STAFF SPECIALIST II EDUCATION

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170 W. Ridgely Road
Timonium, Maryland  21093

This is a professional position responsible for conducting face-to-face evidentiary hearings for individuals appealing the decision related to eligibility or termination of Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Disability benefits.

Conducts hearings of claims in accordance with the due process standards as promulgated by the Social Security Administration; researches complex legal, medical and vocational issues; resolves conflicting evidence and testimony; provides advisory information to claimant and representative on appeals, additional evidence and rights and assists in processing special workloads.

EDUCATION: Possession of a Bachelor’s Degree is required.  A Master’s Degree and/or Course work in Management, Supervision of Administration is preferred.
 
EXPERIENCE: A total of two years of professional work experience in disability determination services as a Vocational Rehabilitation Technical Specialist in the adjudication or processing of Social Security Disability claims.

In-depth knowledge Social Security laws and regulations; skill in communicating both orally and in writing; ability to work independently and produce a high volume of decisions; ability to analyze data to reach decisions meeting evidentiary requirements; ability to organize workload and exercise initiative and sound judgment and ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

THIS RECRUITMENT IS LIMITED TO PERMANENT FULL-TIME MARYLAND STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (MSDE)/DISABILITY DETERMINATION SERVICES (DDS) EMPLOYEES

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

Applicants must complete the Maryland State Government on-line application for employment recruitment #14-005297-0004.  The Application and any support documentation must clearly demonstrate that the applicant meets the prerequisite Minimum Qualifications and possesses the Essential Requirements for the position.

Paper applications can be completed and faxed to 410-554-9397 or mailed to DORS Human Resource Department at 2301 Argonne Drive, Baltimore, MD 21218.  To obtain a paper application visit our website dors.state.md.us or marylandpublicschools.org. TDD (410) 554-9399.  Inquiries can be made to 410-554-9424. Appropriate accommodations can be made for individuals with disabilities.

If you have difficulty with your user account or have general questions about this online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division at 410-767-4850. Proof of eligibility to work in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act, and travel throughout the State are required.  This position has been designated as a Special Appointment. Any misrepresentation of academic or experience requirements for this position may result in non-selection or termination of employment.

TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them to apply.

As an equal opportunity employer Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.  Individuals selected for positions with the Maryland State Department of Education's 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.  Any misrepresentation of academic or experience requirements for this position may result in non-selection or termination of employment.