File Clerk Social Security Administration - Philadelphia, PA Full-time, Part-time, Temporary Do you have a desire to help SSA manage its Social Security programs analyze and solve problems? help and advise millions of retired and disabled individuals? work on a team to make a difference in peoples lives and your own? Join SSA, one of the top 10 Best Places to Work in the Federal Government! APPLICATIONS WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED FROM those eligible for the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) in the Philadelphia, PA United States 2 vacancies commute area. LOCATION: Social Security Administration, Processing Center for Operations, 300 Spring Garden Street, Philadelphia, PA 19123. Type of Position: These positions are being filled on a Full-Time basis, Temporary Not to exceed (NTE) 1 year, may be extended, will not become permanent. Relocation Expenses Will Not Be Paid. TRAVEL REQUIRED Not Required RELOCATION AUTHORIZED No KEY REQUIREMENTS Proof of ICTAP required. Must pass a meet and deal panel interview. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date. Selective Service registration required for male applicants unless exempt. U.S. Citizenship is Required Background and/or Security Investigation is Required. DUTIES: Back to top The File Clerk utilizes a variety of software applications, SSA systems, and databases to control the flow of material through the component; independently identifies, evaluates, and processes work assignments by accessing a variety of software and computer systems; examines correspondence and other claim material to identify items requiring immediate action; maintains a holding file of critical case folders for computer output. QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: Back to top For GS-5: One year of Specialized Experience equivalent to the GS-4 level. Specialized experience is work that is related to operating the computer to input and retrieve data; following regulatory guidance and administrative procedures to file and perform record keeping functions on records and/or files; responding to customer requests for information using a variety of communication methods such as telephone, fax, email or mail. Note: Part-time work is prorated in crediting experience (e.g., if you work 20 hours per week for a 12-month period you will be credited with 6 months of experience). SUBSTITUTING EDUCATION: If you are qualifying for this position based on completed education at an accredited U.S. college, university, or other educational institution, you must provide a copy of your transcripts or other proof of education. NOTE: Education completed in a foreign institution must be deemed equivalent to that gained in conventional/accredited U.S. education programs. It is the applicants responsibility to acquire U.S. Certification and provide it at the time of application. For a list of Credential Evaluation Services, log on to: Credential Evaluation Services . For GS-5: Successful completion of a bachelors degree or a full 4-year course of study in any field leading to a bachelors degree (e.g., 120 semester hours or 180 quarter hours). COMBINING EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Experience and education as may be combined to meet the minimum qualification requirements. Education course work equivalent to a baccalaureate program beyond the second year (e.g., in excess of the first 60 semester or 90 quarter hours) is creditable toward meeting the minimum qualification requirements. Note: Experience and education will be computed as percentages of the overall requirements and must equal 100 percent when combined. HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED: EVALUATION CRITERIA: The evaluation you receive is based on your responses to the questionnaire. Your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses to the occupational questionnaire, which is designed to capture the desired competencies for this position. These competencies include: knowledge of paper records or files; information management; office duties; computer systems. Please ensure you answer all questions and follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your evaluation. The questionnaire takes approximately 15 minutes to complete. To preview the questions, click the following link : View Assessment Questions Your application will be evaluated under the Category Rating method, based on your responses to the Assessment Questions. If you meet the basic requirements for the position, your application will be evaluated and placed into one of three categories: 1 - Qualified Category - Candidates who meet the Minimum Qualification Requirements. 2 - Well Qualified Category - Candidates who meet the Minimum Qualification Requirements and demonstrate a satisfactory level of the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the duties of the position. 3 - Best 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: Back to top 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 review the Office of Personnel site for additional information about the many benefits of your career with Social Security. OTHER INFORMATION: HOW TO APPLY: Back to top To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes: 1. Your Résumé 2. The Occupational Questionnaire 3. Additional Required Documents - submission of any supporting documentation such as educational transcripts. Please see the Required Documents section below for details concerning specific documentation requirements for ICTAP or education. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on Monday, July 07, 2014 . To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log into your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents to upload your documents and complete the occupational questionnaire. Click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application package. It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date. To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account , select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. NOTE : Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete. NOTE: If you applied online and your application is complete, do not fax the paper application (1203FX) as this will overwrite your prior online responses and may result in an ineligible rating. To fax supporting documents you are unable to upload, complete the United States Government Application Cover Page using the following 1156805. Fax your documents to 1-478-757-3144 . If you cannot apply online: 1. View and print the occupational questionnaire: View Occupational Questionnaire , 2. Print the 1203FX (Form C) to provide your responses to the occupational questionnaire; and 3. Fax the completed 1203FX and supporting documents to 1-478-757-3144 . Your 1203FX will serve as a cover page for your fax transmission. 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. All supporting documentation must be received by the closing date of the vacancy announcement to claim certain types of preference or qualify on the basis of education. REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: The following sections provide information on supporting documentation that must be submitted to claim certain types of preference or qualify on the basis of education. 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