- Position Title
- Social Insurance Specialist
- Agency
- Social Security Administration
- Announcement Number
- SH-12478436 Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, July 29, 2024 to Friday, August 16, 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
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Select the location(s) you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location.
2.
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
1.
Please select the statement that best describes your appointment.
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:
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 (https://eedata.personnel.ba.ssa.gov/) (https://eedata.personnel.ba.ssa.gov/ (https://eedata.personnel.ba.ssa.gov/)). NOTE: The Employee Data website is only viewable from within SSA's firewall.
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 (https://eedata.personnel.ba.ssa.gov/) (https://eedata.personnel.ba.ssa.gov/ (https://eedata.personnel.ba.ssa.gov/)). NOTE: The Employee Data website is only viewable from within SSA's firewall.
3.
Do you have 52 weeks of specialized experience at the GS-12 level, or equivalent, which is in or related to the work of the position to be filled, that has equipped applicants with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Such experience must include knowledge and analysis of social welfare and/or disability programs administered by SSA and the States, such as Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) programs, conducting and/or overseeing in-depth research projects, and leading (or assisting with leading) research project teams, contractors, or grantees.
4.
Please select the statement that best describes where you work.
Please answer Yes or No to the following questions. Your responses will be used to rate your application. Be sure to include specific examples of claimed experience in your resume and supporting documents. If your application materials do not demonstrate the knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience needed for this position, your application will be ineligible for consideration. 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.
5.
Do you have experience analyzing the potential effects of policy options for disability policies and process improvements?
6.
Do you have experience preparing narrative descriptions of disability legislation, provisions, policies, or procedures?
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Do you have experience drawing appropriate conclusions from varied and complex program data including identifying sources of information?
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Do you have experience coordinating the planning and administration of research or demonstration project plans to satisfy executive or congressional inquiry?
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Do you have experience collaborating with researchers to design and implement research and or demonstration projects?
10.
Do you have experience developing research or demonstration plans, taking into account the strengths, weaknesses, and findings of previously conducted studies?
11.
Do you have experience leading the day-to-day operations of research grants, agreements, or contracts involving complex and sensitive issues including compliance with the agreed upon terms and conditions?
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Do you have experience developing and reviewing the technical requirements, terms, and conditions of research grants, agreements, or contracts?
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Do you have experience managing research project teams, contractors, or grantees responsible for conducting policy-related research and studies?
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Do you have experience setting and adjusting objectives, priorities, or timelines for projects?
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Do you have experience serving as a main point-of-contact for answering complicated questions, the answers of which may have major policy implications?
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Do you have experience preparing memoranda, briefings, and/or other material concerning issues, findings, conclusions, and proposed solutions?
17.
Do you have experience leading the development of and making oral presentations to technical and non-technical audiences including: executives, managers, peers, and other stakeholders?
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I acknowledge that I have thoroughly read each question and answered all honestly and to the best of my ability.