Duties

• As required by changing workloads or program priorities, plans, directs, conducts or participates in projects in one or more of the Offices in ODP, with continuing responsibility for major projects [...]
• [Cont'd] broad studies pertaining to the development, evaluation, interpretation and maintenance of disability evaluation policy and procedures for administration[...]
• [Cont'd] at all Federal and State levels of the Social Security Disability Insurance Program and the Supplemental Security Income Program for the blind and disabled under title II and title XVI of the Social Security Act.
• Analyzes legislative proposals for disability policy impact and furnishes advice on technical accuracy and operating feasibility. [...]
• [Cont'd] Develops and prepares recommendations for legislative proposals initiated within the Administration or pending in the Congress. Recommends items for inclusion in legislative proposals where operational needs or program issues are indicated
• Develops guides, procedures, user specifications, training and other materials necessary for the implementation of executive decisions, new and revised program policy directives, and class-action lawsuits.[...]
• Designs and conducts training for adjudicators at all levels of the disability program, i.e., in central office, regional offices and the States.
• Identifies strategic program policy issues; prepares regulatory and policy proposals and position papers; and recommends alternative solutions to issues identified.
• Provides technical advice and other assistance to lower graded specialists in the development of policies and procedures, including major projects and studies; [...]
• [Cont'd] and gives technical orientation and training to new specialists and monitors and reviews their work
• Leads or serves on task forces, teams and work groups that include other SSA components, other government agencies and/or outside organizations.
• Plans, directs and conducts complex studies, multifaceted projects, and continuing activities in the formulation, development,[...]
• [Cont'd] maintenance, evaluation and interpretation of operating program policies, procedures, regulations, instructions and court actions.
• Responds orally and in writing to complex questions concerning the application and interpretation of national program policy, court cases, and related issues.
• Identifies strategic program policy issues; prepares regulatory and policy proposals and position papers; and recommends alternative solutions to issues identified.
• Represents ODP, ODISP, and SSA and provides consultative and advisory services in meetings, discussions, working groups, and negotiations with other SSA components,[...]
• [Cont'd] other governmental organizations, public advocacy groups, the courts, plaintiff's counsel, representatives of private and public institutions, and congressional staffs and the Congress.
• Coordinates disability policy/procedural issues with other government agencies, e.g., Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and the Department of Veterans Affairs
• Evaluates highly complex suggestions having the potential for major impact on existing policies, procedures, systems and guides for policy and process change.[...]
• Makes recommendations for acceptance or denial based on expert knowledge of the subject area(s) as well as feasibility, impact, and value in relation to SSA?s strategic goals and objectives.[Cont'd]

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• U.S. Citizenship required
• Selective Service Registration, if applicable (www.sss.gov)
• Fingerprinting and background and/or security investigation may be required
• Job offers are contingent on fingerprinting and background / security investigation results
• Selectees may be required to serve a 1 year probationary period
• Relocation expenses will not be paid
• All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement

How You Will Be Evaluated

• 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.

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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.

  To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:

  • Your resume showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment and duties performed.

  • Other documents supporting qualifications and/or preference, if applicable.

  
  You must also submit ALL supporting documentation by the closing date of the vacancy announcement to claim certain types of preference.
  
  INTERAGENCY CAREER TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PLAN (ICTAP): ICTAP provides eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority for competitive service vacancies. To receive selection priority, candidates must meet the requirements for the Well Qualified category as described in the vacancy announcement. Candidates must also provide:

  • proof of eligibility with your application. Such proof may include a copy of your written notification of ICTAP eligibility or a copy of your separation Notice of Personnel Action, (SF-50); and
  • proof of your most recent performance rating of at least "fully successful" (Level III) or equivalent.

  For more information visit http://www.opm.gov/rif/employee_guides/career_transition.asp.
  
  VETERANS' PREFERENCE: If you are claiming veterans' preference, you must submit a copy of your military discharge certificate (DD-214 member 4 copy preferred) or an official statement of service from your command if you are currently on active duty. To be acceptable, the document must contain dates and show Character of Service. If you are claiming 10-point veterans' preference based on a service-connected disability, you must also submit an Application for 10-Point Veterans' Preference (SF 15) and the required documentation specified on the reverse of the SF-15. Applicants claiming derived preference must submit the SF-15 and the required documentation specified on the reverse of the SF-15. Preference will be granted based on the documents received.
  
  Note: If you are a current active duty military member who does not have a DD-214 and are claiming preference under the Veterans Opportunity to Work (VOW) Act, you must submit certification from the Armed Forces indicating that you will be discharged or released under honorable conditions from active duty within 120 days of the date on the certification. Certifications must be on letterhead from the appropriate military branch and include the following information: military dates of service and expected discharge or release date, the character of service, military rank, type of discharge, and date when terminal leave will begin. Certifications must be signed by or under the direction of military members' military personnel offices, unit commanders, or higher headquarters.
  
  For more information visit the Vet Guide.

• How to Apply

  Please read the entire announcement and all the instructions before you begin an application. To apply for this position, you must complete the initial online application, to include submission of the required documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. The application process is as follows:

  • To begin the application process, click the Apply Online button.

  • Answer the questions presented in the application and attach all necessary supporting documentation.

  • Click the Submit Application button prior to 11:59PM (ET) on the announcement closing date.

  You may update your application, including supporting documentation, at any time during the announcement open period by returning to your USAJOBS account. There you will find a record of your application, the application status, and an option to Edit my application. This option will no longer be available once the announcement has closed.
  
  To verify the status of your application both during and after the announcement open period, log into your USAJOBS account. On the Home page, scroll down and locate your job application. Once the job has been located, click the "Track this application" link on the right under the application date. The page will refresh to display the Agency's Application Information page where you can scroll down and review any notifications the agency has sent you. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.
  
  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 Daniel Goodlin at Daniel.Goodlin@ssa.gov or 410-965-3920.
  
  Individuals with disabilities may also call us via Federal Relay using the (voice) contact telephone provided.
  
  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.

  Agency contact information

  Daniel Goodlin

  Phone

  410-965-3920

  Email

  Daniel.Goodlin@ssa.gov

  Address

  ORDP - ODP
  6401 Security Boulevard
  Baltimore, MD 21235
  US

  Next steps

  Once you have successfully submitted all of the required application materials and assessments, you can expect to receive at least two or more of the following email notifications concerning your application status: (1) Receipt of application; (2) Qualifications status and whether your application has been Referred/Not Referred to the selecting official; and (3) Selection status for the 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. Interviews may be conducted via video conferencing software, if technically feasible. 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.

  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
  • Reasonable accommodation policy
  • Financial suitability
  • Selective Service
  • New employee probationary period
  • Signature and false statements
  • Privacy Act
  • Social security number request

Required Documents

Clarification from the agency

This Position is open to all U.S. Citizens