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DDS EXAMINER SUPPORT SPECIALIST 3

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DDS EXAMINER SUPPORT SPECIALIST 3
Class Code: 168C
Category: Financial Services
Salary Range: 48


Class Series Concept

See DDS Examiner Support Specialist 1

Definition

Positions at this level serve as a lead worker and trainer for DDS Examiner Support Specialists 1s and 2s by assigning, instructing, and checking the work of ESSs. Positions also perform the duties of ESS 1s and 2s for the evaluation and determination of disability for the Social Security Administration and State Title XIX programs.

Distinguishing Characteristics

Positions at this level lead and train lower-level ESS staff within their expertise. Responsible for casework and/or own workload management, in addition to overseeing workload of lower-level staff.

Typical Work

Regularly assigns, instructs, and checks the work of lower-level Examiner Support Specialists;

Monitors lower level ESS's work performance for quality, quantity, and timeliness; Identifies training needs of staff and provides/schedules appropriate training;

Operates as a liaison between regions, state, and federal partners;

Acts as point of contact and resource for Adjudicative and Management staff; monitors, prepares, and presents reports to management;

Assists lower-level specialists and agency contacts with solving complex issues or problems;

Based on circumstances, incumbents will escalate matters to appropriate levels of authority that require corrections or exceptions to policy;

Performs work of lower levels classes;

Performs other duties as required.

Legal Requirement(s)

There may be instances where individual positions must have additional licenses or certification. It is the employer's responsibility to ensure the appropriate licenses/certifications are obtained for each position.

Background Checks are required by the Social Security Administration.

Persons legally authorized to work in the U.S. under federal law, including Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals recipients, are eligible for employment unless prohibited by other state or federal law.

Desirable Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and at least two years of professional experience as an Examiner Support Specialist

OR

Additional years of qualifying experience will substitute year for year for education.

Equivalent education/experience.

Class Specification History

New class; adopted June 30, 2015; effective July 1, 2015.
Revised Legal Requirements; effective June 6, 2024, due to adopted legislative action.
Added class series concept; revised definition, distinguishing characteristics, typical work, legal requirements; adopted June 23, 2025; effective July 1, 2025.