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7/20/2026 (8:00 PM EDT)
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Disability Adjudicator III (FFTL)
Salary
$3,840.90 - $5,761.44 Monthly
Employment Type
EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 40.0 HR/WK
Hiring Agency
Education & Labor Cabinet | Dept for Disability Determination Srvs
Location
Remote Work Station
Description
The Kentucky Education and Labor Cabinet advances education, workforce development, and economic opportunity
across the Commonwealth. The Cabinet provides education and training programs, employment and reemployment
services, unemployment insurance, and disability determination services to help Kentuckians gain skills, find
work, and maintain economic stability. It partners with education providers, workforce boards, and employers
to align training with labor market needs and oversees labor programs that promote fair and safe workplaces.
Provide expert level advice and consultation to less experienced adjudicators on complex disability
claims; respond to questions regarding development and documentation of disability claims; respond to
questions regarding development and documentation of disability claims; adjudicate all levels of
disability claims and special workloads; request, obtain, and evaluate medical and vocational evidence
and prepare written decision.
Assist supervisors in identifying and resolving caseload problems in unit, recommending procedural changes,
and, or, performing consultative exams and other reviews.
Serve as field office point of contact and, or, serve on workgroups.
Answer inquiries from claimants, representatives, Social Security offices and others requesting claims
information. https://dhs.gov/e-verify
Minimum Requirements
EDUCATION: Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree.
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Three years of experience adjudicating Social Security Administration disability claims.
Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: NONE
Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: Experience in adjudicating Social Security Administration disability claims or administrative experience within an organization that adjudicates Social Security Administration disability claims will substitute for the required bachelor's degree on a year-for-year basis. Current or prior military experience will substitute for the required college on a year-for-year basis.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): NONE
Working Conditions
Work is typically performed in an office setting. Conducting hearings and professional relations may require frequent travel. The other functions may require occasional travel. A 40-hour work week is required.
If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Antonio Wheeler at Antonio.Wheeler@ssa.gov or 833-877-3160.
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D
