This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/754579800. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
This position is located in the Department of Health and Human Services, Departmental Appeals Board, headquartered in Washington, District of Columbia.
Learn more about this agency10/16/2023 to 10/31/2023
$162,168 - $195,000 per year
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Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
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Term - NTE Three Years
Full-time
Excepted
6
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HHS-DAB-AAJ-24-12161629
754579800
Current or former competitive service federal employees.
Current excepted service federal employees.
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Open to all status candidates and U.S. Citizens
The incumbent serves as an Administrative Appeals Judge (AAJ) at the final administrative level of appeal in Medicare cases brought before the Medicare Appeals Council (Council) of the Departmental Appeals Board (DAB). Appeals can be filed with the Council after actions have been issued by the HHS Office of Medicare Hearings and Appeals (OMHA), Social Security Administration (SSA), or HHS Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). In accordance with a delegation of authority from the Secretary of HHS and consistent with the Administrative Procedure Act, AAJs render final administrative decisions which may be subject to judicial review in federal district court.
If selected for this position, you will be appointed by the Secretary of Health and Human Services, and will perform the following duties:
Must possess J.D. or LL.B degree.
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Licensure
Applicants must be licensed and authorized to practice law under the laws of a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or any territorial court established under the United States Constitution. Judicial status is acceptable in lieu of "active" status in States that prohibit sitting judges from maintaining "active" status to practice law. Being in "good standing" is acceptable in lieu of "active" status in States where the licensing authority considers "good standing" as having a current license to practice law.
Foreign Education: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov.
HHS has a critical preparedness and response mission: HHS protects the American people from health threats, implements research related to emerging diseases, and mobilizes public health programs with domestic and international partners. In support of this mission, HHS offers its employees the opportunity to volunteer to become Federal Civilian Detailees and contribute their unique skills through voluntary temporary assignments to humanitarian emergencies or Departmental priorities countering new and emerging health, safety, and security threats.
Salary for this position varies depending on qualifications. The annual salary range may be found at the top of this announcement.
Probationary Period:
An individual's initial career appointment becomes final only after the individual successfully completes a one year probationary period.
Standards of Conduct/Financial Disclosure
HHS inspires public confidence by maintaining high ethical principles, and all Federal Government employees are subject to the conflict of interest statutes and regulations, including the Standards of Ethical Conduct, that govern activities with outside organizations and reporting financial holdings. The Ethics in Government Act, PL 95-521 also requires the applicant selected for this position to submit Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, OGE-450 prior to assuming the position, annually, and upon termination of employment.
Security and Background Requirements
If not previously completed, a background security investigation will be required for all appointees.
Equal Opportunity Employment
Equality is held as one of the most important values at HHS. Selection for this, and any other position, will be based solely on merit. HHS does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, age or membership or non-membership in an employee organization, or any other non-merit factors.
If applying online poses a hardship to you, you may submit your application by contacting Gregory Stewart
Reasonable Accommodation Policy Statement
Federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact: Gregory Stewart
Veteran's Preference
Veteran's Preference applies as far as administratively feasible
Selective Service
As a condition of employment, all male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must have registered for the selective service. If selected for this position, the applicant must sign a statement certifying his registration, or the applicant must demonstrate exempt status under the Selective Service Law.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
You will be evaluated on the quality and extent of your total accomplishments, experience, and education. Your application will be rated and ranked by a Subject Matter Expert (SME) Panel, using only the information submitted within the application package.
Applicants may undergo interviews and may be required to participate in a proctored writing assignment. In addition, applicants may be required to provide an unedited writing sample for review and assessment.
Once a candidate has been identified for potential selection, reference checks, online searches, criminal background searches, and bar membership searches may be completed. The Department's appointing official(s) will make a final approval of the selection. Verification of performance, suitability and security information from reference checks will be taken into consideration when making offers of employment.
All applicants are required to submit the following documents to be considered for the position:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
You must submit the complete online application and documentation specified in the Required Documents by 11:59 PM (EST) on the CLOSING DATE of this announcement 10/31/2023 to receive consideration.
Applicants must have a USAJOBS account to apply to this position. For more information on establishing a USAJOBS account; searching for and applying to HHS jobs; or understanding the federal hiring process, contact
Submitting Your Application
To verify your application is complete, log in to your USAJOBS account, select Application Status, and then select More Information for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
Once the online questionnaire is received, an acknowledgement e-mail will be sent to the address on file. If you are unable to upload any of the required supporting documents, you may fax them to 1-478-757-3144. Please include a cover sheet clearly indicating the announcement for which you are applying.
Should you have any questions related to this vacancy, please contact the HR Specialist listed at the end of this vacancy announcement at least 24 hours prior to vacancy close.
You will receive an email informing you of the receipt of your application. Qualified candidates may be referred to the Departmental Appeals Board for further evaluation and consideration.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/754579800. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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The Medicare Operations Division (MOD) is one of three adjudicatory divisions at the Departmental Appeals Board (DAB). The Medicare Appeals Council (Council) is a consensus decision-making body and receives support from MOD attorneys and staff. Administrative Appeals Judges (AAJs) on the Council provide the final administrative review within HHS of claims for entitlement to Medicare and individual claims for Medicare coverage and payment filed by beneficiaries or health care providers/suppliers. Council decisions are based on a de novo review of decisions issued by administrative law judges (ALJs) in the Office of Medicare Hearings and Appeals (OMHA). Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) (or one of its contractors) and Social Security Administration (SSA) may also refer ALJ decisions to the Council for own-motion review. Decisions issued by the Council constitute the final decision of the Secretary of HHS and may be subject to judicial review in federal district court.