Disability Determination Analyst Trainee: Disability Determination Services

DEPARTMENT OF REHABILITATIVE SERVICES

DISABILITY DETERMINATION SERVICES DIVISION

Program Administration Specialist I/Disability Determination Analyst Trainee

Fairfax

Position No. D0623

Pay Band 4 – Minimum Salary: $37,471

Closing Date: November 12, 2009

Do you enjoy the challenge of gathering and organizing information in order to make sound decisions? Would you like the opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of persons with disabilities? The Disability Determination Services Division has Disability Determination Analyst Trainee positions available in the Fairfax Regional Office. Training will be provided in a classroom setting, on-line and on the job. These positions are responsible for adjudicating an assigned caseload of claims for disability benefits filed by citizens of Virginia under the Social Security Act, as amended. This requires securing and objectively evaluating medical, vocational, and other relevant information, and rendering accurate and timely decisions according to applicable federal regulations. Competency based advancement ensures compensation for increasing your skills.

Qualifications: Experience/ability in gathering, reviewing and analyzing large volumes of data to arrive at well supported decisions or conclusions following established policies and procedures. Ability to organize a workload, multi-task and meet multiple established deadlines. Ability to adapt positively to frequent changes in all areas of work. A demonstrated ability to prepare written analyses that support sound decision making for persons of all educational and socio-economic backgrounds. Writing samples will be completed at the interview. Must be able to demonstrate ability to effectively use a word processing personal computer application. Undergraduate degree preferred or equivalent applicable experience or training. Experience in claims adjudication and medical knowledge or interest a plus. Qualified candidate must be able to commit to intensive skills training provided during the first 120 days of employment.

This is a sensitive position and the successful applicant will be fingerprinted and must pass a criminal background check.

Comprehensive State benefits package included. ***For applicants hired with DDS claims adjudication experience, salary is negotiable within the pay band 4 salary range of $37,471 to $83,651 based on experience and qualifications.

Contact Information: Please visit our Career Center at www.vadrs.org for position information or how to apply for a position. To apply on line, please visit http://jobs.agencies.virginia.gov. Applications must be submitted through the RMS online system unless the applicant has called in advance to request a reasonable accommodation. To request an accommodation or additional information call 804-726-1919. Applicants interested in other DDS offices must apply online to each job posting to be considered for that location. Minorities and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. EEO/AA/TTY – Reasonable accommodations upon request.

Closing Date: November 12, 2009