Employee Benefits Specialist

Agency: Employee Benefits Security Administration

Department: Department of Labor

Location: Multiple Locations

Grade: GS

Schedule: Not provided

Salary: 51283 – 94563 PA

Dates: 2026-09-02T00:00:00.0000 to 2026-09-08T23:59:59.9970

Position dates: 2026-09-02T00:00:00.0000 to 2026-09-08T23:59:59.9970

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Requirements: For GS-07: Applicants must have 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level GS-05 in the Federal Service. Applicants must meet 3 out of the 5 examples of specialized experience below. For GS-09: Applicants must have 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, GS-07 in the Federal Service. Applicants must meet 3 out of the 5 examples of specialized experience below. Specialized Experience is the experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA's) to perform the duties of the position successfully, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level. Qualifying specialized experience for GS-07 includes: 1) Experience supporting projects by identifying issues, gathering information, and recommending improvements. 2) Experience researching and analyzing policies, procedures, regulations, reports, or other information. 3) Experience preparing clear written products such as summaries, reports, correspondence, or recommendations. 4) Experience communicating with stakeholders to gather, explain, or clarify information and resolve issues. 5) Experience reviewing processes to identify gaps, inefficiencies, or needed improvements. OR 1 full year of graduate level education; if related; OR Superior academic achievement (S.A.A); information regarding S.A.A can be found in OPM's General Schedule Qualification Policies. S.A.A. is based on a qualifying Bachelor's Degree and (1) class standing, (2) grade-point average, or (3) honor society membership. Class standing — Applicants must be in the upper third of the graduating class in the college, university, or major subdivision, such as the College of Liberal Arts or the School of Business Administration, based on completed courses. Grade-point average (G.P.A.)– Grade-point averages ar

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