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Summary This position is in Office of Mission Support, Office of Human Capital Operations, Executive Employee Services Division, Employee Benefits Branch. About Office of Mission Support (OMS): OMS site This is an office-centered position--you must physically report to one of the duty stations stated in this announcement on a regular basis (location TBD after candidate selected). *EPA offers work-from-home and work schedule flexibilities as described in the Benefits section. Responsibilities You will: Serve as an agency expert regarding federal retirement programs; frequently serve as a point of contact for all levels of management regarding individual questions or concerns about benefits. Analyze potential changes in regulations and ensures the Agency voice is heard regarding the impact of proposed changes. Work directly with the National Program Manager (NPM) to suggest areas that may require further study and propose implementation strategies when final regulations are issued. Lead and/or coordinate monthly meetings to ensure consistency in operations across the Agency. Ensure that employees are informed of benefits changes, open season opportunities, change in retirement regulations, or other significant events. Lead and develop, implement and evaluate long-range plans and specific projects to accomplish delivery of Headquarters and Region benefits and entitlement programs/services. Serve as advisor and provides counsel to employees regarding policies, procedures, and directives of management. Selects or recommends selection of candidates for vacancies, promotions, details, and reassignments in consideration of skills and qualifications, mission requirements, and EEO and diversity objectives. Coordinate participation with Human Resources Management Division Senior leadership in developing strategies for overall organizational and operational improvement. Represents HRMD with a variety of organizations, both internal and external. Establishes, develops, and maintains effective working relations with serviced offices and officials, including supervisors, senior managers, customers, peers, and staff members. One or more positions may be filled (in the organization advertised and/or in other organizations), if appropriate to the position. THIS VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT HAS BEEN EDITED TO UPDATE DUTY LOCATION INFORMATION Requirements Conditions of Employment You must submit a resume and required documents--see How to Apply section. You must be a U.S. citizen. If you are selected, you must complete (or have already completed) a 1-year supervisory or managerial probationary period. Upon acceptance of an initial appointment to a supervisory or managerial position with the EPA, you agree to complete all elements of the EPA Successful Leaders Program. This development program is designed to enhance leadership skills and abilities and meet the Agency's goal of providing new leaders with the skills and tools you need to be successful. If you are selected, you may be required to complete a one-year probationary period if appointed as Competitive Service or a two-year trial period if appointed as Excepted Service. This position is designated as Moderate Risk and requires a background investigation. Unless an appropriate background investigation is already on record with the Office of Personnel Management, you must undergo a background investigation. All conditions of the pre-employment security process must be met before an official letter of employment can be issued with a report for duty date. You must meet time in grade requirements no later than 30 calendar days after the closing date of this announcement. If you are selected, you will be required to complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure form within 30 days of your first day of employment and annually thereafter. #LI-Onsite REAL ID requirements will become effective on 05/07/25. If you are selected and come on board with EPA on or after that date and plan to use your driver’s license or identification card during the onboarding process (i.e., for employment eligibility verification or to obtain your EPA identification card), the document must be a REAL ID-compliant state-issued driver’s license or identification card that includes the REAL ID-compliant star marking, or must be an Enhanced Driver’s License (EDL). You will receive information about alternative acceptable documents (e.g., passport) prior to onboarding. For more information about REAL ID, see Dept. of Homeland Security and REAL ID FAQs. Qualifications NOTE: You must meet qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement. To qualify for the GS-14 level, you must have 1 year of full-time specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 level defined as planning, organizing and directing employee benefits area in human resources management with a view towards the development of significant improvements in policy, procedures and techniques as well as advising and counseling top management on human resources initiatives, policy and programs operations as it related to benefits processes and procedures; experience analyzing reports and addressing anomalies. Your answers to the online assessment will be used to evaluate your competencies in the following areas: Knowledge of benefits and entitlement principles, practices, laws and regulations; and requires a high degree of judgment and originality in resolving complex and controversial problems. Ability to identify the need for and initiate special projects and studies affecting the service population. Knowledge of diversity missions through a variety of occupations, and a host of other local practices that affect the delivery of benefit and entitlement services/programs. Skill in preparing statistical reports, briefings, and information papers for human resource shared service center (HRSSC) management and Senior Leadership. Lead and develop, implement and evaluate long-range plans and specific projects to accomplish delivery of Headquarters and Region benefits and entitlement programs/services. Skill in initiating special projects and studies affecting the service population. Serve as advisor and provides counsel to employees regarding policies, procedures, and directives of management. Selects or recommends selection of candidates for vacancies, promotions, details, and reassignments in consideration of skills and qualifications, mission requirements, and EEO and diversity objectives. Ability to periodically review position descriptions to ensure accuracy, and the most effective utilization of personnel resources. Skill in identifying the need for special projects and initiates milestones and goals. Ability to evaluate reports by analyzing facts and performing appropriate research and prepares detailed responses. Ability to research and determine or recommend appropriate actions or interpretation of issues that impact the organization. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (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. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. *If you have part-time work experience, read this: EPA Announcement Policies and Procedures. Education Additional Information Are you a Displaced Federal Employee? If so, please read the Required Documents section and visit the EPA website for additional information on the Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) and Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP): EPA Announcement Policies and Procedures NOTE: To be entitled to selection priority, you must be rated well-qualified (i.e., you must have a score of 87 or higher--see the How You Will Be Evaluated section). Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values at EPA. Our excellence can only be fully realized by staff who share our commitment to these values. Successful candidates are committed to advancing equity and inclusion in the Agency’s workplace and mission. We encourage applications from candidates with a variety of personal experiences, values, and worldviews that arise from differences of culture and circumstance. At EPA, diversity is a vital element in bringing a balance of perspectives to bear on every challenge we face. We are committed to creating a diverse workforce because we know that the individual strengths and abilities of our employees make us a stronger organization. The more inclusive our employee base is, the greater the variety of ideas that are generated, and the more representative we are of the nation we serve. To learn more about how EPA values and supports our diverse workforce, visit Equal Opportunity Employment at EPA. This position is not in the bargaining unit. If you are selected, travel, transportation, and relocation expenses will not be paid by EPA. Any travel, transportation, and relocation expenses associated with reporting to work in this position will be your responsibility. Except in special circumstances, those new to the federal government will be hired at the starting salary (step 1) of the applicable grade range listed in the Overview section. EPA participates in E-Verify. E-Verify is an Internet based system operated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA) that enables participating employers to electronically verify the employment eligibility of their newly hired employees. For additional information: EPA Announcement Policies and Procedures. Although the Service type indicated in the Overview section is Competitive, you may be appointed as Excepted Service based on your eligibility to be hired under certain appointing authorities.