Social Insurance Specialist (Claims Specialist) (ICTAP/CTAP) NTE 1 Year

Applicants must have 52 weeks of specialized experience at the GS-9 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. Examples of specialized experience include developing, examining, investigating or authorizing of claims under a program for benefits, health insurance, pension plan, income maintenance or related programs. The following time-in-grade requirement must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Applicants must have 52 weeks at the GS-09 or higher. SELECTIVE PLACEMENT FACTOR: COMPETENCY ASSESSMENT INTERVIEW PROCESS (CAIP) INTERVIEW – Applicants will be required to participate in a panel interview (after basic eligibility determination) to demonstrate an aptitude for meeting and dealing with the public. 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. Applicants 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 CAIP interview, you will not qualify for the job. Panel interviews may be conducted via video conferencing software, if technically feasible. NOTE: Previous Meet and Deal results are not valid for this vacancy announcement; you will be required to complete the CAIP assessment.
This position is located in the Birmingham AL Field Office. This office is located at 1200 Rev Abraham Woods Jr BLVD N Birmingham Al 35285. Applications will only be accepted for those eligible for Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) in the commuting area of the listed duty location and from eligible military spouses.