Office of Personnel Management
Paralegal Specialist
Office of Personnel Management, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
As a Paralegal Specialist at the GS-0950-7, you will be part of the Retirement Services Office of Personnel Management. The incumbent will be responsible for applying laws and regulations of the Civil Service Retirement System, the Federal Employees Retirement System, and the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program.Duties
Responding to inquiries concerning the work and providing explanations of the features and requirements.Processing cases; studying, analyzing, and conducting detailed analysis to determine if further evidentiary documentation or legal actions are needed.Reviewing files to ensure proper completeness of record, timeliness of the filing, and determining whether immediate action is needed.Examining case files to determine which statutes apply and the time limitations.Determining the validity of acceptability of case files court order.Screening and controlling case files.Salary
$55,924 - $72,703/yearConditions of Employment
Must be a U.S. Citizen or NationalMales born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective ServiceSuitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigationMay be required to successfully complete a probationary periodComplete the initial online assessment and USAHire Assessment, if requiredThis position is eligible for inclusion in the bargaining unit. The union that represents employees in this position is the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) Local 32.Qualifications
For the GS-7: You must have one year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-05 grade level in the Federal service (obtained in either the private or public sector) performing all of the following:Analyzing and evaluating information; ANDPlanning, organizing, and coordinating work; ANDPerforming general business fiscal operations practices such as accounting, bookkeeping, finance, human resource services, payroll, and/or employee benefits programs.OROne full year of graduate-level education that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work. (You must submit a copy of your transcripts).ORA bachelor's degree and Superior Academic Achievement. (You must submit a copy of your transcripts).ORA combination of education and experience to qualify at this level. To calculate your percentage of education, divide the number of graduate semester hours earned by 18. If your education is in quarter hours, convert to semester hours by multiplying the number of quarter hours earned by 2/3rds. To calculate your percentage of experience, divide the number of months of full-time experience by 12. If your experience was part-time, convert to full-time by dividing the number of hours worked per week by 40 then multiply by the number of months worked. Add the percentages. The total must equal at least 100 percent to qualify. (You must submit a copy of your transcripts).Merit promotion applicants must meet time-in-grade requirement as defined in 5 CFR 300, Subpart F.
One year at the GS-05 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS 7 level.You must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement.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.Other Information
Relocation expenses will not be paid. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional similar vacancies across OPM.During the application process, you will have an option to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions.Required Documents
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:Your
Resume
showing the applicant's name, email address, work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment, and duties performed to include pay plan, series, and grade level for relevant federal experience. Your resume must show complete information for each job entry to support minimum qualifications.Your most recent Promotion, Within Rate Increase (WRI/WGI), or Appointment/Conversion SF-50 or Notification of Personnel Action showing you are in a competitive service and the highest grade or promotion potential held.Transcripts/Registration/License: If qualifying on education/position requires education, you must submit copies of your transcripts and
if required
for the position, submit an active, current registration/license.Other supporting documents:Cover Letter, optionalMost recent Performance Appraisal, optional.CTAP Reduction-In-Force documentation, if applicable.Failure to submit any of the above-mentioned required documents may result in loss of consideration due to an incomplete application package. It is your responsibility to ensure all required documents have been submitted.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.How to Apply
Please read the entire announcement and all the instructions before you begin an application. To apply and be considered for this position, you must complete all required questionnaires, assessments and submit all required documentation as specified in the How to Apply and Required Documents section. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Learn more about federal benefits.Review our benefits. Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
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Responding to inquiries concerning the work and providing explanations of the features and requirements.Processing cases; studying, analyzing, and conducting detailed analysis to determine if further evidentiary documentation or legal actions are needed.Reviewing files to ensure proper completeness of record, timeliness of the filing, and determining whether immediate action is needed.Examining case files to determine which statutes apply and the time limitations.Determining the validity of acceptability of case files court order.Screening and controlling case files.Salary
$55,924 - $72,703/yearConditions of Employment
Must be a U.S. Citizen or NationalMales born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective ServiceSuitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigationMay be required to successfully complete a probationary periodComplete the initial online assessment and USAHire Assessment, if requiredThis position is eligible for inclusion in the bargaining unit. The union that represents employees in this position is the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) Local 32.Qualifications
For the GS-7: You must have one year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-05 grade level in the Federal service (obtained in either the private or public sector) performing all of the following:Analyzing and evaluating information; ANDPlanning, organizing, and coordinating work; ANDPerforming general business fiscal operations practices such as accounting, bookkeeping, finance, human resource services, payroll, and/or employee benefits programs.OROne full year of graduate-level education that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work. (You must submit a copy of your transcripts).ORA bachelor's degree and Superior Academic Achievement. (You must submit a copy of your transcripts).ORA combination of education and experience to qualify at this level. To calculate your percentage of education, divide the number of graduate semester hours earned by 18. If your education is in quarter hours, convert to semester hours by multiplying the number of quarter hours earned by 2/3rds. To calculate your percentage of experience, divide the number of months of full-time experience by 12. If your experience was part-time, convert to full-time by dividing the number of hours worked per week by 40 then multiply by the number of months worked. Add the percentages. The total must equal at least 100 percent to qualify. (You must submit a copy of your transcripts).Merit promotion applicants must meet time-in-grade requirement as defined in 5 CFR 300, Subpart F.
One year at the GS-05 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS 7 level.You must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement.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.Other Information
Relocation expenses will not be paid. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional similar vacancies across OPM.During the application process, you will have an option to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions.Required Documents
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:Your
Resume
showing the applicant's name, email address, work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment, and duties performed to include pay plan, series, and grade level for relevant federal experience. Your resume must show complete information for each job entry to support minimum qualifications.Your most recent Promotion, Within Rate Increase (WRI/WGI), or Appointment/Conversion SF-50 or Notification of Personnel Action showing you are in a competitive service and the highest grade or promotion potential held.Transcripts/Registration/License: If qualifying on education/position requires education, you must submit copies of your transcripts and
if required
for the position, submit an active, current registration/license.Other supporting documents:Cover Letter, optionalMost recent Performance Appraisal, optional.CTAP Reduction-In-Force documentation, if applicable.Failure to submit any of the above-mentioned required documents may result in loss of consideration due to an incomplete application package. It is your responsibility to ensure all required documents have been submitted.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.How to Apply
Please read the entire announcement and all the instructions before you begin an application. To apply and be considered for this position, you must complete all required questionnaires, assessments and submit all required documentation as specified in the How to Apply and Required Documents section. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Learn more about federal benefits.Review our benefits. Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
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