Employee Benefits

Description: Knowledge of HR concepts, principles, and practices related to retirement, insurance, injury compensation, and other employee benefits programs.

Core Entry Level Basic Competency Model
OPM Employee Benefits Competency Model
DOW Employee Benefits Competency Model

Learning Topics:

  • Federal Benefits Programs (i.e., CSRS/FERS & Non-Appropriated Fund (NAF) retirement, Thrift Savings Plan, health, life, vision, dental, and long-term care insurance, Flexible Spending Account Program)
  • Injury Compensation
  • Federal Work-Life Balance Programs
  • Contracting Officer Technical Representative
  • (COTR) Agency Policies and Procedures

Sample Job Duties:

  • Identify employees moving between Appropriated Fund (APF) and Non-Appropriated Fund (NAF) positions and direct them to appropriate resources and specialists for benefits and retirement counseling.
  • Direct employees to appropriate sources of information about benefits and/or work-life programs.
  • Resolve simple problems in the administration of a benefits program.
  • Assist new employees with completing various benefits forms.
  • Review worker’s compensation claims to determine if additional documentation is required.
  • Review worker’s compensation claims to determine if additional documentation is required.
  • Assist with planning informational events related to work-life balance.