LOCATION: This temporary position is located in the Fresno Office of Hearings Operations at: 2440 Tulare St, Fresno, CA. TYPE OF POSITION: This position is being filled on a full-time, part-time (16-32 hours/week), or intermittent basis; temporary NTE one year (may be extended).

Duties

The incumbent provides quasi-legal assistance support to administrative law judges (ALJs), other professionals, and technical staff members within the office on claims filed for entitlement to benefits pursuant to titles II, VIII, and XVI of the Social Security Act, as amended (the Act), at the administrative appeals level. Processes a request for hearing (R/H) from its receipt in the office to its completion, independently performing a wide range of actions, such as, but not limited to: reviewing claims for legal and regulatory requirements and timeliness; annotating files and automated systems to reflect receipt of and other required actions; developing the case for hearing before an ALJ; identifying and analyzing the pertinent issues; summarizing the evidence; as well as taking post-development actions, as necessary, to complete the file prior to issuance of a decision. Serves as the first point of contact for claimants and their representatives who are seeking information or assistance in developing needed evidence to support their claims and is recognized as the agency's representative in defining the legal process and decorum to claimants, their representatives, and other participants in the hearing.

Requirements

• Proof of ICTAP/ Military Spouse eligibility required
• U.S. Citizenship required
• Selective Service Registration, if applicable (www.sss.gov)
• Fingerprinting and background and/or security investigation required
• Job offers are contingent on fingerprinting and background / security investigation results
• All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement
• ICTAP eligible in the Fresno, CA local commuting area only

Qualifications

For GS-8: Applicants must have 52 weeks of specialized experience at the GS-7 level, or equivalent, which is in or related to the work of the position to be filled and has equipped applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Specialized experience includes: Researching and interpreting complex laws, regulations and written guidelines (e.g., Federal, State or County laws) as it relates to SSA programs; Communicating orally, with a large volume of people from different socioeconomic backgrounds in order to resolve problems and provide advice/guidance about SSA program policies, SSA benefits, etc.; Performing administrative and clerical processes using a computer to reconcile discrepancies; and Writing correspondence in response to complex inquiries for technical information explaining laws, rules or regulations regarding SSA programs. Qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Applicants for promotion to GS-8 must have 52 weeks at GS-7. Time in grade requirement must be met by the closing date of this announcement. In addition to the minimum qualifications, applicants must be eligible under ICTAP or Military Spouse.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address Region IX OHO 1221 Nevin Ave 4th Floor Richmond, CA 94801 US
• Name: Theresa Gao
• Phone: 510-970-2775
• Email: [email protected]