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Health Benefits Assistant - 2006/05/11 13:02
Health Benefits Assistant, FP-0303-7 (Equivalent to GS-07)
The following job is on the Peace Corps website. If you are interested in applying please login to the Peace Corps jobs site at: http://www.avuedigitalservices.com/pc/applicant.html
Once you have logged in, please enter the code GBFHS into the "Reference Code" field in the bottom right on the screen.
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VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
EMPLOYER: Peace Corps
LOCATION: Washington, Dist of Columbia
SALARY RANGE: $37,043.00-$54,399.00
CLOSE DATE: 5-25-2006
ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: DPC6-A0086-CN
OPENING DATE: 5-11-2006
PROMOTION POTENTIAL: 07
AREA OF CONSIDERATION: US citizens
WORK SCHEDULE: Full Time
TIME LIMIT: Term, not to exceed 30 Months
CONTACT NAME: Avue Direct Services
CONTACT PHONE NUMBER: 253-573-1877-209
CONTACT EMAIL: mlucero@avuetech.com
NOTES:
Both online and offline application assistance can be obtained by contacting the Avue Help Desk at 1-253-573-1877-209 or mlucero@avuetech.com; by clicking on the ?Concierge? button while working in the automated system; or by contacting the Peace Corps Office of Human Resources at 202-692-1200 or hrmjobs@peacecorps.gov.
This is an Excepted Service Appointment. Initial appointments to the Peace Corps normally are for 30 months, but may be extended up to 5 years. Employees are paid on the Foreign Service pay scale and receive the same benefits as other Federal employees.
A background security investigation will be required for all hires. Appointment will be subject to the applicant?s successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication. Failure to successfully meet these requirements will be grounds for termination.
DUTIES:
This position is located in the Office of Medical Services (OMS) under the Associate Director of Volunteer Support. The OMS is responsible for Peace Corps pre-service medical clearance of applicants, in-service health care, and post-service health benefit programs. The Post-Service Unit is responsible for the planning, organizing, controlling, evaluation and coordination of health benefits for returned Volunteers. In addition, the Post-Service Unit processes workers? compensation claims for returned Volunteers with the Office of Workers? Compensation Programs, Department of Labor under the Federal Employees? Compensation Act. The Benefits Assistant advises claimants and providers of the claim process for post-service evaluations and workers? compensation under the Federal Employees? Compensation Act (FECA); assists in the preparation and case management of workers? compensation cases; assists in a variety of post-service health benefits activities and related administrative responsibilities
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Ability to communicate effectively other than in writing.
Knowledge of Office of Worker's Compensation (OWCP) Program policies, regulations, practices, and procedures.
Ability to interpret and apply a variety of guidelines and/or regulations.
Ability to analyze operational problems and develop solutions.
MINIMUM FEDERAL QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Qualifying experience for the FP-07 level includes one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the FP-08 or GS-6 level. Specialized experience is experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) to perform successfully the duties of the position as described above, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. Examples are assisting in the development and/or implementation of clerical or administrative procedures for application within an organization; or selecting and arranging data and information from files and other resources for use by others in completing larger reports and projects.
SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR EXPERIENCE: The experience requirements for the FP-07 level may be met by completion of one (1) year of graduate level education that is directly related to the work of the position.
COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Equivalent combinations of successfully completed education and experience may be used to meet the experience requirements.
OTHER SIGNIFICANT FACTS:
Applicants must submit a complete application package that is received by the closing date of this announcement.
BASIS OF RATING: You will be rated based on your qualifications for this position as evidenced by the education, experience, and training you report relative to this position which show the degree to which you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed on this vacancy announcement.
Applicants submitting proof documents can electronically attach them, or scan and attach them, to the employment application. If this is not possible, copies of documents can be faxed to (253) 573-9869, or mailed to the following address: Peace Corps, c/o Avue Technologies Corporation, ATTN: Direct Services, 1145 Broadway Plaza, Suite 800, Tacoma, WA 98402. All faxed or mailed proof documents must be submitted prior to the closing date of the announcement and must be identified with applicant's name and vacancy announcement number.
All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, marital status, political affiliation, age, sex, sexual orientation, handicapping condition, membership in an employee organization, or any other non-merit factors.
This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.
Moving expenses are not authorized.
Relocation expenses are not authorized.
Individuals who have been engaged in certain intelligence activity or related work or who have been employed by or connected with an intelligence agency are ineligible for employment with Peace Corps. Acceptance of employment with Peace Corps precludes employment by certain intelligence organizations for a specific period of time, determined by the employing agency, after Peace Corps employment ceases.
Initial appointments to the Peace Corps normally do not exceed 30 months, but they may be extended for up to 5 years.
As a condition of employment, all male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must have registered for the selective service. If selected for this position, the applicant must sign a statement certifying his registration, or the applicant must demonstrate exempt status under the Selective Service Law.
DIRECT DEPOSIT: All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choosing.
Applicants must be U.S. citizens.
Applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
If you are claiming 5-point Veteran's Preference, a DD-214 must be submitted with your application. To receive 10-point preference, in addition to your DD-214, you must also submit an SF-15 and an official statement, issued in 1991 or later, from the Veterans Affairs or from a branch of the Armed Forces, certifying that the veteran has a service-connected disability of 10% or more. This documentation must be received by the closing date of the announcement; failure to submit will disallow the additional points for preference being added to your score.
This position is excluded from provisions of the Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP).
A six-month trial period is required.
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