An official website of the United States government This job will close when we have received 300 applications which may be sooner than the closing date. Learn more This is a full-time position with the Human Resources Office of the Supreme Court of the United States in Washington, DC Closing Date : Sunday, 01/05/2020, 11:59 PM EST Please note that this vacancy has a limit of 300 applicants . The job opportunity announcement will automatically close if that limit is reached prior to the closing date. Administers all benefit programs for Supreme Court employees, including retirement, health insurance, Thrift Savings Plan (TSP), life insurance (FEGLI), long-term care, flexible spending accounts, workers' compensation, and leave, in accordance with applicable law and policy. Coordinates or conducts training and awareness sessions on retirements and related matters, and serves as a liaison with health carriers, Office of Personnel Management, Department of Labor, and other agencies. Conducts confidential counseling sessions and reviews, analyzes, and assembles all pertinent information for processing and submission of all types of retirement actions, including law enforcement, deferred, disability, discontinued service, and optional cases. Receives and reviews for completeness and compliance with DOL guidelines employee forms related to workplace injuries, and monitors ongoing cases. Keeps abreast of Human Resources Information Systems relating to benefits, payroll, retirements, record-keeping, and workers' compensation matters, including: FPPS, Datamart/OBIEE, GRB, and ECOMP. Hybrid position that also requires hands-on work ensuring accurate and timely employee pay changes. Meet Experience Requirements (see Qualifications) Employment is subject to successful completion of a security background check. If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. See: www.sss.gov Qualifications Expert knowledge of federal benefits and retirement regulations and procedures, and outstanding interpersonal and organizational skills required. At least four years of related specialist experience in a federal HR office required. Knowledge of federal leave and compensation payroll procedures required. Experience with automated HR/payroll system required, IBC's FPPS preferred. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with peers and higher-level government officials. Education A Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree is required. Additional information Working for the Supreme Court of the United States offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, life insurance, health benefits, and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System. Additional benefits include flexible spending accounts, long-term care insurance, and the SmartBenefits transit subsidy. How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. We will review and assess your application package in comparison with the posted qualifications for the position. Background checks and security clearance You must also complete, print, and sign the OF-306, then upload it along with your resume and cover letter. These three documents are required and must be received by the closing date, 01/05/2020, in order to be considered. Please submit only these documents unless you have prior federal and/or military experience. 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