Benefits Claims Specialist - Field Office

US Social Security Administration; Carlsbad (NM); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Social Security Administration is advertising vacancies under Direct Hire Authority (DHA) SSA-001. This is open to all U.S. citizens.

Telework may be available in accordance with agency policy, but this is not a virtual position. Resumes exceeding two pages will not be considered. Qualifications span GS-5, GS-7, and GS-9 levels with panel CAIP interviews and bilingual English/Spanish requirements. Applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date and be prepared for a

Qualifications

• GS-5: Three years of general experience demonstrating problem analysis, planning, and written/oral communication.
• GS-7: One year of specialized experience assisting entitlement to benefits, adjudicating, or interpreting program requirements.
• GS-9: Fifty-two weeks of specialized experience evaluating benefit programs and ensuring program integrity.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals in establishing entitlement to benefits and guide eligibility processes.
• Adjudicate, authorize, or reconsider claims as required.
• Explain benefit entitlements and program requirements to the public.

Skills

Clear communication

Public interaction

Listening skills

Organizational skills

Job description

U.S. Social Security Administration is advertising vacancies under Direct Hire Authority (DHA) SSA-001. This is open to all U.S. citizens.

Telework may be available in accordance with agency policy, but this is not a virtual position. Resumes exceeding two pages will not be considered. Qualifications span GS-5, GS-7, and GS-9 levels with panel CAIP interviews and bilingual English/Spanish requirements. Applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date and be prepared for a