- Position Title
- Legal Administrative Specialist (Legal Specialist)
- Agency
- Social Security Administration
- Announcement Number
- SC-12336385-24-RLR Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Thursday, February 29, 2024 to Wednesday, March 20, 2024
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
1.
Select the location(s) you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location.
Please read the questions carefully. Responding "No" may result in loss of further consideration.
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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 answer all questions. Errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.
1.
Please select the statement that best describes your appointment status.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
2.
I am a permanent employee in the Office of Hearings Operations (OHO)
3.
Are you currently in good standing? (i.e., your most recent performance rating was Successful or higher and you are currently not serving under a formal Opportunity to Perform Successfully (OPS) improvement plan).
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Do you have 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-7 grade level that is typically in or related to the position and that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties described in the announcement, OR, a master's or equivalent graduate degree or two full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree OR LL.B or J.D., if related OR a combination of specialized experience and education? Specialized experience is defined as the review and analysis of cases to determine if the ALJ should dismiss the request for hearing, hold a hearing or make a decision based on the record, perform reviews and examination of claim files to reach timely and correct conclusions and to draft fully favorable decisions and dismissal orders.
Please answer Yes or No to the following questions.
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.
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.
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Do you have experience responding to inquiries about SSA/OHO claims processing procedures?
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Do you have experience reviewing and analyzing cases under Titles II and XVI of the Social Security Act, as amended?
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Do you have experience examining claim files to ensure adequate evidence and documentation prior to the hearing
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Do you have experience inputting information in the case development systems?
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Do you have experience maintaining a data system of records for inquiries?
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Do you have experience using office automation software?
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Do you have experience preparing written documents that are concise, accurate and grammatically correct?
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Do you have experience initiating or responding to telephone inquiries on pending SSA cases?
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Do you have experience initiating telephone calls to obtain technical information pertaining to pending hearings?
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Do you have experience handling complex issues or problem cases?
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Do you have experience prioritizing workload to meet required due dates?
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Do you have experience organizing large volumes of work according to established procedures?