Social Insurance Specialist (Disability Processing Specialist) Direct Hire
Job Location:
Birmingham, MI - USA
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Job 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 and the Rule of Many do not apply.
This position is not a hybrid telework position. This position is in office five days per week.
- This announcement serves as public notice. Applications submitted will 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.
- Serves as an authoritative specialist and expert in the adjudication of disability cases under Title II and Title XVI programs.
- Makes determinations on disability claims including initial claims reconsiderations and medical continuing disability reviews (CDRs) in accordance with SSA program rules.
- Provides appropriate support and compelling rationale for conclusions including preparing assessments of physical and psychological residual functional capacity and medical improvement in CDRs.
- Obtains and analyzes medical and other evidence in case records collaborates with medical consultants and reviews information from beneficiaries claimants third parties and authorized representatives.
- Effectively organizes and prioritizes multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment ensuring timely and accurate completion despite shifting deadlines.
- Prepares correspondence including notices of determinations affecting claimants rights and benefits and provides responses to inquiries regarding claims information or rationale for determinations.
- 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
- Candidates will not be hired based on their race sex color religion or national origin.
Resumes exceeding two pages in length will not be considered please visit the new resume guidance for more information.
All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement. If you are using experience to qualify you must have:
To qualify for this GS 12 Disability Processing Specialist position you must demonstrate the following: at least 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. Such experience should primarily include:1) making medical determinations of disability at the initial reconsideration and/or continuing disability review level; and
2) reviewing developing examining investigating and/or adjudicating and authorizing complex claims for medical disability programs.
Reviewers cannot assume you perform duties you dont describe.
For GS-12: Substitution is not applicable for the grade level.
Additional selections may be made for this vacancy six months from the closing date of this announcement.
This is a bargaining unit position represented by the American Federation of Government Employees.
This position is not authorized to be filled virtually or through outstationing. One or more vacancies may be filled at any of the listed Official Duty Stations (ODS).
Relocation expenses will not be paid; salary will be set in accordance with locality pay provisions.
This position is on a full-time flex-time schedule; Alternate Work Schedules (AWS) may be authorized.
This position is not a hybrid telework position. This position is in office five days per alignment with the Presidential Memorandum - Return to In-Person Work - The White House the Social Security Administration currently has a policy of no scheduled telework. However episodic telework may be permitted on an occasional irregular basis for special situations subject to supervisory approval.
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.
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.
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