- Position Title
- Legal Administrative Specialist (Legal Specialist)
- Agency
- Social Security Administration
- Announcement Number
- SC-11709654-23-TQG Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Friday, October 28, 2022 to Friday, November 18, 2022
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1.
Are you a current SSA employee applying for reassignment, change to lower grade, or repromotion to a grade you previously held on a permanent basis? Select yes if you currently hold or previously held a permanent position at or above the grade level(s) posted in this vacancy announcement. (NOTE: If the posted position has higher promotion potential than you have held on a permanent basis, you must apply for promotion to receive consideration.)
OR
Are you applying for non-competitive consideration? Select yes if you are an SSA employee currently serving under one of the following appointment types: Schedule A 213.3102(u) for individuals with disabilities; temporary/term appointment for 30% or more disabled veterans; or Veterans Recruitment Appointment (Note: Employees serving on VRA appointments are only eligible for non-competitive consideration for positions at GS-11 or below).
OR
Are you applying for non-competitive consideration? Select yes if you are an SSA employee currently serving under one of the following appointment types: Schedule A 213.3102(u) for individuals with disabilities; temporary/term appointment for 30% or more disabled veterans; or Veterans Recruitment Appointment (Note: Employees serving on VRA appointments are only eligible for non-competitive consideration for positions at GS-11 or below).
2.
Are you a current SSA employee applying for promotion? Select yes if you have 52 weeks at the next lower grade AND you have not held a permanent position at the grade level(s) posted in this vacancy announcement, OR if this position has higher promotion potential than the positions you have held on a permanent basis.
Preferences
Please read the questions carefully. Responding "No" may result in loss of further consideration.
1.
Please enter your Employee Common ID (ECI). Your ECI can be found on the first page of Employee Data. NOTE: The Employee Data website is only viewable from within SSA's firewall.
Assessment 1
Please select one answer to the statement below. Your response will determine if you qualify for the position of Legal Specialist, GS-9.
1.
I have 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-7 grade level or above in the Federal Service by the closing date of the announcement. Specialized experience is experience which is in or directly related to the work of the position. Please refer to the vacancy announcement for examples of specialized experience.
2.
Are you currently in good standing?
CAUTION: Employees are not in good standing when they are placed on an OPS plan, and remain in not in good standing until they meet one of the following conditions:
In good standing information can be found on the first page of Employee Data. NOTE: The Employee Data website is only viewable from within SSA's firewall.
CAUTION: Employees are not in good standing when they are placed on an OPS plan, and remain in not in good standing until they meet one of the following conditions:
- Successful completion of the OPS plan;
- Following the unsuccessful completion of the OPS, receive a successful rating for a new appraisal period under a new plan for a new position (if applicable based on the effectuated performance-based action); or
- Voluntarily change positions prior to completing the OPS.
In good standing information can be found on the first page of Employee Data. NOTE: The Employee Data website is only viewable from within SSA's firewall.
3.
Please select the statement that best describes your status.
Please answer yes or no to the statements below. Note: Submission of this electronic questionnaire is certification that all responses are true to the best of your knowledge. Materially false, fictitious or fraudulent statements or representations are subject to disciplinary action.
4.
Do you have experience responding to inquiries regarding SSA/OHO claims processing procedures? (8 pts)
5.
Do you have experience reviewing and analyzing cases under Titles II and XVI of the Social Security Act, as amended? (10 pts)
6.
Do you have experience examining claim files to ensure adequate evidence and documentation prior to the hearing? (8 pts)
7.
Do you have experience inputting information in the case development systems? (8 pts)
8.
Do you have experience maintaining a data system of records for inquiries? (8 pts)
9.
Do you have experience using office automation software? (8 pts)
10.
Do you have experience preparing written documents that are concise, accurate and grammatically correct? (10 pts)
11.
Do you have experience initiating or responding to telephone inquiries on pending SSA cases? (8 pts)
12.
Do you have experience initiating telephone calls to obtain technical information pertaining to pending hearings? (8 pts)
13.
Do you have experience handling complex issues or problem cases? (8 pts)
14.
Do you have experience prioritizing workload to meet required due dates? (8 pts)
15.
Do you have experience organizing large volumes of work according to established procedures? (8 pts)