Disability Adjudicator III (FFTL)

Responsibilities

• Provide expert level advice and consultation to less experienced adjudicators on complex disability claims.
• Respond to questions regarding development and documentation of disability claims.
• Adjudicate all levels of disability claims and special workloads.
• Request, obtain, and evaluate medical and vocational evidence and prepare written decisions.
• Aid supervisors in identifying and resolving caseload problems in the unit, recommend procedural changes, and perform consultative exams and other reviews.
• Serve as the field office point of contact and/or serve on workgroups.
• Answer inquiries from claimants, representatives, Social Security offices, and others requesting claims information.

Requirements

Minimum Requirements:

• Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree.
• Three years of experience adjudicating Social Security Administration disability claims.
• Current or prior military experience can substitute for the required college on a year-for-year basis.

Special Requirements:

• None

Qualifications

Substitute Education for Experience:

• None

Substitute Experience for Education:

• Experience in adjudicating Social Security Administration disability claims or administrative experience within an organization that adjudicates Social Security Administration disability claims will substitute for the required bachelor's degree on a year-for-year basis.

Skills

N/A

Benefits

N/A

Pay

$3,840.90 - $5,761.44 Monthly

Schedule

18A | 40.0 HR/WK