Social Insurance Specialist (Claims Technical Expert) (ICTAP) (Temp)

Summary

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) eligibles only in the commuting area of the selected duty location. LOCATION: This position is located in the various offices within the Social Security Administration. TOUR OF DUTY: Multiple work schedules (up to 40 hours). Alternative work schedules may be available.

TYPE OF POSITION: Temporary, NTE 1 year; may be extended, will not become permanent.

Duties

SSA’s Claims Technical Expert (CTE) is responsible for developing and adjudicating the most complex, non-routine Title II and/or Title XVI cases and on public fraud issues in specific claims and post-entitlement cases. The incumbent provides a lead role in technical training and mentoring other employees.

Education

There is no substitution of education for experience at this grade level.

How You Will Be Evaluated

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. The following knowledge, skills, and abilities are necessary to perform the duties of the position: Knowledge of SSA programs, laws, rules, regulations, and programmatic systems Ability to analyze, research, and evaluate to draw accurate conclusions Ability to manage multiple priorities Ability to communicate orally Ability to communicate in writing Ability to train, coach, mentor and lead others Please make sure you answer all questions and follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your evaluation.

The questionnaire takes approximately 15 minutes to complete. To preview the questions, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12987200

Required Documents

• Resumes exceeding two pages in length will not be considered, please visit the new resume guidance for more information.
• You must submit supporting documentation by the closing date of the vacancy announcement to claim certain types of preference.
• 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: proof of eligibility with your application.
• Such proof may include a copy of your written notification of ICTAP eligibility or a copy of your separation Notice of Personnel Action, (SF-50); and proof of your most recent performance rating of at least "fully successful" (Level III) or equivalent.
• For more information visit http://www.opm.gov/rif/employee_guides/career_transition.asp.