Disability Adjudicator III (FFTL)

Commonwealth of Kentucky; Kentucky; On-site; USD 43,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Kentucky seeks a Disability Adjudicator III in the Medical Relations Branch to provide expert consultation to SSA adjudicators and professional adjudication for disability applicants.

This FFTL position is federally funded for the grant duration, designated as unclassified, with benefits at the same level as permanent employees. Occasional travel and a 40-hour work week may apply.

Qualifications

• Three years of experience adjudicating Social Security Administration disability claims.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert level advice to less experienced adjudicators on complex disability claims; adjudicate all levels of disability claims and special workloads; prepare written decisions.
• Assist supervisors in identifying caseload problems and recommending procedural changes.
• Serve as field office point of contact and participate in workgroups.
• Answer inquiries from claimants, representatives, SSA offices and others.
• Attends trainings and meetings as necessary.

Skills

Experience adjudicating SSA claims

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

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2604409

Disability Adjudicator III (FFTL)

Pay Grade 14

Salary

$3,840.90 - $5,761.44 Monthly

Employment Type

EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 40.0 HR/WK

Hiring Agency

Education & Labor Cabinet | Dept for Disability Determination Srvs

Location

Location Varies, USA

Description

We are seeking a Disability Adjudicator III in the Medical Relations Branch to provide consultation services to Social Security Administration disability adjudicators and professional adjudication for disability applicants.

The Disability Adjudicator III position is a federally funded time limited (FFTL) position. This means it is a position that is paid entirely as the result of a federal grant. The duration of employment shall not exceed the life of the federal grant that funds the position. An employee appointed to an FFTL position is required to meet the minimum requirements for the classification. Further, an employee appointed to an FFTL position is designated as an unclassified (non-merit) employee. An FFTL employee is eligible to receive benefits at the same level as a classified (merit) employee in a permanent position.

Responsibilities And Duties Include But Are Not Limited To

• 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 decision.
• Assist supervisors in identifying/resolving caseload problems in unit, recommending procedural changes, and/or performing consultative exams and other reviews.
• Serve as field office point of contact and/or serve on workgroups.
• Answer inquiries from claimants, representatives, Social Security offices and others requesting claims information.
• Attends trainings and meetings as necessary.

This position will have access to confidential and sensitive information. The successful candidate will be required to ensure the safeguarding and security of all confidential and sensitive information and will be required to complete trainings, sign acknowledgements, follow all policies and adhere to all statutes and requirements pertaining to the safeguarding and security of confidential and sensitive information while employed and after employment ends.

The Education and Labor Cabinet (ELC) participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. ELC will only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.

For more information on E-Verify, or if you believe that ELC has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 999-897-7781 or https://www.e-verify.gov/ .

Minimum Requirements

• EDUCATION: Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree.
• EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Three years of experience adjudicating Social Security Administration disability claims.
• 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. Current or prior military experience will substitute for the required college on a year-for-year basis.
• SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): NONE

Working Conditions

Work is typically performed in an office setting. Conducting hearings and professional relations may require frequent travel. The other functions may require occasional travel. A 40-hour work week is required.

Probationary Period

This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Jubal Turner at [e-mail] .

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D