Employee Benefits Security Administration
Employee Benefits Law Specialist
Employee Benefits Security Administration, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
The Office of Regulations and Interpretations' (ORI) core function within EBSA is to plan, direct, and carry out a program for the provision of regulatory, interpretive, and technical guidance concerning the provisions of Title I of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA), certain provisions of the Internal Revenue Code (Code), FERSA, as well as certain other laws affecting employee benefit plans.Duties
Major duties for this position include but are not limited to:Knowledge and application of the laws, regulations, court proceedings, precedents, interpretations, and exemptions governing the employee benefit plan community. Reviews complex employee benefit plan materials and other guidance requests and develops options and recommendations which will ensure the integrity of EBSA's regulatory and interpretive efforts concerning requests for assistance with respect to the statutory and regulatory provisions of ERISA received from plan administrators, fiduciaries, legal and financial representatives, participant representatives, other EBSA offices, Congress, and other federal agencies.Independently analyzes data and facts, develops logical conclusions and makes policy recommendations to complex and sensitive Agency issues.Provides complex oral and written arguments, positions, data, and other considerations to other EBSA personnel and policy makers regarding legislative, regulatory, and administrative proposals, and public policy issues pertaining to and/or affecting Title I of ERISA and related regulatory and legislative proposals.Develops close and cooperative working relationships with other EBSA components, including the ERISA Advisory Council, other DOL and Federal departments and agencies (e.g., Treasury, PBGC, Commerce, SEC, SSA); members of Congress and their staffs; senior representatives of the employee benefit industry; and senior members of professional groups.Salary
$139,395 - $181,216/yearConditions of Employment
Must be a U.S. Citizen.Must be at least 16 years old.Candidate required to obtain the necessary security/investigation level.Requires a probationary period if the requirement has not been met.Qualifications
You must meet the
IOR
( Individual Occupational Requirement)
and
Specialized Experience
to qualify for the Employee Benefits Law Specialist position, as described below.Applicants must have 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level GS-13, in the Federal Service.Individual Occupational Requirements:Education:Undergraduate and Graduate Education: Major study in one or a combination of the following fields - finance, banking, business administration, economics, mathematics, accounting or auditing, pension plan administration, law, industrial relations, public administration, or other related fields.ORExperience:Progressively responsible experience that demonstrated the ability to perform work in the field of pension and welfare plans. Such experience may have been gained in (1) management, administration, development, analysis, audit, financial management, or termination of such plans or their funds; or (2) in closely related work such as taxation, securities, and investments.Specialized experience
may have been gained in government, employee benefit plan administration or consulting firm, a law firm, an actuarial or accounting firm, labor union, a relevant trade association or research service, or an insurance company.Examples of qualifying specialized experience include:Analysis and application of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) and related laws, regulations, court decisions, and precedent rulings.Development of employee benefit plans, petitions for exemptions, or requests for rulings under governing law.Legal work, a substantial portion of which required interpretation of Federal laws and legal requirements concerning employee benefit plans, or in related fields as health insurance.Auditing or accounting work that involved determining compliance with Federal and State laws governing employee benefit plans, or insurance.Analysis of Federal laws or regulations, development of policy, and drafting of proposed changes in an employee benefit plan or a related function.Education
There is no substitution of education for specialized experience at the GS-14 level for this position. Any applicant falsely claiming an academic degree from an accredited school will be subject to actions ranging from disqualification from federal employment to removal from federal service. If your education was completed at a foreign college or university, you must show comparability to education received in accredited educational institutions in the United States and comparability to applicable minimum coursework requirements for this position.Other Information
This position is inside the bargaining unit. If the duty location is within the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, the position will be included in the Local 12, AFGE bargaining unit. If the duty location is outside the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, the position will be included in the NCFLL bargaining unit.The mission of the Department of Labor (DOL) is to protect the welfare of workers and job seekers, improve working conditions, expand high-quality employment opportunities, and assure work-related benefits and rights for all workers. As such, the Department is committed to fostering a workplace and workforce that promote equal employment opportunity, reflects the diversity of the people we seek to serve, and models a culture of respect, equity, inclusion, and accessibility where every employee feels heard, supported, and empowered.Required Documents
The following documents must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on the vacancy closing date.STATUS FEDERAL EMPLOYEES:
If applying as a status candidate with current or former Federal Service, please provide a copy of your last or most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action which shows your appointment eligibility for the position for which you are applying. Your SF-50 must identify the highest grade you held on a permanent basis, Pay Plan/Pay Schedule, Series, Grade/Pay Band, and career status. Multiple SF-50 may be submitted to demonstrate your highest previous rate and eligibility.*
WARNING:
An award SF-50 (ex. cash or time off award) may not indicate grade, step, and competitive status. For current DOL employees, an award SF-50 DOES NOT indicate grade and step.Resumes
are required- provide a resume either by creating one in USAJOBS or uploading one from your profile. To receive full consideration for relevant and specialized experience, please list the month, year, and number of work hours worked for experience listed on your resume.NOTE: The OFFICIAL Transcript(s) MUST BE RECEIVED, if you are selected, and prior to receiving the firm offer with a start date.How to Apply
To apply for this position, you must complete the initial online application, including submission of the required documentation specified in the Required Documents section.Your application and ALL required supplemental documents MUST be received by 11:59 pm Eastern Time on the vacancy closing date to receive consideration.Paper applications and supplemental documents submitted in any other manner without prior approval from the vacancy contact will not be considered.Important - Save your information before the 30 minute system timeout! For help, go to USAJOBS Help Center.BenefitsA 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.
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Major duties for this position include but are not limited to:Knowledge and application of the laws, regulations, court proceedings, precedents, interpretations, and exemptions governing the employee benefit plan community. Reviews complex employee benefit plan materials and other guidance requests and develops options and recommendations which will ensure the integrity of EBSA's regulatory and interpretive efforts concerning requests for assistance with respect to the statutory and regulatory provisions of ERISA received from plan administrators, fiduciaries, legal and financial representatives, participant representatives, other EBSA offices, Congress, and other federal agencies.Independently analyzes data and facts, develops logical conclusions and makes policy recommendations to complex and sensitive Agency issues.Provides complex oral and written arguments, positions, data, and other considerations to other EBSA personnel and policy makers regarding legislative, regulatory, and administrative proposals, and public policy issues pertaining to and/or affecting Title I of ERISA and related regulatory and legislative proposals.Develops close and cooperative working relationships with other EBSA components, including the ERISA Advisory Council, other DOL and Federal departments and agencies (e.g., Treasury, PBGC, Commerce, SEC, SSA); members of Congress and their staffs; senior representatives of the employee benefit industry; and senior members of professional groups.Salary
$139,395 - $181,216/yearConditions of Employment
Must be a U.S. Citizen.Must be at least 16 years old.Candidate required to obtain the necessary security/investigation level.Requires a probationary period if the requirement has not been met.Qualifications
You must meet the
IOR
( Individual Occupational Requirement)
and
Specialized Experience
to qualify for the Employee Benefits Law Specialist position, as described below.Applicants must have 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level GS-13, in the Federal Service.Individual Occupational Requirements:Education:Undergraduate and Graduate Education: Major study in one or a combination of the following fields - finance, banking, business administration, economics, mathematics, accounting or auditing, pension plan administration, law, industrial relations, public administration, or other related fields.ORExperience:Progressively responsible experience that demonstrated the ability to perform work in the field of pension and welfare plans. Such experience may have been gained in (1) management, administration, development, analysis, audit, financial management, or termination of such plans or their funds; or (2) in closely related work such as taxation, securities, and investments.Specialized experience
may have been gained in government, employee benefit plan administration or consulting firm, a law firm, an actuarial or accounting firm, labor union, a relevant trade association or research service, or an insurance company.Examples of qualifying specialized experience include:Analysis and application of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) and related laws, regulations, court decisions, and precedent rulings.Development of employee benefit plans, petitions for exemptions, or requests for rulings under governing law.Legal work, a substantial portion of which required interpretation of Federal laws and legal requirements concerning employee benefit plans, or in related fields as health insurance.Auditing or accounting work that involved determining compliance with Federal and State laws governing employee benefit plans, or insurance.Analysis of Federal laws or regulations, development of policy, and drafting of proposed changes in an employee benefit plan or a related function.Education
There is no substitution of education for specialized experience at the GS-14 level for this position. Any applicant falsely claiming an academic degree from an accredited school will be subject to actions ranging from disqualification from federal employment to removal from federal service. If your education was completed at a foreign college or university, you must show comparability to education received in accredited educational institutions in the United States and comparability to applicable minimum coursework requirements for this position.Other Information
This position is inside the bargaining unit. If the duty location is within the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, the position will be included in the Local 12, AFGE bargaining unit. If the duty location is outside the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, the position will be included in the NCFLL bargaining unit.The mission of the Department of Labor (DOL) is to protect the welfare of workers and job seekers, improve working conditions, expand high-quality employment opportunities, and assure work-related benefits and rights for all workers. As such, the Department is committed to fostering a workplace and workforce that promote equal employment opportunity, reflects the diversity of the people we seek to serve, and models a culture of respect, equity, inclusion, and accessibility where every employee feels heard, supported, and empowered.Required Documents
The following documents must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on the vacancy closing date.STATUS FEDERAL EMPLOYEES:
If applying as a status candidate with current or former Federal Service, please provide a copy of your last or most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action which shows your appointment eligibility for the position for which you are applying. Your SF-50 must identify the highest grade you held on a permanent basis, Pay Plan/Pay Schedule, Series, Grade/Pay Band, and career status. Multiple SF-50 may be submitted to demonstrate your highest previous rate and eligibility.*
WARNING:
An award SF-50 (ex. cash or time off award) may not indicate grade, step, and competitive status. For current DOL employees, an award SF-50 DOES NOT indicate grade and step.Resumes
are required- provide a resume either by creating one in USAJOBS or uploading one from your profile. To receive full consideration for relevant and specialized experience, please list the month, year, and number of work hours worked for experience listed on your resume.NOTE: The OFFICIAL Transcript(s) MUST BE RECEIVED, if you are selected, and prior to receiving the firm offer with a start date.How to Apply
To apply for this position, you must complete the initial online application, including submission of the required documentation specified in the Required Documents section.Your application and ALL required supplemental documents MUST be received by 11:59 pm Eastern Time on the vacancy closing date to receive consideration.Paper applications and supplemental documents submitted in any other manner without prior approval from the vacancy contact will not be considered.Important - Save your information before the 30 minute system timeout! For help, go to USAJOBS Help Center.BenefitsA 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.
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