This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/475103400. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
Do you have a desire to:
07/22/2017 to 07/26/2017
$32,365 - $52,475 per year
GS 4 - 6
2 vacancies in the following location:
Not required
No
Permanent
Full-Time
6
No
SI-10028449-17-DEU-RT-104
475103400
Reviews and analyzes a wide variety of medical and legal documentation, records and evidence to ensure that case files are received and developed in accordance with regulations; performs a wide range of actions in support of pre and post hearing case development, including composing correspondence to request medical reports and to prepare responses to written inquiries on cases; schedules cases for hearing, coordinating date and time with claimants, representatives, witnesses and hearing reporters; monitors hearings; receives and reviews incoming material, inputting appropriate information into the computer; prepares draft material and a variety of correspondence from tape recordings or handwritten material in final format after review; and arrange for space, travel and reimbursement.
All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement.
TYPING PROFICIENCY: Individuals who meet the experience requirements must also be able to type 40 words per minute to qualify for this position; please indicate this ability on your resume.
Substituting Education
For GS-4: Successful completion of two years of education above the high school level in any field.
For GS-5: Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in any field leading to a bachelor's degree. A bachelor's degree is fully qualifying for GS-5.
For GS-6: Not applicable
COMBINING EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Experience and education as described above may be combined to meet the minimum qualification requirements.
GS-4: Education above the high school level in any field. This education must have been obtained in an accredited business, secretarial or technical school, junior college, college or university. One full academic year of study (30 semester hours or 45 quarter hours) in a college or university, or at least 20 hours of classroom instruction per week for approximately 36 weeks in a business, secretarial, or technical school.
GS-5: Only education in excess of the first 60 semester hours or 90 quarter hours beyond the second year leading to a bachelor's degree is creditable toward meeting the specialized experience requirement. One full academic year of study (30 semester hours or 45 quarter hours) beyond the second year is equivalent to 6 months of specialized experience.
Note: Experience and education should be computed as percentages of the overall requirements and must equal to 100 percent when combined.
Selective Service: If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. See www.sss.gov.
Additional selections may be made for this vacancy six months from the closing date of this announcement.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
The evaluation you receive is based on your responses to the questionnaire. Your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses to the occupational questionnaire, which is designed to capture the desired competencies for this position. These competencies include:
You must submit supporting documentation by the closing date of the vacancy announcement to claim certain types of preference or qualify on the basis of education.
INTERAGENCY CAREER TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PLAN (ICTAP): ICTAP provides eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority for competitive service vacancies. To receive selection priority, candidates must meet the requirements for the Well Qualified category as described in the vacancy announcement. Candidates must also provide:
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.
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Your Resume
2. The Occupational Questionnaire
3. Additional Required Documents, if applicable (see Required Documents section)
The complete Application Package must be submitted before midnight (EST) on 07/26/2017.
To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the occupational questionnaire. Please ensure you click the Submit My Answers button at the end of the process.
If you use assistive software or an adaptive device, or you are experiencing some other type of technical difficulty and/or otherwise require assistance with the application process, please contact Rene Torres at Rene.Torres@ssa.govor (312) 575-5011.
Individuals with disabilities may also call us via Federal Relay using the (voice) contact telephone provided.
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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/475103400. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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