next lower grade level. This requirement is called time-in-grade. Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
- Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
- Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
- Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
- You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
- This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.
GS-12 Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following:
- Experience processing claims and investigating circumstances of complex claims to appropriately review, manage, or reduce the costs associated with the injury compensation program and advisory services to identify employee's medical restrictions, summarize nature of disability, and employment history job skills to facilitate return placement.
- Experience conducting in-depth analysis of the costs to determine injury and cost trends, assess financial impact, and develop potential cost reduction control strategies through review and analysis of OWCP change back reports and other available data.
- Experience providing technical guidance and counseling to supervisors and employees regarding the consideration and procedures involved in reporting job related injuries/illness and processing compensation claims.
- Experience applying FECA principles, concepts, laws, regulations as well as updating, maintaining, reconciling, and administering records management retention schedules for policy, case files, and documentation according to Department of Labor and agency requirements.
- Experience applying analytical and evaluative methods and techniques to program related issues and studies to evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of FECA programs and recommend innovative solutions.
- Experience applying leave administration laws, regulations; providing advice and guidance to managers, and employees and providing advice on employee grievances and claims involving leave entitlements.
- Experience and comprehensive knowledge of special leave programs, such as FMLA, Family Friendly Level (FFL), Paid Parental Leave (PPL), and Voluntary Leave Transfer Programs.
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
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Additional information
This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.
Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement.
The work is primarily sedentary.
Work requires walking, standing, bending, climbing stairs and carrying of light items.
The work environment involves everyday risks' or discomforts that require normal safety precautions typical of such places as offices, meeting rooms or government or commercial vehicles.
Occasional visits to vessels, waterfront and industrial areas may be required.
Travel is required to attend meetings and visit various worksites.
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.
If you are unable to apply online and request information about the Alternate Application process, please contact the Department of Navy's Employment Information Center.
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.
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