The salary range indicated in this announcement is based on the Employee/Employer retirement compensation schedule. An employer-only option is available at a reduced salary range. Generally, salaries start at the lowest level of a step 1 and increase with each year of service to the highest level of a step 10.

For more information on benefit and retirement programs, please see the sections below.
In order to receive consideration, applicants must indicate their availability for any work type, travel, and location requirements listed.

Disability Adjudicators evaluate disability claims and make determinations in accordance with laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures governing Social Security Disability Programs. Work involves the evaluation of medical evidence to make judgments about the presence, onset, clinical severity and prognosis of physical or mental impairments and determination of the vocational potential of claimants in order to allow or deny Social Security benefits.

Incumbents perform in a trainee capacity and acquire the knowledge, skills and abilities required in this occupation; OR Incumbents perform basic tasks or elements of the job not requiring the additional knowledge, skills and abilities to perform at the next level in the series.

THIS RECRUITMENT IS ONLY OPEN TO CURRENT EMPLOYEES OF THE BUREAU OF DISABILITY ADJUDICATION. NON-BDA APPLICANTS WILL BE DENIED. This position is the trainee level in the Disability Adjudication series. Incumbents receive training in the evaluation of disability claims which includes applying regulations and guidelines; reading and interpreting medical reports; writing technical rational for determinations; and managing a caseload. The successful candidate will show strong analytical and technical writing skills, the ability to make decisions based on facts and documentation and be capable of managing a caseload. The position is an underfill for a Disability Adjudicator 3. Incumbents will progress as they meet minimum qualifications for higher level positions and with the approval of the appointing authority until they reach the Disability Adjudicator 3 level. After the training period has been completed, incumbents can have the potential to establish flexible work schedules.  Overtime may be offered when available.

In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements: