Job Description
Summary *PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT IS ONLY OPEN TO CURRENT UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL, UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE, UNITED STATES POSTAL INSPECTION SERVICE AND POSTAL REGULATORY COMMISSION EMPLOYEES. OTHER APPLICANTS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
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This announcement provides the opportunity for a reassignment/promotion to the Human Resources Analyst position within our Mission Support, Human Resources, Benefits Team located in Arlington, VA. Bring your skills and voice to our team!
The successful candidate will be responsible for independently performing assignments requiring the application of fundamental principles, concepts, techniques, and guidelines in the areas of Retirement, Thrift Savings Plan (TSP), Leave Programs, Work Schedule Programs, Federal Life and Health Insurance benefits, Payroll Processing, Processing Form 50s and other benefits applicable to the USPS OIG employees. Assignments are of intermediate to mastery difficulty, depending on the GS equivalent level, and require interpretation and adaptation of guidelines to achieve results.
Please note that the duties and responsibilities associated with this position may vary based upon the agency's needs at the time of hire. The following description of major duties and responsibilities is only intended to give applicants a general overview of job expectations.
- Provides direct counseling to employees at all levels, including senior leadership, management officials, and staff, on retirement, benefit program entitlements, and on interpretations of the law, regulations, and policies.
- Interprets and prepares informative material for employees on new, changed, and pending policies, and outlines impact on existing benefits program entitlements.
- Counsels employees on service credit payments and post-1956 military service deposits; assists employees with benefits and retirement applications; calculates and verifies creditability of service.
- Provides estimates of expected benefits for employees and survivors of deceased employees.
- Processes Postal Service Form 50 actions related to onboarding, reassignment, detail assignments, salary adjustments, separations, etc.
- Prepares and delivers presentations for retirement and benefits seminars.
Candidates will be evaluated on the skills that they possess that are directly related to the duties of the position and the experience, education and training that indicate the applicant's ability to acquire the particular knowledge and skills needed to perform the duties of the position. Only those candidates who meet all qualification and eligibility requirements and who submit the required information by 11:59 PM EST on 09/18/2025 will be considered.
The USPS OIG uses a Pay Banding system, which is equivalent to the Federal GS scale. Grade and salary determinations will be made based upon a candidate's education and professional experience.
This position is being advertised at the Journey Band level, equivalent to a GS-9 to GS-13. The salary range for this position is $69,923.00 - $156,755.00. The salary figures include locality pay. Promotion potential to a GS-13 equivalent is at management's discretion.
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Conditions of employment - Must be a U.S. citizen
- Must be able to pass a drug screening
- Must be able to pass a background investigation
- Must be able to obtain and maintain Moderate Background Investigation security clearance
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a government-issued credit card
- May be required to successfully complete a 12-month probationary period
Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS You must meet ALL of the minimum qualifications listed below.
Specialized experience performing the following types of duties: - Providing advisory and technical services by applying in-depth knowledge and thorough understanding of Federal human resources laws and regulations.
- Performing functional duties in key areas, including employee benefits, retirement processing, and retirement counseling.
- Processing Postal Service Form 50 or Standard Form 50.
- Contributing on project teams for improving HR processes.
- Preparing and presenting presentations to various audiences.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS - Familiarity with the USPS Human Capital Enterprise System (HCES) or other similar system used for processing Postal Service Form 50 actions.
EVALUATION FACTORS You must have the experience, knowledge and skills as listed in EACH of the evaluation factors. Failure to demonstrate that you meet all of the evaluation factor requirements as listed below will result in a score of zero (0); an ineligible status, and you will not be referred for further consideration. Include your major accomplishments relevant to the position requirements in your resume.
- Ability to interpret, explain and counsel employees and management on retirement, Thrift Savings Plan laws, civilian and military service regulations, leave and work schedules policies, group life and health insurance benefits programs, and processing Postal Service Form 50 or Standard Form 50.
- Demonstrated experience resolving customer service issues relating to employee benefits programs.
- Ability to effectively and clearly communicate with various audiences, both orally and in writing.
- Strong analytical skills to assess HR data for effective resolution.
Failure to demonstrate that you meet all evaluation factor requirements will result in a score of zero (0). Upon receipt of a zero score, you will be deemed "not minimally qualified," and you will not be referred for further consideration.
Education Education must be accredited by an institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Applicants can verify accreditation here:
Special Instructions for Candidates with Foreign Education:
Education completed outside the United States must be deemed equivalent to that gained in U.S. education programs. You must submit all necessary documents to a private U.S. credential evaluation service to interpret equivalency of your education against courses given in U.S. accredited colleges and universities.
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Additional information Pay is only part of the compensation you will earn working for the USPS OIG. We offer a broad array of benefits programs:
As a result of the passage of the Postal Service Reform Act of 2022 (PSRA), USPS employees (including USPS OIG) and retirees will transition from the Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) Program to the Postal Service Health Benefits (PSHB) Program effective January 1, 2025.
Detailed information about eligibility and enrollment will be provided upon hiring. For more information, visit the Postal Service Health Benefits (PSHB) Program website at
We offer Health, Dental, Vision, Life and Long-Term Care Insurances with Flexible Spending options as well.For more information about these programs visit:
Retirement and Thrift Savings. For more information about these programs see and tsp.gov/.
Flexible Work Schedules. USPS OIG offers a range of family-friendly flexibilities including flexible work schedules, telework and employee assistance programs.
Leave and Holidays. In addition to eleven (11) paid holidays each year, you will earn thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave and thirteen (13) to twenty-six (26) paid vacation days each year depending on your years of service.
Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) Status: Exempt (Nonexempt employees are entitled to overtime pay; Exempt employees are not).
This agency provides Reasonable Accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you require accommodations during any part of the application and/or hiring process, please contact us by sending an email to jobs@uspsoig.gov. The decision on granting an accommodation request will be made on a case-by-case basis.
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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
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