Post by ssaer on Dec 3, 2014 11:53:06 GMT -5
The Appeals Council is looking for a few (actually 9) good men and women to serve as Council members. See USAJOBS for more info. The announcement reads as follows:
Job Title:Attorney-Examiner (General) (Administrative Appeals Judge)
Agency:Social Security Administration
Job Announcement Number:SV-1269003
SALARY RANGE:
$130,307.00 to $167,000.00 / Per Year
OPEN PERIOD:
Monday, December 1, 2014 to Friday, December 12, 2014
SERIES & GRADE:
AA-0905-01
POSITION INFORMATION:
Full Time - Agency Employees Only
DUTY LOCATIONS:
9 vacancies in the following location(s):
Baltimore, MD View Map
Arlington, VA View Map
Falls Church, VA View Map
WHO MAY APPLY:
Agency Employees Only
JOB SUMMARY:
Position to be filled under the provisions of the Management Officials Promotion Plan. The best-qualified list developed for this vacancy may be used for other similar positions. Additional selections may be made within 6 months of the issue of the best qualified list.
AREA OF CONSIDERATION: ODAR employees nationwide.
LOCATION: Office of Disability Adjudication and Review, Office of Appellate Operations, Arlington, Virginia, Falls Church, Virginia and Baltimore, Maryland
SHIFT INFORMATION: Full-time, Flextime, Alternate work schedules may be available.
OTHER NOTES:
A TOTAL OF NINE VACANCIES WILL BE FILLED BETWEEN THE FALLS CHURCH, VIRGINIA, ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA AND THE BALTIMORE, MARYLAND LOCATIONS.
THESE POSITIONS ARE IN THE EXCEPTED SERVICE.
TO BE CONSIDERED, APPLICANTS MUST PROVIDE PROOF THAT THEY ARE AUTHORIZED TO PRACTICE LAW. SUCH PROOF CAN INCLUDE A SCREEN PRINT FROM A BAR WEB SITE THAT REFLECTS YOU ARE AN ACTIVE MEMBER OF THE BAR OR A LETTER FROM THE BAR CERTIFYING THAT YOU ARE LICENSED AND AUTHORIZED TO PRACTICE LAW.
IN ADDITION, APPLICANTS MUST PROVIDE A SEPARATE PAGE WITH THE APPLICATION STATING THE FOLLOWING:
DATE OF ADMISSION TO THE BAR INCLUDING MONTH AND YEAR.
STATE OF ADMISSION WHERE YOU ARE CURRENTLY LICENSED TO PRACTICE LAW.
PLEASE NOTE IF YOU FAIL TO REFLECT THAT YOU HAVE BEEN A MEMBER OF THE BAR FOR A MINIMUM OF SEVEN YEARS BY THE CLOSING DATE, YOU WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
Relocation expenses will not be paid.
This is a moderate risk position. The selected employee will be required to complete a Standard Form 85P, Questionnaire for Public Trust Positions, in order to have the appropriate investigation conducted, unless the employee has been previously certified eligible to occupy a position at this level.
The selectee will be required to file an OGE form 450, Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, in accordance with 5 CFR section 2634, subpart i.
TRAVEL REQUIRED
•Not Required
RELOCATION AUTHORIZED
•No
KEY REQUIREMENTS
•All application materials must be received by the closing date.
•An additional Security Investigation may be required.
•You must have a fully successful rating of record.
•Applicants must be duly licensed and authorized to practice as an attorney.
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DUTIES:
The position description number for this position is 661220. A summary of the major duties are listed below. You may also view the full position description on the Agency intranet at the following link. PD Search
Serves as a member of the Appeals Council and exercises independent judgment and discretion in reviewing decisions of Administrative Law Judges (ALJs), and rendering the final administrative disposition of cases. Decisions are rendered on appealed hearing decisions and/or dismissals involving retirement, survivors, disability and health insurance benefits under Titles II, and XVIII of the Social Security Act, as amended, and supplemental security income under Title XVI.
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QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
BASIC ELIGIBILITY:
- Current Federal employees must have held a GS-14 or a higher level for 52 weeks by the closing date of the announcement to meet time-in-grade requirements.
- Candidates must be a Member of the Bar of any State, District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or any territorial court established under the Constitution for at least seven years by the closing date of the announcement.
TO BE CONSIDERED, APPLICANTS MUST PROVIDE PROOF THAT THEY ARE AUTHORIZED TO PRACTICE LAW. SUCH PROOF CAN INCLUDE A SCREEN PRINT FROM A BAR WEB SITE THAT REFLECTS YOU ARE AN ACTIVE MEMBER OF THE BAR OR A LETTER FROM THE BAR CERTIFYING THAT YOU ARE LICENSED AND AUTHORIZED TO PRACTICE LAW.
MANDATORY QUALIFICATIONS:
- Candidates must have had any one or a combination of seven years of the following experience. One year of this experience must have been at a level of difficulty comparable to the next lower grade in the Federal service. All of the above requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement.
1. - Experience in a governmental regulatory body as an officer or employee presiding over formal hearings and making or recommending decisions on the basis of the record of such hearings: or
2. - Experience in the preparation of cases for and their presentation at, formal hearings conducted by governmental regulatory bodies or court proceedings relating thereto; or
3. - Experience as a responsible official in a governmental regulatory body, whose duties require him or her to (1) review, analyze, evaluate, and recommend action to be taken by the head (or heads) of the body on decisions or recommend decisions to be made by hearing officers on the basis of the record of formal hearings, or (2) render responsible assistance to the head (or heads) of the body in the preparation for, or hearing of, cases coming for a formal hearing before the head (or heads) of the body, or in the preparation of decisions by the head (or heads) of the body on such cases; or
4. - Experience as an attorney in a governmental body or as an attorney in the private practice of law which involved the assimilation, analysis, and evaluation of complex facts; the interpretation and application of provisions of law, regulations, court decisions, and other precedents; the rendition of oral and written advice to employing officials or clients which demonstrates the ability to identify and effectively use pertinent precedents; recognize new and complex problems, propose fair and equitable solutions in accordance with applicable law and regulations, and write clear, cogent opinions; or
5. - Experience as military judge or law officer in a general court-martial; experience as a member of a Board of Military Review.
PLEASE NOTE IF YOU FAIL TO REFLECT THAT YOU HAVE BEEN A MEMBER OF THE BAR FOR A MINIMUM OF SEVEN YEARS BY THE CLOSING DATE, YOU WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
Qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
TIME IN GRADE REQUIREMENTS:
Applicants must have been a GS-14 for 52 weeks by the above cited closing date.
Time in grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
RANKING CRITERIA:
Factors and weights are not used and those applicants who meet the qualifications listed above will be referred for selection consideration.
HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
Your SSA-45 and supporting documentation will be used to determine your time-in-grade, basic and mandatory qualifications. These documents will be referred to the selecting official if you are eligible for referral.
NOTE: You MUST support your responses to the questionnaire in your SSA-45 or supplemental documents, i.e., time-in-grade, bar membership, qualifications or you will be found ineligible. When answering the questionnaire, remember that your experience and education may be subject to verification. You may be asked to provide specific examples or documentation of experience or education as proof to support your answers, or you may be required to verify a response by a practical demonstration of your claimed ability to perform a task.
Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.
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BENEFITS:
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 review the Office of Personnel site for additional information about the many benefits of your career with Social Security.
OTHER INFORMATION:
Individuals with disabilities may call us via Federal Relay using the (voice) contact telephone provided.
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HOW TO APPLY:
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Your SSA-45
2. The Occupational Questionnaire
3. Proof of Active Bar Membership.
4. Separate Sheet which reflects your date of admission to the bar including month and year and state in which licensed to practice law.
The complete Application Package must be submitted before 11:59 p.m. (EST) on Friday, December 12, 2014. Failure to upload any required documents will disqualify your application from consideration.
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 and upload your documents. Please ensure you click the Submit My Answers button at the end of the process. Once you have submitted your application, review your documents to ensure they were uploaded successfully.
To fax supporting documents you are unable to upload, complete the United States Government Application Cover Page using Vacancy ID Number 1269003, then 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 1203-FX (Form C) to provide your responses to the occupational questionnaire; and
3. Fax the completed 1203-FX 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.
For more information about the application process, please visit Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs). Additional instructions and resources for JAWS users may be found by clicking this link: JAWSHelp
APPLYING FROM A PERSONAL COMPUTER OUTSIDE OF WORK
SSA employees may access Internal Vacancies On-Line (IVOL) postings and apply for vacancies from locations outside of SSA (e.g., from home, public computer, etc.). Please use the following link: ssai.usajobs.gov. Be sure to forward the link and other application materials (such as the SSA-45) to an email source accessible from outside of SSA (e.g. your personal computer, etc.).
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:
AGENCY CONTACT INFO:
Susan P. Martinelli
Phone: (703)605-8445
Email: SUSAN.MARTINELLI@SSA.GOV
Agency Information:
ODAR
One Skyline Tower- Suite 306
5107 Leesburg Pike
Falls Church, VA
22041
USA
WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT:
After all of the applications have been evaluated, you will receive a notice explaining the status of your application. Selection interviews may be conducted with one or more of the candidates, but there is no requirement that interviews be conducted. The hiring office will contact candidates directly for interviews. Applicants referred for consideration will receive a final disposition notice after selections have been made.
If you applied incorrectly or submitted an incomplete application, we will be unable to send you an electronic receipt of your application. Please read the "How to Apply" instructions carefully to ensure that you submit a complete application.
Job Title:Attorney-Examiner (General) (Administrative Appeals Judge)
Agency:Social Security Administration
Job Announcement Number:SV-1269003
SALARY RANGE:
$130,307.00 to $167,000.00 / Per Year
OPEN PERIOD:
Monday, December 1, 2014 to Friday, December 12, 2014
SERIES & GRADE:
AA-0905-01
POSITION INFORMATION:
Full Time - Agency Employees Only
DUTY LOCATIONS:
9 vacancies in the following location(s):
Baltimore, MD View Map
Arlington, VA View Map
Falls Church, VA View Map
WHO MAY APPLY:
Agency Employees Only
JOB SUMMARY:
Position to be filled under the provisions of the Management Officials Promotion Plan. The best-qualified list developed for this vacancy may be used for other similar positions. Additional selections may be made within 6 months of the issue of the best qualified list.
AREA OF CONSIDERATION: ODAR employees nationwide.
LOCATION: Office of Disability Adjudication and Review, Office of Appellate Operations, Arlington, Virginia, Falls Church, Virginia and Baltimore, Maryland
SHIFT INFORMATION: Full-time, Flextime, Alternate work schedules may be available.
OTHER NOTES:
A TOTAL OF NINE VACANCIES WILL BE FILLED BETWEEN THE FALLS CHURCH, VIRGINIA, ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA AND THE BALTIMORE, MARYLAND LOCATIONS.
THESE POSITIONS ARE IN THE EXCEPTED SERVICE.
TO BE CONSIDERED, APPLICANTS MUST PROVIDE PROOF THAT THEY ARE AUTHORIZED TO PRACTICE LAW. SUCH PROOF CAN INCLUDE A SCREEN PRINT FROM A BAR WEB SITE THAT REFLECTS YOU ARE AN ACTIVE MEMBER OF THE BAR OR A LETTER FROM THE BAR CERTIFYING THAT YOU ARE LICENSED AND AUTHORIZED TO PRACTICE LAW.
IN ADDITION, APPLICANTS MUST PROVIDE A SEPARATE PAGE WITH THE APPLICATION STATING THE FOLLOWING:
DATE OF ADMISSION TO THE BAR INCLUDING MONTH AND YEAR.
STATE OF ADMISSION WHERE YOU ARE CURRENTLY LICENSED TO PRACTICE LAW.
PLEASE NOTE IF YOU FAIL TO REFLECT THAT YOU HAVE BEEN A MEMBER OF THE BAR FOR A MINIMUM OF SEVEN YEARS BY THE CLOSING DATE, YOU WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
Relocation expenses will not be paid.
This is a moderate risk position. The selected employee will be required to complete a Standard Form 85P, Questionnaire for Public Trust Positions, in order to have the appropriate investigation conducted, unless the employee has been previously certified eligible to occupy a position at this level.
The selectee will be required to file an OGE form 450, Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, in accordance with 5 CFR section 2634, subpart i.
TRAVEL REQUIRED
•Not Required
RELOCATION AUTHORIZED
•No
KEY REQUIREMENTS
•All application materials must be received by the closing date.
•An additional Security Investigation may be required.
•You must have a fully successful rating of record.
•Applicants must be duly licensed and authorized to practice as an attorney.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
DUTIES:
The position description number for this position is 661220. A summary of the major duties are listed below. You may also view the full position description on the Agency intranet at the following link. PD Search
Serves as a member of the Appeals Council and exercises independent judgment and discretion in reviewing decisions of Administrative Law Judges (ALJs), and rendering the final administrative disposition of cases. Decisions are rendered on appealed hearing decisions and/or dismissals involving retirement, survivors, disability and health insurance benefits under Titles II, and XVIII of the Social Security Act, as amended, and supplemental security income under Title XVI.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
BASIC ELIGIBILITY:
- Current Federal employees must have held a GS-14 or a higher level for 52 weeks by the closing date of the announcement to meet time-in-grade requirements.
- Candidates must be a Member of the Bar of any State, District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or any territorial court established under the Constitution for at least seven years by the closing date of the announcement.
TO BE CONSIDERED, APPLICANTS MUST PROVIDE PROOF THAT THEY ARE AUTHORIZED TO PRACTICE LAW. SUCH PROOF CAN INCLUDE A SCREEN PRINT FROM A BAR WEB SITE THAT REFLECTS YOU ARE AN ACTIVE MEMBER OF THE BAR OR A LETTER FROM THE BAR CERTIFYING THAT YOU ARE LICENSED AND AUTHORIZED TO PRACTICE LAW.
MANDATORY QUALIFICATIONS:
- Candidates must have had any one or a combination of seven years of the following experience. One year of this experience must have been at a level of difficulty comparable to the next lower grade in the Federal service. All of the above requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement.
1. - Experience in a governmental regulatory body as an officer or employee presiding over formal hearings and making or recommending decisions on the basis of the record of such hearings: or
2. - Experience in the preparation of cases for and their presentation at, formal hearings conducted by governmental regulatory bodies or court proceedings relating thereto; or
3. - Experience as a responsible official in a governmental regulatory body, whose duties require him or her to (1) review, analyze, evaluate, and recommend action to be taken by the head (or heads) of the body on decisions or recommend decisions to be made by hearing officers on the basis of the record of formal hearings, or (2) render responsible assistance to the head (or heads) of the body in the preparation for, or hearing of, cases coming for a formal hearing before the head (or heads) of the body, or in the preparation of decisions by the head (or heads) of the body on such cases; or
4. - Experience as an attorney in a governmental body or as an attorney in the private practice of law which involved the assimilation, analysis, and evaluation of complex facts; the interpretation and application of provisions of law, regulations, court decisions, and other precedents; the rendition of oral and written advice to employing officials or clients which demonstrates the ability to identify and effectively use pertinent precedents; recognize new and complex problems, propose fair and equitable solutions in accordance with applicable law and regulations, and write clear, cogent opinions; or
5. - Experience as military judge or law officer in a general court-martial; experience as a member of a Board of Military Review.
PLEASE NOTE IF YOU FAIL TO REFLECT THAT YOU HAVE BEEN A MEMBER OF THE BAR FOR A MINIMUM OF SEVEN YEARS BY THE CLOSING DATE, YOU WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
Qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
TIME IN GRADE REQUIREMENTS:
Applicants must have been a GS-14 for 52 weeks by the above cited closing date.
Time in grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
RANKING CRITERIA:
Factors and weights are not used and those applicants who meet the qualifications listed above will be referred for selection consideration.
HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
Your SSA-45 and supporting documentation will be used to determine your time-in-grade, basic and mandatory qualifications. These documents will be referred to the selecting official if you are eligible for referral.
NOTE: You MUST support your responses to the questionnaire in your SSA-45 or supplemental documents, i.e., time-in-grade, bar membership, qualifications or you will be found ineligible. When answering the questionnaire, remember that your experience and education may be subject to verification. You may be asked to provide specific examples or documentation of experience or education as proof to support your answers, or you may be required to verify a response by a practical demonstration of your claimed ability to perform a task.
Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
BENEFITS:
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 review the Office of Personnel site for additional information about the many benefits of your career with Social Security.
OTHER INFORMATION:
Individuals with disabilities may call us via Federal Relay using the (voice) contact telephone provided.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
HOW TO APPLY:
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Your SSA-45
2. The Occupational Questionnaire
3. Proof of Active Bar Membership.
4. Separate Sheet which reflects your date of admission to the bar including month and year and state in which licensed to practice law.
The complete Application Package must be submitted before 11:59 p.m. (EST) on Friday, December 12, 2014. Failure to upload any required documents will disqualify your application from consideration.
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 and upload your documents. Please ensure you click the Submit My Answers button at the end of the process. Once you have submitted your application, review your documents to ensure they were uploaded successfully.
To fax supporting documents you are unable to upload, complete the United States Government Application Cover Page using Vacancy ID Number 1269003, then 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 1203-FX (Form C) to provide your responses to the occupational questionnaire; and
3. Fax the completed 1203-FX 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.
For more information about the application process, please visit Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs). Additional instructions and resources for JAWS users may be found by clicking this link: JAWSHelp
APPLYING FROM A PERSONAL COMPUTER OUTSIDE OF WORK
SSA employees may access Internal Vacancies On-Line (IVOL) postings and apply for vacancies from locations outside of SSA (e.g., from home, public computer, etc.). Please use the following link: ssai.usajobs.gov. Be sure to forward the link and other application materials (such as the SSA-45) to an email source accessible from outside of SSA (e.g. your personal computer, etc.).
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:
AGENCY CONTACT INFO:
Susan P. Martinelli
Phone: (703)605-8445
Email: SUSAN.MARTINELLI@SSA.GOV
Agency Information:
ODAR
One Skyline Tower- Suite 306
5107 Leesburg Pike
Falls Church, VA
22041
USA
WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT:
After all of the applications have been evaluated, you will receive a notice explaining the status of your application. Selection interviews may be conducted with one or more of the candidates, but there is no requirement that interviews be conducted. The hiring office will contact candidates directly for interviews. Applicants referred for consideration will receive a final disposition notice after selections have been made.
If you applied incorrectly or submitted an incomplete application, we will be unable to send you an electronic receipt of your application. Please read the "How to Apply" instructions carefully to ensure that you submit a complete application.