Social Insurance Specialist (Claims Technical Expert) (ICTAP) (TEMP)
Job Location:
New Castle, CO - USA
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Job Summary
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) eligibles only in the commuting area of the selected duty location.
LOCATION: This position is located in various offices within the Social Security Administration.
TOUR OF DUTY: Multiple work schedules (up to 40 hours) Alternate work schedules may be available.
TYPE OF POSITION: Temporary NTE 1 year; may be extended will not become permanent.
SSAs Claims Technical Expert (CTE) is responsible for developing and adjudicating the most complex non-routine Title II and/or Title XVI cases and on public fraud issues in specific claims and post-entitlement cases. The incumbent provides a lead role in technical training and mentoring other employees.
- Proof of ICTAP eligibility required
- U.S. Citizenship required
- Selective Service Registration if applicable ()
- Background and/or security investigation required
- Job offers are contingent on background / security investigation results
- All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement
Applicants must have 52 weeks of specialized experience at the GS-11 level or equivalent which is in or related to the work of the position to be filled and has equipped applicant with the particular knowledge skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Examples of specialized experience include functioning as a lead worker or performing quality control functions in reviewing caseloads (e.g. income maintenance benefits pension plans health insurance etc.); adjudicating authorizing investigating or reconsidering claims; and evaluating benefit programs to assess the integrity and quality of operations.
The following time-in-grade requirement must be met by the closing date of this announcement:
Applicant must have 52 weeks at the GS-11 or higher.
SELECTIVE PLACEMENT FACTOR:
COMPETENCY ASSESSMENT INTERVIEW PROCESS (CAIP) INTERVIEW - Applicants will be required to participate in a panel interview (after basic eligibility determination) to demonstrate an aptitude for meeting and dealing with the public. Applicants must pass this interview process in order to be found fully qualified for this position and receive further consideration for selection. This interview will cover typical situations which might be encountered on the job in person or over the telephone. Applicants must demonstrate qualities such as clarity of speech ability to listen ability to establish confidence and put others at ease and the ability to organize and express thoughts clearly. If you do not pass the CAIP interview you will not qualify for the job. Panel interviews may be conducted via video conferencing software if technically feasible.
NOTE: Previous Meet and Deal results are not valid for this vacancy announcement; you will be required to complete the CAIP assessment.
There is no substitution of education for experience at this grade level.
In addition to the minimum qualifications applicants must be eligible under the following category:
- Displaced or surplus Federal employees eligible under the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP). who have held a GS-12 or above and in the commuting area of the listed duty locations.
This is not a career-ladder position; GS-12 is the full performance level.
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 .
Additional selections may be made for this vacancy six months from the closing date of this announcement.
LOCALITY PAY: Salary will be set in accordance with locality pay provisions. Refer to Salaries & Wages for locality pay tables.
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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