Job Title:Legal Assistant (Senior Case Technician), GS-986-6/7/8 Agency:Social Security Administration Job Announcement Number:SI-1301564-15-DEU-RT-33 SALARY RANGE: $37,706.00 to $61,930.00 / Per Year OPEN PERIOD: Wednesday, January 14, 2015 to Wednesday, January 21, 2015 SERIES & GRADE: GS-0986-06/08 POSITION INFORMATION: Full Time - Permanent DUTY LOCATIONS: 2 vacancies in the following location: Detroit, MI View Map WHO MAY APPLY: United States Citizens SECURITY CLEARANCE: Not Applicable SUPERVISORY STATUS: No JOB SUMMARY: Additional selections may be made for this vacancy six months from the closing date of this announcement. Do you have a desire to: help SSA manage its Social Security programs? analyze and solve problems? help and advise millions of retired and disabled individuals? work on a team to make a difference in peoples lives and your own? Join SSA, one of the top 10 Best Places to Work in the Federal Government! This position is located in the Office of Disability Adjudication and Review (ODAR) , Social Security Administration (SSA). Legal Assistants (Senior Case Technicians) contribute to the Agencys mission through direct and personal service to the public. This includes handling appeals for people who have been denied Social Security, SSI, or Medicare benefits. You will provide support to Administrative Law Judges and other professional employees in processing cases filed under the Social Security Act. LOCATION: This position is located in SSA ODAR Detroit Hearing Office Michigan Patrick J McNamara Federal Building 477 Michigan Avenue Room 900 Detroit, MI 48226 USA . ANNOUNCEMENT MAY CLOSE PRIOR TO CLOSING DATE OF 1/21/15 WHEN SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS IS RECEIVED. THE ANNOUNCEMENT WILL CLOSE UPON RECEIPT OF 100 APPLICATIONS OR ON 01/21/15, WHICHEVER COMES FIRST. TRAVEL REQUIRED Occasional Travel 5% RELOCATION AUTHORIZED No KEY REQUIREMENTS U.S. Citizenship Required Selective Service Registration, if applicable sss.gov Background and/or Security Investigation Required Selectees are required to serve a 1 year probationary period Relocation expenses will not be paid DUTIES: Back to top Senior Case Technicians provide legal and technical support to Administrative Law Judges (ALJs) and other technical/professional positions in the processing of claims filed under the provisions of the Social Security Act and are responsible for developing and processing a request for hearing case from its receipt in the office to its completion, independently performing a wide range of case development actions. Assignments consist of processing more complex hearing cases where analysis of pertinent issues and interpretation of the provisions of the laws, regulations, rulings, precedents, policies, procedures and guidelines relative to the cases is necessary. QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: Back to top GS-6: Requires 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-5 level performing all or most of the following tasks: 1) Reviewing legal or medical documents for accuracy in accordance with applicable rules and regulations; 2) Communicating with a wide variety of individuals in order to provide or elicit information; 3) Applying & interpreting laws, rules or regulations and written guidelines; 4) Using a computer to prepare correspondence in draft and final form or to prepare reports; OR successful completion of 6 months of graduate education in a field that is directly related to the position (i.e., law and legal studies). For GS-7: Requires one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-6 level performing all or most of the following tasks: 1) Reviewing and processing a variety of legal and/or medical documentation, records and evidence in accordance with applicable rules & regulations; 2) Communicating with a wide variety of individuals in order to provide advice/guidance about medical or legal claims, hearings process, insurance claims, or other related programs; 3) Interpreting complex laws, rules or regulations and written guidelines & explaining the provisions to others; 4) Using a computer to prepare correspondence and has experience using word processing software (i.e., Word, Access, Excel) for data input, queries, reports or case tracking; OR successful completion of one full year of graduate education in a field that is directly related to the position (i.e., law and legal studies). For GS-8: Requires one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-7 level performing all or most of the following tasks listed above as well as the ability to interpret, apply and explain complex legal provisions, regulations or procedural requirements to a wide range of individuals with varying abilities of comprehension and a knowledge of legal documents or legal and judicial processes. Substituting Education For information on substituting education for experience, visit opm.gov/qualifications/standards/group-stds/gs-cler.asp NOTE: Your resume and supporting documentation must specifically address the evaluation criteria for the position. This information is instrumental in determining the highest quality candidates to be referred to the Selecting Official. If your application materials do not demonstrate the knowledge, skills, abilities and experience needed for this position, your application will be ineligible for consideration. 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. These competencies include oral and written communication; knowledge of legal and judicial processes; ability to review and analyze documentation; ability to plan, organize and prioritze work; ability to use computer systems and related software. 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: View Assessment Questions Your application will be evaluated under the Category Rating method, based on your responses to the Assessment Questions. If you meet the basic requirements for the position, your application will be evaluated and placed into one of three categories: 1 - Qualified Category - Candidates who meet the Minimum Qualification Requirements. 2 - Well Qualified Category - Candidates who meet the Minimum Qualification Requirements and demonstrate a satisfactory level of the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the duties of the position. 3 - Best Qualified Category - Candidates who meet the Minimum Qualification Requirements and demonstrate a high level of the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the duties of the position. Candidates eligible for veterans preference will be placed ahead of other candidates in the appropriate category for which they have been rated. Additionally, preference eligibles who have a compensable service-connected disability of at least 10 percent and who meet the Minimum Qualification Requirements will automatically be placed in the Best Qualified Category. BENEFITS: Back to top Social Security offers a comprehensive benefits program that you can customize for your individual medical and financial needs. In addition to traditional dollars and cents benefits, we offer a range of benefits to help you balance life with Social Security to life outside of work. Please visit our Careers website for additional information. OTHER INFORMATION: 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 sss.gov. Relocation expenses will not be paid. HOW TO APPLY: Back to top 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 (see Required Documents section below) The complete Application Package must be submitted before midnight (EST) on Wednesday, January 21, 2015 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. To fax supporting documents you are unable to upload, complete the United States Government Application Cover Page using the following Vacancy ID 1301564. Fax your documents to 1-478-757-3144. Note: To check the status of your application or return to a previous or incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account, select Application Status, and click on the more information link under the application status for this position. If you cannot apply online: 1. View and print the occupational questionnaire: View Occupational Questionnaire, 2. Print the 1203FX (Form C) to provide your responses to the occupational questionnaire; and 3. Fax the completed 1203FX and supporting documents to 1-478-757-3144. Due to our security procedures, our office will not accept any applications submitted via email or standard mail. The email address is listed only for inquiries about the position or the How to Apply process. Individuals with disabilities may call us via Federal Relay using the (voice) contact telephone provided. REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: 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: 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 opm.gov/rif/employee_guides/career_transition.asp. NOTE: ICTAP eligibles will be considered well-qualified if they have received an eligibility rating of 80 or higher (excluding points for veterans preference) for this position. VETERANS PREFERENCE: If you are claiming veterans preference under competitive procedures, submit a copy of your military discharge certificate (DD 214 member 4 copy), official statement of service from your command if you are currently on active duty, or other proof of eligibility. To be acceptable, the document must show Character of Service. If you are claiming 10-point veterans preference, you must also submit an Application for 10-Point Veterans Preference (SF 15) and the required documentation specified on the reverse of the SF 15. Preference will be granted based on the documents received. For more information visit opm.gov/veterans/html/vetguide.asp PROOF OF EDUCATION: If you are qualifying on the basis of education or satisfying an educational requirement, submit a copy of your transcripts with the course title, number of credits, grade, and date of completion. To qualify, the degree must be from an accredited college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Education completed in a foreign institution must be certified as equivalent to coursework completed at a U.S. college or university. Certification of equivalency must be submitted at the time of application. AGENCY CONTACT INFO: Rene Torres Phone: (312)575-5011 TDD: (312)575-5011 Email: [email protected] Agency Information: SSA Chicago DCO RCH CHR 600 West Madison Street DCO RCH CHR Chicago, IL 60661 USA WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT: Once you have successfully submitted your application materials, you can expect to receive the following email notifications concerning your application status: (1) Receipt of application; (2) Result of qualifications review; (3) Referred/Not Referred to the selecting official; and (4) Selected/Not Selected for the position.
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