Social Insurance Specialist (Claims Specialist)(Temporary)(ICTAP/Military Spouse)

Must be met by the closing date of the announcement: Applicants must have 52 weeks of specialized experience at the next lower grade 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. GS-11: Fifty-two weeks of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level in the federal service in developing, examining, investigating or authorizing of claims under a program for SSA benefits, health insurance, pension plan, income maintenance or related programs. Applicants must also meet the following Selective Placement Factor(s) to qualify for this position: Meet and deal ability is required. Meet and Deal Panel Interview: Applicants will be required to participate in a structured panel interview to demonstrate an aptitude for meeting and dealing with the public. This interview will be administered/conducted utilizing the Competency Assessment Interview Process (CAIP).Applicants must pass this interview process in order to be found fully qualified for this position and receive further consideration for selection. This interview will cover typical situations, which might be encountered on the job, in person or over the telephone. Candidates must demonstrate qualities such as clarity of speech, ability to listen, ability to establish confidence and put others at ease and the ability to organize and express thoughts clearly. If you do not pass the Meet and Deal panel interview, you will not qualify for the job. NOTE: Your resume must indicate both a beginning and ending date and the number of hours worked per week for each position you’ve held. Your beginning and ending dates must include a month and year, and you should not use a range of hours (i.e. 20 – 30) to indicate the number of hours per week you worked. Part-time work is prorated in crediting experience (e.g., if you work 20 hours per week for a 12-month period, you will be credited with 6 months of experience). In addition to the minimum qualifications, applicants must be eligible under ICTAP or Military Spouse. Displaced or surplus Federal employees eligible under the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) who have held a GS-11 or above; or on a career ladder position with full performance level leading to the GS-11 or above. (For additional information regarding ICTAP eligibility, please visit: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/ctap_guideline.pdf In addition to meeting the basic eligibility criteria, ICTAP applicants must be well qualified for the position. Well-qualified is defined as having knowledge, skills, and abilities that clearly exceed the minimum qualification requirements for the position. Under numeric rating procedures, qualified ICTAP applicants must receive a rating of 85 or higher to be eligible for selection. Qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Military Spouse Authority provides for non-competitive appointment for qualified military spouses. For more information, please visit FedsHireVets.gov
LOCATION: The position is located in the Greeley District Office at 5400 WEST 11 ST. SUITE A GREELEY, CO 80634. This location offers flexible work schedules. Alternate work schedules may be available. This position is being filled on a temporary, part-time basis. This announcement may be used to fill additional unanticipated vacancies within the next six months. The position is at the full performance level.