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Senior Technical Advisor (Health)

Employer
USAJobs
Location
Washington, D.C
Closing date
Oct 19, 2021
Duties

Summary

This position is in the National Office of the Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) in Division of Health Investigations (DHI), Office of Enforcement (OE), located in Washington, DC.

- This position is outside the bargaining unit.

- Relocation expenses will not be paid.

- Telework eligibility: Details to be worked out when selected.

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Responsibilities

The primary function of OE is the protection of pension, health and welfare benefits under Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) through the provision of a strong and effective national and field office enforcement program.

Major duties for this position include but are not limited to, the following:
  • Serves as an Advisor to the Division Chief and OE Senior Management regarding the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of current and proposed goals, objectives, and strategies pertaining to the EBSA health enforcement program.
  • Formulates and recommends the implementation of the strategies, methodologies, targeting criteria, procedures, reporting and accountability systems, and guidance that form the basis for the National health enforcement program.
  • Assist the Division Chief and OE Senior Management with the evaluation of trends and patterns of health enforcement and litigation efforts carried out by EBSA and other Federal and State agencies as well as private litigation in the area of employee benefit and analyzes resulting court decisions.
  • Develops written guidance and training materials that address issues such as the criteria for initiating and carrying out health investigations, Federal and State legal and regulatory mandates, interpretation of court and administrative rulings as they pertain to the health enforcement of ERISA, the collection, maintenance, and disposal of evidentiary materials, procedures for referring cases for litigation, etc.
  • Guides the health enforcement program and may be called upon by Regional and National management and other senior Regional and National staff to provide investigative assistance, guidance, and technical expertise in the conduct of specific health investigations which involve possible civil violations.


Travel Required

Occasional travel - 5% of travel as needed.

Supervisory status
No

Promotion Potential
14 - This position is at the Full Promotion Potential level (FPL).

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • Must be at least 16 years old and a U.S. Citizen.
  • Requires a probationary period if the requirement has not been met.
  • Position requires Public-Trust-Low Risk Background Investigation.


Applicants must meet all legal and regulatory requirements. Reference the "Required Documents" section for additional requirements.

Qualifications

Requires one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level in the Federal Service as defined below: Specialized experience is experience that has equipped the candidate with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities, to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. For this position, Specialized experience is defined as analyzing legal issues involving laws such as Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA), Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act (HIPAA), Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act of 2008 (MHPAEA) and other similar health laws, polices and regulations; applying civil investigative techniques; and providing technical guidance, reviewing and evaluating ERISA covered health plans and a variety of other health and insurance products and vehicles.

Education

There is no education substitution for specialized experience.

Additional information

DOL seeks to attract and retain a high performing and diverse workforce in which employees' differences are respected and valued to better meet the varying needs of the diverse customers we serve. DOL fosters a diverse and inclusive work environment that promotes collaboration, flexibility and fairness so that all individuals are able to participate and contribute to their full potential.

Refer to these links for more information: GENERAL INFORMATION , ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTATION , FORMER FEDERAL EMPLOYEES

- Additional vacancies may be filled from this announcement.

Categories - (From How You Will be Evaluated Section)

Category A (Best Qualified) - Meets the basic qualification requirements for the vacancy and has successful experience in the same or similar job that has demonstrated superior proficiency in applying critical competencies required by this position to work of increased levels of difficulty and complexity.

Category B (Well Qualified) - Meets the basic qualification requirements for the vacancy and demonstrates satisfactory proficiency in the critical competencies required by this position.

Category C (Qualified) - Meets the specialized experience described in the minimum qualifications requirements section of this announcement and demonstrates proficiency in the basic competencies.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

If you meet the minimum qualifications, you will be evaluated against the evaluation factors below and will be placed into a category based on your vacancy question responses.

Categories - (Listed in Other Information Section)

Evaluation Factors (Competencies) - All qualified applicants will be evaluated on the following key competencies:

Technical - Competence in Employee Benefits Law- Knowledge of ERISA statute, regulations, and guidance; and the operation of employee benefit plans, EBSA mission & functions; and related Federal and State laws affecting employee benefit plans.

Oral/Written Communication - Expresses information to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately. Uses correct English grammar, punctuation, and spelling to communicate information (for example, facts, ideas, or messages) in a clear, succinct, and organized manner.

Interpersonal Skills - Shows understanding, professionalism, courtesy, tact, empathy, concern, and politeness, even with individuals who are difficult, hostile, or distressed. Demonstrates team effectiveness with sensitivity to the differences of others; e.g. diversity, race, gender, disabilities, and other individual differences.

Decision Making/Problem Solving - Employs strategic and critical approaches to problem solving, e.g. identifying, and considering issues/problems, determining accuracy and relevance of information, as well as generating, identifying, evaluating, and implementing alternative solution approaches, to resolve issues/problems, deliver services and provide value.

The information you provide on your resume may be verified by a review of your work experience, employment start/end dates/hours worked and/or education, by checking references and through other means (ex. interview). The examining Office of Human Resources (OHR) makes the final determination concerning applicant ratings. Your resume MUST provide sufficient information to substantiate your responses to the vacancy questions. If not, the OHR may amend your responses to more accurately reflect the level of competency indicated by the content of your resume. Your evaluation may also include a review by a Human Resources Specialist or panel and may include other assessments (ex. interview, panel review, written test, writing sample, etc.)

INFORMATION FOR ICTAP/CTAP ELIGIBLE(S) ONLY: If you are eligible for special priority selection under ICTAP/CTAP, you must be well-qualified for the position to receive consideration. ICTAP/CTAP eligible(s) who are placed into Category B or higher will be considered "well-qualified." Be sure to review DOL Account Eligibility Questions #24 to reflect that you are applying as an ICTAP or CTAP eligible and submit supporting documentation. Click Application of Veterans Preference for Category Rating Jobs for more information.

To preview questions please click here .

Background checks and security clearance

Security clearance
Other

Drug test required
No

Position sensitivity and risk
Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk

Trust determination process
Suitability/Fitness

Required Documents

The following documents must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on the vacancy closing date. You are not required to submit a document if it does not apply to you. Warning: If you submit a document using the same document title, the 2nd submission will OVERWRITE the 1st submission. Also, do not upload password protected documents.

- Resume - All Applicants are required to provide a resume by creating one in USAJOBS or uploading one of your choosing. Cover letters are optional. To receive full consideration for relevant and specialized experience, please list month, year, and the number of work hours worked for experience listed on your resume. We suggest that you preview the online questions, as you may need to customize your resume to ensure that it supports your responses to the vacancy questionnaire.

- Veterans Documents (if applicable): To be considered as a 5-point preference eligible, you must submit a copy of your Certificate of Release or Discharge From Active Duty, DD214. Your DD-214 must show the type of discharge and dates of active duty. To claim 10-point preference, you must submit a copy of your DD214; an Application for 10-point Veteran's Preference, SF15; and the proof of entitlement of this preference which is normally an official statement, dated 1991 or later, from the Department of Veterans Affairs certifying to the present existence of the service-connected disability and indicating the percentage of your disability. (For active duty service members expecting honorable or general discharge or release within 120 days, click Active Duty ). Without this documentation, you will not receive veteran's preference. For more information, go to: http://www.fedshirevets.gov/hire/hrp/vetguide/index.aspx

- Displaced Employee Placement Documents - Only required if requesting priority consideration under CTAP or ICTAP eligibility.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education .

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

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