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Summary
These positions are located in the Office of Analytics, Review and Oversight, Office of Appellate Operations.
The position description number for this position is 6D0460. 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
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Overview
- Hiring complete
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Open & closing dates
12/02/2019 to 12/06/2019
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Salary
$128,509 - $176,900 per year
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Pay scale & grade
AA 00
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Location
17 vacancies in the following location:
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Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
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Travel Required
Not required
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Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
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Appointment type
Temporary Promotion - not-to-exceed one year
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Work schedule
Full-time - Flextime; Alternate work schedule may be available
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Service
Excepted
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Promotion potential
None
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Job family (Series)
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Supervisory status
No
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Security clearance
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Drug test
No
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Announcement number
SV-10664781
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Control number
552976200
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This job is open to
Clarification from the agency
Current permanent SSA employee in the Office of General Counsel, Office of Hearing Operations, or Office of Analytics, Review, and Oversight. THIS IS A VIRTUAL TEMPORARY ASSIGNMENT. INDIVIDUALS SELECTED WILL REMAIN IN THEIR PERMANENT DUTY STATION AND WILL RECEIVE THE RESPECTIVE LOCALITY PAY FOR THAT AREA.
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Duties
- The incumbent, known as an Administrative Appeals Judge (AAJ), serves as a member of the Appeals Council,
- which constitutes the adjudicative head of the agency in accordance with a direct delegation of authority from the Commissioner of Social Security, consistent with the Administrative Procedure Act.
- As a member of the Appeals Council, the AAJ is a management official responsible for formulating, determining, or influencing the policies of the agency.
- The incumbent exercises independent judgment and discretion as an individual reviewing decisions of Administrative Law Judges (ALJs),
- and rendering the final administrative disposition of cases from a defined geographical area on behalf of the Commissioner.
- The incumbent may take a variety of actions on hearing decisions involving retirement, survivors, disability insurance, supplemental security income, and special
- veterans benefits filed under titles II, VIII, and XVI of the Social Security Act, as amended (the Act).
- The incumbent must be admitted to the Bar of a State, Territory of the United States, or the District of Columbia, and meet all other Office of Personnel Management requirements in this regard.
- The incumbent may hold hearings or supplemental hearings.
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Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- All application materials must be received by the closing date.
- Applicants must be in good standing.
- Applicants must have a fully successful rating of record.
- Official Personnel Folders will not be reviewed.
- Requests for copies of application documents will not be accepted.
- All application forms submitted become the property of SSA Human Resources.
- Proof of active Bar membership is required.
Qualifications
- 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.
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 GS-14 grade level or equivalent 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.
TO BE CONSIDERED, APPLICANTS MUST PROVIDE PROOF THAT THEY ARE LICENSED, AUTHORIZED AND ELIGIBLE TO PRACTICE LAW. SUCH PROOF CAN INCLUDE A SCREEN PRINT FROM A BAR WEBSITE OR A LETTER FROM THE BAR CERTIFYING THAT YOU ARE LICENSED, AUTHORIZED, AND ELIGIBLE TO PRACTICE LAW. YOUR PROOF OF ACTIVE BAR MEMBERSHIP MUST BE DATED WITHIN ONE YEAR OF THE CLOSING DATE OF THE ANNOUNCEMENT.
IN ADDITION, APPLICANTS MUST PROVIDE A SEPARATE PAGE WITH THE APPLICATION WHICH STATES:
DATE OF ADMISSION TO THE BAR INCLUDING MONTH, DAY AND YEAR. 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.
Applicants for promotion must have 52 weeks at GS-14.
Time in grade requirement must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
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 GS-14 grade level or equivalent 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.
TO BE CONSIDERED, APPLICANTS MUST PROVIDE PROOF THAT THEY ARE LICENSED, AUTHORIZED AND ELIGIBLE TO PRACTICE LAW. SUCH PROOF CAN INCLUDE A SCREEN PRINT FROM A BAR WEBSITE OR A LETTER FROM THE BAR CERTIFYING THAT YOU ARE LICENSED, AUTHORIZED, AND ELIGIBLE TO PRACTICE LAW. YOUR PROOF OF ACTIVE BAR MEMBERSHIP MUST BE DATED WITHIN ONE YEAR OF THE CLOSING DATE OF THE ANNOUNCEMENT.
IN ADDITION, APPLICANTS MUST PROVIDE A SEPARATE PAGE WITH THE APPLICATION WHICH STATES:
DATE OF ADMISSION TO THE BAR INCLUDING MONTH, DAY AND YEAR. 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.
Applicants for promotion must have 52 weeks at GS-14.
Time in grade requirement must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
Education
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Additional information
Position to be filled under the provisions of the Management Officials Promotion Plan. The best-qualified list for this vacancy may be used to fill the same or similar positions in a component(s) under the same Deputy Commissioner. Additional selections may be made within 6 months of the date the best qualified list is issued.
LOCALITY PAY: Salary range shown is the Rest of US scale. Actual salary will be set in accordance with locality pay provisions. Candidates currently receiving a higher locality pay than the office applied for are advised that should they be selected, they will lose entitlement to the higher locality pay.
OTHER NOTES: Training will be Required. Selectees will be notified of the training modality upon finalization of details.
These positions are temporary assignments not to exceed one year, but may be extended or made permanent.
These positions are in the excepted service. If you are currently in the competitive service, you will be converted to the excepted service.
The selectee will be required to file an OGE form 278, Public Financial Disclosure Form, in accordance with 5 CFR section 2634.202.
These positions are eligible for telework.
Relocation expenses will not be paid.
This is a moderate risk public trust 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.
Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Applicants will be assessed using the rating criteria listed in the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/10664781
Benefits
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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Required Documents
As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
The following section provides information on supporting documentation that must be submitted.
SSA-45 (all applicants) (Submitted SSA-45 or Resume should be limited to 6 pages)
Your SSA-45 must provide all of the information necessary to make qualifications determinations (e.g., all experience related to your qualifications for this position, full performance level of your current position, the dates at each grade level of your current or prior career-ladder position(s), etc.). These documents will be referred to the selecting official if you are eligible for the best qualified list. Employees' Official Personnel Folders will not be reviewed.
Your SSA-45 must specifically demonstrate, in your own words, the possession of the required experience related to the minimum qualifications, selective placement factors and/or evaluation criteria. Information that is copied or restated language from the vacancy announcement, rating criteria, KSAs and/or position description will not be considered. If this occurs, you may lose consideration for one or more grade levels or found ineligible.
PROOF OF BAR:
You must provide proof that you are currently an active member in good standing of a Bar of a State, Commonwealth, or Territory of the United States or the District of Columbia and authorized and eligible to practice law. Below is a list of acceptable documents: Letter or certificate of good standing OR a copy of your Bar card with current year OR screen print from a Bar website that reflects your active Bar membership. Such proof must be dated within one year of the announcement including month, day, year.
NOTE: Being a member of a Bar Association does not equal current Bar membership in some states. If you are a member of a Bar Association, please provide additional proof that you are active and authorized to practice law. If the appropriate proof of current, active membership is not uploaded/included in your application package by the closing date of the announcement, you will be ineligible for consideration for this position.
IN ADDITION, APPLICANTS MUST PROVIDE A SEPARATE PAGE WITH THE APPLICATION WHICH STATES:DATE OF ADMISSION TO THE BAR INCLUDING MONTH, DAY AND YEAR. 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.
How to Apply
Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your eligibility. When answering the questionnaire, remember that your experience is subject to verification by the selecting official. You may be asked to provide specific examples or documentation of experience 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.
Notice Concerning Materially False, Fictitious, or Fraudulent Statements
Anything you claim in the occupational questionnaire or in your SSA-45 may be subject to verification. By completing the electronic application process, you are certifying that any statements you make are true, complete, and correct to the best of your knowledge and belief and are made in good faith. Materially false, fictitious, or fraudulent statements or representations are subject to disciplinary action.
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
- SSA-45 (Submitted SSA-45 or Resume should be limited to 6 pages)
- The Occupational Questionnaire: Click on the Apply Online button to create an account or log into your existing USAJOBS account and follow the prompts to complete the occupational questionnaire.
- Additional Required Documents, if applicable (See Required Documents section).
If you use assistive software or an adaptive device, or you are experiencing some other type of technical difficulty and/or otherwise require assistance with the application process, please contact Hai-My Le at hai-my.le@ssa.gov or (703) 605-8228.
Individuals with disabilities may call us via Federal Relay using the (voice) contact telephone provided.
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: http://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.).
Due to our security procedures, our office will not accept any applications submitted via email, standard mail, or facsimile sent directly to the Servicing Personnel Office. Applicants are required to file through the online application process. The email address is listed only for inquiries about the position or the How to Apply process.
To check the status of your application or return to a previous or incomplete application, log in to your USAJOBS account.
Agency contact information
Hai-My Le
- Address
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DCARO - OAO
6401 Security Boulevard
Baltimore, MD 21235
US
Next steps
After all of the applications have been evaluated, you will receive notification via email explaining the status of your application. 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.
To check the status of your application or return to a previous or incomplete application, log in to your USAJOBS account, select Application Status, and click on the more information link under the application status for this position.
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.
Fair and Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
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Required Documents
The following section provides information on supporting documentation that must be submitted.
SSA-45 (all applicants) (Submitted SSA-45 or Resume should be limited to 6 pages)
Your SSA-45 must provide all of the information necessary to make qualifications determinations (e.g., all experience related to your qualifications for this position, full performance level of your current position, the dates at each grade level of your current or prior career-ladder position(s), etc.). These documents will be referred to the selecting official if you are eligible for the best qualified list. Employees' Official Personnel Folders will not be reviewed.
Your SSA-45 must specifically demonstrate, in your own words, the possession of the required experience related to the minimum qualifications, selective placement factors and/or evaluation criteria. Information that is copied or restated language from the vacancy announcement, rating criteria, KSAs and/or position description will not be considered. If this occurs, you may lose consideration for one or more grade levels or found ineligible.
PROOF OF BAR:
You must provide proof that you are currently an active member in good standing of a Bar of a State, Commonwealth, or Territory of the United States or the District of Columbia and authorized and eligible to practice law. Below is a list of acceptable documents: Letter or certificate of good standing OR a copy of your Bar card with current year OR screen print from a Bar website that reflects your active Bar membership. Such proof must be dated within one year of the announcement including month, day, year.
NOTE: Being a member of a Bar Association does not equal current Bar membership in some states. If you are a member of a Bar Association, please provide additional proof that you are active and authorized to practice law. If the appropriate proof of current, active membership is not uploaded/included in your application package by the closing date of the announcement, you will be ineligible for consideration for this position.
IN ADDITION, APPLICANTS MUST PROVIDE A SEPARATE PAGE WITH THE APPLICATION WHICH STATES:DATE OF ADMISSION TO THE BAR INCLUDING MONTH, DAY AND YEAR. 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.
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If you use assistive software or an adaptive device, or you are experiencing some other type of technical difficulty and/or otherwise require assistance with the application process, please contact Hai-My Le at hai-my.le@ssa.gov or (703) 605-8228.
Individuals with disabilities may call us via Federal Relay using the (voice) contact telephone provided.
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: http://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.).
Due to our security procedures, our office will not accept any applications submitted via email, standard mail, or facsimile sent directly to the Servicing Personnel Office. Applicants are required to file through the online application process. The email address is listed only for inquiries about the position or the How to Apply process.
To check the status of your application or return to a previous or incomplete application, log in to your USAJOBS account.
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How to Apply
Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your eligibility. When answering the questionnaire, remember that your experience is subject to verification by the selecting official. You may be asked to provide specific examples or documentation of experience 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.
Notice Concerning Materially False, Fictitious, or Fraudulent Statements
Anything you claim in the occupational questionnaire or in your SSA-45 may be subject to verification. By completing the electronic application process, you are certifying that any statements you make are true, complete, and correct to the best of your knowledge and belief and are made in good faith. Materially false, fictitious, or fraudulent statements or representations are subject to disciplinary action.
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
- SSA-45 (Submitted SSA-45 or Resume should be limited to 6 pages)
- The Occupational Questionnaire: Click on the Apply Online button to create an account or log into your existing USAJOBS account and follow the prompts to complete the occupational questionnaire.
- Additional Required Documents, if applicable (See Required Documents section).
If you use assistive software or an adaptive device, or you are experiencing some other type of technical difficulty and/or otherwise require assistance with the application process, please contact Hai-My Le at hai-my.le@ssa.gov or (703) 605-8228.
Individuals with disabilities may call us via Federal Relay using the (voice) contact telephone provided.
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: http://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.).
Due to our security procedures, our office will not accept any applications submitted via email, standard mail, or facsimile sent directly to the Servicing Personnel Office. Applicants are required to file through the online application process. The email address is listed only for inquiries about the position or the How to Apply process.
To check the status of your application or return to a previous or incomplete application, log in to your USAJOBS account.
Agency contact information
Hai-My Le
- Address
-
DCARO - OAO
6401 Security Boulevard
Baltimore, MD 21235
US
Next steps
After all of the applications have been evaluated, you will receive notification via email explaining the status of your application. 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.
To check the status of your application or return to a previous or incomplete application, log in to your USAJOBS account, select Application Status, and click on the more information link under the application status for this position.
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.
Fair & Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
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Agency contact information
Hai-My Le
- Address
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DCARO - OAO
6401 Security Boulevard
Baltimore, MD 21235
US