Summary
At the Social Security Administration, we offer several career options for people who have proudly served our country. With so many diverse career fields available in our agency, your solid military experience and willingness to selflessly serve can avail you of a rewarding career in public service.
For consideration at SSA under non-competitive hiring authorities for veterans, please see below for more information.
To learn more about opportunities for veterans, please visit FedsHireVets.gov.
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Overview
* Accepting applications
* Open & closing dates
01/29/2024 to 01/28/2025
* Salary
$35,373 - $94,317 per year
* Pay scale & grade
GS 4 - 11
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Locations
Many vacancies in the following locations:
* Anchorage, AK
* Fairbanks, AK
* Juneau, AK
* Boise, ID
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* Caldwell, ID
* Coeur d'Alene, ID
* Idaho Falls, ID
* Lewiston, ID
* Pocatello, ID
* Twin Falls, ID
* Albany, OR
* Beaverton, OR
* Bend, OR
* Eugene, OR
* La Grande, OR
* Medford, OR
* North Bend, OR
* Ontario, OR
* Pendleton, OR
* Portland, OR
* Roseburg, OR
* Salem, OR
* The Dalles, OR
* Warrenton, OR
* West Linn, OR
* Auburn, WA
* Bellevue, WA
* Bellingham, WA
* Burien, WA
* Centralia, WA
* Everett, WA
* Hoquiam, WA
* Kennewick, WA
* Kent, WA
* Lacey, WA
* Longview, WA
* Lynnwood, WA
* Mount Vernon, WA
* Port Angeles, WA
* Puyallup, WA
* Seattle, WA
* Silverdale, WA
* Spokane, WA
* Tacoma, WA
* Vancouver, WA
* Walla Walla, WA
* Wenatchee, WA
* Yakima, WA
* Remote job
No
* Telework eligible
Yes-as determined by the agency policy.
* Travel Required
Not required
* Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
* Appointment type
Multiple Appointment Types - This position may be permanent or temporary.
* Work schedule
Full-time -
* Service
Excepted
* Promotion potential
None - Appointee may be placed within a career ladder position.
* Job family (Series)
0301 Miscellaneous Administration And Program
* Supervisory status
No
* Security clearance
Not Required
* Drug test
No
* Position sensitivity and risk
Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk
* Trust determination process
Suitability/Fitness
* Announcement number
VET-SX12293863-24-RD
* Control number
773140900
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This job is open to
* Veterans
Clarification from the agency
Non-competitive employment for veterans eligible under a non-competitive hiring authority for VRA. For more information please visit FedsHireVets.gov link above.
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Duties
* Your application will be placed into a pool of eligible veterans for evaluation and referral to selecting officials for hiring.
* You may be contacted by interested selecting officials and asked to interview.
* We will not be able to provide status updates other than the receipt of your application via an acknowledgement email from . @opm.gov
* You may update your application at any time until the closing date.
* This announcement may be used to fill one or more vacancies at any time without notification, in any series or grade. Typical job opportunities within SSA can include, but are not limited to, the following occupations:
* Acquisitions, Grants, and Contracts: Contract Specialists, Purchasing Agents, Procurement Analysts, Grants Management Specialists
* Administrative Support: Staff and Executive Assistants, Management Analysts
* Facilities and Physical Security: Physical Security Specialists, Safety and Occupational Health Specialists, Architects, Supply Specialists and Inventory Management Specialists, Mechanical, Industrial, and Electrical Engineers
* Finance and Accounting: Financial Management Analysts, Accountants, Budget Analysts, IT Specialists
* Human Resources: Management Analysts, Human Resource Specialists, Employee and Labor Relations Specialists, Equal Opportunity Specialists
* Information Technology
* Law Enforcement: Criminal Investigators, Auditors
* Legal: Legal Support, Legal Assistants, Paralegal Specialist, Paralegal Analysts, Paralegal Specialists (Decision Writers), General Attorneys
* Public Contact: Claims Specialists, Customer Service Representatives, Benefit Authorizers
* Maintenance: Plumbers, Pipefitters, Carpenters, Electricians, Motor Vehicle Operators, Automotive Workers, Utility Systems Repairer-Operators, Materials Handlers, Distribution Facilities Electricians, Maintenance Inspectors
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Requirements
Conditions of Employment
* U.S. Citizenship required.
* Fingerprinting and background and/or security investigation may be required.
* Job offers are contingent on fingerprinting and background / security investigation results.
* Selectees are required to serve a 2-year trial period.
* Relocation expenses will not be paid.
* All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement.
Qualifications
You must meet the eligibility requirements for the following special hiring authority for veterans to be considered:
Veterans Recruitment Act (VRA)
VRA allows for the appointment of eligible veterans without competition from non veterans. This hiring authority can be used for positions up to GS-11 or equivalent. Veterans are hired under excepted appointments to positions that are otherwise found in competitive service. After the individual satisfactorily completes 2 years of service, the veteran must be converted non-competitively to a career or career-conditional appointment.
Eligibility under the VRA hiring authority applies to any of the following veterans:
* Disabled veterans; or
* Veterans who served in active duty in the Armed Forces during a war, or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized; or
* Veterans who, while serving on active duty in the armed forces, participated in a United States military operation for which an Armed Forces Service Medal was awarded; or
* Recently separated veterans (within 3 years).
In addition, veterans must be separated from the Armed Forces under honorable or general discharge.
Applicants wishing to be considered for employment using SSA's competitive selection process may also respond to a specific job opportunity announcement listed on SSA's job opportunity page at:
Education
Providing Proof of Education or Substituting Education
Some positions require proof of education or allow you to use your education to meet qualification requirements. For information on providing proof of education or substituting education for experience, visit
If you are qualifying on the basis of education or satisfying an educational requirement, submit a copy of your transcripts that includes your name, the name of the educational institution, course title(s), number of credits, grade, and date of complet.