Disability Adjudicator 1/2/3

Disability Adjudicator 1/2/3 State of Alaska - 3.9 Anchorage, AK Job Details Full-time $4,275 - $5,667 a month 19 hours ago Benefits AD&D insurance Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Vision insurance Life insurance Retirement plan Qualifications Computer operation Customer service Regulatory compliance Decision making Technical Proficiency Full Job Description This recruitment is exempt from the Hiring Freeze (Administrative Order 358).

ATTENTION ALASKA RESIDENTS!

The Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, is recruiting for two Disability Adjudicator 1/2/3s located in Anchorage! No Cover Letter Required! These positions are in the General Government Unit (GGU) at a Range 15/17/19.

What You Will Be Doing:

As a Disability Adjudicator 1/2/3, you will evaluate medical criteria and eligibility for the Social Security Administration (SSA) disability program. The position specifically analyzes disability claims as required by SSA rules, regulation and policies. The position evaluates data contained from the medical, vocational, and legal reports to determine whether there is a need for additional documentation. This position works up to 1 year under direct, daily, supervision, and structured training to develop knowledge of the programs policies and rules.

Our Mission, Values, and Culture:

Alaska Disability Determination Services (DDS) is uniquely the only DDS in the State of Alaska. Our small branch office is proudly contracted to determine the eligibility of all Alaskan applicants for two disability programs under Social Security regulations. The DDS embraces the value of strong work ethic, dedication to continuous learning styles, and ability to enjoy a fast paced production oriented environment.

Benefits of Joining Our Team:

The work is fast paced and challenging, but allows for autonomy and the opportunity for a self-driven, fast tracked career growth.

The Working Environment You Can Expect:

The position is complex, requiring a high degree of skill and confidence that gives a sense of accomplishment once training is completed. The work is fast paced and challenging, but allows for autonomy and the opportunity for a self-driven, fast tracked career growth. Hybrid telework may be an option during the training period.

Who We Are Looking For:

We are interested in candidates who possess some or all of the following position specific competencies:

Analysis and Assessment:

Uses information technology in accessing, collecting, analyzing, maintaining, and disseminating data and information.

Integrity/Honesty:

Contributes to maintaining the integrity of the organization; displays high standards of ethical conduct and understands the impact of violating these standards on an organization, self, and others; is trustworthy.

Written Communication:

Writes in a clear, concise, organized, and convincing manner for the intended audience. To view the general description and example of duties for the position, please go to the following link: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/

Alaska/classspecs Minimum Qualifications Competency Based Minimum Qualifications Instructions:

This job class uses competency based minimum qualifications. Please ensure your application (through work history, volunteer experience (duties summary), training, education, licenses, certifications, etc.) supports how you have gained the knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors (competencies) and that you possess the minimum required competencies for the job class. Competency Description The competency description(s) listed below have been designed to promote a common understanding of the essential elements of the job class. They highlight the more general and customary knowledge, skills, abilities (KSAs), tasks, and behaviors used to describe the competency. They typically list expectations, as opposed to specific tasks, and are to be used only as parameters and guidelines. A competency's description is not intended to exclusively define every KSA, task, and behavior needed to successfully meet the competency, but rather to provide the manager/agency with a broad reference of options as to how an applicant can meet the job expectation. Disability Adjudicator Level 1: Any combination of education and/or experience that provides the applicant with competencies in: Attention to

Detail:

Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.

Compliance:

Knowledge of procedures for assessing, evaluating, and monitoring programs or projects for compliance with Federal laws, regulations, and guidance.

Customer Service:

Works with clients and customers (that is, any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit produces, including the general public, individuals who work in the agency, other agencies, or organizations outside the Government) to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; knows about available products and services; is committed to providing quality products and services.

Interpersonal Skills:

Treats others with courtesy, sensitivity, and respect. Considers and responds appropriately to the needs and feelings of different people in different situations.

Reading:

Understands and interprets written material, including technical material, rules, regulations, instructions, reports, charts, graphs, or tables; applies what is learned from written material to specific situations. Equivalent to those typically gained by: Any combination of postsecondary education from an accredited college and/or experience that involved: 1) extensive person-to-person contact to explain policies, procedures, services, or requirements or procedures for applying for services, loans, licenses, permits, and so on; and/or 2) investigating and evaluating for state, federal, or non-governmental assistance programs or investigating compliance with such programs. Disability Adjudicator Level 2: Any combination of education and/or experience that provides the applicant with competencies in:

Analytical Thinking/Problem Solving:

Uses a logical, systematic, sequential approach to address problems or opportunities or manage a situation by drawing on one's knowledge and experience base and calling on other references and resources as necessary.

Computer Skills:

Uses computers, software applications, databases, and automated systems to accomplish work.

Customer Service:

Works with clients and customers (that is, any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit produces, including the general public, individuals who work in the agency, other agencies, or organizations outside the Government) to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; knows about available products and services; is committed to providing quality products and services.

Disability Services:

Knowledge of the concepts, principles, theories, and practices used in the planning, design, and/or implementation of programs that provide services to children and adults who experience disabilities and their families.

Reading Comprehension:

Understands and interprets written material, including technical material, rules, regulations, instructions, reports, charts, graphs, or tables; applies what is learned from written material to specific situations.

Research:

Knowledge of the scientific principles, methods, and processes used to conduct a systematic and objective inquiry; including study design, collection, analysis, and interpretation of data; and the reporting of results. Equivalent to those typically gained by: Successful completion of the training plan as a Disability Adjudicator 1 with the State of Alaska or similar with other States providing adjudication of claims.

OR Substitution:

Any combination of postsecondary education from an accredited college and/or experience that involved professional experience researching, analyzing, or applying policies and/or regulations in such areas as eligibility for, or provision of, benefits, services, loans, licenses, permits, or similar programs, and communicating the results orally and in writing under the Social Security Act. Disability Adjudicator Level 3: Any combination of education and/or experience that provides the applicant with competencies in:

Analytical Thinking/Problem Solving:

Uses a logical, systematic, sequential approach to address problems or opportunities or manage a situation by drawing on one's knowledge and experience base and calling on other references and resources as necessary.

Decision Making:

Makes sound, well-informed, and objective decisions; perceives the impact and implications of decisions; commits to action, even in uncertain situations, to accomplish organizational goals; causes change.

Disability Services:

Knowledge of the concepts, principles, theories, and practices used in the planning, design, and/or implementation of programs that provide services to children and adults who experience disabilities and their families.

Reading Comprehension:

Understands and interprets written material, including technical material, rules, regulations, instructions, reports, charts, graphs, or tables; applies what is learned from written material to specific situations.

Research:

Knowledge of the scientific principles, methods, and processes used to conduct a systematic and objective inquiry; including study design, collection, analysis, and interpretation of data; and the reporting of results.

Technical Competence:

Uses knowledge that is acquired through formal training or extensive on-the-job experience to perform one's job; works with, understands, and evaluates technical information related to the job; advises others on technical issues. Equivalent to those typically gained by: Successful completion of the professional development training plan as a Disability Adjudicator 2 with the State of Alaska.

OR Substitution:

Any combination of postsecondary education from an accredited college and/or experience that involved progressively responsible professional level experience in interviewing, investigating, claims examining, or related experience which involves securing, reviewing, and/or verifying information needed to determine eligibility for medical benefits under the Social Security Act. The experience must have involved the analysis, explanation, application, or interpretation of Social Security law, regulations, rulings, policies, procedures, precedents, or similar criteria. Additional Required Information •

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THIS RECRUITMENT IS FOR ALASKA RESIDENTS ONLY

This recruitment is open to Alaska Residents only. Applicants must meet Alaska Residency Requirements in order to be considered for employment at this time.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS

For your application to be evaluated you must answer the Supplemental Questions. The State of Alaska (SOA) uses four levels of proficiency to measure and describe an applicant's level of competence in applying certain behaviors, knowledge, skills, and abilities to accomplish a specific task.

The four proficiency levels are:

Mastery, Fluency, Literacy, and Discovery. You will need to rate your proficiency level for each competency listed in the supplemental questions.

FLEXIBLY STAFFED

This position is flexibly staffed. The level of the job offer will be based on the selected candidate's credibly possessed and proven competencies. If hired at the lower level, you will be promoted to the higher level after successfully completing the training plan and demonstrating competency in the work.

SPECIAL NOTICE

This position requires a federal background check and subsequent federal security clearance in accordance with Homeland Security Presidential Directive-12 on Standard Form 86 that includes fingerprinting, in-depth work and residence location histories.

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF INTERVIEW A

list of three (3) professional references, one of which should be your most recent supervisor, including name, job title, employer, and current phone number(s). A copy of your last three (3) performance evaluations, or two (2) letters of reference if evaluations are unavailable. Post secondary transcripts. Unofficial copies are acceptable with the name of the accredited institution clearly visible.

LEGAL EMPLOYMENT

The State's online recruitment system, Workplace Alaska, requires applicants to certify that they have a legal right to accept employment in the United States. It is the responsibility of the employee to maintain the appropriate documentation to accept or continue legal employment. The State of Alaska does not function in the role as an employer sponsor.

APPLICATION NOTICE

You can ONLY apply for this position through Workplace Alaska website or via hardcopy (paper) application. If you accessed this recruitment bulletin through a job search portal such as AlaskaJobs or any other database, you MUST use a Workplace Alaska online or hardcopy application to successfully apply. Instructions on how to apply with Workplace Alaska may be found on the Workplace Alaska "How to Apply" page. Omission of any required documentation listed will result in an incomplete application and you will not receive further consideration. If you're experiencing problems attaching to your application, or if you simply had forgotten, you may email it to the contact provided below before 5:00 pm of the closing date. Any documents submitted after the posting has closed will not be considered.

EDUCATION

If post-secondary education is required to meet the minimum qualifications, you must fill in the Education section of the application. If you have not obtained a degree, please indicate the number of units completed. Copies of transcripts are required to verify educational credentials if used to meet the minimum qualifications for a position. Transcripts must be attached at the time of application or submitted to the contact information below prior to the close of recruitment. If you're unable to attach to your application, email it to the contact provided in the job posting. If email is not an option, please call the contact person to obtain a fax number.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FOREIGN EDUCATION

Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the above requirements, if applicable. If utilizing this education you must show that the education credentials have been submitted to a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and that such education has been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs; or an accredited U.S. state university reports the other institution as one whose transcript is given full value, or full value is given in subject areas applicable to the curricula at the state university. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

WORK EXPERIENCE

If using work experience not already documented in your application, also provide the employer name, your job title, dates of employment, whether full-or part-time. Applications will be reviewed to determine if the responses are supported and minimum qualifications are clearly met. If they are not, the applicant may not advance to the interview and selection phase of the recruitment.

Note:

Attaching a resume is not an alternative to filling out the application in its entirety. Noting, "see resume" or any similar response on any portion of your application may lead to a determination that your application is incomplete and removal from consideration for this job posting.

BARGAINING UNIT

If you are a current state employee, please mark the union you are a member of at the time of application. If you are not a current state employee, you must mark that it does not apply to you.

MULTIPLE VACANCIES

This recruitment may be used for more than one (1) vacancy. The applicant pool acquired during this recruitment may be used for future vacancies for up to ninety (90) days after this recruitment closes. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply to each recruitment notice to ensure consideration for all vacancies. NOTICE Questions regarding the application process can be directed to the Workplace Alaska hotline at 800-587-0430 (toll free) or (907) 465- 4095. If you choose to be contacted by email, please ensure your email address is correct on your application and that the spam filter will permit email from the 'govermentjobs.com' domains. For information on allowing emails from the 'governmentjobs.com' domains, visit the Lost Password Help page located at https://www.governmentjobs.com/OnlineApplication/User/ResetPassword

EEO STATEMENT

The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities, who require accommodation, auxiliary aides or services, or alternative communication formats, please call 1-800-587-0430 or (907) 465-4095 in

Juneau or TTY:

Alaska Relay 711 or 1-800-770-8973 or correspond with the Division of Personnel & Labor Relations at: P.O. Box 110201, Juneau, AK 99811-0201. The State of Alaska is an equal opportunity employer.

WORKPLACE ALASKA APPLICATION QUESTIONS & ASSISTANCE

Questions regarding application submission or system operation errors should be directed to the Workplace Alaska hotline at 1-800-587-0430 (toll free) or (907) 465-4095 if you are located in the Juneau area. Requests for information may also be emailed to: For applicant password assistance please visit: https://www.governmentjobs.com/js_lostpswd.cfm?⊤header=alaska Contact Information Roberta Norris Disability Adjudicator 4,

Supervisor Phone:

907-205-2948 Careers with the State of Alaska offer MANY benefits The following information describes typical benefits available to employees of the State of Alaska. Actual benefits received may differ by bargaining unit or branch of government, position type, or be prorated for other than full time work. For a quick breakdown of the insurance, health, and retirement benefits available for State Employees you can view an orientation video from Division of Retirement and Benefits. (Please note this video is specifically designed for new State Employees.) Insurance Benefits Health insurance, which includes employer contributions toward medical/vision/dental The following employee groups are under AlaskaCare Benefits administered by the

State:

See https://drb.alaska.gov/help/plans.html for additional information. AVTEC Confidential Correctional Officers Marine Engineers Mt. Edgecumbe Teachers Supervisory Unlicensed Vessel Personnel/Inland Boatman's Union Exempt employees (not covered by collective bargaining) The following employee groups are covered by Union health trusts. Contact the appropriate Union for additional information. General Government Labor, Trades and Crafts Public Safety Employees Association Masters, Mates & Pilots Employer paid Basic Life insurance with additional coverage available (amount depends on Bargaining Unit) Optional Insurance Benefits Group-based insurance premiums for Term life (employee, spouse or qualified same sex partner, and dependents) Long-term and short-term disability Accidental Death and Dismemberment Long-term care (self and eligible family members) Supplemental Survivor Benefits Employee-funded flexible spending accounts for tax savings on eligible health care or dependent care expenses Retirement Benefits Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Teachers' Retirement System (TRS) Matching employer contribution into a defined contribution program (new employees) Employer contribution into a defined benefit or defined contribution program (current employees) Contributions to the Alaska Supplemental Annuity Plan in lieu of contributions to Social Security Option to enroll in the

Alaska Deferred Compensation Program Note:

The Defined Contribution Plan, Supplemental Annuity Plan and Deferred Compensation Program offer a variety of investment options See https://drb.alaska.gov/retiree/ for additional information Paid Leave & Other Benefits Personal leave with an accrual rate increase based on time served Twelve (12) paid holidays a year