- Position Title
- Social Insurance Specialist (TEMP)
- Agency
- Social Security Administration
- Announcement Number
- SK12398403-24-167 Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Friday, April 26, 2024 to Friday, May 17, 2024
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
Please read the questions carefully. Responding "No" may result in loss of further consideration.
1.
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.
2.
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).
Preferences
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 answer yes or no to the statements below. Your response will determine if you qualify for the position of Social Insurance Specialist, GS-13.
1.
I have 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level 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.
Provide advice and guidance on SSA programs, initiatives and systems to multiple components, on complex program issues, and/or special initiatives (e.g., new SSA program policies or procedures, participates on a National or Regional workgroup). (6 points)
5.
Provide training to internal/external customers on complex Social Security policies and procedures. (6 points)
6.
Serve as a technical mentor/resource to management and employees in my component for two or more of the following programs: Retirement, Medicare, Survivors, Disability, and/or SSI Programs. (4 points)
7.
Review, develop and complete claims and post-entitlement actions. (2 points)
8.
Assess results of evaluations, studies and/or analysis of administrative or programmatic issues to make recommendations that have Regional impact. (6 points)
9.
Analyze operational processes, ad hoc workloads, and/or program issues, in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders in order to meet operational goals. (6 points)
10.
Translate broad policies into local guidance and operational improvements. (6 points)
11.
Conduct studies and analyze workloads to determine training needs and provide the training. (4 points)
12.
Comment on proposed changes in policies/procedures or operational plans. (2 points)
13.
Participate as a lead on a National or Regional workgroup independently carrying out assignments and developing new practices and approaches. (6 points)
14.
Coordinate multiple workload activities of a group which produce a consolidated work product. (6 points)
15.
Assign, monitor and control the work of long-term project assignments. (6 points)
16.
Manage multiple work assignments with different deadlines simultaneously, determine priorities, and plan sequence of projects. (4 points)
17.
Manage work assignments with different deadlines. (2 points)
18.
Conduct briefings and presentations on complex subject matters to regional executives and managers (e.g., explaining new regulations and their impact on operations; presenting recommendations on new automation initiatives having at least a regional impact, etc.) (6 points)
19.
Negotiate verbally with others to coordinate work-related changes. (6 points)
20.
Conduct formal or informal training on technical procedures and policies. (4 points)
21.
Communicate orally for the purpose of obtaining and/or providing information needed to make decisions. (2 points)
22.
Prepare written materials for training purposes or for local guidance. (6 points)
23.
Prepare technical written material such as analytical reports, national guides, procedures and special determinations. (6 points)
24.
Compose technical procedures, policies and instructions for local use. (4 points)