What are the responsibilities and job description for the DVR Disability Adjudicator II position at State of New Mexico?
Salary
$22.40 - $35.84 Hourly
$46,591 - $74,545 Annually
This position is a Pay Band 65
Posting Details
Interviews are anticipated to be conducted within 5 days of closing date.
Why does the job exist?
The Disability Adjudicator II position makes disability determinations for individuals who apply for Social Security Disability benefits at the Initial level, Reconsideration level, and Continuing Disability Review level.
How does it get done?
The Disability Adjudicator II position is required to balance production, timeliness, customer service, and accuracy to ensure that individual and agency goals are met. The Disability Adjudicator II must have good caseload management skills, and technical writing skills.
Who are the customers?
Citizens of New Mexico.
Ideal Candidate
Experience with caseload management; Bachelors degree; ability to apply policy and procedures; one year Disability Determination Services Adjudication experience.
Minimum Qualification
Associates Degree and two (2) years of experience in a in a related field. One (1) year of direct experience with the Department of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) substitutes for one (1) year of experience. Substitutions apply.
Substitution Table
These combinations of education and experience qualify you for the position:
- Education and years of experience must be related to the purpose of the position.
- If Minimum Qualification requires a specific number of "semester hours" in a field (e.g. 6 semester hours in Accounting), applicants MUST have those semester hours in order to meet the minimum qualifications. No substitutions apply for semester hours.
Employment Requirements
Individuals selected for positions with the New Mexico Disability Determination Service (DDS) will go through a complete federal background investigation. A suitability determination by the Social Security Administration is necessary to determine whether an employee can be issued credentials in order to have access to Social Security disability data, records, and systems. Finalists must pass a preliminary check prior to a job offer being made. A full background investigation will follow. Further details will be provided during the interview process.
Working Conditions
Work is performed in an office setting with exposure to Visual/Video Display Terminal (VDT) and extensive personal computer and phone usage. Some sitting, standing, bending and reaching may be required
Supplemental Information
Benefits:
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Agency Contact Information: Angela Martinez 505-372-8026Email
For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.
Bargaining Unit Position
This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and all terms/conditions of that agreement apply and must be adhered to.
Salary : $46,591 - $74,545
