Summary This position is located in the DFELHWC, this position is to serve as a Special Hearing Representative and preliminary authority in managing and adjudicating complex and sensitive claims, authorizing payment for the full range of highly complex disability and death cases and issuing a variety of decision for cases dealing with classified information. This position is outside the bargaining unit. Additional selections may be made from this announcement. This position is located in Washington DC Responsibilities Duties include but are not limited to: Conducts a detailed review of each assigned claim record in which the office has received an appeal of adverse decisions by Federal Employees' Compensation (FEC) claimants. Performs necessary research and investigation to ensure that claims management is conducted in accordance with the FECA and its governing regulations, applicable procedures, and Employees' Compensation Appeals Board (ECAB) precedents. Serves as an Agency's independent authority and representative in reviewing claims and rendering appellate level decisions in classified claims. Serves as the primary point of contact for Federal agencies on workers' compensation claims that contain classified information. Maintains and handles classified national security information according to government wide and Department of Labor standards and procedures. Prepares reports and provides data advising management of new trends in the hearing program. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC, PLEASE USE THIS FORMAT MM/DD/YYYY WHEN DATING YOUR EXPERIENCE. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE, DATES OF EMPLOYMENT OR SALARY. Specialized Experience is the experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA's) to perform the duties of the position successfully, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level. Applicants must have 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, GS-12. Specialized experience must be reflected in your resume and include the following: -Drafting and/or signing final decisions or briefs to claimants who have applied for compensation benefits. -Review case documents and or/evidence to evaluate workers compensation claims. -Analyze and interpret legal issue(s) to determine entitlement to workers' compensation benefits under federal laws. Education You may not use education to substitute for specialized experience. Additional Information The mission of the Department of Labor (DOL) is to protect the welfare of workers and job seekers, improve working conditions, expand high-quality employment opportunities, and assure work-related benefits and rights for all workers. As such, the Department is committed to fostering a workplace and workforce that promote equal employment opportunity, reflects the diversity of the people we seek to serve, and models a culture of respect, equity, inclusion, and accessibility where every employee feels heard, supported, and empowered. Refer to these links for more information: GENERAL INFORMATION, REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION, ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTATION, FORMER FEDERAL EMPLOYEES As a condition of employment, all personnel must undergo a background investigation for access to DOL facilities, systems, information and/or classified materials before they can enter on duty: BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION Click here for Telework Position Information This is not a remote work position. The selectee will report to an assigned DOL office location on a regular basis and is eligible for participation in telework as determined by management in accordance with DOL policy. Based on agency needs, additional positions may be filled using this vacancy. The Department of Labor may use certain incentives and hiring flexibilities, currently offered by the Federal government to attract highly qualified candidates. Click here for Additional Information. The Fair Chance Act (FCA) prohibits Federal agencies from requesting an applicant's criminal history information before the agency makes a conditional offer of employment. If you believe a DOL employee has violated your rights under the FCA, you may file a complaint of the alleged violation following our agency's complaint process Guidelines for Reporting Violations of the Fair Chance Act. Note: The FCA does not apply to some positions specified under the Act, such as law enforcement or national security positions. All applicants tentatively selected for this position will be required to submit to screening for illegal drug use prior to appointment. All Department of Labor employees are subject to the provisions of the Drug-Free Workplace Program under Executive Order 12564 and Public Law 100-71.