PROFESSIONAL TRAINEE I (DISABILITY CLAIMS SPECIALIST)

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Recruitment Information

Recruitment Number: 23-0218 - Vacancies are with the Department of Human Services, Vocational Rehabilitation Division. The starting monthly salary is at the minimum rate of pay advertised above. Pursuant to the federal Homeland Security Presidential Directive (HSPD) 12, prospective new hires selected for positions with the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation's Disability Determination Branch will undergo a comprehensive federal background Public Trust, Tier 2 (Moderate Risk) level investigation. A suitability determination by the federal Social Security Administration is necessary to determine whether an employee can be issued credentials in order to have access to Social Security disability data, Personally Identifiable Information (PII) in DDS Operations, and detailed medical records and systems. Additionally, Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Publication 1075, as amended, requires anyone with access to Federal Tax Information (FTI) to undergo a minimum of a Tier 2 (Moderate Risk) investigation. A continuous recruitment may be closed at any time. The notice of the last day to file applications will be posted on the State of Hawaii's Civil Service Job Opportunities Listing page of our website.

Duties Summary

As an entry level trainee, receives on-the-job training in the principles, concepts, work processes, methods and techniques, and reference material fundamental to professional level work in the review and certification of the medical and non-medical aspects of claims for disability insurance benefits, and the continuation of benefits, under the provisions of the Federal Social Security Act; receives orientation to the goals, objectives, philosophy, policies, procedures, rules and regulations pertinent to the processing of disability claims; and performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

To qualify, you must meet all of the following requirements: Prerequisite Knowledge and Abilities Required: Knowledge of: Research methods and techniques; report writing; problem solving methods and techniques. Ability to: Learn the principles, concepts, work processes and reference material fundamental to the work to be performed, and the goals, objectives, philosophy, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations pertinent to the program; successfully complete assignments selected to develop the employee for higher level work; and establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. Education: A bachelor's degree from an accredited four year college or university. The information provided above represents a summary of the complete Minimum Qualification Requirements . To view the requirements for Professional Trainee I in their entirety, please To view the requirements for the Disability Claims Specialist in their entirety, please

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Other Information

The State of Hawai'i complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodations in completing an application, any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the selection process, please call View phone number on us.fitly.work for assistance. PUBLIC SERVICE LOAN FORGIVENESS (PSLF) PROGRAM The PSLF Program is a federal program that is intended to encourage individuals to work in public service by forgiving the balance of their federal student loans. To qualify, the individual must have made 120 qualifying payments while employed by a qualifying employer. For more information, please click: ELECTRONIC NOTIFICATION TO APPLICANTS The Department of Human Resources Development (HRD) will use electronic mail (email) to notify applicants of important information relating to the status and processing of their applications as part of our ongoing efforts to increase operational efficiency, promote the conservation of green resources, and minimize delays and costs. Please ensure that the email address and contact information you provide is current, secure, and readily accessible to you. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails or fail to check your email-box in a timely manner. In addition, please be aware that you may no longer receive notification about applications submitted if you choose to disable the Job Application Emails feature in your Account Settings. TESTING INFORMATION The examination for this recruitment will be conducted on an unassembled basis where the examination score is based on an evaluation and rating of your education and experience. It is therefore important that your employment application provide a clear and detailed description of the duties and responsibilities of each position you held. In-person interviews and/or further testing in Hawaii may be required at the discretion of the hiring agency. If in-person interviews and/or further testing is a requirement, applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements and are referred to the vacancy must be available to participate in person and at their own expense in this required phase of the selection process. Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible. In addition to employment availability and score, the referral of qualified applicants may be based upon other factors including date of receipt of application.