Disability Adjudicator 123 (PCN 07-5909 and PCN 05-2096)

State Of Alaska

Job Location:

Anchorage, AK - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 2137 - 2833

Posted on: 21 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description

This recruitment is exempt from the Hiring Freeze (Administrative Order 358).

ATTENTION ALASKA RESIDENTS!

The Department of Labor and Workforce Development Division of Vocational Rehabilitation is recruiting for two
Disability Adjudicator 1/2/3s located in Anchorage!
No Cover Letter Required!

These positions are in the General Government Unit (GGU) at a Range 15/17/19.

What You Will Be Doing:
As a Disability Adjudicator 1/2/3 you will evaluate medical criteria and eligibility for the Social Security Administration (SSA) disability program.

The position specifically analyzes disability claims as required by SSA rules regulation and policies.

The position evaluates data contained from the medical vocational and legal reports to determine whether there is a need for additional documentation.

This position works up to 1 year under direct daily supervision and structured training to develop knowledge of the programs policies and rules.

Our Mission Values and Culture:
Alaska Disability Determination Services (DDS) is uniquely the only DDS in the State of Alaska. Our small branch office is proudly contracted to determine the eligibility of all Alaskan applicants for two disability programs under Social Security regulations. The DDS embraces the value of strong work ethic dedication to continuous learning styles and ability to enjoy a fast paced production oriented environment.

Benefits of Joining Our Team:
The work is fast paced and challenging but allows for autonomy and the opportunity for a self-driven fast tracked career growth.

The Working Environment You Can Expect:
The position is complex requiring a high degree of skill and confidence that gives a sense of accomplishment once training is completed. The work is fast paced and challenging but allows for autonomy and the opportunity for a self-driven fast tracked career growth. Hybrid telework may be an option during the training period.

Who We Are Looking For:
We are interested in candidates who possess some or all of the following position specific competencies:

Analysis and Assessment: Uses information technology in accessing collecting analyzing maintaining and disseminating data and information.
Integrity/Honesty: Contributes to maintaining the integrity of the organization; displays high standards of ethical conduct and understands the impact of violating these standards on an organization self and others; is trustworthy.
Written Communication: Writes in a clear concise organized and convincing manner for the intended audience.

To view the general description and example of duties for the position please go to the following link:
Qualifications

Competency Based Minimum Qualifications Instructions:
This job class uses competency based minimum qualifications.Please ensure your application(through work history volunteer experience (duties summary) training education licenses certifications etc.) supports how you have gained the knowledge skills abilities and behaviors (competencies) and that you possess the minimum required competencies for the job class.

Competency Description
The competency description(s) listed below have been designed to promote a common understanding of the essential elements of the job class. They highlight the more general and customary knowledge skills abilities (KSAs) tasks and behaviors used to describe the competency. They typically list expectations as opposed to specific tasks and are to be used only as parameters and guidelines. A competencys description is not intended to exclusively define every KSA task and behavior needed to successfully meet the competency but rather to provide the manager/agency with a broad reference of options as to how an applicant can meet the job expectation.

Disability Adjudicator Level 1:
Any combination of education and/or experience that provides the applicant with competencies in:

Attention to Detail: Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.
Compliance: Knowledge of procedures for assessing evaluating and monitoring programs or projects for compliance with Federal laws regulations and guidance.
Customer Service: Works with clients and customers (that is any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit produces including the general public individuals who work in the agency other agencies or organizations outside the Government) to assess their needs provide information or assistance resolve their problems or satisfy their expectations; knows about available products and services; is committed to providing quality products and services.
Interpersonal Skills: Treats others with courtesy sensitivity and respect. Considers and responds appropriately to the needs and feelings of different people in different situations.
Reading: Understands and interprets written material including technical material rules regulations instructions reports charts graphs or tables; applies what is learned from written material to specific situations.

Equivalent to those typically gained by:
Any combination of postsecondary education from an accredited college and/or experience that involved: 1) extensive person-to-person contact to explain policies procedures services or requirements or procedures for applying for services loans licenses permits and so on; and/or 2) investigating and evaluating for state federal or non-governmental assistance programs or investigating compliance with such programs.

Disability Adjudicator Level 2:

Any combination of education and/or experience that provides the applicant with competencies in:

Analytical Thinking/Problem Solving: Uses a logical systematic sequential approach to address problems or opportunities or manage a situation by drawing on ones knowledge and experience base and calling on other references and resources as necessary.
Computer Skills: Uses computers software applications databases and automated systems to accomplish work.
Customer Service: Works with clients and customers (that is any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit produces including the general public individuals who work in the agency other agencies or organizations outside the Government) to assess their needs provide information or assistance resolve their problems or satisfy their expectations; knows about available products and services; is committed to providing quality products and services.
Disability Services: Knowledge of the concepts principles theories and practices used in the planning design and/or implementation of programs that provide services to children and adults who experience disabilities and their families.
Reading Comprehension: Understands and interprets written material including technical material rules regulations instructions reports charts graphs or tables; applies what is learned from written material to specific situations.
Research: Knowledge of the scientific principles methods and processes used to conduct a systematic and objective inquiry; including study design collection analysis and interpretation of data; and the reporting of results.

Equivalent to those typically gained by:

Successful completion of the training plan as a Disability Adjudicator 1 with the State of Alaska or similar with other States providing adjudication of claims.

OR Substitution:

Any combination of postsecondary education from an accredited college and/or experience that involved professional experience researching analyzing or applying policies and/or regulations in such areas as eligibility for or provision of benefits services loans licenses permits or similar programs and communicating the results orally and in writing under the Social Security Act.

Disability Adjudicator Level 3:

Any combination of education and/or experience that provides the applicant with competencies in:

Analytical Thinking/Problem Solving: Uses a logical systematic sequential approach to address problems or opportunities or manage a situation by drawing on ones knowledge and experience base and calling on other references and resources as necessary.
Decision Making: Makes sound well-informed and objective decisions; perceives the impact and implications of decisions; commits to action even in uncertain situations to accomplish organizational goals; causes change.
Disability Services: Knowledge of the concepts principles theories and practices used in the planning design and/or implementation of programs that provide services to children and adults who experience disabilities and their families.
Reading Comprehension: Understands and interprets written material including technical material rules regulations instructions reports charts graphs or tables; applies what is learned from written material to specific situations.
Research: Knowledge of the scientific principles methods and processes used to conduct a systematic and objective inquiry; including study design collection analysis and interpretation of data; and the reporting of results.
Technical Competence: Uses knowledge that is acquired through formal training or extensive on-the-job experience to perform ones job; works with understands and evaluates technical information related to the job; advises others on technical issues.

Equivalent to those typically gained by:

Successful completion of the professional development training plan as a Disability Adjudicator 2 with the State of Alaska.

OR Substitution:

Any combination of postsecondary education from an accredited college and/or experience that involved progressively responsible professional level experience in interviewing investigating claims examining or related experience which involves securing reviewing and/or verifying information needed to determine eligibility for medical benefits under the Social Security Act. The experience must have involved the analysis explanation application or interpretation of Social Security law regulations rulings policies procedures precedents or similar criteria.

Additional Required Information

**PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS & INFORMATION CAREFULLY**

THIS RECRUITMENT IS FOR ALASKA RESIDENTS ONLY
This recruitment is open to Alaska Residents only. Applicants must meetAlaska Residency Requirements in order to be considered for employment at this time.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS
For your application to be evaluated you mustanswer the Supplemental Questions.

The State of Alaska (SOA) uses four levels of proficiency to measure and describe an applicants level of competence in applying certain behaviors knowledge skills and abilities to accomplish a specific task. The four proficiency levels are: Mastery Fluency Literacy and Discovery. You will need to rate your proficiency level for each competency listed in the supplemental questions.

FLEXIBLY STAFFED
This position is flexibly staffed. The level of the job offer will be based on the selected candidates credibly possessed and proven competencies. If hired at the lower level you will be promoted to the higher level after successfully completing the training plan and demonstrating competency in the work.

SPECIAL NOTICE
This position requires a federal background check and subsequent federal security clearance in accordance with Homeland Security Presidential Directive-12 on Standard Form 86 that includes fingerprinting in-depth work and residence location histories.

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF INTERVIEW

A list of three (3) professional references one of which should be your most recent supervisor including name job title employer and current phone number(s).
A copy of your last three (3) performance evaluations or two (2) letters of reference if evaluations are unavailable.
Post secondary transcripts. Unofficial copies are acceptable with the name of the accredited institution clearly visible.

LEGAL EMPLOYMENT
The States online recruitment system Workplace Alaska requires applicants to certify that they have a legal right to accept employment in the United States. It is the responsibility of the employee to maintain the appropriate documentation to accept or continue legal employment. The State of Alaska does not function in the role as an employer sponsor.

APPLICATION NOTICE
You can ONLY apply for this position through Workplace Alaska website or via hardcopy (paper) application. If you accessed this recruitment bulletin through a job search portal such as AlaskaJobs or any other database you MUST use a Workplace Alaska online or hardcopy application to successfully apply. Instructions on how to apply with Workplace Alaska may be found on the Workplace Alaska How to Apply page.

Omission of any required documentation listed will result in an incomplete application and you will not receive further consideration. If youre experiencing problems attaching to your application or if you simply had forgotten you may email it to the contact provided below before 5:00 pm of the closing date. Any documents submitted after the posting has closed will not be considered.

EDUCATION
If post-secondary education is required to meet the minimum qualifications you must fill in the Education section of the application. If you have not obtained a degree please indicate the number of units completed. Copies of transcripts are required to verify educational credentials if used to meet the minimum qualifications for a position.Transcripts must be attached at the time of application or submitted to the contact information below prior to the close of recruitment. If youre unable to attach to your application email it to the contact provided in the job posting. If email is not an option please call the contact person to obtain a fax number.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FOREIGN EDUCATION
Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the above requirements if applicable. If utilizing this education you must show that the education credentials have been submitted to a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and that such education has been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs; or an accredited U.S. state university reports the other institution as one whose transcript is given full value or full value is given in subject areas applicable to the curricula at the state university. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

WORK EXPERIENCE
If using work experience not already documented in your application also provide the employer name your job title dates of employment whether full-or part-time. Applications will be reviewed to determine if the responses are supported and minimum qualifications are clearly met. If they are not the applicant may not advance to the interview and selection phase of the recruitment.

Note: Attaching a resume is not an alternative to filling out the application in its entirety. Noting see resume or any similar response on any portion of your application may lead to a determination that your application is incomplete and removal from consideration for this job posting.

BARGAINING UNIT
If you are acurrent state employee please mark the union you are a member of at the time of application. If you are not a current state employee you must mark that it does not apply to you.

MULTIPLE VACANCIES
This recruitment may be used for more than one (1) vacancy. The applicant pool acquired during this recruitment may be used for future vacancies for up to ninety (90) days after this recruitment closes. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply to each recruitment notice to ensure consideration for all vacancies.

NOTICE
Questions regarding the application process can be directed to the Workplace Alaska hotline at (toll free) or (907) 465- 4095. If you choose to be contacted by email please ensure your email address is correct on your application and that the spam filter will permit email from the domains. For information on allowing emails from the domains visit the Lost Password Help page located at STATEMENT
The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities who require accommodation auxiliary aides or services or alternative communication formats please call 1- or in Juneau or TTY: Alaska Relay 711 or 1- or correspond with the Division of Personnel & Labor Relations at: P.O. Box 110201 Juneau AK 99811-0201. The State of Alaska is an equal opportunity employer.

WORKPLACE ALASKA APPLICATION QUESTIONS & ASSISTANCE
Questions regarding application submission or system operation errors should be directed to the Workplace Alaska hotline at 1- (toll free) or if you are located in the Juneau area. Requests for information may also be emailed to:

For applicant password assistance please visit: Information

Roberta Norris
Disability Adjudicator 4 Supervisor
Phone:

Job DescriptionThis recruitment is exempt from the Hiring Freeze (Administrative Order 358).ATTENTION ALASKA RESIDENTS!The Department of Labor and Workforce Development Division of Vocational Rehabilitation is recruiting for twoDisability Adjudicator 1/2/3s located in Anchorage! No Cover Letter Requ...