- Position Title
- Workers' Compensation Claims Examiner
- Agency
- Office of Workers' Compensation Programs
- Announcement Number
- CG-24-PHIL-OWCP-12386307-SD Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Tuesday, April 23, 2024 to Saturday, April 27, 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?
2.
Have you completed a qualifying bachelor's or graduate (or higher) degree within the previous two years OR will you complete the degree requirements as described in the job announcement?
OR
Are you a veteran who has completed a bachelor's or graduate degree who was unable to apply within two years of obtaining the degree due to a uniformed service obligation of at least four years AND you are applying within two years from your discharge or release from uniformed service?
Note: To verify your eligibility, you must provide proof of graduation (transcripts). If you are a veteran applying within two years of your release or discharge from uniformed service, you must provide supporting documentation to show military time served in the form of a DD-214. If you are currently on active duty, you may be considered under the provisions above provided you submit a certification of expected discharge or release from active duty service under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date the certification is submitted.
For more information, review USAJOBS Student and Recent Graduate resources.
OR
Are you a veteran who has completed a bachelor's or graduate degree who was unable to apply within two years of obtaining the degree due to a uniformed service obligation of at least four years AND you are applying within two years from your discharge or release from uniformed service?
Note: To verify your eligibility, you must provide proof of graduation (transcripts). If you are a veteran applying within two years of your release or discharge from uniformed service, you must provide supporting documentation to show military time served in the form of a DD-214. If you are currently on active duty, you may be considered under the provisions above provided you submit a certification of expected discharge or release from active duty service under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date the certification is submitted.
For more information, review USAJOBS Student and Recent Graduate resources.
Preferences
1.
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.
3.
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?
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?
19.
Please indicate your most recent performance appraisal rating from your most recent performance appraisal (within 18 months).
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in a Workers' Compensation Claims Examiner position with the Department of Labor. We will evaluate your resume and your responses to this assessment questionnaire 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 this questionnaire.
Please review your responses for accuracy before you submit this questionnaire.
1.
To meet the Qualifications Requirements for Workers Compensation Claim Examining, GS-07, select the option that best describes your education and/or experience background:
2.
To meet the Qualifications Requirements for Workers Compensation Claim Examining, GS-09, select the option that best describes your education and/or experience background:
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. (Check all that apply)
4.
Select the statement that best describes your experience conducting research.
5.
Select the response which best describes the level of complexity of information that you have verbally provided to the public.
6.
From the list below, select the one response that best describes your level of experience in applying laws and regulations to adjudicate claims or claims for benefits.
7.
Select the response which best describes the level of complexity of information that you have verbally provided to the public.
8.
Select the response that best describes your experience in reading and interpreting government regulations and laws.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
9.
I have experience applying laws and regulations to prepare one or more of the following: Decisions with appeal rights, Legal Briefs, Benefit or entitlement determinations, OR work college work level thesis in an area related to law or government.
10.
Choose the response that best fits your experience organizing data and/or facts to identify missing, incomplete, or conflicting information.
11.
Select the one statement that best describes your ability to identify rules, principles, or relationships that explain facts, data or other information used in analyzing information to make correct inferences or accurate conclusions.
12.
I have worked directly with the following regarding workers' compensation claims or other related benefits. (Check all that apply)
13.
Select the response which best describes your experience verbally providing information and assistance the public.
14.
Select the one answer option that best describes your experience in communicating with others.
15.
Check all the responses that best describe your writing activities to date:
16.
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.