- Position Title
- Legal Assistant (Quality Review Technician) (Temporary)
- Agency
- Social Security Administration
- Announcement Number
- SN-12592329-25-ROII-019 Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, October 28, 2024 to Monday, November 18, 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 qualify for the position of Quality Review Technician, GS-9.
1.
I have 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-8 grade level in the Federal Service by the closing date of the announcement. Specialized experience is experience that is in or directly related to the work of the position. Please refer to the vacancy announcement for examples of specialized experience.
Please answer yes or no to the statement below.
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.
Analyze forms, applications, documents, or other information to make recommendations or determinations on title II or title XVI disability claims (e.g., authorization, eligibility, approval or denial of claims). (4 points)
5.
Conduct investigations or other fact-finding studies that leads to the computation of SSA benefit rates and the effectuation of proper payments. (4 points)
6.
Prepare case summaries of the claimant's history and process legal and medical documents in accordance with applicable rules and regulations. (4 points)
7.
Conduct interviews and/or inquiries to gather evidence, make referrals for appropriate decisions; maintain files, listings, manuals or records. (3 points)
8.
Utilize online resources to answer questions and explain the use of online services to the customer. (3 points)
9.
Document or input data of a medical or legal nature in case files, reports, databases, etc. (3 points)
10.
Analyze legal documents and make determinations based on the documentation provided. (4 points)
11.
Evaluate claims documentation to determine if required information has been provided. (2 points)
12.
Use reference materials to research and respond to questions from the public or co-workers. (1 point)
13.
Provide information orally in response to inquiries concerning status of claims, applications, cases, or other actions pending approval or resolution. (4 points)
14.
Conducting face to face or telephone interviews with a wide range of internal and external contacts. (3 points)
15.
Communicate orally for the purpose of providing or obtaining information. (1 point)
16.
Write descriptions of problems, discrepancies and reasons for actions taken in matters pertaining to laws, regulations and/or procedures. (4 points)
17.
Communicate in writing to summarize information and state pertinent facts (e.g., responding to inquiries to explain SSA policy or procedures). (2 points)
18.
Prepare a variety of routine narrative reports or correspondence of a non-technical nature. (1 point)
19.
Serve as an office resource for automation and provide training in the use of automated programs and tools. (4 points)
20.
Maintain information in automated systems and programs for verification and/or reporting purposes. (2 points)
21.
Use computer systems or applications to access, create, edit, print, send, retrieve, or manipulate data, files, or other information. (1 point)