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Summary This position is located in the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of Justice Programs (OJP), Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA), Public Safety Officers' Benefits (PSOB) Office. BJA is responsible for providing national direction an leadership to encourage improvement of the functioning of the criminal justice system. Responsibilities Serve as a Senior Benefits Specialist with responsibility for the development, coordination, and determination Public Safety Officers' Benefits (PSOB) death, disability, and education claims. Plan and implement new PSOB Programs. Ensure compliance of PSOB policies and procedures with relevant laws, regulations, and guidelines. Respond to inquiries from the public and private sectors regarding claim eligibility, program requirements, appeal procedures, and other concerns related to death, disability, and educational assistance cases. Analyze all submitted documentation for death, disability, or education benefits in conjunction with the PSOB Act and regulations. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Specialized Experience: Applicants must have one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 level. Specialized experience is experience which is in or related to the line of work of the position to be filled and which has equipped the applicant with the specific knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Examples of specialized experience include: Performing analytical studies involving issues related to death, disability, or education benefit programs. Developing plans for implementing short and long-range death, disability, or education benefit program goals. Reviewing prior death, disability, or education benefit claims to gather information and reconcile conflicting data; devising new or modified methods of analyzing findings in death, disability, or education benefits reviews. Researching or analyzing uncommon or complex death, disability, or education benefit issues. Technical Qualifications: Applicants who meet the basic entry and minimum qualification requirements, as described above, will be further evaluated on the following technical qualifications: Ability to evaluate death, disability, and education benefits administration claim processing and techniques Oral Communication Ability to provide death, disability, or education program management advice and assistance Ability to provide Guidance on death, disability, or education program management issues Knowledge of mission, structure, programs, and responsibilities of a wide range of public safety agencies. Written Communication Additional information on the qualification requirements is outlined in the OPM Qualification Standards Handbook of General Schedule Positions and is available at OPM's website: https://www.opm.gov/qualifications/standards/indexes/num-ndx.asp All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Education Additional Information This position may be eligible for telework per agency policy. OJP offers opportunities for flexible work schedules. Recruitment incentives may not be authorized. This vacancy announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. Please do not indicate current or former position salary in your application or resume. As the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service. This position has a duty station of Washington, D.C. The selectee will be required to physically report to the OJP office building at least four (4) days per bi-weekly pay period and may incorporate leave and official travel plans into this reporting requirement. The office director or supervisor may request the selectee's presence in the office more frequently, as determined by the needs of the office. The selectee will be responsible for covering all commuting-related travel expenses. OJP employees are eligible for one transportation benefit - parking or the Department of Justice (DOJ) transit subsidy.