State of Washington Classified Job Specification
DDS EXAMINER SUPPORT SPECIALIST 4
Class Series Concept
Definition
Distinguishing Characteristics
Typical Work
Supervises, evaluates, coaches and mentors staff; reviews, evaluates, and assigns work;
Recommends corrective action; coordinates recruitment and staff selection;
Establishes unit workloads and quality standards; monitors and ensures adequate training is available for staff; works closely with ESS 3 leads to monitor workloads, redistributes as necessary;
Coordinates and assists in developing training methods and policy and procedures manuals; Investigates and responds to complaints from state, federal, and legal partners;
Consults with agency management regarding unit requirements; makes recommendations regarding staffing, equipment, space, etc.
Creates and prepares specialized reports;
Coordinates for consistency in business processes between offices and regions;
Performs work of lower levels;
Performs other duties as required.
Legal Requirement(s)
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
Additional years of qualifying experience will substitute year for year for education.
Equivalent education/experience.
Class Specification History
Revised Legal Requirements; effective June 6, 2024, due to adopted legislative action.
Added class series concept; revised definition, typical work, legal requirements; adopted June 23, 2025; effective July 1, 2025.