- Position Title
- Lead Social Insurance Specialist (Area Administrative Assistant-AAA)
- Agency
- Social Security Administration
- Announcement Number
- SI 12587979 25 IVOL MW ADO Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Wednesday, October 23, 2024 to Tuesday, November 5, 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 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.
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 are qualified for the GS-13, Lead Social Insurance Specialist (Area Administrative Assistant) position.
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.
For the tasks below, choose the statement that best describes your experience and/or training.
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.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
4.
Provide expert advice and technical assistance relating to Social Security programmatic laws, regulations, policies and procedures. (4 points)
5.
Participate in regional/national workgroup(s) dealing with SSA programmatic, policy, or administrative issues resulting in recommendations for new/amended structures, policies or procedures. (4 points)
6.
Develop regional or national programmatic policy and operational procedures. (4 points)
7.
Evaluate and/or clarify regional or national policy and operational procedures. (3 points)
8.
Serve as technical mentor/resource to management and employees on SSA Programs (e.g. Retirement, Medicare, Survivors, Disability, or SSI). (2 points)
9.
Plan, organize, direct and monitor work activities of professionals or technical employees. (4 points)
10.
Serve as the lead of an ongoing workgroup for conducting a study or evaluation. (4 points)
11.
Schedule and coordinate work assignments among staff/employees/team members. (3 points)
12.
Gather and evaluate work-related data in order to identify training needs, as well as, establish and implement short-term and long-term goals. (2 points)
13.
Prepare complex technical, analytical and/or investigative documents related to new or revised proposed agency policies and procedures. (4 points)
14.
Prepare written reports presenting findings to all levels of management regarding trends and workload processes. (4 points)
15.
Summarize documents, events, and research findings and clearly and persuasively state pertinent facts. (3 points)
16.
Prepare briefing memoranda and reports of findings. (2 points)
17.
Conduct briefings and presentations on complex subject matters to regional executives and managers. (4 points)
18.
Serve as a member of a negotiation team or as a management representative or technical advisor on employee relations/grievance/EEO issues. (4 points)
19.
Obtain or provide information needed to make decisions, solve problems, and explain program requirements. (3 points)
20.
Conduct discussions with managers to identify job requirements for recruitment, conduct briefings at team meetings or informal training sessions, etc. (2 points)
21.
Research and analyze complex technical problems and/or operational processes and recommend solutions. (4 points)
22.
Participate in the formulation, establishment, and execution of long-range goals in administrative and program management. (4points)
23.
Conduct reviews or studies that involve gathering and evaluating data, recognizing problems and recommending solutions. (3 points)
24.
Provide recommendations based on analysis and interpretation of data. (2 points)