Disability Examiner 9-P11 - DETROIT
Salary
$25.89 - $38.36 Hourly
Location
Detroit, MI
Job Type
Permanent Full Time
Job Number
4301-26-FOA-DDS-926-FILL
Department
Health and Human Services - Central Office
Opening Date
08/11/2026
Closing Date
8/18/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Bargaining Unit
UNITED AUTO WORKERS (UAW)
Job Description
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services mission is to provide opportunities, services, and programs that promote a healthy, safe, and stable environment for residents to be self-sufficient. We are committed to ensuring a diverse workforce and a work environment whereby all employees are treated with dignity, respect, and fairness. For more information, please visit MDHHS Diversity Equity and Inclusion.
The Disability Examiner develops and evaluates medical and vocational evidence for Social Security disability and Supplemental Security Income disability benefits under Title II and Title XVI of the Social Security Act. The adjudication of an individual's medical eligibility is determined independently or conjunction with a medical and/or a vocational consultant. Independently handles a regular assignment of all types of adult and child disability claims.
Individuals selected for positions with the Michigan Disability Determination Service (DDS) will be required to pass a complete federal background investigation as required by Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12). A suitability determination by the Social Security Administration is necessary to determine whether an employee can be issued credentials in order to have access to Social Security Disability data, records, and systems. Finalists must pass a preliminary check prior to a job offer being made. A full background investigation will follow. Further details will be provided during the interview process.
Position Inventory
Job Specification
To be considered for this position you must:
Failure to complete any of the above items may result in your application not being considered. See instructions for attaching files here: Instructions
Required Education and Experience
Education
Possession of a bachelors degree with any major.
Experience
Disability Examiner 9
No specific type or amount is required.
Disability Examiner 10
One year of professional experience adjudicating, analyzing, and determining eligibility for disability claims equivalent to a Disability Examiner 9.
Disability Examiner P11
Two years of professional experience adjudicating, analyzing, and determining eligibility for disability claims equivalent to a Disability Examiner, including one year equivalent to a Disability Examiner 10.
Alternate Education and Experience
Possession of a masters degree with a major in Rehabilitation Counseling, Guidance and Counseling, Special Education, Social Work, Psychology, Child Development, Sociology, Nursing, Physician Assistant, Pre-Medical Vocational Rehabilitation, Clinical Psychology, Health, Physical Therapy, Anatomy, or Bio-Physics may be substituted for six months of professional experience in the evaluation and/or adjudication of disability claims. Credit for a masters degree can be used only once during the progression of a position from the entry (9) level to the intermediate (10) level, from the intermediate (10) level to the experienced (P11) level, or from the experienced (P11) level to the senior (12) level.
Additional Requirements and Information
Your application for any position does not guarantee that you will be contacted by the Department/Agency for further consideration. Only those applicants interviewed will be notified of the results.
The physical location of this position is 3040 W. Grand Blvd Detroit, MI. Based on operational needs and within established limits, remote work and alternate or hybrid work schedule requests for this position may be considered. Selected candidates who have been approved to work remotely or a hybrid schedule must complete that work within Michigan. Candidates should confirm work location and schedule at the time of interview.
Employees will be provided computers to perform state work. Phones may also be provided for necessary communications. If working remotely, employees will be responsible for providing other components of a remote office at their own expense, including:
This position is open to all applicants but preference may be given to current Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) employees and MDHHS employees in lay-off status.
The Department reserves the right to close this posting prior to its original end date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.
The use of artificial intelligence (AI) software of any kind is prohibited in all areas of the selection process; including, but not limited to, responses to application questions, and responses to interview questions or exercises.
If you previously held status in this classification and departed within the last three (3) years, please contact Human Resources regarding your interest in a potential reinstatement. Reinstatement is not guaranteed or required.
Questions related to this position may be directed to Steve Mayer at MayerS@michigan.gov or Kim Swan at Kimberly.K.Swan@ssa.gov.
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Accommodations
If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact the ADA coordinator for the agency that posted this position vacancy.
State employment also offers rewarding careers where you can help Michiganders enjoy better lives. Many State of Michigan jobs offer alternate work schedules and remote-work options that can help give the flexibility you need. The State of Michigan has been recognized as a leading U.S. employer by new graduates from 2021-2023 and a best large U.S. and state employer. Recognized on the international stage for fostering positive employee engagement, the State of Michigan is a past recipient of a North America Government Agency Employees Engagement Award.
More details on benefits for our new hires are below:
Rewarding Work: State of Michigan jobs allow you to serve Michiganders in many different ways depending on your interests and skills. Help preserve and protect our environment and the public health; enforce state laws and regulations; advocate for children, families, and victims of discrimination; support our state's military and veterans; rebuild our state's infrastructure; or support other state agencies through our fiscal, IT, and HR systems.
Insurance Benefits: The State of Michigan offers health, mental health, dental, and vision insurance to eligible career employees, their spouses, and their children. The state also covers a life-insurance benefit of two times employees' annual salary (up to $200,000). The state also offers long-term-disability insurance that can provide continuing benefits if an injury or illness prevents employees from working. More information is available at www.mi.gov/employeebenefits.
Retirement Programs: The State of Michigan offers 401(k) and 457 plans for new hires to save for retirement. The state will automatically contribute an amount equal to 4% of your pay to a 401(k) account. The state will also match up to 5% of your pay if you contribute to your 401(k) account. Your contributions vest immediately, and the state's contributions fully vest after just 4 years. More information is available at http://www.mi.gov/orsstatedc.
Vacation and Sick Leave: Eligible full-time employees receive between 15 and 35 personal days and 13 sick days per year that may be rolled over to the following year if not used. Eligible employees also receive an additional day each year for community service or school functions.
Paid Parental Leave: Eligible employees can take 12 weeks of paid leave immediately after a birth or adoption to allow needed time together at home with a new child.
Paid Holidays: Eligible employees receive 13 or 14 paid holidays each year including New Year's Eve and Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, the Fourth of July, Labor Day, Election Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving Friday, Christmas Eve and Day.
Bonus Programs: Eligible employees with five years of service also receive annual longevity bonuses that grow as seniority increases. Some positions also may qualify for recruitment, retention, and performance bonuses or other special pay premiums.
Military Pay Differential: Employees in the guard or reserves may also qualify for supplemental pay benefits if miliary pay during qualifying duty is less than normal state pay. Prior military service may also allow seniority credits to accelerate eligibility for longevity bonuses and additional personal leave accrual.
Tax-Advantaged Programs: In addition to 401(k) and 457 retirement accounts, the state also offers flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), and qualified transportation fringe benefit (QTFB) programs that can help you save money by reducing your taxable income.
Student Loan Forgiveness: Working for the State of Michigan may allow you to participate in programs that forgive the balance of qualifying student loans. Please view Student Loan Information to help determine if you could qualify is available from the U.S. Department of Education.
Tuition Reduction: Some colleges and universities offer savings to eligible employees and family members to further their education while working for the State of Michigan.
Professional Development: To help develop your career, programs are available to apply for reimbursement of up to $2,000 a year for education and training for college course credits and non-degree programs.
Alternative and Remote Work Schedules: Depending on the nature of their duties, many state jobs offer flexible work schedules and remote or hybrid telecommuting options that can help obtain the work-life balance that you seek.
Great Lakes and Great Times: Michigan boasts four Great Lakes, 11,000 inland lakes, 36,000 miles of rivers and streams, 20 million acres of forests, 100 state and national parks and recreation areas, 1,300 miles of bike trails, 6,500 miles of snowmobile trails, the second-most ski areas in the nation, 650 public golf courses, 600 campgrounds, and an international dark-sky park-just for starters. Our cities offer concerts and cultural events, storied sports teams, education hubs, vibrant downtowns, one-of-a-kind craft beverages, and renowned restaurants for every appetite. From urban centers to beach towns to the great outdoors, the opportunities are endless. With your state salary and benefits and Michigan's affordable cost of living, you can explore all that Michigan has to offer.
Updated: 2/28/24
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DISBEXM - Do you possess one of the following? A bachelors degree or higher in any major. If so, please attach a copy of your official college transcripts; OR at least one year of professional experience in the state classified service.
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DISBEXM - Please select your level of experience.
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DISBEXM - Do you possess a masters degree or higher with a major in Rehabilitation Counseling, Guidance and Counseling, Special Education, Social Work, Psychology, Child Development, Sociology, Nursing, Physician Assistant, Pre-Medical Vocational Rehabilitation, Clinical Psychology, Health, Physical Therapy, Anatomy, or Bio-Physics? If so, please attach a copy of your official college transcripts.
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If you do not currently have a bachelors degree; when do you expect to receive it?
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Are you either a current DHS employee OR a current State of Michigan employee OR a current State of Michigan employee in layoff status? (A current state employee works for an actual state department such as DHS, the Department of Corrections, the Department of Management and Budget, etc.)
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How many years of experience and/or education do you have reviewing/analyzing information and providing detailed written conclusions? (If you possess, you must document in your application materials to allow for accurate screening.)
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How many years of experience and/or education do you have verbally communicating with customers/clients to obtain information/clarification? (If you possess, you must document in your application materials to allow for accurate screening.)
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Qualities of a successful Disability Examiner include having good analytical skills, the ability to prioritize, good time management and organizational skills, and the ability to communicate both verbally and in writing. With that, describe an instance where you had to analyze a situation prior to making a timely decision. Be thorough in your answer, keeping in mind the qualities of a successful examiner.
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How do you or would you demonstrate that you are culturally competent in the workplace?
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From the options below, which accurately describes your current status? (A current state employee works for an actual state department such as the Department of Corrections, the Department of Transportation, etc.)
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Do you have any substantiated cases of abuse or neglect reported on the Department of Health and Human Services Central Registry?
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Do you have an Intentional Program Violation from the Department of Health and Human Services?
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Do you have any objection to being finger printed or drug tested?
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Please select from the options below: (Please note, actions that have been expunged, formal counseling, and layoff actions need not be reported.) Please select all that apply.
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If you selected that you have been dismissed within the last two years, resigned in lieu of dismissal within the last two years, were issued a disciplinary suspension within the last two years, are currently suspended with or without pay pending the outcome of an investigation, received a written reprimand within the last two years, received an unsatisfactory rating within the last two years, or signed a last chance agreement with MDHHS within the last two years, please provide an explanation below. If none of the above apply to you, please enter N/A.
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Did you attach a cover letter and a copy of your resume to your application? (Failure to do so may result in your application being screened out.).
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Did you attach a copy of an official college/university transcript to your application? (Failure to do so may result in your application being screened out.)
Required Question
Employer State of Michigan
Department Health and Human Services - Central Office Address Office of Human Resources
235 S. Grand Ave.
Lansing, Michigan, 48933
| Location | Detroit, MI |
| Salary | $25.89–$38.36 Per Hour |