- Position Title
- Workers' Compensation Claims Examiner
- Agency
- Office of Workers' Compensation Programs
- Announcement Number
- DE-23-PHIL-OWCP-1210693-MS Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Tuesday, August 29, 2023 to Tuesday, September 12, 2023
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Are you a current or former DOL employee who meets the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee, in which received official notice that your job is no longer needed or that you will lose your job by Reduction-in-Force (RIF)? If yes, confirm:
• you are located in the same local commuting area as the vacancy; AND,
• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you will be separated; AND,
• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you will be separated; AND,
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent?
Note: To verify your eligibility, you must submit copies of the appropriate documentation, such as a reduction in force (RIF) separation notice, a SF50 reflecting your RIF separation, or a notice of proposed removal for declining a directed reassignment or transfer of function to another commuting area. You must also submit documentation to reflect your current (or last) performance rating of record.
• you are located in the same local commuting area as the vacancy; AND,
• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you will be separated; AND,
• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you will be separated; AND,
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent?
Note: To verify your eligibility, you must submit copies of the appropriate documentation, such as a reduction in force (RIF) separation notice, a SF50 reflecting your RIF separation, or a notice of proposed removal for declining a directed reassignment or transfer of function to another commuting area. You must also submit documentation to reflect your current (or last) performance rating of record.
3.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a Federal agency other than DOL who meets the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee, in which received official notice that your job is no longer needed or that you will lose your job by Reduction-in-Force (RIF)? If yes, confirm:
• you are located in the same local commuting area as the vacancy; AND,
• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent?
Note: To verify your eligibility, you must submit copies of the appropriate documentation, such as a reduction in force (RIF) separation notice, a SF50 reflecting your RIF separation, or a notice of proposed removal for declining a directed reassignment or transfer of function to another commuting area. You must also submit documentation to reflect your current (or last) performance rating of record.
• you are located in the same local commuting area as the vacancy; AND,
• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent?
Note: To verify your eligibility, you must submit copies of the appropriate documentation, such as a reduction in force (RIF) separation notice, a SF50 reflecting your RIF separation, or a notice of proposed removal for declining a directed reassignment or transfer of function to another commuting area. You must also submit documentation to reflect your current (or last) performance rating of record.
Preferences
1.
I understand that the responses I selected in this questionnaire must be fully supported by detailed descriptions of my work experiences in my resume. In the event that my responses are not supported by my resume, the human resources office will amend my responses to more accurately reflect the level of competency demonstrated in my resume.
2.
I understand submission of supporting documentation, e.g., transcripts, DD-214, SF-50, Most recent performance appraisal dated within 18 months (or reason explaining why one cannot be provided) may be required for this position. I also understand that my application will not be considered if the required supporting documentation is not submitted or is not submitted in accordance with the time frames indicated in the announcement.
3.
Where did you first learn about this Department of Labor (DOL) job opportunity?
4.
Please provide the name of the institution/college/university or organization/program/network where you first heard about this Department of Labor (DOL) job opportunity. If you learned about this DOL job opportunity through a DOL Sponsored Career Fair, please provide the name of the career fair. If you learned about this job through OCIO, please specify if it was through OCIO LinkedIn, OCIO Twitter or another OCIO Outreach Method. If not applicable, please enter N/A.
(limit 250 characters)
Core Questions
1.
Are you a current Federal employee?
2.
If you selected "Other", please enter the agency and organization. If not applicable, please enter N/A.
(limit 250 characters)
3.
If you are a current Federal employee, what is your duty station? [City, State] (If not applicable, please enter N/A.)
(limit 250 characters)
4.
If you are, or ever were, a Federal civilian employee, please indicate pay plan of the highest graded position you held.
5.
If you selected "Other", please enter the Pay Plan. If not applicable, please enter N/A.
(limit 100 characters)
6.
If you are, or ever were, a Federal civilian employee, please indicate the highest-grade level you held.
7.
If you are, or ever were, a Federal civilian employee, please indicate the dates of the highest title, series, graded position you held (MM-YYYY to MM-YYYY or Present, or if not applicable, please enter N/A.).
Note: Time-In-Grade restrictions apply in relation to advancement to General Schedule positions of employees in the competitive service. (limit 150 characters)
Note: Time-In-Grade restrictions apply in relation to advancement to General Schedule positions of employees in the competitive service. (limit 150 characters)
8.
If you are, or were, a Federal employee who held a permanent position in the competitive service, what is the highest full performance level* of that position?
*Full Performance Level: The highest grade level in an employment career ladder. For example, if the position is a Secretary, grade GS-5 with a target grade or promotion potential to GS-7, the GS-7 grade level is the full performance grade level of the position. It is the highest grade in the Secretary position's employment career ladder (i.e., GS-5, GS-6, GS-7).
*Full Performance Level: The highest grade level in an employment career ladder. For example, if the position is a Secretary, grade GS-5 with a target grade or promotion potential to GS-7, the GS-7 grade level is the full performance grade level of the position. It is the highest grade in the Secretary position's employment career ladder (i.e., GS-5, GS-6, GS-7).
9.
May we contact your current supervisor for a reference?
10.
Does the Department of Labor employ any member of your family?
11.
If yes to previous question, please provide the name, relationship, organization in which employed, and location if known. If not applicable, please enter N/A.
(limit 250 characters)
12.
If you are a male at least 18 years of age, born after December 31, 1959, have you registered with the Selective Service System?
13.
If you are a male at least 18 years of age, born after December 31, 1959 AND you have NOT registered with the Selective Service System, do you have an approved exemption?
Note: You will be asked to provide a copy of the exemption prior to the interview and selection.
Note: You will be asked to provide a copy of the exemption prior to the interview and selection.
14.
Are you a retiree receiving a Federal annuity, either military or civilian?
Note: If you are an annuitant, your salary or annuity may be reduced upon employment.
Note: If you are an annuitant, your salary or annuity may be reduced upon employment.
15.
Have you accepted a buyout from a Federal agency within the past 5 years?
16.
For DOL employees only, what is your bargaining unit status?
17.
The Department of Labor does not recognize academic degrees (including any coursework leading to a degree) from secondary schools that are not authorized by the state, or post-secondary educational institutions that are not accredited by an accrediting body recognized by the Department of Education. Any applicant falsely claiming an academic degree from an authorized or accredited institution will be subject to actions ranging from disqualification from federal employment to removal from federal service. Please check the appropriate box.
Note: You can verify your school's accreditation through its registrar's office.
Note: You can verify your school's accreditation through its registrar's office.
18.
Are you currently serving or have you served in a Political Appointment in the Federal Government?
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in a Workers' Compensation Claims Examiner position with Department of Labor, Division of Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation. Your resume and the responses you provide to this assessment questionnaire will be used to determine if you are among the best qualified for this position. Your responses are subject to verification. Please review your responses for accuracy before you submit your application.
1.
Select the statement that best describes the education and/or experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of a Workers' Compensation Claims Examiner at the GS-13 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service.
2.
Please select the answer that accurately describes your experience providing guidance for workers' compensation program cases where no precedents have been established at any higher level of authority?
3.
Select one of the choices below which demonstrates your experience working with regulations and policies of a state or federal workers' compensation program.
4.
I have worked directly with the following regarding workers' compensation claims or benefits in the adjudication and determination process. (Check all that apply.)
5.
Please select the answer in the following list that best describes your experience in research, decision making and problem solving.
6.
Which of the following most accurately describes your ability to analyze problems, conduct special studies to identify factors, gather pertinent data and recognize solutions?
7.
I have demonstrated leadership abilities to mentor, motivate, and develop staff members to enhance their abilities in the adjudication of claims. Select response(s) which best describes your leadership abilities.
8.
Choose the response that best fits your experience that has provided you with the skill in directing, leading and managing a diverse staff, in promoting teamwork among staff, and managing organizational change.
9.
Select the statements that describe your most regular and recurring level of experience in writing effectively. Your responses must be demonstrated as work experience in your resume and you should be prepared to defend them if invited to interview.
10.
I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information included in this questionnaire is true, correct, and provided in good faith. I understand that if I make an intentional false statement, or commit deception or fraud in this application and its supporting materials, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fined or imprisoned (18 U.S.C. 1001); my eligibilities may be cancelled, I may be denied an appointment, or I may be removed and debarred from Federal service (5 C.F.R. part 731). I understand that any information I give may be investigated. I understand that responding "No" to this item will result in my not being considered for this position.