Position Number: 22095285 MULTIPLE POSITIONS
County: Pulaski ONSITE EMPLOYMENT
Posting End Date: May 5, 2024
Anticipated Starting Salary: $44,275 NON-NEGOTIABLE
Potential Salary in 2-years: $53,590*
Tentative Onboarding Date: July 22, 2024
Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree preferred, but not required
*Employees will go through a one-year intense training and mentoring program followed by a second year of training on additional case types and processes. All job duties, including training and mentoring, will be performed onsite. No teleworking. Following the completion of two years with satisfactory performance, potential salary of $53,590. Competitive promotion opportunities are available after three years.
To be considered for employment, eligible applicants will be required to sit for a written examination that will be administered in Little Rock on SATURDAY, May 11, 2024, as well as pass an extensive FBI background investigation. Details surrounding the written examination will be sent via email by close of business on May 8, 2024.
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Position Information
Class Code: X143C
Grade: GS06
FLSA Status: NON-EXEMPT
Salary Range: $36,155.00 - $52,425.00
Summary
The Department of Disability and Social Security Administration Adjudicator I is responsible for determining eligibility for federal Social Security disability benefits for initial adult cases. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency/institution policy.
Functions
Gathers information for Social Security disability claims by requesting further medical records and other relevant physical or mental evidence from acceptable sources. Summarizes medical and non-medical evidence to describe information that relates to medical or mental impairment criteria, as established in the Social Security Listings of Impairments for program eligibility. Determines whether case evidence and documentation is sufficient to justify allowing or denying a social security disability claim. Schedules claimants for various mental or physical examinations so that cases may be fully developed to the point where a decision can be made. Obtains vocational information from claimants and former employers to write vocational analyses to assess whether claimants can return to past relevant work or the claimants have the capacity to perform other work based on physical and mental restrictions. Consults with agency medical and psychological staff to arrive at a determination and to obtain residual functional assessment (i.e. the highest level of work related physical, mental, and/or social demands the claimant can be expected to perform). Finalizes claim review results by following Agency policy and Social Security disability regulations and completing forms, data base information, and notices to claimants of the decision. May Interpret and communicate eligibility requirements, polices, and procedures to others. Performs other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of Social Security disability rules and regulations. Knowledge of medical terminology, procedures, anatomy, and disease processes. Ability to review and analyze medical evidence/records. Ability to present orally and/or in writing medical and non-medical case information. Ability to analyze medical reports, according to criteria, and make appropriate determinations. Ability to interpret manuals, rules, and regulations Ability to perform vocational analysis to determine whether a claimant is eligible for disability benefits due to vocational considerations.
Minimum Qualifications
The formal education equivalent of a bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, sociology, biological, life sciences, or related field. Additional requirements determined by the agency for recruiting purposes require review and approval by the Office of Personnel Management. OTHER JOB RELATED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE MAY BE SUBSTITUTED FOR ALL OR PART OF THESE BASIC REQUIREMENTS, EXCEPT FOR CERTIFICATION OR LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS, UPON APPROVAL OF THE QUALIFICATIONS REVIEW COMMITTEE.
Contact Information:
Stephanie.Westbrook@ssa.gov
Melissa.Thomas@ssa.gov
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