- Position Title
- Supervisory Workers' Compensation Claims Examiner (District Director)
- Agency
- Office of Workers' Compensation Programs
- Announcement Number
- DE-24-PHIL-OWCP-12302132-SF Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Tuesday, February 27, 2024 to Monday, March 11, 2024
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
Preferences
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Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
2.
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.
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I understand submission of supporting documentation, e.g., transcripts, DD-214, SF-50, most recent performance appraisal dated within 18 months (or a 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.
4.
Where did you first learn about this Department of Labor (DOL) job opportunity?
5.
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 not applicable, please enter N/A.
(limit 250 characters)
Core Questions
1.
Are you a current Federal employee?
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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)
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If you are, or ever were, a Federal civilian employee, please indicate pay plan of the highest graded position you held.
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If you selected "Other", please enter the Pay Plan. If not applicable, please enter N/A.
(limit 100 characters)
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If you are, or ever were, a Federal civilian employee, please indicate the highest-grade level you held.
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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?
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Does the Department of Labor employ any member of your family?
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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.
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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.
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Have you accepted a buyout from a Federal agency within the past 5 years?
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For DOL employees only, what is your bargaining unit status?
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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.
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Are you currently serving or have you served in a Political Appointment in the Federal Government?
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Please indicate your most recent performance appraisal rating from your most recent performance appraisal (within 18 months).
Assessment 1
For the GS-15:
Applicants must have 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, 14, in the Federal Service. Specialized experience are experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position demonstrating a thorough knowledge of Workers Compensation policies, regulations and processes in order to supervise the processing, adjudication and response of compensation claims and inquiries.
Specialized experience include:
1) Experience providing leadership, oversight, and direction to improve processes, implement change, and achieve organizational goals.
2) Extensive experience in an office, agency or program applying workers' compensation laws, regulations, policies and procedures in a production environment, ensuring that claims are adjudicated fairly, efficiently and properly.
3) Experience in the examination, development, investigation, authorization, allowance or disallowance of claims in commercial, life, disability, benefits administration, or workers' compensation.
4) Delivering well-organized, informative oral presentations and written documents to organization leaders, employees, and the public regarding the adjudication of claims.
5) In addition, the applicant must demonstrate in his or her work experience or training that they possess, or have the potential to develop, the qualities of successful supervision such as communicating objectives, providing guidance and feedback to leadership and staff regarding mission related goals.
*The foregoing may have been gained from: (1) experience in a Federal or State disability, death, workers' compensation, pension, or other similar program; (2) practice of law which included cases related to such programs or (3) experience in an insurance/reinsurance company administering and adjudicating claims in the various commercial lines.
1.
Do you possess the specialized experience described above?
For the GS-14:
Applicants must have 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, 13, in the Federal Service.
Specialized experience are experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position demonstrating a thorough knowledge of Workers Compensation policies, regulations and processes in order to supervise the processing, adjudication and response of compensation claims and inquiries.
Specialized experience include:
1) Experience providing leadership, oversight, and direction to improve processes, implement change, and achieve organizational goals.
2) Experience in an office, agency or program applying workers' compensation laws, regulations, policies and procedures in a production environment, ensuring that claims are adjudicated fairly, efficiently and properly.
3) Experience in the examination, development, investigation, authorization, allowance or disallowance of claims in commercial, life, disability, benefits administration, or workers' compensation.
4) Delivering well-organized, informative oral presentations and written documents to organization leaders, employees, and the public regarding the adjudication of claims.
*The foregoing may have been gained from: (1) experience in a Federal or State disability, death, workers' compensation, pension, or other similar program; (2) practice of law which included cases related to such programs or (3) experience in an insurance/reinsurance company administering and adjudicating claims in the various commercial lines.
Applicants must have 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, 13, in the Federal Service.
Specialized experience are experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position demonstrating a thorough knowledge of Workers Compensation policies, regulations and processes in order to supervise the processing, adjudication and response of compensation claims and inquiries.
Specialized experience include:
1) Experience providing leadership, oversight, and direction to improve processes, implement change, and achieve organizational goals.
2) Experience in an office, agency or program applying workers' compensation laws, regulations, policies and procedures in a production environment, ensuring that claims are adjudicated fairly, efficiently and properly.
3) Experience in the examination, development, investigation, authorization, allowance or disallowance of claims in commercial, life, disability, benefits administration, or workers' compensation.
4) Delivering well-organized, informative oral presentations and written documents to organization leaders, employees, and the public regarding the adjudication of claims.
*The foregoing may have been gained from: (1) experience in a Federal or State disability, death, workers' compensation, pension, or other similar program; (2) practice of law which included cases related to such programs or (3) experience in an insurance/reinsurance company administering and adjudicating claims in the various commercial lines.
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Do you possess the specialized experience described above?
3.
From the following, please select any of the OWCP Act(s) that you have experience using as part of your previous or current duties/responsibilities.
4.
Select one of the choices below which demonstrates your experience in working with Black Lung regulations and policies.
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Select the answer(s) that describes your experience identifying and analyzing program problems, making decisions, and providing solutions.
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Select the one answer that best describes your level of experience in handling workers compensation claims.
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Select the answers that best describes your ability to develop new insights into situations and apply innovative solutions to make organizational improvements, create a work environment that encourages creative thinking and innovation and design and implement new or cutting edge programs and processes.
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Select a statement that best describes any experience which provides you with a knowledge of different workers' compensation programs especially Federal Black Lung Program/Black Lung Benefits Act.
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Choose the response that best describes your highest level of experience developing, leading, directing, and motivating a diverse staff including individual goals, values and sensitivities.
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Choose all of the following supervisory duties you have performed by checking the appropriate boxes.
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In situations in which you have been faced with multiple or conflicting priorities, select the options that you would be most likely to use to manage them.
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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.
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Choose the response(s) that most accurately describes your demonstrated ability and level of experience to work with management to achieve office and program goals.
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Choose the statement(s) that apply to your experience leading employees to accomplish organizational goals.
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Select the response that best describes your writing activity.
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Check all the responses that best describe your writing activities to date:
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Select the response which best describes your experience verbally providing information and assistance to the public.
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Choose the response that best describes your highest level of experience developing, leading, directing, and motivating a diverse staff including individual goals, values and sensitivities.
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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.