Social Security Administration Federal Government Jobs

rking with end users to test applications.·Monitors the success and failures of new or enhanced versions of programmatic and telecommunications related software (downloads) provided through the Division of Integration and Environmental Testing (DIET).Follows guidelines to report failures and as directed, may be required to proceed with a manual download.·Participates in surveys, evaluations and feasibility studies for systems components.·Participates in agency initiative pilot projects and/or phase-in plans. Keeps current on information in the systems field and changes in applications, hardware, software, and related technology via the Office of Training website, Interactive Video Training (IVT), etc. QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:GS-6:  one year of specialized experience comparable in difficulty and responsibility to the GS-5 level in the Federal service that demonstrates the required knowledge of computer software and hardware. Qualifying experience may have been gained in work which e

Qualified Category - Candidates who meet the Minimum Qualification Requirements and demonstrate a high level of the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the duties of the position. Candidates eligible for veterans' preference will be placed ahead of other candidates in the appropriate category for which they have been rated. Additionally, preference eligibles who have a compensable service-connected disability of at least 10 percent and who meet the Minimum Qualification Requirements will automatically be placed in the Best Qualified Category.BENEFITS:Social Security offers a comprehensive benefits program that you can customize for your individual medical and financial needs. In addition to traditional "dollars and cents" benefits, we offer a range of benefits to help you balance life with Social Security to life outside of work. Please visit our Careers website at www.ssa.gov/careers for additional information. OTHER INFORMATION:Selective Service: If you are a male

78-757-3144. 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.REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:You must submit supporting documentation by the closing date of the vacancy announcement to claim certain types of preference or qualify on the basis of education. INTERAGENCY CAREER TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PLAN (ICTAP): ICTAP provides eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority for competitive service vacancies. Applicants must be well-qualified for the vacancy. Well qualified is defined as meeting or exceeding the fully successful level for competencies required by the position. For numeric examinations, a score of 85 or above (before adding any preference points) is considered well qualified. For category rating examinations, applicants must meet the definition for the Well Qualified Category.You must provide pro

terial the size of typewritten characters.  Hearing loss, as measured by an audiometer, must not exceed 35 decibels at 1000, 2000 and 3000 Hz levels.  Since the duties of these positions are exacting and responsible, and involve activities under trying conditions, applicants must possess emotional and mental stability.  Any physical condition that would cause the applicant to be a hazard to himself/herself or others is disqualifying.  Tentative selectee(s) will be required to submit to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment unless currently an SSA employee occupying a position already in a random drug testing program. Appointment to the position is contingent upon a negative test result.  After appointment the employee will be included in the agency’s random drug test program.This position is subject to the Lautenberg Amendment/Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment to the Gun Control Act of 1968.Your resume must show specific examples and clear descript

nity to upload your resume, SF-50, and any supporting documents or additional resume items.  In order to complete your application, you must click "Submit my Answers". If you complete all steps successfully, you will see a confirmation of submission page and an automated receipt will be sent to your email account.Electronic applications must be completed by midnight Eastern Standard Time on the closing date of the announcement.Due to our security procedures, we will not accept any applications submitted via mail or email. Addresses are listed only for inquiries about the position or the How to Apply process. If you have completed your application online and need to send documentation via fax, you can download and print the cover page below.Each fax must have a United States Government Application Cover Page.  All items on the cover page must be completed, including the VIN: SH378257.  One cover page may be used for multiple documents.  Documents with completed cover pages

s may be subject to verification.By completing the electronic application process, you are certifying that any statements you make are true, complete, and correct to the best of your knowledge and belief and are made in good faith.Materially false, fictitious, or fraudulent statements or representations are subject to disciplinary action.REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:The following sections provide information on supporting documentation that must be submitted to claim eligibility for appointment or qualify on the basis of education.Please see the How to Apply section above for information on the application process. CURRENT AND FORMER FEDERAL EMPLOYEESIf you are a current career or career-conditional Federal employee or a former Federal employee who has reinstatement eligibility (i.e., you have career status or separated from your career-conditional appointment less than 3 years ago), to be considered under the merit staffing process, you must submit BOTH your most recent performance appraisa

leted cover pages may be faxed to the following number: 1-478-757-3144.  Faxed documents must be received by midnight Eastern Standard Time on the closing date of the announcement.  If you are unable to submit an application via the Internet or fax, you may contact the following person for assistance: Elizabeth A. Fox(410)965-4482ELIZABETH.FOX@SSA.GOVNotice Concerning Materially False, Fictitious, or Fraudulent StatementsAnything you claim in the occupational questionnaire or in your resume or supplemental documents may be subject to verification.By completing the electronic application process, you are certifying that any statements you make are true, complete, and correct to the best of your knowledge and belief and are made in good faith.Materially false, fictitious, or fraudulent statements or representations are subject to disciplinary action.REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:The following sections provide information on supporting documentation that must be submitted to claim eligibility

equivalent, in the Federal service, and must have provided (1) demonstrated experience and extensive knowledge of contract placement principles, including solicitation/evaluation of competitive proposals and evaluations of prices and cost; (2) demonstrated experience and extensive knowledge of contract management and oversight principles, including partial/progress payments, deliverables management, negotiation of contract modifications, contract closeouts, and other contract administrative challenges; (3) demonstrated experience and extensive knowledge of specialized aspects of contracting such as cost reimbursement contracting, and performance-based contracting.ANDB.  A 4-year course of study that has resulted in the receipt of a bachelor's degree, that included, or was supplemented by at least 24 semester hours in any combination of the following fields:  accounting, business, finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, o

a computer to perform administrative and clerical processes; using a computer to reconcile discrepancies, associate documents with related files/records, etc.; and 4) Writing correspondence in response to technical inquiries and draft a variety of other written documents; OR 6 months of graduate level education in a related field (e.g., Social Work, Social Services, etc.).GS-7: Requires 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-6 level that demonstrates the ability to independently perform all or most of the following tasks: 1) Interpreting complex laws, regulations and written guidelines (e.g., Federal, State or County laws); 2) Communicating orally, with a large volume of people from different socioeconomic backgrounds, in order to resolve problems and provide advice/guidance about program policies, benefits, etc.; 3) Using a computer to perform administrative and clerical processes; using a computer to reconcile discrepancies, associate documents with related files/reco

ning research questions, using appropriate data, and carrying out analyses.QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:To qualify for the Economist series, applicants must have either:A degree in economics, that included at least 21 semester hours in economics and 3 semester hours in statistics, accounting, or calculus ORA combination of education and experience -- courses equivalent to a major in economics, as shown above, plus appropriate experience or additional education.To qualify for GS-12, applicants must have either:a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree ORat least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to GS-11, performing individual economic research assignments requiring planning, information assembly, analysis and evaluation, development of conclusions, and report preparation.To qualify for GS-13, applicants must have at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to GS-12, performing individual economic research assignments requiring independent planning, informat