Social Insurance Specialist (Disability Examiner) Direct Hire
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Job Location:
Birmingham, MI - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 89508 - 116362
Posted on:
21 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Summary
Positions under this announcement are being filled using a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) open to all U.S. citizens. Selections made under this bulletin will be processed as new appointments to the civil service. Current civil service employees would be given new appointments to the civil service. Under the provisions of the DHA veterans preference in selection does not apply.
- Performs a comprehensive and intensive review of the disability aspects of selected title II and title XVI claims and
- continuing disability reviews including initial actions and those which have been reconsidered by the State agencies or in face to face disability hearings;
- identifies trends and issues which impact the disability program.
Conditions of employment
- U.S. Citizenship required
- Selective Service Registration if applicable ()
- Fingerprinting and background and/or security investigation may be required
- Job offers are contingent on fingerprinting and background / security investigation results
- Selectees may be required to serve a 1 year probationary period
- Relocation expenses will not be paid
- All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement
- This announcement serves as public notice. Applications submitted be placed into a pool and will remain on file for selection as positions become available.
- Vacancies may be filled for up to 6 months after the closing date of this announcement. Applicants may not receive notifications of referral status until the full 6-month eligibility period has elapsed.
- Applications may be gathered from additional recruitment sources. These will be added to the pool created by this announcement.
Qualifications
Resumes exceeding two pages in length will not be considered please visit the new resume guidance for more information.
To qualify for the GS 12: the applicant must have 52 weeks of specialized experience at the GS-11 level or equivalent which includes ALL of the following:
- Developing examining investigating adjudicating authorizing or otherwise administering claims for medical disability programs.
- Applying vocational policies regarding the ability to perform past and other work in making disability determinations.
- Making final medical and vocational disability determinations at the initial reconsideration or continuing disability review level.
Education
Education is not qualifying for this position.
Additional information
Additional selections may be made for this vacancy six months from the closing date of this announcement. This Direct Hire announcement may be used to fill the same or similar position in another office.
Veterans preference does not apply under this Direct Hire Authority.
This is a bargaining unit position represented by the American Federation of Government Employees.
Selective Service: If you are a male applicant born after December 31 1959 you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. See .
As a condition of employment for accepting this position you may be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public determining if your employment advances the public interest we may consider:
- your performance and conduct;
- the needs and interests of the agency;
- whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
- whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.
Upon completion of your probationary period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification in writing that your continued employment advances the public interest.
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.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Required Experience:
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